Guest guest Posted May 1, 2001 Report Share Posted May 1, 2001 It sounds like you are eating the right amount, I eat about like that now and I'm almost 3 months post op. I get really hungry but just a few bites of something seems to fix it. I wouldn't worry your tummy will tell you when you are full, if you overeat you WILL know it. Keep eating and enjoy yourself. MGB 2/7/01 -63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2001 Report Share Posted May 1, 2001 Tonya, Don't worry so much about what you are eating - eat when you feel hungry and stop when you don't! The weight loss sounds wonderful - I only lost 10 pounds the first four weeks! Eating too much? > I'm starting to wonder if I'm able to eat too much. Or maybe I'm just > losing my > mind. Here's a run-down of what I had today - someone please tell me if > this sounds > about right.... > > Breakfast - > 1 packet of oatmeal > 1 banana > > Lunch - > Mandarin Chicken salad from 's > (I ate about 1/2 of it) > > Snack > 1/2 cup mixed fruit > 12 ritz bitz peanut butter crackers > > Snack > 1/2 Boost high protein shake > > Dinner > Mandarin Chicken salad from 's > (I know...two in one day...but I *really* like them - this time > I ate about 3/4 of it) > 5 bites of a sour cream & chive baked potato > > I'm only 4 1/2 weeks post op and keep thinking that I'm able to eat > waaaaaayyyyy to > much for this stage - someone please tell me I'm doing okay....I've lost 30 > lbs so far > and I'm hoping that eating this much isn't going to stall my weight loss. > > Thanks in advance for any advice or feedback. > > Tonya in MN > 3-28-01 Dr. R. > 320/290/??? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2001 Report Share Posted May 1, 2001 Tonya, I've wondered the same thing about myself, so I'm anxious to see what the other post-ops have to say. Seems like I can eat more veggies/salads than I can of say chicken/fish or a sandwich. I was disappointed that I don't handle bread too well. I've always been a big bread eater, and it fills me up way to much, so I avoid it now. in OK MGB 3/29 Dr. R 303/271 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2001 Report Share Posted May 1, 2001 I hope this don't sound stupid, but you're all my friends so here it goes.... I'm afraid that I'm going to stretch out my new tummy. But it don't look like to me the way the operation is done, that could happen. Sometimes, I think I just get down, and think " What if I fail at this, too? " Any advise? Hugs, in OK _____________________________________________________ It sounds like you are eating the right amount, I eat about like that now and I'm almost 3 months post op. I get really hungry but just a few bites of something seems to fix it. I wouldn't worry your tummy will tell you when you are full, if you overeat you WILL know it. Keep eating and enjoy yourself. MGB 2/7/01 -63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2001 Report Share Posted May 1, 2001 Tonya, It sounds okay to me.. There are some days when I get down a whole house salad, or 1/2 of a chef's salad I make at home, and there are some days I can only eat a few bites.. I'm not sure what the reasoning is to this.. On Sundays (my worst day of the week) I find myself trying to eat all day long!!!! I can't get but a couple of bites of anything (really) but my head is either in the frig looking for that certain something, or I'm munching on a hand full of pretzels, hard candy, drinking lemonaide, whatever!!!!! drives me nuts, and I think the main reason is my dh is home watching the races or ball games all day sitting on his butt in front of the t.v. the only way I can spend the day with him, is to sit too, and I really get so bored I turn to eating (my old habits are hard to break). But at the end of the day (Sundays) I really notice that I haven't actually consumed that much food.. but only had bites of about everything in the house!!! I also have noticed after 6 months post0p that I seem to loose more every other month... whats that all about? LOL But... if I sound like I'm complaining I am NOT.. I am so happy to be regularly loosing about 8 to 10 pounds a month....now. When I'm just sitting here maintaining I'll complain!! ha. Trudy Eating too much? I'm starting to wonder if I'm able to eat too much. Or maybe I'm just losing my mind. Here's a run-down of what I