Re: How much should I be eating??

[Guest guest]

Your eating sounds fine? Protein (meat and such)fill you up quick.

This is a reprint but I lose faster when I stick to this menu:

Breakfast: 1/2 glass of V8 with Citracel, and all my vitamins and meds for the

day. (Thyroid and Potassium as well as MGB meds)

Snack 1 saltine with 1 small cube of cheddar cheese

Lunch: 1/4 cup tuna salad or chicken salad with 1 saltine

Snack : 4 almonds

Dinner: 6 bites of grilled chicken breast and 1/4 cup green salad

Dessert: 2 fresh strawberries dipped in sourcream/brown sugar or 5 frozen

grapes

Night snack: 1/2 glass of V8 with Citracel

I drink 3 to 4 bottles of water 1 quart each throughout the day.

That is it, doesnt sound like a whole lot but, I am NEVER hungry so it seems

like I am stuffed all the time. I am so grateful for finding the MGB with Dr.

Rutledge! Thank you Dr.'s!

Redondo Pattie

1/13/04

330/210/????

Dr. R and Dr.Peragli

> I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much. I

> read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

> maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage cheese,

> I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

> eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat for

> certain meals.

> Anne

> 6/10/04

> Dr. Dasher

> 239/202

[Guest guest]

anne just remember to eat protein first and you are right.... SLOW

DOWN!! think about the cottage cheese.... it is going to " slip "

through that pouch and settle SO much easier than a protein like

chicken tuna fish steak etc. you may want to stick to more " hearty "

proteins for the most part, but like you, i love cottage cheese! just

be careful because it goes down easy and fast.....

good luck!!oxoxoxoxo

cathy s in va

> I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much.

I

> read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

> maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage cheese,

> I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

> eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat for

> certain meals.

> Anne

> 6/10/04

> Dr. Dasher

> 239/202

[Guest guest]

Hi Anne,

I find that I can eat a lot of certain things and very little of others as well.

I can eat a good amount of salad, 2 COBBS OF CORN!, mashed potatoes, canned

corned beef hash, sheppards pie, but when it comes to meat like hamburgers,

chicken, pork, or any bread item, pasta, I cannot eat much at all, it's not that

I feel full, but my stomach does not feel right. Believe me, if you eat too

fast you will know, the excess food will catch up with you. I did that once

with mac and cheese and felt sick for about 2 hours! If you think that you are

eating too fast you may be though, try chewing longer, I still have a real

problem with that...

Dena

Dr. R & Dr. D

Bay City, MI

June 30, 2004

385/325

How much should I be eating??

I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much. I

read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage cheese,

I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat for

certain meals.

Anne

6/10/04

Dr. Dasher

239/202

[Guest guest]

I am a little over a year out- and just to give you an idea of what I

usually eat-

1/2 a bagel w/cream cheese for breakfast

1/2 a sandwich for lunch- then I save the rest for an afternoon snack- with

1/2 a small bag of chips

sometimes some cookies for dessert or a snack

sometimes a fruit cup for a snack

last night for dinner I went to Champs and had 1/2 a turkey sandwich with a

bowl of onion soup- I managed to eat the whole thing- taking 45 min to an

hour-

Last night I had some cheese and crackers for a snack

Sometimes I will also have a bowl of strawberries with whipped cream-but

last night I did have a snickers ice cream bar.

I do snack a lot- but I have never been one to eat big meals- I have always

been a nibbler- so this surgery works okay for me in that respect. I do have

a sweet tooth- it is more manageable since the surgery- but if I want

something I have it. I still need to lose about 10lbs which I would probably

lose with an increase in exercise and a decrease in carbs.

I have found that somethings I can eat more of than others. But it also

depends on if I am drinking something and what else I may have eaten already

that day.

I have found that I can have greater quantities of seafood than beef or

chicken. But I am able to eat a variety of foods. It took a long time for a

hamburger to not feel like it was rocks in my stomach- sometimes it still

does- but it is getting better. I usually will have a hot dog when I go to a

cook out because that goes down easier than a hamburger.

I remember after my surgery I was curious what people were eating- my diet

has evolved over the past year- as yours will too. You will find that

somethings work better for you than others- it was a while before I could

eat eggs- they went right thru me- but now it is fine- so your stomach will

change and tolerate more as time goes by-

hang in there

Dr. R. 7-1-03

222/143/130

>From: " Dena Lamont " <lamont8831@...>

>Reply-

>< >

>Subject: Re: How much should I be eating??

>Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:26:50 -0400

>

>Hi Anne,

>

>I find that I can eat a lot of certain things and very little of others as

>well.

>

>I can eat a good amount of salad, 2 COBBS OF CORN!, mashed potatoes, canned

>corned beef hash, sheppards pie, but when it comes to meat like hamburgers,

>chicken, pork, or any bread item, pasta, I cannot eat much at all, it's not

>that I feel full, but my stomach does not feel right. Believe me, if you

>eat too fast you will know, the excess food will catch up with you. I did

>that once with mac and cheese and felt sick for about 2 hours! If you

>think that you are eating too fast you may be though, try chewing longer, I

>still have a real problem with that...

>

>Dena

>Dr. R & Dr. D

>Bay City, MI

>June 30, 2004

>385/325

>

>

> How much should I be eating??

>

>

> I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much. I

> read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

> maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage cheese,

> I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

> eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat for

> certain meals.

> Anne

> 6/10/04

> Dr. Dasher

> 239/202

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Okay.. I'm just going to ask this then I am going to get over it I PROMISE!!!

Have you guys every heard of anyone only losing 13lbs their 1st 2 weeks? Ive

just been scanning and even the ones that say they are slow losers are losing

more than that??? I just need some reassurance that there have been other

people out there that started out slow??? it seems to me that everyone starts

out fast then slows down... I hope this isnt fast for me!!! ) thanks for

your help..

