Question:
I am really concerned over how much my tolerance has suddenly seemed to increase.

I have gotten use to the day to day flucuations of hunger and amounts but I am now eating normal small portions all the time and not feeling full. I can eat a whole sandwich, or small chicken ceasar salad or whole hotdog. Maybe I am just nervous because for two years one half sandwich stuffed me.I do not want to even mention the amount of bad carbs I can tolerate. Are these protions 'normal' for this far out? or could I have stretched really bad? I had a transected RNY 11/02. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all on this site for making my WLS journey a positive one! THANK YOU! 300/150/140    — cathy G. (posted on March 3, 2005)

March 3, 2005
Are you drinking with your meals?
   — tdickson

March 3, 2005
What from I hear and see - you are probably normal. It gets easier to eat more the further out we are from surgery. The full or satisfied feeling gets milder and we can eat sooner again. What I'm told is, this is a great jumpstart and that during the first year or two, we develope good habits and stick with them. I just had my 18 month visit with my surgeon. he said the surgery did what it was supposed to for me, anything else from now on is up to me. I fyou really think there is something wrong, though, make an appointment and have it checked out. Good luck to you, Jo
   — JoSyrNY

March 3, 2005
Sounds pretty normal to me that far out. Even though you know how much you "can" eat, it's up to your willpower to stop you from eating more than you should. Good Luck!
   — kultgirl

March 4, 2005
I'm almost 2 years post wls and I've experienced this as well. However, what I've noticed, is that it fluctuates. Sometimes, I can eat a whole sandwich and then there are other times I can only eat part of it. I also go through periods where I can eat and eat and eat. Some days, I feel like I'm eating every hour or so. I just try to make really good choices when I am feeling this need. I've learned to really listen to my body and give it what it needs. I've lately found rice cakes! yes, I know they are carbs but they are so satisfying and only 50 calories. I get the big ones because I eat way too many of those small snack ones and I get the caramel corn. They don't have many sugar grams at all and they are delicious, crunchy, and give me something to eat that isn't too filling but will satisfy cravings. I, too, can eat way too many carbs and some days, especially right before my period, I let myself have carbs. Then, once my period begins, I don't generally want them anymore. I've maintained my 5'7", size 6, 139lb. body this way since May 2004 and I've had no problems with gaining.
   — [Deactivated Member]

March 4, 2005
Cathy: This all sounds pretty normal to me, too. Like the others, I have days where I can eat what seems to be a huge amount of food, and others when I can barely eat a few bites. I think it all evens out. At this point (18 months out), I don't worry a whole lot about what I'm eating, other than making sure I get in adequate protein. I weigh myself every day, and if I gain a couple of pounds, I make immediate adjustments by increasing protein, lowering sugary carbs, increasing liquid. Thus far, it has worked and the 2 or 3 pounds come back off in a week or so. Weighing every day has become my main tool for maintaining. It just keeps me "conscious" of where I am and reminds of the number that I don't want to "go above."
   — Carlita