Question:
How much should you be able to eat 1 year after surgery?

I had my surgery July 31, 2002 and I am comming up on my 1 year anniversary. To date I have lost 148 lbs and feel great. I am very scared that maybe I am eating too much or the wrong things. For example I can eat 4 chicken nuggets and like 5 fries. Sometimes I can eat better than others, I guess it just depends on the food. Please someone who is a year or more out basically tell me what they eat in a day. Thank you!    — Andrea M. (posted on July 23, 2003)

July 23, 2003
i think everyone is different. but you will be able to eat more than you did. if you are worried about gaining weight back, you might want to look at your food choices. nuggets and fries are really all that great for you. and i know it is hard when you are on the run trying to grab something quick. maybe you could get a grilled chicken sandwich instead of something fried. your stomach has now adjusted to your new way of eating. that is why there is a honeymoon period. now more than ever you need to make sure you are eating healthy. good luck
   — franbvan

July 23, 2003
I have on my profile what I ate at 4/9/18/24 months out. I find that the quantity I can eat depends on many factors including the consistency of the food and how long it has been since I last ate. Also, hormonal fluctuations can affect my appetite.<p>I have eaten a chicken nugget or two in my time ;) and usually when I settle for this type of food it is because I am pressed for time and have already waited to long to eat. If that's what happened to you, that may be why you ate more than you normally would. I don't think the volume is too much for your stage and as for the choice of food, well, everything in moderation, right? :)
   — ctyst

July 23, 2003
I can eat 4 chicken nuggets and three or four fries no problem, but chose not to 99% of the time. I can eat a big-n-tasty (minus 1 bun) too but chose not to most of the time. A rare treat :>) <b>Typical day</b> is Breakfast: 4 ounces of moz string cheese (4 sticks total 28 grams of protein). Mid-morning snack: 3 ounces beef jerky or nuggets (28 to 33 grams of protein). Lunch: half sandwich on whole grain stone ground wheat bread loaded with 2.5 ounces of wafer thin corned beef, 3/4 ounces american cheese, 1 tablespoon mayo and 1 slice iceburg lettuce. (Total protein 23 grams of protein). Dinner: 2-3 ounces of lean meat with 1/2 cup lightly steamed veggies and a couple tablespoons of jarred alfredo sauce -sometimes - or salsa and sour cream, or butter. (total protein 18 to 25 grams). Evening snack: no-sugar-added pudding, fudgecicle, or a beef stick (depends on my protein for the day and whether I feel I need more :>) Total protein for the day about 90 to 100 grams. Starchy Carbs 25 or less. 1 year out yesterday and down 175 pounds.
   — [Deactivated Member]

July 23, 2003
My post-op diet calls for 8 ozs. of food per meal and one snack daily from one year on out. This is supposed to be what we need to stay on track.
   — joeandteri