Question:
I am almost 3 mos post op. Can anyone give me ideas as to what they eat and how much.

My nut says eat until i'm full but i want an appx amount. also i am running out of things to eat especially breakfast.    — bikermama (posted on July 20, 2008)

July 20, 2008
I don't fully agree with your nut. You didn't say what type of surgery you had, but it if was restrictive, there should be a finite amount you can fit in. Ask them approximately how much you should eat in ounces. Then always measture out your food to that amount. If you just eat until you feel full, and your stomach pouch stretches, you'll just keep eating more and more. But if you actually measure your food out, you won't be as likely to slide back into bad habits. For instance, I started out with a 2-oz stomach pouch and couldn't finish an entire egg without hurting. Nearly 5 months later I can finish it fine and could probably have another bite or two, but rather than keep eating until that point, I stop. See what I mean?
   — suezahn4me

July 20, 2008
You you eat til satisfied...and that's all there really is to it...You want your pouch to stretch slowly over the year so you do not starve to death....It's normal to eat about 7-8 ounce after a year. Some more but not much less...At 3 months I could eat about 3-3 1/2 ounces with 2 being protein and 1 being veggie...I ate 6 times a day...or every three hours. Now at over 4 years I can eat 5 ounce meat 3 ounces veggie or salad...No PROBLEM! I've maintained my 150 lb loss all these years...I eat til I am satisfied...Eating til I am full is the most AWFUL feeling...I hate feeling full...I avoid it at all costs...It's not worth the icky feeling I get. I used to love that full feeling before surgery...Now I stop as soon as my pouch lets me know...I ALWAYS know when I've taken a bite or two too many...And when that happens I know if I don't stop I'll be rolling on the floor in pain in about 5 minutes! So I QUIT! NEVER eat til you are full...Never ever...
   — .Anita R.

July 20, 2008
For breakfast I have an egg, protein shake or a crustless quiche that I make ahead and have through out the week. I don't eat until I am "full" I eat until I am comfortable which is about 8-12 oz of food. Always eating the protein first. I don't listed to what my nut always says as she is as thin as a toothpick and probably eats next to nothing anyway. I don't think the nuts know how we eat as they have not gone through what we have...so they will only tell you what the "book" says to tell us.
   — Karen M.

July 20, 2008
My surgeon gave me a pamphlet that told me the stages..what and how much to eat...I stuck to it and had little problems....but....you can eat an egg....good protein...oatmeal....I used to mix alittle applesauce in my oatmeal....and try half banana with my egg....just remember to try new foods slowly....and always chew your food alot ....try and get your shakes in....important...like water too! Good luck with your new journey....I'm so very proud of you! your friend, Linda
   — LindaA

July 21, 2008
I am almost 4 months post op and for breakfast I usually have a lite yougurt...walmart brand has 10g sugar and 8g protein... 40c each ..that usually does me for breakfast..then about an hour later I drink Whey protein with milk..23g protein per 1 scoop of protein powder...I also sometimes have Special K cereal proetin plus ...I have about 3/4 of a cup plus I put about 1/4 cup of milk 10g protein and 2g sugar not including the milk..again that usually fills me up and then again I do the protein powder...I get the Whey powder again from wall mart 2lb tub for $12.97...Good luck and congratulations....Elisa
   — british88

July 21, 2008
Here is a easy to remember time chart. 3months= 1/4 cup per meal 6 months=1/2 cup per meal 9 months=3/4 cup per meal 12 months=1 cup per meal Remember 75% of your meal should be protein and 25% complex carbs. Best of Luck!
   — wandajomorgan

July 22, 2008
My breakfast depends on the day of week and how busy I am. On weekends, I eat 'brunch' instead of lunch..but I usually wake up early to at last drink a jug of water...because that's my trouble spot. I hate to drink because I hate water...and I don't ever FEEL thirsty. I will sometimes grab a protein drink or protein 'bullet' for a quick shot of protein while I'm at it. During the week, if I have time at work, I eat a bowl of 'Muscle Milk n Oats' protein cereal. They are extremely handy and I keep a large box under my desk. They're sort of like the instant cup o soups...just add hot water. Each one has 300 calories, 4 grams sugar and 30 grams protein and they come in several flavors. I know they're available at many health food stores in the U.S., but I live in Indonesia, so I order them online. If I don't have time to eat that, then I eat a Power Crunch protein bar, approximately 200 calories and 15 grams or protein....but remember, they're a meal replacement, not a snack. I also agree with what everyone said...your nut is NUTS...pun intended. You DO NOT eat until you're FULL, you eat until you're satisfied. Eating til you're full is the road back to where you started from pre-surgery. I'd personally recommend checking if your nut studied bypass nutrition or if she's just a general nut...because we have different eating requirements than Joe Blow who lives up the street. Good luck. It does get easier (at least a little!) as you adjust and get used to it...and if you're like the vast majority of us...you'll be sitting there wondering what took you so long to do this for yourself.
   — Hollywog