Question:
Whay am I eating to much?
— ddaaguilar (posted on February 27, 2005)
February 26, 2005
Sylvia,
I haven't had the surgery yet, but I do know your beating yourself up
because your having a bad day. If your able to eat this much call your
doctor and find out if this is normal. Head Hunger is very common, and it
sounds like you need to get away from food period for a while. Go for a
walk and remember why you did this in the first place. Congrats on all the
weight you've losts. That is fantastic. If you just need someone to talk
to you can email me directly too. Good Luck with your progress. Your
doing so well.
— dlryanoates
February 26, 2005
If you are able to eat more than your peers and not feel full, the chances
are you could have a 'failed' stoma (not a stretched pouch) this is a
complication of the RNY that surgeons seem to 'fail' to tell their patients
'could' happen. Have your doctor run a upper gi then scope you to see.
— star .
February 26, 2005
Sylvia,
There are always going to be days when you can eat more than others.
Looking at what you posted as far as what you ate the reason you are not
getting full is you were eating alot of things that break down easily.
Things that can be chewed to almost non-existant status, like chips,
crackers, nuts, potatoes...etc, move through your pouch alot easier, thus
making it easier to eat more. Think about what happens to a cracker or
chip when you put it in water. They almost melt away. Stick with your
dense proteins first...like that baked chicken, and you will get full
faster and stay full longer. Your hunger was probably just head hunger,
not actual physical hunger. Next time that happens, sip your water and
wait 20 more minutes and see if you are still hungry..chances are it will
have passed by then. Above all just relax...you have come a huge way in 3
months and you will continue to loose. It's never a bad idea to talk to
your doctor about your concerns but I personally dont think you
"stretched" your pouch or have a leak. Stick with your dense
proteins and keep up your excercise and you will start to see that scale
movin' again!! Good luck and congrats
Michelle
— Michelle B.
February 27, 2005
The best way I can explain it, is that there are hungery days and there are
not so hungry days. I too was plagued with the same kind of doubts about
eating too much. There were times I thought, "will I ever get
full"? Make healthy choices and satisfy yourself with foods that wont
leave you with guilt. You mentioned that you are working out, WAY TO GO!
You are setting up healthy patterns and you body is following suit by
boosting your metabolism and kicking it into full gear.
You would not necessarly feel a leak, unless you experienced pain, bloating
and cramping in the abdominal cavity. This is not the normal <ouch>
menstrual level of pain. You would know if there was a leak.
Just concentrate on your good choices. I too had the same doubts and
have lost 130 pounds in the last 11 months. If you have a bad day, make the
next day better, if that is too overwhelming then concentrate on making the
next meal more healthy. I would suggest keeping a food diary, you can even
do this online. IT will help you get an idea of your caloric intake, and
you might find that you are not taking in as many calories as you thought.
Remember, that as you take in more calories, metabolically you will burn
more calories and this might be why you are losing at such a good rate.
Remember, we are all pulling for you and we know that you can do it!!!
Christy Riederer RN-BSN/s
— Tiny Pixie
February 27, 2005
Many of us have endured feelings of confusion and anxiety when we
experienced our first post-operative hunger. Hunger can be such a strong
and overwhelming sensation that it triggers all those old, unhealthy
behaviors. What worked for me was finding a mentor who could guide me
through that period and a counsellor to help em try to understand how to
deal with the anxiety I felt when I felt hunger.
— SteveColarossi
February 27, 2005
I am going to look at this from another perspective. Working out with out
eating a litle something first may be setting you up for failure. Maybe try
eating something with a balance of protein and carbs before your workouts.
It is not fiar to expect your body to function well with out fuel going in.
I will usually have a detour bar or a few bites of cottage cheese with a
little fruit before working out. I also recommend planning your eating in
advance. Most days early in the day I decide and measure out my days food
in advance. Those are the day I eat the best, healthiest choices. I might
have a scrambled egg with a little spinich and cheese for breakfast, it
only takes 5 minutes to make. I put a handful of spinich in a skillet on
high heat til it wilts a little, add in a scrambled egg and when the egg is
cooked sprinkle on a tb of shredded chedder. then I will measure out my am
snack which is either 1/2 - 3/4 c cottage cheese or ricota with a little
vanilla and a packet of splenda, topped with a little fruit and put it in
a plastic container with a lid in the fridge. then I will pack up a little
lunch. One of my favs lately is a few oz of turkey rolled up in a big
lettuce leaf with a little flavored mayo. or I make a salad topped with a
little tuna or salmon or chicken afternoon snack is often a protein bar,
or a yougurt, dinner has always some kind of protein and a veggie or
salad. I have been using the menus in the south beach diet book a lot as a
guide when I am out of ideas. Anyways, my main point was to say ~ plan out
what you will eat in advance and make it easy to stick to by prepping it
all in advance. Eat your meals and snacks on a schedule and don't let your
self get ravenous. good luck!
— **willow**
February 27, 2005
Sylvia!
