Question:
How much was everyone eating at 9 months

I'm sorry for the redundant question as I know I've seen this before but when I looked in the library there was so many answers it was overwhelming and after 30 minutes of browsing I still didn't see one that related directly to me. Anyway here's my question....I am 9 months post-op and at goal...woohoo, but my question is that I could only afford to lose about 10 more pounds at the most, so how much should I be able to eat at one time. I don't normally eat this but the best way I can describe the portion size of a meal is to relate it to a Lean Cuisine dinner. I eat about 3/4 oz of meat, a small portion of veggies and maybe a small portion of starch. My doc wants us to eat a lower fat post-op diet that includes limited carbs. The sad thing is that I don't really ever feel full, I just stop eating. I'm afraid that I will regain if I can eat this much. What is everyone eating at 9 months post-op and does anyone else not feel full. I guess I get full after I sit for a few minutes, so maybe I'm just eating too fast. I'll have to work on that. Thanks in advance for any advice.    — denisel (posted on December 31, 2003)

January 1, 2004
Hi Denise. Well I sure can relate to you when you say you don't really get full...And you just stop eatting when you've eatten what you feel is enough.But I also find, If I wait about 10 minutes, I do feel a little satisfied..I think I have a "delayed full reaction" I've always been able to eat a little more then everyone else. I never went through that "I take two bites and I'm stuffed" At about 9 months post op. I could eat about a cup of food- I am now 13 months post op. And I try to stick to about a cup to cup and 1/2- I think your doing just fine- Eat until you feel satisfied- I have also followed a low carb diet- but I haven't really watched my fat intake- Cheers Kim -166lbs
   — WABBIT F.

January 1, 2004
I am at 8 months with a loss of 66 lbs. My weight loss goal is another 25 lb. My loss is not as fast as others yet I am very pleased. I eat three square meals daily. Breakfast consist of a protein (one of the following: one egg, 2tbsp cottage cheese, chunk of meat)and a carb (1/2 bagel, 1 sl whole wheat). Lunch and dinner I eat a small salad plate of food, concentrating on proteins, veggies and sometimes a carb. I always eat slowly and I'm full. Some days I eat more/less, don't understand why but I am fine with it. I never feel hungry. I must stay away from the nibbling between meals which I had started on that trip, like the "old days". After the initial great weight loss, I continue to lose approx 10 lbs a month I exercise a min of an hour 3X's a week at a fitness center which includes treadmill/bike and weight machines. I hope my input helps. I am glad you reached goal before one year. Congrats. Cherie B/Dunbar, Pa
   — CHERIE B.

January 1, 2004
Hi! Congrats on your success! I am 10 1/2 months post op and am pretty much at goal, weighing 138.5 at 5'7". I started at 255 at consult and 248 on the day of my surgery. I was a relative lightweight and still can't believe that I have been fortunate as to have reached goal and then a few extra pounds came off. I can eat plenty, and frankly it makes me nervous sometimes. I don't dump either. I try to keep a mental calorie count and not go above 1200. I figure that that is the approximate number of calories in a eight Watchers type diet, and we won't absorb that whole amount. I think that I take advantage of the malabsorbtion factor sometimes and exceed that number. Some days I seem to have an endless appetite, and other days I get reminders that I had the surgery. For instance, the other day, I stopped at a hot dog cart because my son wanted a hot dog. I hadn't eaten lunch, so I asked him to check if the guy sold shish kabob, too. Well, he got me one. Pure protein, right? Well, I ate it, and although it tasted good and filled me up, it just didn't sit right and when I got home, had to bring it up. On an average day though, I can eat at least a cup of food per meal, and if it is a soft food like a salad, can eat more. I find that density and texture is the factor that makes the most difference in the amount of food that I can eat at a meal. And yes, there are times that I stop myself because I know it has been entirely too much to be eaten at a meal. I have not really gotten sick too often, and only allow myself a 2 pound leeway when monitoring my food intake and weight. I do not want to screw this up, believe me.
   — Fixnmyself

January 1, 2004
You sound like you're right about where I am as far as eating. I will be 9 months out on the 7th and am 10 lbs from goal. Some days it seems I am starving and can eat a lot and on other days I have to remind myself to eat. I think that as long as we stick to proteins first and get in all our water and exercise, we should be fine. I had a very proximal RNY and don't malabsorb much. I've heard that even with the distal, after a while your body adjusts and you absorb more, but I'm not really sure as I've never bothered to research that. Anyway, I normally eat around 1200 calories per day but could easily go over that if I wasn't paying attention. Hugs, Barb 4/07/03 235/140/130
   — Barbara C.

January 1, 2004
I am 13 mos post op and I've lost 235 lbs. Twenty more to goal. I can consume about a cup of something like soup at a time. A more dense food, maybe a half a cup (ex: cottage cheese). I cannot handle bread or things like waffles. I do not dump. Here's a question. Lately I have been feeling really bloated and gassy. Must admit I have been partaking of no-no's like Christmas cookies. One or two is all. I have never been a dumper. Anyone else out there have gas problems? I need to make it through a day without any sweets and see if the problem is caused by that. I have always loved that I could have a bite or two of dessert AFTER my protein and veggies. This Christmas, I have consumed more sweets (cookies) than ever before since WLS. Think that's the problem? And after I eat, my stomach gets hard and protrudes. Too weird!
   — Ginger M.