Question:
Please give examples of how much you can eat 6 months post op

I am 6 months post and down over 90 pound but have not lost any in the last month and am feel concerned about how much I can eat Example whole taco supreme from taco bell, whole cheese burger no bun from in and out, almost a whole small chicken salad from applebees and I do not feel stuffed when I eat these things also I have never dumped I guess I'm getting scared I don't want to gain back and am so happy with how far I have came so far and all of a sudden am scared about regaining    — kathy B. (posted on August 8, 2003)

August 8, 2003
Hey there, I am six months post op and I can eat more than I did at the beginning which is normal. Looking at your food, it is not that unusual you can eat that. Taco supreme (aside from the tortilla) is ground beef, lettuce etc. Ground beef is ground and then you grind it up some more so smaller, easier into pouch than say chicken breast. Same goes for the burger. Chicken salad, lots of watery veggies and water goes through your pouch easily. My doc says that if I keep my fat low and sugar down I will be okay. I stay away from refined carbs like flour tortillas and substitute with a high protien one or multigrain. Hang in there. Track your food on fitday.com. If you start to plateau or gain, you will have a food diary in front of you and you can evaluate and change as needed.
   — dimpkd

August 8, 2003
hi, i am also 6 months post op and i can eat(ocasionally) a whole taco from taco bell.. i'm not sure how big the hamburger patty is at in and out,but i can do a small one, minus the bun as well.some days i can eat more than other days.. i used to get worried too,but then i talked with my dr. he says as long as it isn't constantly eating a large amount that our stomachs will shrink back down a little while after you've eaten.. moderation is the key.. but 90 lbs. is something to be very proud of..and remember,we are ging to slow down now,because the "honeymoon" period is over.. i went on a plateau last month,and it drove me crazy..lol..i was stuck at an 88 lb loss for 3 weeks. i upped my protein to include homecooked pinto beans, as well as other protein favorites,and i make sure to get in 64 oz of fluids daily.i also exercise4-5 days per week.. the weight has started to come off again.. i am now down 98 lbs.. i wish you the very best.take care. jeanne>lap rny 1/16/03..265/167/140ish??
   — jjettrox

August 8, 2003
This may sound crazy but I still can't eat more than 1/3 to 1/2 cup of most things...unless it's like soup or something. We went to taco bell just the other day and I was able to eat about 1/4 of a chicken quesidilla (sp?) with the outer 1" of plain tortilla removed and a about 2 or 3 bites of a steak soft taco and I was miserable! I've always tended to be a little on the low side for food consumption though. At my six month check up the nurse said that they like to see people eating between one and one and a half cups by a year out. I wouldn't worry too much, but being that your on a plateau I would maybe cut back on the carbs and also stop eating when you are satisfied, not full - and see if that helps. Good luck!
   — eaamc

August 8, 2003
WOW looks like Taco Bell is popular around here ;-) At 6 months I was eating about 2-3 oz of protein 3 x a day and a small amount of salad or non-starchy veggies with lunch and dinner and maybe a little bit of fruit on occasion (I plateued with too much fruit at one point). I was also able to drink a lot of water between meals. Hope this helps, Diane
   — DianeN

August 8, 2003
I was 6 months PO last Sunday. I can be satisfied on anything from 3oz of albacore white tuna to 6-7 oz of boiled shrimp. I tend not to eat much else than protein with my meals other than I do get carbs from ketchup when I eat shrimp, which is quite often. I typically can eat 1/3 of a 1/2 lb before cooking cheeseburger with mushrooms and onions. So about 2-1/2 ounces. But then I also get some cheese and the veggies for a total of about 4 oz. Things like burgers really fill me up and sit quite heavy. The softer, shredded or chopped something is the more I can eat of it, which technically isn't good. I do pretty well with limiting my quantity except when it comes to shrimp. They just go down so easy. I know I eat way past satisfied with them, but rarely to the point of stuffed. I'm just not too successful at taking less shrimp and being mentally satisfied. This is really the only food I am struggling with. Maybe when I see my 6 month labs next Friday I may find my cholesterol has gone way high from the shrimp and that will solve the overeating of shrimp. Most meals are 4-5 oz. for 3 meals a day. I do sometimes eat a snack at night but try to have protein or fruit. It's not a whole meal though. Unfortunately this is more habit than need.
   — zoedogcbr