First of all, here is a cyberhug for you. Secondly, I have to ask, are you
still having your period? I remember when I was three months out and I
would cycle, OMG the cravings and munchies would get so bad. To me, just
knowing that there was a reason helped a little. Are you keeping a food
journal? Sometimes that really helps identify problems as well. What is
the most important is that you realize you are struggling and you reach out
for help. I know that this probably didn't help much but please know that
you are in my thoughts. It did get better for me. The journals helped
immensely.
Take care!
— rinnchris
February 27, 2005
There is a couple of things you must do here just from reading your note.
First, get rid of all the JUNK food you have in your house. Clean out the
cabinets! This surgery is a DIET TOOL. Yes the word DIET does not go away
just because we had our stomach made smaller. The surgery is a tool. The
biggest thing we need to get our hands on is the mental game. I would
strongly recommand the following: Join a support group (you can't do this
by yourself). Food issues are going to come up all the time and this is
what is currently happening with you. I would also recommand seeking
outside help (counceling). Emotional eating is a big issue with the diet
world. Think about this.... All the diets out there Weight Watchers, etc.
are good diets but if they are so good why are they still in business? It
is the emotional issues (we have) that makes diets fail. We use food to
cover our emotions. You are not alone but you need to get a handle on it.
The first few months post op should be used to establish new eating habits.
Praying will help but you need to take the bull by the horns here. Clean
out those cabinets. You need to get into your head only protein must enter
my month. Drop those carbs! Are you drinking your water 64 oz.? Are you
getting out of the house and exercising? Exercise will help you work out a
lot of issues. Sit down and really examine your life right now. Have you
committed to this surgery! I would love to help you. You have to do this
for YOU and no one else! Starting today for one week write down when,
where and how much you are eating. When and how much are you exercising.
What emotional issues are going on in your life. Prep your house for this
new being, clean out the cabinets. Join a support group (very important).
When eating you don't need to get full! Why do you feel you need to eat
until you are full. If you place on your plate you food (not sure how many
ozs you are up to) that is all you need to eat. Sit at the table with your
small plate, use a small fork (shrimp fork) and take on bite, put the fork
down and chew until liquid. Do not drink 1/2 hour before you eat, during
the meal and wait 45 min. after. I'm almost 2 year post op and from time
to time food issue will come up. You have to remember we will always be
fat people in thinner bodies and most of us will still have to deal with
food issues. It sound like you need a little help to get back on track. I
help run a support group that meets once a month but I need more so I
joined a weight watcher group and they meet once a week. This hold me
accountable. I can fit my protein diet with theirs (count points).
Contact me if you would like. I will be honest and direct. Good luck.
— Linda R.
February 27, 2005
Sylvia:
Congratulations on losing so much your first 3 months! There are times
when we feel hungry and our bodies just need water. Have you tried adding
a glass of water when you feel hungry instead of making food your first
choice? This has helped me to stay on track. I wish the best for you.
— dodie72
February 28, 2005
Hi there.
You're not eating everything. You are eating all of the wrong things.
Don't stuff yourself with carbs or in 20 minutes you will be hungry again.
On top of that you are eating soft foods which will go through your pouch
much faster. Eat PROTEIN!!!!!!!!! Don't drink with your meals. Go back to
basics. Have a protein shake. And relax. You've done great so far. Just
follow the guidelines and you'll be okay.
— Beatrice C.
February 28, 2005
S Aguilar - you are probably like me except I try to eat the right things -
I eat about 8 meals a day or about every 2-3 hours - but I eat things like
mini-cheese bars, Rocky Road protein bars (taste like chocolate - high in
protein); slices of various meats, - I love saltine crackers, but since its
a weakness I keep them out of the house - instead melba toast or even 1
long bread sticks - there are a lot of protein high snacks, that will
satisfy your "sweet tooth" at your local drug store. Its not
what you're eating, its what's eating you. I felt the way you feel &
it appears I was setting myself up for failure - but you'll get control
simply because you're writing about it. GOOD LUCK - YOU'RE GOING TO BE A
BIG LOSER - 70lbs is GREAT!!!
— Anna M.
February 28, 2005
Hi, you are eating all the no-no's for lfe. When you eat carbs , they make
you crave more carbs. Do yourself a favor and go back to the diet the
doctor gave you to follow, you will find you are not as hungry, grouchy,
etc. You will feel great. What I do when I fall off the diet is???? 7am
coffee, 8am protein drink, 9am 3oz protien food, 10am water, 11am protein
drink, 12noon protien food, 1pm water, 2pm protien drink, 3pm 3oz protein
food, 4pm water, 5pm protein drink, 6pm 3oz protein food, 7pm water, 8pm
protein drink, 9pm 3oz protein food, 10pm water, 11pm bedtime. I started
out using a hand held timer, now i use the timer on my cell phone and noone
asks why the phone is ringing, only I know its time to eat or drink. If you
try it you will have no time to eat carbs and you will not want to. I am
not saying you should never eat carbs, I am saying you will enjoy life if
you eat properly and you will enjoy keeping your hair and nails. Your hair
and nails need protein to grow. It's late and I am going to sleep, if you
want to email me you may do so [email protected]
By the way, I am sorry if I come across harsh, sometimes we need a kick to
get back to reason we had surgery to begin with, (we just cany keep the
junk food away from us). good luck
Shana
VBG 05-1995 243/135/150 and losing it.
— shana1569
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