had today - someone please tell me if this sounds about right.... Breakfast - 1 packet of oatmeal 1 banana Lunch - Mandarin Chicken salad from 's (I ate about 1/2 of it) Snack 1/2 cup mixed fruit 12 ritz bitz peanut butter crackers Snack 1/2 Boost high protein shake Dinner Mandarin Chicken salad from 's (I know...two in one day...but I *really* like them - this time I ate about 3/4 of it) 5 bites of a sour cream & chive baked potato I'm only 4 1/2 weeks post op and keep thinking that I'm able to eat waaaaaayyyyy to much for this stage - someone please tell me I'm doing okay....I've lost 30 lbs so far and I'm hoping that eating this much isn't going to stall my weight loss. Thanks in advance for any advice or feedback. Tonya in MN 3-28-01 Dr. R. 320/290/??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2001 Report Share Posted May 1, 2001 Tonya-- Your doing just fine. If you can tolerate it go for it. I'm still working on what I can eat, since this nausea thing persists. Had a couple of strawberries and going to have some salsa later--tolerate salsa just fine. Can't do chicken but I can salsa--go figure. Oh and to my Mickey D buddies out there. Had 3/4 of egg mc muffin w/o the Canadian bacon--can't do ham products either. Love, Caron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2001 Report Share Posted May 1, 2001 Hi Tonya, I'm also a little over a month post op 3/20 -23 pounds so far.. I have wondered the same thing about myself. I don't have many problems eating but I do have problems eating certain foods. I notice that I get hungry every four hours and usually I eat a snack or salad or very small meal and that does me just fine. I eat much more fruits and veggies than I ever did before (mainly because the feel good in my tummy) I don't eat chicken or bread anymore cause it usually gives me a stomach ache. The moral of my little paragraph is.. I don't think it's how much you are eating as much as it is WHAT you are eating. I used to eat a lot of fast food, fried foods and fatty sweets - now I don't touch any of that. So the wait keeps coming off..and as long as it keeps coming off I'm happy at whatever pace - 283/260 Eating too much? I'm starting to wonder if I'm able to eat too much. Or maybe I'm just losing my mind. Here's a run-down of what I had today - someone please tell me if this sounds about right.... Breakfast - 1 packet of oatmeal 1 banana Lunch - Mandarin Chicken salad from 's (I ate about 1/2 of it) Snack 1/2 cup mixed fruit 12 ritz bitz peanut butter crackers Snack 1/2 Boost high protein shake Dinner Mandarin Chicken salad from 's (I know...two in one day...but I *really* like them - this time I ate about 3/4 of it) 5 bites of a sour cream & chive baked potato I'm only 4 1/2 weeks post op and keep thinking that I'm able to eat waaaaaayyyyy to much for this stage - someone please tell me I'm doing okay....I've lost 30 lbs so far and I'm hoping that eating this much isn't going to stall my weight loss. Thanks in advance for any advice or feedback. Tonya in MN 3-28-01 Dr. R. 320/290/??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2001 Report Share Posted May 1, 2001 Caron, I think I'll just keep eating what I can - I know I'm making better choices. The two things that taste the best to me right now are salads and fruit. I hope you're feeling terrific soon!! Tonya in MN 3-28-01 Dr. R. 320/290/??? Re: Eating too much? Tonya-- Your doing just fine. If you can tolerate it go for it. I'm still working on what I can eat, since this nausea thing persists. Had a couple of strawberries and going to have some salsa later--tolerate salsa just fine. Can't do chicken but I can salsa--go figure. Oh and to my Mickey D buddies out there. Had 3/4 of egg mc muffin w/o the Canadian bacon--can't do ham products either. Love, Caron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2001 Report Share Posted May 1, 2001 Hi , Glad to hear you're doing well - I'm finding that I can eat most anything too. I tried a bite of pizza tonight and although it stayed down - the thick crust wasn't the most comfortable feeling so I think I'll try to avoid it in the future. Other than that I seem to be doing okay with everything else. I seem to get hungry every 1-2 hours but usually a few bites cures it. Seems like once a day though I need to eat *more* (usually a half of