Question:
How much should I be eating at 7 months post op?

So, i posted a question on here a week ago thinking i was pregnant. IM NOT!!! I am SO very happy. I want more kids, but not now. but my next question is, is how much should i be eating 7 months post op bypass. i can probably eat 1 cup of food in some foods. i have to struggle not to eat more. i hope i havent stretched out my pouch.    — jackie L. (posted on July 21, 2009)

July 21, 2009
Don't ever eat more than a cup of food again at one sitting that will undo all the work you have done you don't want that I too are seven months post and I hardly eat half a cup of food at a sitting
   — TONIANN B.

July 21, 2009
You state that you have to struggle not to eat more. Are you starting to feel hunger already? If so, is it head hunger possibly? You may need to see a counselor and get some help for this. As far as eating goes, you should try going on a liquid protein diet for a few days to get your pouch back on track. Have a liquid protein shake every 3 1/2 to 4 hours for three days. Then add in one meal a day for a few days. That should help get you back on track. When you do go back to meals, fill almost completely up on dense protein, then take a few bites of vegetables. COMPLETELY AVOID
   — Elizabeth_Ann

July 21, 2009
Sorry, I didn't finish my last answer. COMPLETELY AVOID RICE, POTATOES, BREAD, ETC. Good luck. I hope all goes well for you.
   — Elizabeth_Ann

July 21, 2009
Along with what Elizabeth said(she said a lot of good things), you might want to talk to your nut. and see what she has to say.
   — Kathleen W.

July 21, 2009
My motto is eat like a four year old. I still eat on a six inch plate. Protein first. I don't push it by trying to incorporate old habits like goodies and snacks. I have my sweets as fruit in cottage cheese. or a yogurt.
   — lesleigh07

July 21, 2009

   — trinity P.

July 22, 2009
Hi! Congrats on everything so far and not being pregnant if thats what you wanted. Now as far as how much you should be eating. I am 13 months out and my nut wants me to try to keep my meals as small as possible. i am still eating 4-5 ounces a meal 4 times a day to MAINTAIN my current weight. I get roughly 1300 calories and try to get 1500 on days I work out hard. I am still losing, but its like a pound a month now, so thats ok...I guess. I met goal in 9.5-10 months. Don't be in a hurry to eat big meals. It will happen in time. I still eat on the small plates, I eat whatever I want pretty much, but stick to the meal plan in as far as not eating white flour etc. I do eat fried fish and fried zuccini, but its rare. I never eat sugar, unless its in bbq sauce or stuff like that. So I would tell you to consult your nutritionist and stick to the rules. Keep meals as small as possible and it will happen. Your nut will be able to help better because she knows what your loss has been like and how much you need to lose over all etc. They are there for just these questions. Hvae a great week! hugs, Kim
   — gpcmist

July 22, 2009
I think a good ryle of thumb for every stage is eat until you are satisfied, not stuffed. The amount of food will be different for everyone depending on how far out one is. I've made the mistake of eating too much one time, and it's miserable- like I swallowed a brick!
   — jtaormina

July 23, 2009
Hi! I'm about where you are now, and my nut told me that I should be eating a 1/2c to a cup. Never more than a cup. I'm lucky if I'm able to eat the 1/2c most times and never try to push it. I figure if my stomach doesn't miss the larger portion, my head shouldn't either. Good luck! Sandy
   — sandra-n

July 26, 2009
Hello all... I am 9 months out with lap-band. I have 8cc's of saline in my band, which feels too restricted, and every meal is like a "test". One day chicken will go down smooth, and the next I am suffering with each bite. I am waiting to get some saline taken out, because there are times that I suffer from heart burn or acid reflux, just from drinking liquids. I have basically been living off of yogert and protein drinks ( which is satisfying) but I was always told that if you seriously restrict your food intake, your body will go into starvation mode. Which I think has happened. To date, I have lost a total of 40 pounds, but like I mentioned earlier I am 9 months out, my weight has come off slowly. I know that everybody is different with their loss. The good thing is that my skin is not sagging, and I can see muscle tone. This has definatly been a learning experience.If you are concerned about stretching out your pouch- there is a 5 day test that you can do in order to bring the restriction back. Good luck everyone... there sure is a lot of great information given to us all on this website, and I thank you all for sharing.
   — reggi_67

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