Question:
I don't know if I am eating too much or not enough at 11 months out.

   — Linda M. (posted on April 27, 2003)

April 27, 2003
Hi Linda, I am 11 months post-op as well, and I believe I you need to eat a little more. From what it looks like, you are basically eating 1 protein bar and 2 meals a day. You should really eat atleast 3 meals plus 2 protein supplements, or just 5 small meals, etc. I think you should make sure to eat a breakfast, lunch, dinner and protein-filled snack all in addition to the Detour bar. Your portions sound good- not too much, not too little- we are about the same in those terms! I probably eat about 1300 calories, that is with exercising, and am still losing (but slowly). Goodluck to you!
   — Lezlie Y.

April 28, 2003
Hi Linda! We are very close in stats except I started out heavier. I had my surgery 5/30/02 started out 297 now 147. (In fact I'm thinking now of a way to celebrate being -150!!) You eat about what I do. and so far its working pretty good I guess. I have a couple of mugs of coffee (helps me go to the bathroom) in the morning with about 1/2 cup skim milk. When I get to work I have 1/2 Atkins protein bar (I have been experimenting with eating the whole bar to get more protein, kind of scary) then 1 hour later I have a couple of mugs of green tea. For lunch I have 3 oz lean ham and 1 oz cheese. More green tea or crystal light later in the afternoon. Late afternoon I have 1/2 protein bar or baby carrots with lite ranch. When I get home, more green tea. For dinner, 2-3 oz meat of some kind and veggies either cooked or salad. Later I have something though - either 2 cups popcorn, a blue bunny sf ice cream bar, fruit, or 1/3 cup grapenuts with skim milk. Maybe I eat too many carbs but I don't want to be a fanatic.
   — Sheryl S.

April 28, 2003
Linda, Hi there I'm 11 months post op too.... By what you worte, it doesn't seem that you're eating enough, .. Your body maybe in starvation mode, and holding onto every last pound... I would up the calories, and try to get more protein in, .. What I would do on the times that you eat 1/2 a detour eat the whole thing if you can tollerate it... It'll add up, and great tasting protein. Best of luck Hugs
   — tannedtigress

April 29, 2003
Wow, you guys are eating a lot less than I am! Your weight loss is better too, though....hmmm! I'm 10 months out and down 116 pounds, 281 to 165. My breakfast is half-cup cottage cheese or cereal with 1/2 cup fruit and 1/2 cup skim milk. I generally have a late morning snack of 10-12 almonds, or 4 Triscuit w/ an oz of string cheese melted on it, or peanut butter and banana--something with a little protein in it. Lunch is dinner leftovers; today was 1/2 cup pasta w/ meat sauce and a cup or so of salad. I had an orange a little later and may add a s.f. muffin (55 calories). Dinner will be @3 oz salmon with maybe 1/4 cup rice and 1/2 cup or more of veggie. I usually have a snack in the evenings too, either some dried fruit or popcorn, something like that. I have another 1/2 cup to 1 cup milk in coffee and tea throughout the day. I guess total calories are in the neighborhood of 1200-1400. My weight loss has slowed down a lot in the last month, but I'm not sure I want to eat a whole lot less unless I really get stuck. I figure I have to be able to eat this way for the rest of my life, and I think I could be pretty content with this. I try to emphasize healthy food but don't get too hung up on carbs, just try to keep them more complex than simple.
   — Celia A.