Taryn

O'Neill <threedognitemare@...> wrote:

I am a little over a year out- and just to give you an idea of what I

usually eat-

1/2 a bagel w/cream cheese for breakfast

1/2 a sandwich for lunch- then I save the rest for an afternoon snack- with

1/2 a small bag of chips

sometimes some cookies for dessert or a snack

sometimes a fruit cup for a snack

last night for dinner I went to Champs and had 1/2 a turkey sandwich with a

bowl of onion soup- I managed to eat the whole thing- taking 45 min to an

hour-

Last night I had some cheese and crackers for a snack

Sometimes I will also have a bowl of strawberries with whipped cream-but

last night I did have a snickers ice cream bar.

I do snack a lot- but I have never been one to eat big meals- I have always

been a nibbler- so this surgery works okay for me in that respect. I do have

a sweet tooth- it is more manageable since the surgery- but if I want

something I have it. I still need to lose about 10lbs which I would probably

lose with an increase in exercise and a decrease in carbs.

I have found that somethings I can eat more of than others. But it also

depends on if I am drinking something and what else I may have eaten already

that day.

I have found that I can have greater quantities of seafood than beef or

chicken. But I am able to eat a variety of foods. It took a long time for a

hamburger to not feel like it was rocks in my stomach- sometimes it still

does- but it is getting better. I usually will have a hot dog when I go to a

cook out because that goes down easier than a hamburger.

I remember after my surgery I was curious what people were eating- my diet

has evolved over the past year- as yours will too. You will find that

somethings work better for you than others- it was a while before I could

eat eggs- they went right thru me- but now it is fine- so your stomach will

change and tolerate more as time goes by-

hang in there

Dr. R. 7-1-03

222/143/130

>From: " Dena Lamont "

>Reply-

>To:

>Subject: Re: How much should I be eating??

>Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:26:50 -0400

>

>Hi Anne,

>

>I find that I can eat a lot of certain things and very little of others as

>well.

>

>I can eat a good amount of salad, 2 COBBS OF CORN!, mashed potatoes, canned

>corned beef hash, sheppards pie, but when it comes to meat like hamburgers,

>chicken, pork, or any bread item, pasta, I cannot eat much at all, it's not

>that I feel full, but my stomach does not feel right. Believe me, if you

>eat too fast you will know, the excess food will catch up with you. I did

>that once with mac and cheese and felt sick for about 2 hours! If you

>think that you are eating too fast you may be though, try chewing longer, I

>still have a real problem with that...

>

>Dena

>Dr. R & Dr. D

>Bay City, MI

>June 30, 2004

>385/325

>

>

> How much should I be eating??

>

>

> I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much. I

> read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

> maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage cheese,

> I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

> eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat for

> certain meals.

> Anne

> 6/10/04

> Dr. Dasher

> 239/202

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Taryn my friend, I didn't lose one ounce the first week - not one after surgery!

I think I lost about 3 pounds the second week and after the first month, I think

I lost a total of maybe 8 pounds. I too was worried and it dawned on me that I

lost more weight doing Atkins than with surgery!

BUT, after I got through the Stage I and II foods and moved into " regular foods "

after about six or eight weeks (can't remember now but I did my best to follow

the manuel), I started losing more weight. I was 246.5 on my surgery date

(1/12/04) and am now 180 lbs. I've made mistakes - tried to substitute v-8 and

OJ for gatorade (works for most but NOT me!), I fell off the whey protein

" shots " at night and morning and even at one point (for about two weeks), I

didn't take my citricel! I guess my head is really hard because it took me a

bit to get the information to sink in. I was on a huge plateau until another

person on this board contacted CLOS and asked for help for the same reason. The

advice was to add back in the whey protein and take a few vitamin supplements.

I followed the advice and the scale dropped 8 pounds in 10 days.

From one " slow " loser to another, hang in there and don't focus on the scale so

much (I know, I know, easier said than done). I started out a size 22/24 and am

now a 12/14. I've " only " lost about 66 pounds even with all my screw ups (for

the record, I never strayed for long!). It's all a new learning process. I

found when I'm really stressed, my first inclination was to grab carbs or sugar

(our office is stocked to the rafters with this crap). Believe me, the first

time I did that I regretted it terribly. I didn't dump, but I felt really

crappy and had to lay down. Now I think before reach which is what this surgery

is all about. I think before I eat - protein first, how much have I had today,

how's my gatorade intake, etc. Exercise has been the biggest challenge for me.

My life has kicked into more than full throttle these past eight months - a lot

of stress, turmoil, emotion, etc. Probably not unlike most people on this board

but I, personally, am finding that I'm on the

go from 4:30 a.m. to about 10:00 p.m. when I'm absolutely exhuasted and fall

into bed. I try to work some, any, exercise in during the day - parking farther

away from the office, take stairs when I can, etc., but I just don't feel it's

enough. I wonder if my kids would be upset if I started working out with them

at their gymnastics, dance, swimming and soccer lessons!!?? I'm sure they would

just " die " !

If you need anything else, or more encouragement, feel free to contact me but

keep in mind, this board is a wonderful, essential tool in our success so

continue to reach out through it!

1/12/04 - Rancho Drs. P & R

246.5/180

CNCRTWMN <cncrtwmn@...> wrote:

Okay.. I'm just going to ask this then I am going to get over it I PROMISE!!!

Have you guys every heard of anyone only losing 13lbs their 1st 2 weeks? Ive

just been scanning and even the ones that say they are slow losers are losing

more than that??? I just need some reassurance that there have been other people

out there that started out slow??? it seems to me that everyone starts out fast

then slows down... I hope this isnt fast for me!!! ) thanks for your help..

