Question:
Is 1/2 a lean cuisine (9oz) at 5 months out too much?
My appetite has really increased lately. Is this normal? Thanks alot! — jengrz (posted on April 22, 2003)
April 22, 2003
I'm 6 1/2 months out and sometimes I can eat a whole Lean Cuisine. I
started eating them at about 5 months out and would only be able to eat the
protein portion of it, so I don't think eating 1/2 of it is too much. Some
days I'm able to eat all of it now, and some days still only the protein
part. As long as you're focusing on the protein first then don't worry
about it. :-)
— Renae
April 22, 2003
I am 7mo. post-op and now I can eat up to 6oz. It all depends on the kind
of food im eating. From what I understand, you are OK! I was worried about
my pouch stretching and over eating, but all the advice was basicly saying
your pouch will stretch over time and most people are eating up to 9oz.
Good luck!
— Sandy M.
April 22, 2003
Another vote for "totally normal" here. It really does depend on
what it is. I think I was able to eat a whole Lean Cuisine Ravioli at four
months out, which horrified me at the time. I'm 11 months out, have not
"blown up" so far, and did manage to reach goal (despite the
occasional episodes of "I-Can't-Believe-I-Ate-The-Whole-Thing!"
that happened along the way.)<P>I have since developed a habit of
using Lean Cuisine Ravioli, or at other times, Mac & Cheese, strictly
as a side dish -- I eat only half of the Lean Cuisine, and use a veggie
burger (Boca Burger) as my "protein." I'll still do most of a
Chicken Enchilada as a meal, though I don't always finish the rice.
— Suzy C.
April 22, 2003
I'm almost 7 months out, and can eat an entire Lean Cuisine Cheese
Canneloni. Yum! It actually has a good amount of protein in it!
— Angie M.
April 22, 2003
Jennifer,
You're normal, I was doing that at about 5 months too, don't worry just
keep track of what you, (Really watch what you eat) from this point
forward, you'll see you'll be able to eat more, you just have to make the
right decsions, and that lean cusine was the best one, I eat that one all
the time..... No quams here.. My favorite is the rice dish by lean cusine.
Oh yummy, I'm at 11 months post op and can finally eat a little rice, but
that's the only kind I'll touch.....
Hang in there and just make wiser choices....
By the look at it you're doing AWESOME !
Post op 11 months down 128 pounds
— tannedtigress
April 22, 2003
Totally normal - I think I was able to eat the whole thing at that stage in
the game. Be sure to get plenty to drink (I know, I know 1 hour before and
1 hour after or whatever your surgeon recommends). But seriously - any
kind of preprepared meal has lots of sodium so just get plenty to drink. I
think you're doing GREAT!
— ronascott
April 22, 2003
Sounds like youre doing okay to me. Iam three months out and for lunch
today I had about 1/2 of a 9oz portion. I ate all of the chicken pieces
and a couple bites of the rice. Good Luck!
— Kris T.
April 22, 2003
Hi there, I make 2 meals out of a frozen dinner like lean cuisine. Sounds
like you're doing great. I'm 5 1/2 months post op and after a half of one
I've had enough and am very satisfied. Keep up the good work. Hugs, Kim
S. Open RNY Nov. 4/02 (-108)
— Kim S.
April 23, 2003
just one more opinion here on the lean cusine subject. i at 5 months post
op can eat a whole 9oz lean cusine. i wish i couldn't but i can. i think if
you can only eat half that's great. considering most 8-9oz lean cusine
meals are well under 300 calories your only taking in under 150 calories.
that's nothing. try and keep your pouch as small as possible as long as
possible. i'm losing slower than i would like to be but at least i'm
losing right? kimberly open distal rny 11/12/02 -90lbs
— kimberly T.
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