Question:
Why is this happening

I'm 5 months open rny post op and I have been eating a lot. I'm always hungry and don't know why... I never get sick or an upset stomach. It's hard to make myself stop eating. I have lost 112pds. I have not lost any in over a month. I work out 4-5 days a week. I'm afraid to tell my doctor this on Wednesday when I see him. I know he's going to tell me I need to controle myself with the eating, but I can't. I probably shouldn't of had this done. Please help.    — Melissa S. (posted on May 11, 2002)

May 11, 2002
Are you sure you're eating too much? Try keeping track of exactly what you're eating every day and see how many calories you're actually taking in. You may be surprised at how little you are eating. 112 pounds in 5 months means you are doing something right.
   — garw

May 11, 2002
Oh my gosh relax!!!!! I agree that if you have lost 112 in five months you are doing something right. What a tremendous achievement. We had this surgery to live a normal life. Enjoy your normal life. Try tracking your progress on Fitday.com. It will show you exactly what you are eating and what your not. Sometimes our fears over take us without real grounds for worry. I think you are doing a great job. Keep up the good work. Hugs......Gail
   — Gail R.

May 11, 2002
Hmmmm. Sounds to me like you may be eating a to high amount of carbohydrates. At least when I do, it sets me off on an never stop eating binge. Once I curb the carbs, I'm back in control. Perhaps look at the types of foods you are eating. Man, I'd eat when I was stuffed and hurting when under the control of those "triggers" the carbohydrates. If you do have a carbohydrate problem, then read the "Carbohydrate Addicts Book". It opened my eyes up to "my problem". Not all of us have that problem, but I suspect a good many of us do. They also have a web site at: http://www.carbohydrateaddicts.com/ Best of luck to you.
   — Danmark

May 11, 2002
I noticed the same thing at 5 months. I wonder if it's due to the increased exercise. I still lost a few pounds for that month (about 5) but no where near what I had lost in previous months. This month, I've started watching what I eat (still doing the same exercise plan) and I've already lost 5 pounds. I truly believe that the exercising makes you hungry. If that's the case, then you really want to watch your calorie intake if you want to lose more weight.
   — Patty H.

May 12, 2002
I just reread your question. If you haven't lost anything in a month, it means you lost 112 pounds in 4 months. That is tremendous. Your body is probably trying to adjust to such rapid loss. I still think keeping track of what you're eating is a good idea and the person who suggested using www.fitday.com has a good idea also. However, give your body time to catch up to the loss you've already had.
   — garw

May 12, 2002
My doc said that if I ever feel hungry, up the protien. It's the most important. Good Luck. You're doing great!
   — Sarah K.