Taryn

O'Neill wrote:

I am a little over a year out- and just to give you an idea of what I

usually eat-

1/2 a bagel w/cream cheese for breakfast

1/2 a sandwich for lunch- then I save the rest for an afternoon snack- with

1/2 a small bag of chips

sometimes some cookies for dessert or a snack

sometimes a fruit cup for a snack

last night for dinner I went to Champs and had 1/2 a turkey sandwich with a

bowl of onion soup- I managed to eat the whole thing- taking 45 min to an

hour-

Last night I had some cheese and crackers for a snack

Sometimes I will also have a bowl of strawberries with whipped cream-but

last night I did have a snickers ice cream bar.

I do snack a lot- but I have never been one to eat big meals- I have always

been a nibbler- so this surgery works okay for me in that respect. I do have

a sweet tooth- it is more manageable since the surgery- but if I want

something I have it. I still need to lose about 10lbs which I would probably

lose with an increase in exercise and a decrease in carbs.

I have found that somethings I can eat more of than others. But it also

depends on if I am drinking something and what else I may have eaten already

that day.

I have found that I can have greater quantities of seafood than beef or

chicken. But I am able to eat a variety of foods. It took a long time for a

hamburger to not feel like it was rocks in my stomach- sometimes it still

does- but it is getting better. I usually will have a hot dog when I go to a

cook out because that goes down easier than a hamburger.

I remember after my surgery I was curious what people were eating- my diet

has evolved over the past year- as yours will too. You will find that

somethings work better for you than others- it was a while before I could

eat eggs- they went right thru me- but now it is fine- so your stomach will

change and tolerate more as time goes by-

hang in there

Dr. R. 7-1-03

222/143/130

>From: " Dena Lamont "

>Reply-

>To:

>Subject: Re: How much should I be eating??

>Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:26:50 -0400

>

>Hi Anne,

>

>I find that I can eat a lot of certain things and very little of others as

>well.

>

>I can eat a good amount of salad, 2 COBBS OF CORN!, mashed potatoes, canned

>corned beef hash, sheppards pie, but when it comes to meat like hamburgers,

>chicken, pork, or any bread item, pasta, I cannot eat much at all, it's not

>that I feel full, but my stomach does not feel right. Believe me, if you

>eat too fast you will know, the excess food will catch up with you. I did

>that once with mac and cheese and felt sick for about 2 hours! If you

>think that you are eating too fast you may be though, try chewing longer, I

>still have a real problem with that...

>

>Dena

>Dr. R & Dr. D

>Bay City, MI

>June 30, 2004

>385/325

>

>

> How much should I be eating??

>

>

> I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much. I

> read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

> maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage cheese,

> I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

> eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat for

> certain meals.

> Anne

> 6/10/04

> Dr. Dasher

> 239/202

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for that ... I'm glad to hear that its not unheard of

after hearing all the great drops everyone else had at first... Im still a

little confused on the whey protein? Should I start it? I'm on stage 2... Or

is it something you wait to see if you need it or what? also should I start

drinking a protein shake for breakfast instead of yogurt (but then add the

yogart at lunch?) Is atkins shakes okay? I thought the whey protein was in the

manual under only if you need it??? Thanks for your time..

Taryn

Wendell <vikwendell@...> wrote:

Taryn my friend, I didn't lose one ounce the first week - not one after surgery!

I think I lost about 3 pounds the second week and after the first month, I think

I lost a total of maybe 8 pounds. I too was worried and it dawned on me that I

lost more weight doing Atkins than with surgery!

BUT, after I got through the Stage I and II foods and moved into " regular foods "

after about six or eight weeks (can't remember now but I did my best to follow

the manuel), I started losing more weight. I was 246.5 on my surgery date

(1/12/04) and am now 180 lbs. I've made mistakes - tried to substitute v-8 and

OJ for gatorade (works for most but NOT me!), I fell off the whey protein

" shots " at night and morning and even at one point (for about two weeks), I

didn't take my citricel! I guess my head is really hard because it took me a bit

to get the information to sink in. I was on a huge plateau until another person

on this board contacted CLOS and asked for help for the same reason. The advice

was to add back in the whey protein and take a few vitamin supplements. I

followed the advice and the scale dropped 8 pounds in 10 days.

From one " slow " loser to another, hang in there and don't focus on the scale so

much (I know, I know, easier said than done). I started out a size 22/24 and am

now a 12/14. I've " only " lost about 66 pounds even with all my screw ups (for

the record, I never strayed for long!). It's all a new learning process. I found

when I'm really stressed, my first inclination was to grab carbs or sugar (our

office is stocked to the rafters with this crap). Believe me, the first time I

did that I regretted it terribly. I didn't dump, but I felt really crappy and

had to lay down. Now I think before reach which is what this surgery is all

about. I think before I eat - protein first, how much have I had today, how's my

gatorade intake, etc. Exercise has been the biggest challenge for me. My life

has kicked into more than full throttle these past eight months - a lot of

stress, turmoil, emotion, etc. Probably not unlike most people on this board but

I, personally, am finding that I'm on the

go from 4:30 a.m. to about 10:00 p.m. when I'm absolutely exhuasted and fall

into bed. I try to work some, any, exercise in during the day - parking farther

away from the office, take stairs when I can, etc., but I just don't feel it's

enough. I wonder if my kids would be upset if I started working out with them at

their gymnastics, dance, swimming and soccer lessons!!?? I'm sure they would

just " die " !

If you need anything else, or more encouragement, feel free to contact me but

keep in mind, this board is a wonderful, essential tool in our success so

continue to reach out through it!

1/12/04 - Rancho Drs. P & R

246.5/180

CNCRTWMN wrote:

Okay.. I'm just going to ask this then I am going to get over it I PROMISE!!!

Have you guys every heard of anyone only losing 13lbs their 1st 2 weeks? Ive

just been scanning and even the ones that say they are slow losers are losing

more than that??? I just need some reassurance that there have been other people

out there that started out slow??? it seems to me that everyone starts out fast

then slows down... I hope this isnt fast for me!!! ) thanks for your help..