a salad or something). Have you tried rice yet?? Tonya in MN 3-28-01 Dr. R. 320/290/??? Eating too much? I'm starting to wonder if I'm able to eat too much. Or maybe I'm just losing my mind. Here's a run-down of what I had today - someone please tell me if this sounds about right.... Breakfast - 1 packet of oatmeal 1 banana Lunch - Mandarin Chicken salad from 's (I ate about 1/2 of it) Snack 1/2 cup mixed fruit 12 ritz bitz peanut butter crackers Snack 1/2 Boost high protein shake Dinner Mandarin Chicken salad from 's (I know...two in one day...but I *really* like them - this time I ate about 3/4 of it) 5 bites of a sour cream & chive baked potato I'm only 4 1/2 weeks post op and keep thinking that I'm able to eat waaaaaayyyyy to much for this stage - someone please tell me I'm doing okay....I've lost 30 lbs so far and I'm hoping that eating this much isn't going to stall my weight loss. Thanks in advance for any advice or feedback. Tonya in MN 3-28-01 Dr. R. 320/290/??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2001 Report Share Posted May 1, 2001 Thanks Trudy, I'm finding myself doing that too - eating throughout the day - but I guess that's good. I tend to munch all day long - my stomach doesn't feel the greatest when it's empty. My friends keep telling me that I'm not eating nearly as much as I used to so I guess that's a good indicator. Thanks again for the info. Tonya in MN (sipping citrucel while taking my ZMA's) 3-28-01 320/290/??? Re: Eating too much? Tonya, It sounds okay to me.. There are some days when I get down a whole house salad, or 1/2 of a chef's salad I make at home, and there are some days I can only eat a few bites.. I'm not sure what the reasoning is to this.. On Sundays (my worst day of the week) I find myself trying to eat all day long!!!! I can't get but a couple of bites of anything (really) but my head is either in the frig looking for that certain something, or I'm munching on a hand full of pretzels, hard candy, drinking lemonaide, whatever!!!!! drives me nuts, and I think the main reason is my dh is home watching the races or ball games all day sitting on his butt in front of the t.v. the only way I can spend the day with him, is to sit too, and I really get so bored I turn to eating (my old habits are hard to break). But at the end of the day (Sundays) I really notice that I haven't actually consumed that much food.. but only had bites of about everything in the house!!! I also have noticed after 6 months post0p that I seem to loose more every other month... whats that all about? LOL But... if I sound like I'm complaining I am NOT.. I am so happy to be regularly loosing about 8 to 10 pounds a month....now. When I'm just sitting here maintaining I'll complain!! ha. Trudy Eating too much? I'm starting to wonder if I'm able to eat too much. Or maybe I'm just losing my mind. Here's a run-down of what I had today - someone please tell me if this sounds about right.... Breakfast - 1 packet of oatmeal 1 banana Lunch - Mandarin Chicken salad from 's (I ate about 1/2 of it) Snack 1/2 cup mixed fruit 12 ritz bitz peanut butter crackers Snack 1/2 Boost high protein shake Dinner Mandarin Chicken salad from 's (I know...two in one day...but I *really* like them - this time I ate about 3/4 of it) 5 bites of a sour cream & chive baked potato I'm only 4 1/2 weeks post op and keep thinking that I'm able to eat waaaaaayyyyy to much for this stage - someone please tell me I'm doing okay....I've lost 30 lbs so far and I'm hoping that eating this much isn't going to stall my weight loss. Thanks in advance for any advice or feedback. Tonya in MN 3-28-01 Dr. R. 320/290/??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2001 Report Share Posted May 2, 2001 Rice is the only thing that has almost made me throw up--both times at a Chinese restaurant after only a few bites. Nothing else has done this to me. Pat 12 mo. out Eating too much? I'm starting to wonder if I'm able to eat too much. Or maybe I'm just losing my mind. Here's a run-down of what I had today - someone please tell me if this sounds about right.... Breakfast - 1 packet of oatmeal 1 banana Lunch - Mandarin Chicken salad from 's (I ate about 1/2 of it) Snack 1/2 cup mixed fruit 12 ritz bitz peanut butter crackers Snack 1/2 Boost high protein shake Dinner Mandarin Chicken salad from 's (I know...two in one day...but I *really* like them - this time I ate about 3/4 of it) 5 bites of a sour cream & chive baked potato I'm only 4 1/2 weeks post op and keep thinking that I'm able to eat waaaaaayyyyy to much for this stage - someone please tell me I'm doing okay....I've lost 30 lbs so far and I'm hoping that eating this much isn't going to stall my weight loss. Thanks in advance for any advice or feedback. Tonya in MN 3-28-01 Dr. R. 320/290/??