Question:
12 days postop and can eat 1/2 cup refried beans is this normal??
— franbvan (posted on September 1, 2003)
September 1, 2003
Hi you are fine hun, a half cup of refried beans is not much at all cuz,
first of all they are mushy and then also they ca go thru your system very
quickly, so don't worry you are just fien! Congrats on becoming a loser
now!
— Melodee S.
September 1, 2003
Wow, Fran, I've been seeing you around here so long, I thought you were
post-op. Congrats on making it to the losing side. I don't have the
answer to your question but did want to tell you that I have Tricare Prime
too and have a consult at the end of September to start the ball rolling on
a TT/lower body lift and/or breast lift. I'm sure you will be able to hear
Tricare laughing at that request but you have to start somewhere. Keep you
posted!
— Vicki S.
September 1, 2003
I would follow what your plan says. For my plan that would have been too
much as I was on 1/8 to 1/4 cup at that point, but plans to vary
drastically. The main thing is to listen to your pouch and as soon as you
feel any feeling of full, stop. If youa re not sure about the quantity you
should be eating please check with the surgeon's office. I'm glad you are
tolerating food good. It always helps when things get off to a good start!
— zoedogcbr
September 1, 2003
Everybody varies, but I could eat that much in refried beans at that stage.
I'm 15 months post-op now, and I've been at or under my original goal for
six months now (down 140 pounds total at this point). Probably I could eat
more than a lot of people, all along the way, but it never added up much in
terms of calories, which was how I measured my progress. Don't be too
worried about folks who report being full after four bites, or who eat 1/4
to 1/8 of a cup, if your capacity is a little greater than theirs. There
will be times you're full, or satisfied, by very little, too, but there
will be times it takes more, and if you look at the daily calories, they're
still awfully small either way. Don't forget that, eventually, the pouch
will allow you to eat a lot more -- nowhere near what you ate as a pre-op,
but more -- and it's supposed to do that. It's what you eat, not how much,
that will dictate your success in the long run.
— Suzy C.
September 1, 2003
Well, that seems like a lot for only 12 days out. But again, it does
depend on how big your pouch is as to how much you can eat. Everyone is
different and tolerates food differently. I always wanted to be able to
eat like a NORMAL small eater would eat. I always planned on eating the
right kinds of food, but I sure wanted to be able to eat and enjoy what I
ate. There are days I am ravenous and days I eat a VERY little bit. I am
10 months post op and down 190 lbs. 50 more to go then comes the tummy
tuck.
— Ginger M.
September 1, 2003
Hi, Fran: I know that each surgeon and dietitian has their own plan, but I
just wanted to share what my surgeon said, and how I've dealt. Basically I
was told to eat no more than 2 ounces at each meal 3 times per day. Well,
obviously my eyes are bigger than my stomach, or else I wouldn't have ever
overeaten in the first place! LOL
<p>Anyway, I went to GFS (Gordon Food Service) and bought one and
two-ounce plastic cups; they are very inexpensive and you can buy lids for
them also. I got 250 cups per package for around $2.50 and lids to match
them for about $1.99. I measure out each meal in these cups, and when it's
done, I stop eating. I still haven't learned quite yet when I feel
"full", so this has been very valuable in helping me not overeat.
Since I know that my pouch holds 2 ounces, that's what I eat and no more.
I drink my protein shakes in between meals and that helps me stay full
longer. Good luck, I hope these ideas help! Proximal lap rny 08/19/03,
-19 lbs.
— Moysa B.
September 1, 2003
Fran..Thanks for asking this question. I am 3 1/2 weeks post-op. I worry
24/7 that I am eating to much. I weigh everything I eat and never eat more
then 2 oz. of meat/protein and 1 oz. of cooked veggies. Today was the
first time my stomach has ever told me I was done. Every other day I have
cleaned my plate. I am scared to death that my pouch is to big or the doc
messed up somewhere and my surgery is not going to work. I know everyone
goes through this. It is just nice to know that I am not alone. When I
was 2 1/2 weeks post op I went to Taco Bell and had an order of pintos and
cheese, without the sauce, and ate it all in about 25 minutes. I was so
scared I had eaten to much. I called a friend when I got home and she said
I was fine. She said if I was worried to call my doc on Monday morning and
ask him if I was eating to much. You are doing great! Keep up the good
work.
— Maria S
September 1, 2003
Hi!
Congrats on making the big decision and on being compliant with the
restrictions immediately post=op. Refried beans was one of the first hings
I ate about 10 post-op. I'm 1 month + right now. I thinned them slightly
with a bit of water, and they kept me more satisfied than anything else. I
didn't tell my doc I was doing this, but watered down refried beans
technically does fall under full liquids! I suffered no ill effect and have
lost 25 lbs. so far.
I wish you the best!
— Suzanne M.
September 1, 2003
Poster here: i didn't write it in my question but i am open RNY and down 20
pounds. i have not been sick or had any sick to my stomach feelings at all.
i eat very slowly and get in alot of fluids(not with meals). i used the 1/2
cup refried beans as one whole meal with no problems at all. i feel very
lucky because there are so many who are sick all the time, but i don't want
to over do it either. i was told that my stomach is 2oz. and that i could
hold 1/2 cup at each meal. i didn't think i would be able to do this 12
days postop. 12 days open RNY down 20 pounds.
— franbvan
September 2, 2003
Fran-- sounds like you're doing fine. I was eating half-cup meals for the
first month (and I loved refried beans.) FYI-- the vegetarian style refried
beans have a TON of fiber, which is a definite plus. Keep up the good work!
— lizinPA
September 2, 2003
Follow-up to your second post: A 2 ounce pouch explains a lot. Of course
you would be able to eat more than someone who has a 1/2 ounce pouch, which
is what my quantities I listed were based on. Sounds like you are right on
schedule based on the surgery you had. Keep up the good work!
— zoedogcbr
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