Taryn

O'Neill wrote:

I am a little over a year out- and just to give you an idea of what I

usually eat-

1/2 a bagel w/cream cheese for breakfast

1/2 a sandwich for lunch- then I save the rest for an afternoon snack- with

1/2 a small bag of chips

sometimes some cookies for dessert or a snack

sometimes a fruit cup for a snack

last night for dinner I went to Champs and had 1/2 a turkey sandwich with a

bowl of onion soup- I managed to eat the whole thing- taking 45 min to an

hour-

Last night I had some cheese and crackers for a snack

Sometimes I will also have a bowl of strawberries with whipped cream-but

last night I did have a snickers ice cream bar.

I do snack a lot- but I have never been one to eat big meals- I have always

been a nibbler- so this surgery works okay for me in that respect. I do have

a sweet tooth- it is more manageable since the surgery- but if I want

something I have it. I still need to lose about 10lbs which I would probably

lose with an increase in exercise and a decrease in carbs.

I have found that somethings I can eat more of than others. But it also

depends on if I am drinking something and what else I may have eaten already

that day.

I have found that I can have greater quantities of seafood than beef or

chicken. But I am able to eat a variety of foods. It took a long time for a

hamburger to not feel like it was rocks in my stomach- sometimes it still

does- but it is getting better. I usually will have a hot dog when I go to a

cook out because that goes down easier than a hamburger.

I remember after my surgery I was curious what people were eating- my diet

has evolved over the past year- as yours will too. You will find that

somethings work better for you than others- it was a while before I could

eat eggs- they went right thru me- but now it is fine- so your stomach will

change and tolerate more as time goes by-

hang in there

Dr. R. 7-1-03

222/143/130

>From: " Dena Lamont "

>Reply-

>To:

>Subject: Re: How much should I be eating??

>Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:26:50 -0400

>

>Hi Anne,

>

>I find that I can eat a lot of certain things and very little of others as

>well.

>

>I can eat a good amount of salad, 2 COBBS OF CORN!, mashed potatoes, canned

>corned beef hash, sheppards pie, but when it comes to meat like hamburgers,

>chicken, pork, or any bread item, pasta, I cannot eat much at all, it's not

>that I feel full, but my stomach does not feel right. Believe me, if you

>eat too fast you will know, the excess food will catch up with you. I did

>that once with mac and cheese and felt sick for about 2 hours! If you

>think that you are eating too fast you may be though, try chewing longer, I

>still have a real problem with that...

>

>Dena

>Dr. R & Dr. D

>Bay City, MI

>June 30, 2004

>385/325

>

>

> How much should I be eating??

>

>

> I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much. I

> read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

> maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage cheese,

> I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

> eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat for

> certain meals.

> Anne

> 6/10/04

> Dr. Dasher

> 239/202

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Taryn,

I only lost a total of 15 pounds the first month after my surgery,

6-16-04 in FL, and another 15 the second month. So far this month, I

have lost 9. I was concerned about the seemingly low weight loss,

but Dr. H put it this way, " If you lose 15 pounds per month for 10

months, that's still 150 pounds however you got there! " Try to relax

a little and give your body time to adjust to the many changes it is

going through. If you are doing the right things, i.e. protein

intake is good, taking all your supplements, meds and citrucel,

hydration is good, etc., the weight will come off. Even when I don't

see the scale change--and yes, I can't resist weighing every morning--

I remind myself that this is a marathon, not a sprint! Take care and

blessings to you......

Barbara in Lake Wales, FL

6-16-04

283/244

Dr. H and Dr. Raj

> I am a little over a year out- and just to give you an idea of what

I

> usually eat-

>

> 1/2 a bagel w/cream cheese for breakfast

> 1/2 a sandwich for lunch- then I save the rest for an afternoon

snack- with

> 1/2 a small bag of chips

> sometimes some cookies for dessert or a snack

> sometimes a fruit cup for a snack

> last night for dinner I went to Champs and had 1/2 a turkey

sandwich with a

> bowl of onion soup- I managed to eat the whole thing- taking 45 min

to an

> hour-

> Last night I had some cheese and crackers for a snack

> Sometimes I will also have a bowl of strawberries with whipped

cream-but

> last night I did have a snickers ice cream bar.

>

> I do snack a lot- but I have never been one to eat big meals- I

have always

> been a nibbler- so this surgery works okay for me in that respect.

I do have

> a sweet tooth- it is more manageable since the surgery- but if I

want

> something I have it. I still need to lose about 10lbs which I would

probably

> lose with an increase in exercise and a decrease in carbs.

>

> I have found that somethings I can eat more of than others. But it

also

> depends on if I am drinking something and what else I may have

eaten already

> that day.

>

> I have found that I can have greater quantities of seafood than

beef or

> chicken. But I am able to eat a variety of foods. It took a long

time for a

> hamburger to not feel like it was rocks in my stomach- sometimes it

still

> does- but it is getting better. I usually will have a hot dog when

I go to a

> cook out because that goes down easier than a hamburger.

>

> I remember after my surgery I was curious what people were eating-

my diet

> has evolved over the past year- as yours will too. You will find

that

> somethings work better for you than others- it was a while before I

could

> eat eggs- they went right thru me- but now it is fine- so your

stomach will

> change and tolerate more as time goes by-

>

> hang in there

>

>

> Dr. R. 7-1-03

> 222/143/130

>

>

>

>

> >From: " Dena Lamont "

> >Reply-

> >To:

> >Subject: Re: How much should I be eating??

> >Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:26:50 -0400

> >

> >Hi Anne,

> >

> >I find that I can eat a lot of certain things and very little of

others as

> >well.