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2001 Report Share Posted May 2, 2001 Tonya, We sound very similiar Keep me posted on your progress and I'll do the same. I did try a tiny bit of rice but it had the same affect as bread = very heavy. When I ate pizza it was not even a half of a slice and very thin crust. High Carb foods don't sit well with me.. and to think those use to be my favvvvorites Now I'm like you ..lots of salad and fruit YUM! Eating too much? I'm starting to wonder if I'm able to eat too much. Or maybe I'm just losing my mind. Here's a run-down of what I had today - someone please tell me if this sounds about right.... Breakfast - 1 packet of oatmeal 1 banana Lunch - Mandarin Chicken salad from 's (I ate about 1/2 of it) Snack 1/2 cup mixed fruit 12 ritz bitz peanut butter crackers Snack 1/2 Boost high protein shake Dinner Mandarin Chicken salad from 's (I know...two in one day...but I *really* like them - this time I ate about 3/4 of it) 5 bites of a sour cream & chive baked potato I'm only 4 1/2 weeks post op and keep thinking that I'm able to eat waaaaaayyyyy to much for this stage - someone please tell me I'm doing okay....I've lost 30 lbs so far and I'm hoping that eating this much isn't going to stall my weight loss. Thanks in advance for any advice or feedback. Tonya in MN 3-28-01 Dr. R. 320/290/??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 Trudy, I'm exactly where you are....and 7 months out. Some days it seems like I can get way more food in. Some days I can barely stand to eat. And when I'm bored, it seems like I graze all day. But even when it seems I've eaten tons, when I actually write it down and look at it, its minimal compared to how I used to eat. The first few months I just didn't want food like I used to. Now, I still want it but my body just won't accept it (the miracle of MGB!!). Finally, a REAL behavior deterrent! in Atlanta MGB 10/12/00 275/194 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 , You're right, we're family, and any question is fine. But advice for you? I have some. QUIT WORRYING! You're gonna do fine. Dr. R did a good job, and you basically can't fail unless you REALLY work at it! We can stretch our tummies, if we pig out repeatedly, but seriously, who is gonna do that? Not you. Not me. So, dear family member, relax. Enjoy this wonderful opportunity we have to get our lives back. Revel in that reality. Eat wisely, and enjoy every bite. We don't have to feel guilty anymore. We don't have to diet anymore. We don't have to do anything except listen to our bodies and do what our body dictates. A year from now, you're not going to recognize your own little self! Warmly, PhillyJude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 Hi -- Boy, my hubby and I went out to dinner tonight. Had pasta with marinara sauce. Well, after taking 1/2 to eat 4 forkfuls of pasta, it decided it wasn't right for me. Came back up. I don't understand. I can eat salsa, but not pasta. Can eat cottage cheese till it is coming out my ears, but not pasta. Bummer. I guess I'll just have the nacho's the next time I go. And I love my mariner sauce too. Boo Oho. Yes, I'm sure the MGB will be popular. When I was in the hospital for dehydration last month, I was the " patient who had that done. " My surgeon up here still wants to take a peek inside. I told him to give me awhile and I'll come in for my 100,000 mile check up and then he can take a peek. Not too mention I'm my PCP's first patient to have this done. Its nice being first at something once and awhile. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 HI That last letter was from me--forgot to sign. Caron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 , Another thing to keep in mind, as you get further out from your date of surgery, your tummy adapts better to foods. Try bread again in a month, and you may find that you tolerate it perfectly well. At 6-8 weeks, I couldn't eat chicken. Now, no problem. Couldn't eat pasta, now a little is OK. And so on. We keep adjusting and adapting. The only thing I can't eat now is eggs. They don't like me, and I don't much like them either! Everything else is fine. Be well. Enjoy the ride! And salads and veggies, I can eat lots of them too. I think we chew them, extract their water, and they become much smaller in volume than they look going in. Not sure, but I can eat a large salad without any problem, and could right at 4 weeks. Warmly, PhillyJude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 Yes, ...... the Mgb is certainly a miracle for me!! No will power Trudy, (that's me) has found her miracle!! Hee hee, Trudy Re: Eating too much? Trudy, I'm exactly where you are....and 7 months out. Some days it seems like I can get way more food in. Some days I can barely stand to eat. And when I'm bored, it seems like I graze all day. But even when it seems I've eaten tons, when I actually write it down and look at it, its minimal compared to how I used to eat. The first few months I just didn't want food like I used to. Now, I still want it but my body just won't accept it (the miracle of MGB!!). Finally, a REAL behavior deterrent! in Atlanta MGB 10/12/00 275/194 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2001 Report Share Posted May 5, 2001 Caron, I'd suggest you try pasta again in a month, and with lots of sauce. I'll bet it goes down and feels fine by then. I couldn't eat pasta or rice for the first 3-4 months. Now, no problem as long as there is sauce of some kind with it. Dry-ish pasta or rice is still not good for me, but I just make sure it has liquid, and I'm fine. Hope this helps. PhillyJude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2001 Report Share Posted May 5, 2001 I am 17 months post op and I still can't eat pasta or rice. I get sick right away. Funny thing is I keep trying it every couple of months thinking it might be alright but I get sick so I won't be trying it again. Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2001 Report Share Posted May 5, 2001 I can eat rice and some pasta, but spaghetti just kills me! I have tried it without sauce, and it just makes me ill! Debra in Tulsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2001 Report Share Posted May 5, 2001 Hi Philly-- Thanks I will try that--I usually have a lot of sauce anyway--but more could be better :-). Caron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Caron, Since your PCP is wanting to " take a peek " so badly, maybe you ought to make a deal and get a discounted price. LOL I can eat very little pasta. Haven't tried rice yet. Wonder why it don't sit well on mgb tummies? Take care, in OK BTW, Caron, I met you at clinic on 3/27. I was sitting next to Tonya B. My boyfriend was with me. In a message dated 05/05/2001 2:43:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time, PUFFYINC@... writes: << Subj: Re: Eating too much? Date: 05/05/2001 2:43:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time From: PUFFYINC@... Reply-to: Hi -- Boy, my hubby and I went out to dinner tonight. Had pasta with marinara sauce. Well, after taking 1/2 to eat 4 forkfuls of pasta, it decided it wasn't right for me. Came back up. I don't understand. I can eat salsa, but not pasta. Can eat cottage cheese till it is coming out my ears, but not pasta. Bummer. I guess I'll just have the nacho's the next time I go. And I love my mariner sauce too. Boo Oho. Yes, I'm sure the MGB will be popular. When I was in the hospital for dehydration last month, I was the " patient who had that done. " My surgeon up here still wants to take a peek inside. I told him to give me awhile and I'll come in for my 100,000 mile check up and then he can take a peek. Not too mention I'm my PCP's first patient to have this done. Its nice being first at something once and awhile. :-) >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Hi -- Yes, I remember you. I did have some grilled chicken tonight and it stayed down. Along with 1/2 baked potato, broccoli, and corn--lest we not forget cottage cheese. I'm so happy I can atleast eat grilled chicken. Caron MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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