Question:
when do you know it is time to see your doc???

i feel that i can eat way more than i should be able to eat i can eat in a given day, a double cheeseburger and a handful of fries from mcdonald`s, two slices of pizza i don`t eat all the crust. and an ice cream sandwich sf. this is an example bc most know what the portion sizes are on fast food, i don`t eat like this all the time but i have eaten this particular meal on occasion.is this too much let me know if i should talk to my surgeon love you guys rece open rny proximal 8/14/02 6 months postop as of yesterday 261/178/126 hopefully<    — nice n sweet B. (posted on February 15, 2003)

February 15, 2003
Why did you have the RNY? You need to talk to your Dr. and Dietian to get you back on track. Even if this is an occasional meal - it's not the best food choices to continue to lose weight and meet your goal. You may be stretching your pouch, and eating foods high in fat and carbohydrates will set you up for problems down the road. Go back to basics and stay away from fast foods--- look up some advise in the Library section too. - Sally
   — Sally P.

February 15, 2003
Just because you CAN eat it doesn't mean that you SHOULD eat it. I can eat one piece of pizza - tops. A double cheeseburger from McD - no way...1/2 of a Chicken McGrill with no roll. No fries either. <p> You need to talk with a nutritionist more than with the surgeon. Besides the food quantities, those are not the best choices. You seem to be doing well - 83 pounds in 6 months is very good - but you need to eat healthier or you will not get down to that 126...JR (open RNY 07/17 -152 pounds)
   — John Rushton

February 15, 2003
I can eat like that as well. It is very frustrating to me! I actually made my surgeon promise me that I really had a pouch and a tiny stoma. He assures me that I do. My nutritionist suggested eating a piece of fruit and/or baby carrots before each meal - that has helped.
   — jen41766