> >

> >I can eat a good amount of salad, 2 COBBS OF CORN!, mashed

potatoes, canned

> >corned beef hash, sheppards pie, but when it comes to meat like

hamburgers,

> >chicken, pork, or any bread item, pasta, I cannot eat much at all,

it's not

> >that I feel full, but my stomach does not feel right. Believe me,

if you

> >eat too fast you will know, the excess food will catch up with

you. I did

> >that once with mac and cheese and felt sick for about 2 hours! If

you

> >think that you are eating too fast you may be though, try chewing

longer, I

> >still have a real problem with that...

> >

> >Dena

> >Dr. R & Dr. D

> >Bay City, MI

> >June 30, 2004

> >385/325

> >

> >

> > How much should I be eating??

> >

> >

> > I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much. I

> > read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> > few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

> > maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> > like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage

cheese,

> > I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

> > eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> > that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat

for

> > certain meals.

> > Anne

> > 6/10/04

> > Dr. Dasher

> > 239/202

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I chew just about every bite 20 - 30 times. I think it makes a

difference. (It also fills time while others are eating their WHOLE

meal ... and for my brain to get the message of full.)

So far so good. I've never thrown up and don't experience nausea.

Had one time where something " went through me " too fast. Overall I

cannot complain!

It was a technique suggested by a hypnotist once.

Just thought I'd share it.

Marley

6-24-04

> Hi Anne,

>

> I find that I can eat a lot of certain things and very little of

others as well.

>

> I can eat a good amount of salad, 2 COBBS OF CORN!, mashed

potatoes, canned corned beef hash, sheppards pie, but when it comes

to meat like hamburgers, chicken, pork, or any bread item, pasta, I

cannot eat much at all, it's not that I feel full, but my stomach

does not feel right. Believe me, if you eat too fast you will know,

the excess food will catch up with you. I did that once with mac and

cheese and felt sick for about 2 hours! If you think that you are

eating too fast you may be though, try chewing longer, I still have a

real problem with that...

>

> Dena

> Dr. R & Dr. D

> Bay City, MI

> June 30, 2004

> 385/325

>

>

> How much should I be eating??

>

>

> I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too

much. I

> read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat

alot....and

> maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage

cheese,

> I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure

I

> eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat

for

> certain meals.

> Anne

> 6/10/04

> Dr. Dasher

> 239/202

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Be reassured.

You are fine.

(Too many people forget we didn't all start at the same place.)

When is the last time you lost 13 lbs in 2 wks?? All is good.

Marley

> I am a little over a year out- and just to give you an idea of what

I

> usually eat-

>

> 1/2 a bagel w/cream cheese for breakfast

> 1/2 a sandwich for lunch- then I save the rest for an afternoon

snack- with

> 1/2 a small bag of chips

> sometimes some cookies for dessert or a snack

> sometimes a fruit cup for a snack

> last night for dinner I went to Champs and had 1/2 a turkey

sandwich with a

> bowl of onion soup- I managed to eat the whole thing- taking 45 min

to an

> hour-

> Last night I had some cheese and crackers for a snack

> Sometimes I will also have a bowl of strawberries with whipped

cream-but

> last night I did have a snickers ice cream bar.

>

> I do snack a lot- but I have never been one to eat big meals- I

have always

> been a nibbler- so this surgery works okay for me in that respect.

I do have

> a sweet tooth- it is more manageable since the surgery- but if I

want

> something I have it. I still need to lose about 10lbs which I would

probably

> lose with an increase in exercise and a decrease in carbs.

>

> I have found that somethings I can eat more of than others. But it

also

> depends on if I am drinking something and what else I may have

eaten already

> that day.

>

> I have found that I can have greater quantities of seafood than

beef or

> chicken. But I am able to eat a variety of foods. It took a long

time for a

> hamburger to not feel like it was rocks in my stomach- sometimes it

still

> does- but it is getting better. I usually will have a hot dog when

I go to a

> cook out because that goes down easier than a hamburger.

>

> I remember after my surgery I was curious what people were eating-

my diet

> has evolved over the past year- as yours will too. You will find

that

> somethings work better for you than others- it was a while before I

could

> eat eggs- they went right thru me- but now it is fine- so your

stomach will

> change and tolerate more as time goes by-

>

> hang in there

>

>

> Dr. R. 7-1-03

> 222/143/130

>

>

>

>

> >From: " Dena Lamont "

> >Reply-

> >To:

> >Subject: Re: How much should I be eating??

> >Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:26:50 -0400

> >

> >Hi Anne,

> >

> >I find that I can eat a lot of certain things and very little of

others as

> >well.

> >

> >I can eat a good amount of salad, 2 COBBS OF CORN!, mashed

potatoes, canned

> >corned beef hash, sheppards pie, but when it comes to meat like

hamburgers,

> >chicken, pork, or any bread item, pasta, I cannot eat much at all,

it's not

> >that I feel full, but my stomach does not feel right. Believe me,

if you

> >eat too fast you will know, the excess food will catch up with

you. I did

> >that once with mac and cheese and felt sick for about 2 hours! If

you

> >think that you are eating too fast you may be though, try chewing

longer, I

> >still have a real problem with that...

> >

> >Dena

> >Dr. R & Dr. D

> >Bay City, MI

> >June 30, 2004

> >385/325

> >

> >

> > How much should I be eating??

> >

> >

> > I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much. I

> > read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> > few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

> > maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> > like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage

cheese,

> > I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

> > eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> > that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat

for

> > certain meals.

> > Anne

> > 6/10/04

> > Dr. Dasher

> > 239/202

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I actually gained 2 pounds the first week after surgery, then lost only

two pounds the following week--talk about panic!!! But, in the past 14

months, I have lost 117 pounds. Don't despair--it will work if you stick

with the program. Good luck. S.

How much should I be eating??

