Question:
I was told i would only be able to eat about 4 ounces and I can eat much more.
I am really scared by the amount I am able to eat at seven weeks post op. Has this ever happened to anyone else. I can eat at least a cup. — Sarah H. (posted on January 27, 2000)
January 27, 2000
I'm not a doctor, but I have had the RNY lap on 6/8/99 and here is what I
understand. Your stomache holds about 4 oz. so at any one time, that's
all it can hold. You can eat more--if you eat a little bit all day long.
That's why my doctor tells me to only eat when I'm really hungry and NO
snacking! It's true I eat much MUCH less than I did before--but if I
keeping eating all day, I won't lose the weight. If you are really
concerned-call your doctor! But remember: some days you will be hungrier
than others. Are you eating healthy? Protien, Veggies/fruit, Carbs? Are
you staying away from junk food? Are you drinking your water and taking
the meds? I am at 7 mos post op and feel "snacky" a lot. My
support group said it's the bad habits trying to sneak back into my life!
:-) I'm not hungry, just snacky and that's what got me into trouble
before! Now that I know better, I drink a cup of skim milk, or eat a piece
of fruit with low fat peanut butter. Good luck!
— Kelly M.
January 27, 2000
I'm not a doctor, but I have had the RNY lap on 6/8/99 and here is what I
understand. Your stomache holds about 4 oz. so at any one time, that's
all it can hold. You can eat more--if you eat a little bit all day long.
That's why my doctor tells me to only eat when I'm really hungry and NO
snacking! It's true I eat much MUCH less than I did before--but if I
keeping eating all day, I won't lose the weight. If you are really
concerned-call your doctor! But remember: some days you will be hungrier
than others. Are you eating healthy? Protien, Veggies/fruit, Carbs? Are
you staying away from junk food? Are you drinking your water and taking
the meds? I am at 7 mos post op and feel "snacky" a lot. My
support group said it's the bad habits trying to sneak back into my life!
:-) I'm not hungry, just snacky and that's what got me into trouble
before! Now that I know better, I drink a cup of skim milk, or eat a piece
of fruit with low fat peanut butter. Good luck!
— Kelly M.
January 27, 2000
Hi Sarah: I'm six months post-op tomorrow (Happy Anniversary to me!) and
I've found that some days or some meals I can eat more than at other times,
and sometimes less. I agree with the previous post that says that if you
snack, if will effect your next meal. Also, WHAT you eat can have a
bearing. So, I guess the answer to your question is that every one is
different, and just remember to stop eating when you're full. Don't eat
unless you're hungry. Drink that water! Good luck with your weight loss.
— Jaye C.
January 28, 2000
Hey Sarah: I am now 4 months postop and my head has been spinning lately
about this same question. I think it is good information about not
snacking during the day and only eating meals--I just have not been able to
stick with to it. Sometimes I am amazed at how much volume I can eat at
one sitting. So far, I have not really measured my food but think I need
to get a scale and start. I am still losing, so at least something is
working. I intend to ask my surgeon again next week when I see him, but I
know what his answer will be. NO SNACKING!! He believes strongly in three
meals with water as snacks. I don't know if I'll ever be able to follow
that exactly. What concerns me is that I feel like I am more obsessed with
food now than before. I don't really think that is true because I don't
eat sugar or high fat, but I do think about food a lot. I hope this will
subside as the weight comes off and I feel great about my body. I have
lost about 67 lbs. to date (4 months). Good luck to you. If you find any
good answers, please let me know.
— Dot W.
January 28, 2000
I was also told that I would only be able to eat about 4-5 oz of food but
am able to eat 1 full cup at times. I often wondered if they did the right
surgery,,,lol Since I seem to eat more than I think I should, I only eat 3
meals a days high in protein. I am 12 weeks post op and have lost 42
pounds. Hang in there,,,and the best of luck with your weight loss.
— Kimberly R.
February 1, 2000
I was able to eat more than they said too. But I stop when I first feel
full but I had my surgery Oct 26 and have now lost almost 50 pounds. Are
you in a lot of pain when you eat? LOL Debbie
— Debbie G.
February 1, 2000
I had an open RNY 22mo. ago.I have a 1cc micro pouch, and I can eat about 1
1/2 cups of food at a time. Like a bowl of Cheerios, a bowl of soup, a
medium sized salad. Remember that you are also chewing foods up and they
condense small depending on what it is you are eating. If you have liquids
then you will be able to have more because they kind of go right thru you.
What type of surgery did you have? Good Luck and God Bless!! Jan Terry
— Jan T.
April 1, 2000
Hi, I had my surgery on 8-8-99, i also am concerned about
the amount of food i can eat because i feel like its to much but you have
to remember first that we are no longer eating like we use to and hopefully
much better foods(no high sugar because of dumping and low fat.) the most
inportant thing is to try and eat till we are full, not
stuffed. also if you had by-pass surgery remember not all fat or nutrician
is absorbed. Im down 125 pounds in under
8 months and I never thought i could do it. Dont forget too that our bodys
hit a plateau. I went 6 weeks once with out losing anything but all of
sudden it started again. Good luck!!
— Sandy W.
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