Question:
How much can everyone eat?

Hi all. I have a question about the amount others can eat. I'm about 17 months post-op (laprascopic proximal RNY, blah blah blah :-)) and I'm wondering if I'm eating too much. I'm holding steady at about 170 lb. and definitely not gaining anything back, which is perfectly fine with me. :-) However, it seems like I'm eating too much at times. An example...I'm sure everyone has eaten a Hot Pocket (or at least seen one) and I can eat a whole one. I can also eat a whole Lean Cuisine dinner (rice, pasta also...not just the meat and veggies). I chew everything I eat very, very well (even soup and yogurt, lol. Isn't it funny how at first the chewing was a complete drag, but now it's like second nature?), so is it possible that maybe that's why I can eat something that big? The other night I went out for Chinese food with my bf and I had a chicken dish that had sliced chicken breast, mushrooms, onions, bell pepper and green onions and I ate about a cup of that. When I say I'm worried that I'm eating too much, I don't mean I can eat like I did before surgery...absolutely not! lol I just think I'm eating more than I should be. I don't eat until I feel queasy or vomit, I eat until I'm full. I just have to wonder how much those of you who are in my position are able to eat. Thanks    — Emily W. (posted on February 9, 2003)

February 9, 2003
Emily, honey, I think you are doing a great job. I am 10 weeks out now, from 301-236 and feel really good. I eat about 4-6 oz. of food. I love those lean cuisines and eat them but throw out most of the pasta and try to eat the meat more because of the protein. Last night the family went to Friendly's. They were all pigging out. I got a chicken wrap with a side salad. I had half of the wrap but ate mostly the chicken inside. Never even touched the side salad. It felt so good watching these piggies eat and know that I was no longer a little piggie too. I LOVED IT!!!! Good Luck to you and keep up the good work!
   — Regina C.

February 9, 2003
I am 14 months out and I could have written your post. I can eat a whole Hot Pocket and I have been stuck around 170 for about 3 months now. I wish I was one of those who still couldnt eat a lot and learned in the beginning to eat slow, but that's not the way it is, so I will have to struggle to get the rest of my weight off. Good Luck Missy
   — Missy M.

February 9, 2003
I am a little over 6 months out (from 260-171)and I find that there are days when I can eat anything and everything. On the flip side there are days when one bite makes me wanna puke. So dont worry so much. I know I am eating more now than i did 2 months ago and my weight loss has slowed down each month. I havent gained one ounce back. As far as I am concerned, as long as the weight goes down or holds steady, then you have nothing to worry about!
   — Bunnie