>

>

> I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much. I

> read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

> maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage cheese,

> I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

> eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat for

> certain meals.

> Anne

> 6/10/04

> Dr. Dasher

> 239/202

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Taryn,

Check the manuel on when you can start the whey protein - I can't remember when

I started it frankly. But I always did it in addition to my other protein

(except for that time period when I thought I didn't need it!!). I started with

a " drink " in the morning (1 scoop with a coffee cup of water) and now I'm doing

this at night as well. Don't forget your citricel!! I also drink Atkins shakes

as well. Here's my rough schedule:

WORK DAY (approximate!):

5:00 a.m. whey protein, citricel, vitamins, etc.

6:15 a.m. Atkins shake or 1/2 banana

8:00 a.m. 1/2 of turkey sandwich (never a breakfast person)

11:00 a.m. 1/2 of turkey sandwich (creature of habit)

2:00 p.m. Snack - nuts, protein bar, something like that.

5:30 p.m. Dinner - whatever we're having; protein first then veges then carbs!

8:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Snack - Atkins shake or protein bar; whey protein,

citricel, vitamins, etc.

I'm also taking in about 60 ozs of gatorade during the day - it's at my desk, in

my car - never go anywhere without it.

Now, do I ever dip into the M & M's bowl, have a bit of the donuts on Friday, or

enjoy the soft red licorish at the office (also a tub on hand, ug!)?

Absolutely. But since the surgery, five M & M's does it just fine for me and I

never take them more than once per day (typically more like once per week). The

only food I can't eat is whole milk. I can eat anything at all but crave

protein and veges (I can probably eat a red onion like an apple - can't get

enough and absolutely love it! Weird!!).

I hope this little book I've created helps!

1/12/04 Rancho

CNCRTWMN <cncrtwmn@...> wrote:

Thank you so much for that ... I'm glad to hear that its not unheard of

after hearing all the great drops everyone else had at first... Im still a

little confused on the whey protein? Should I start it? I'm on stage 2... Or is

it something you wait to see if you need it or what? also should I start

drinking a protein shake for breakfast instead of yogurt (but then add the

yogart at lunch?) Is atkins shakes okay? I thought the whey protein was in the

manual under only if you need it??? Thanks for your time..

Taryn

Wendell wrote:

Taryn my friend, I didn't lose one ounce the first week - not one after surgery!

I think I lost about 3 pounds the second week and after the first month, I think

I lost a total of maybe 8 pounds. I too was worried and it dawned on me that I

lost more weight doing Atkins than with surgery!

BUT, after I got through the Stage I and II foods and moved into " regular foods "

after about six or eight weeks (can't remember now but I did my best to follow

the manuel), I started losing more weight. I was 246.5 on my surgery date

(1/12/04) and am now 180 lbs. I've made mistakes - tried to substitute v-8 and

OJ for gatorade (works for most but NOT me!), I fell off the whey protein

" shots " at night and morning and even at one point (for about two weeks), I

didn't take my citricel! I guess my head is really hard because it took me a bit

to get the information to sink in. I was on a huge plateau until another person

on this board contacted CLOS and asked for help for the same reason. The advice

was to add back in the whey protein and take a few vitamin supplements. I

followed the advice and the scale dropped 8 pounds in 10 days.

From one " slow " loser to another, hang in there and don't focus on the scale so

much (I know, I know, easier said than done). I started out a size 22/24 and am

now a 12/14. I've " only " lost about 66 pounds even with all my screw ups (for

the record, I never strayed for long!). It's all a new learning process. I found

when I'm really stressed, my first inclination was to grab carbs or sugar (our

office is stocked to the rafters with this crap). Believe me, the first time I

did that I regretted it terribly. I didn't dump, but I felt really crappy and

had to lay down. Now I think before reach which is what this surgery is all

about. I think before I eat - protein first, how much have I had today, how's my

gatorade intake, etc. Exercise has been the biggest challenge for me. My life

has kicked into more than full throttle these past eight months - a lot of

stress, turmoil, emotion, etc. Probably not unlike most people on this board but

I, personally, am finding that I'm on the

go from 4:30 a.m. to about 10:00 p.m. when I'm absolutely exhuasted and fall

into bed. I try to work some, any, exercise in during the day - parking farther

away from the office, take stairs when I can, etc., but I just don't feel it's

enough. I wonder if my kids would be upset if I started working out with them at

their gymnastics, dance, swimming and soccer lessons!!?? I'm sure they would

just " die " !

If you need anything else, or more encouragement, feel free to contact me but

keep in mind, this board is a wonderful, essential tool in our success so

continue to reach out through it!

1/12/04 - Rancho Drs. P & R

246.5/180

CNCRTWMN wrote:

Okay.. I'm just going to ask this then I am going to get over it I PROMISE!!!

Have you guys every heard of anyone only losing 13lbs their 1st 2 weeks? Ive

just been scanning and even the ones that say they are slow losers are losing

more than that??? I just need some reassurance that there have been other people

out there that started out slow??? it seems to me that everyone starts out fast

then slows down... I hope this isnt fast for me!!! ) thanks for your help..

Taryn

O'Neill wrote:

I am a little over a year out- and just to give you an idea of what I

usually eat-

1/2 a bagel w/cream cheese for breakfast

1/2 a sandwich for lunch- then I save the rest for an afternoon snack- with

1/2 a small bag of chips

sometimes some cookies for dessert or a snack

sometimes a fruit cup for a snack

last night for dinner I went to Champs and had 1/2 a turkey sandwich with a

bowl of onion soup- I managed to eat the whole thing- taking 45 min to an

hour-

Last night I had some cheese and crackers for a snack

Sometimes I will also have a bowl of strawberries with whipped cream-but

last night I did have a snickers ice cream bar.

I do snack a lot- but I have never been one to eat big meals- I have always

been a nibbler- so this surgery works okay for me in that respect. I do have

a sweet tooth- it is more manageable since the surgery- but if I want

something I have it. I still need to lose about 10lbs which I would probably

lose with an increase in exercise and a decrease in carbs.

I have found that somethings I can eat more of than others. But it also

depends on if I am drinking something and what else I may have eaten already

that day.

I have found that I can have greater quantities of seafood than beef or

chicken. But I am able to eat a variety of foods. It took a long time for a

hamburger to not feel like it was rocks in my stomach- sometimes it still

does- but it is getting better. I usually will have a hot dog when I go to a

cook out because that goes down easier than a hamburger.

I remember after my surgery I was curious what people were eating- my diet

has evolved over the past year- as yours will too. You will find that

somethings work better for you than others- it was a while before I could

eat eggs- they went right thru me- but now it is fine- so your stomach will

change and tolerate more as time goes by-

hang in there

Dr. R. 7-1-03

222/143/130

>From: " Dena Lamont "

>Reply-

>To:

>Subject: Re: How much should I be eating??

>Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:26:50 -0400

>

>Hi Anne,

>

>I find that I can eat a lot of certain things and very little of others as

>well.

>

>I can eat a good amount of salad, 2 COBBS OF CORN!, mashed potatoes, canned

>corned beef hash, sheppards pie, but when it comes to meat like hamburgers,

>chicken, pork, or any bread item, pasta, I cannot eat much at all, it's not

>that I feel full, but my stomach does not feel right. Believe me, if you

>eat too fast you will know, the excess food will catch up with you. I did

>that once with mac and cheese and felt sick for about 2 hours! If you

>think that you are eating too fast you may be though, try chewing longer, I

>still have a real problem with that...

>

>Dena

>Dr. R & Dr. D

>Bay City, MI

>June 30, 2004

>385/325

>

>

> How much should I be eating??

>

>

> I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much. I

> read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

> maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage cheese,

> I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

> eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat for

> certain meals.

> Anne

> 6/10/04

> Dr. Dasher

> 239/202

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I lost 10 pounds the first two weeks - and then nothing for the rest

of the month. You're right - stop worrying!

in GA

> I am a little over a year out- and just to give you an idea of what

I

> usually eat-

>

> 1/2 a bagel w/cream cheese for breakfast

> 1/2 a sandwich for lunch- then I save the rest for an afternoon

snack- with

> 1/2 a small bag of chips

> sometimes some cookies for dessert or a snack

> sometimes a fruit cup for a snack

> last night for dinner I went to Champs and had 1/2 a turkey

sandwich with a

> bowl of onion soup- I managed to eat the whole thing- taking 45 min

to an

> hour-

> Last night I had some cheese and crackers for a snack

> Sometimes I will also have a bowl of strawberries with whipped

cream-but

> last night I did have a snickers ice cream bar.

>

> I do snack a lot- but I have never been one to eat big meals- I

have always

> been a nibbler- so this surgery works okay for me in that respect.

I do have

> a sweet tooth- it is more manageable since the surgery- but if I

want

> something I have it. I still need to lose about 10lbs which I would

probably

> lose with an increase in exercise and a decrease in carbs.

>

> I have found that somethings I can eat more of than others. But it

also

> depends on if I am drinking something and what else I may have

eaten already

> that day.

>

> I have found that I can have greater quantities of seafood than

beef or

> chicken. But I am able to eat a variety of foods. It took a long

time for a

> hamburger to not feel like it was rocks in my stomach- sometimes it

still

> does- but it is getting better. I usually will have a hot dog when

I go to a

> cook out because that goes down easier than a hamburger.

>

> I remember after my surgery I was curious what people were eating-

my diet

> has evolved over the past year- as yours will too. You will find

that

> somethings work better for you than others- it was a while before I

could

> eat eggs- they went right thru me- but now it is fine- so your

stomach will

> change and tolerate more as time goes by-

>

> hang in there

>

>

> Dr. R. 7-1-03

> 222/143/130

>

>

>

>

> >From: " Dena Lamont "

> >Reply-

> >To:

> >Subject: Re: How much should I be eating??

> >Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:26:50 -0400

> >

> >Hi Anne,

> >

> >I find that I can eat a lot of certain things and very little of

others as

> >well.

> >

> >I can eat a good amount of salad, 2 COBBS OF CORN!, mashed

potatoes, canned

> >corned beef hash, sheppards pie, but when it comes to meat like

hamburgers,

> >chicken, pork, or any bread item, pasta, I cannot eat much at all,

it's not

> >that I feel full, but my stomach does not feel right. Believe me,

if you

> >eat too fast you will know, the excess food will catch up with

you. I did

> >that once with mac and cheese and felt sick for about 2 hours! If

you

> >think that you are eating too fast you may be though, try chewing

longer, I

> >still have a real problem with that...

> >

> >Dena

> >Dr. R & Dr. D

> >Bay City, MI

> >June 30, 2004

> >385/325

> >

> >

> > How much should I be eating??

> >

> >

> > I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much. I

> > read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> > few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

> > maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> > like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage

cheese,

> > I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

> > eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> > that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat

for

> > certain meals.

> > Anne

> > 6/10/04

> > Dr. Dasher

> > 239/202

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

hey julie.... didnt you just lose 11 the first month?? sometimes

people lose slowly hon... it will " pick up "

xoxoxoox

cathy s in va

> I am a little over a year out- and just to give you an idea of what

I

> usually eat-

>

> 1/2 a bagel w/cream cheese for breakfast

> 1/2 a sandwich for lunch- then I save the rest for an afternoon

snack- with

> 1/2 a small bag of chips

> sometimes some cookies for dessert or a snack

> sometimes a fruit cup for a snack

> last night for dinner I went to Champs and had 1/2 a turkey

sandwich with a

> bowl of onion soup- I managed to eat the whole thing- taking 45 min

to an

> hour-

> Last night I had some cheese and crackers for a snack

> Sometimes I will also have a bowl of strawberries with whipped

cream-but

> last night I did have a snickers ice cream bar.

>

> I do snack a lot- but I have never been one to eat big meals- I

have always

> been a nibbler- so this surgery works okay for me in that respect.

I do have

> a sweet tooth- it is more manageable since the surgery- but if I

want

> something I have it. I still need to lose about 10lbs which I would

probably

> lose with an increase in exercise and a decrease in carbs.

>

> I have found that somethings I can eat more of than others. But it

also

> depends on if I am drinking something and what else I may have

eaten already

> that day.

>

> I have found that I can have greater quantities of seafood than

beef or

> chicken. But I am able to eat a variety of foods. It took a long

time for a

> hamburger to not feel like it was rocks in my stomach- sometimes it

still

> does- but it is getting better. I usually will have a hot dog when

I go to a

> cook out because that goes down easier than a hamburger.

>

> I remember after my surgery I was curious what people were eating-

my diet

> has evolved over the past year- as yours will too. You will find

that

> somethings work better for you than others- it was a while before I

could

> eat eggs- they went right thru me- but now it is fine- so your

stomach will

> change and tolerate more as time goes by-

>

> hang in there

>

>

> Dr. R. 7-1-03

> 222/143/130

>

>

>

>

> >From: " Dena Lamont "

> >Reply-

> >To:

> >Subject: Re: How much should I be eating??

> >Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:26:50 -0400

> >

> >Hi Anne,

> >

> >I find that I can eat a lot of certain things and very little of

others as

> >well.

> >

> >I can eat a good amount of salad, 2 COBBS OF CORN!, mashed

potatoes, canned

> >corned beef hash, sheppards pie, but when it comes to meat like

hamburgers,

> >chicken, pork, or any bread item, pasta, I cannot eat much at all,

it's not

> >that I feel full, but my stomach does not feel right. Believe me,

if you

> >eat too fast you will know, the excess food will catch up with

you. I did

> >that once with mac and cheese and felt sick for about 2 hours! If

you

> >think that you are eating too fast you may be though, try chewing

longer, I

> >still have a real problem with that...

> >

> >Dena

> >Dr. R & Dr. D

> >Bay City, MI

> >June 30, 2004

> >385/325

> >

> >

> > How much should I be eating??

> >

> >

> > I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much. I

> > read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> > few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

> > maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> > like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage

cheese,

> > I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

> > eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> > that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat

for

> > certain meals.

> > Anne

> > 6/10/04

> > Dr. Dasher

> > 239/202

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

victoria... i LOVED your post!!!! sounds like you are learning " the

hard way " but learning nonetheless!! i am proud of you and your

attitude is super!

xoxoxox

cathy s in va

> I am a little over a year out- and just to give you an idea of what

I

> usually eat-

>

> 1/2 a bagel w/cream cheese for breakfast

> 1/2 a sandwich for lunch- then I save the rest for an afternoon

snack- with

> 1/2 a small bag of chips

> sometimes some cookies for dessert or a snack

> sometimes a fruit cup for a snack

> last night for dinner I went to Champs and had 1/2 a turkey

sandwich with a

> bowl of onion soup- I managed to eat the whole thing- taking 45 min

to an

> hour-

> Last night I had some cheese and crackers for a snack

> Sometimes I will also have a bowl of strawberries with whipped

cream-but

> last night I did have a snickers ice cream bar.

>

> I do snack a lot- but I have never been one to eat big meals- I

have always

> been a nibbler- so this surgery works okay for me in that respect.

I do have

> a sweet tooth- it is more manageable since the surgery- but if I

want

> something I have it. I still need to lose about 10lbs which I would

probably

> lose with an increase in exercise and a decrease in carbs.

>

> I have found that somethings I can eat more of than others. But it

also

> depends on if I am drinking something and what else I may have

eaten already

> that day.

>

> I have found that I can have greater quantities of seafood than

beef or

> chicken. But I am able to eat a variety of foods. It took a long

time for a

> hamburger to not feel like it was rocks in my stomach- sometimes it

still

> does- but it is getting better. I usually will have a hot dog when

I go to a

> cook out because that goes down easier than a hamburger.

>

> I remember after my surgery I was curious what people were eating-

my diet

> has evolved over the past year- as yours will too. You will find

that

> somethings work better for you than others- it was a while before I

could

> eat eggs- they went right thru me- but now it is fine- so your

stomach will

> change and tolerate more as time goes by-

>

> hang in there

>

>

> Dr. R. 7-1-03

> 222/143/130

>

>

>

>

> >From: " Dena Lamont "

> >Reply-

> >To:

> >Subject: Re: How much should I be eating??

> >Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:26:50 -0400

> >

> >Hi Anne,

> >

> >I find that I can eat a lot of certain things and very little of

others as

> >well.

> >

> >I can eat a good amount of salad, 2 COBBS OF CORN!, mashed

potatoes, canned

> >corned beef hash, sheppards pie, but when it comes to meat like

hamburgers,

> >chicken, pork, or any bread item, pasta, I cannot eat much at all,

it's not

> >that I feel full, but my stomach does not feel right. Believe me,

if you

> >eat too fast you will know, the excess food will catch up with

you. I did

> >that once with mac and cheese and felt sick for about 2 hours! If

you

> >think that you are eating too fast you may be though, try chewing

longer, I

> >still have a real problem with that...

> >

> >Dena

> >Dr. R & Dr. D

> >Bay City, MI

> >June 30, 2004

> >385/325

> >

> >

> > How much should I be eating??

> >

> >

> > I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much. I

> > read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> > few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

> > maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> > like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage

cheese,

> > I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

> > eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> > that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat

for

> > certain meals.

> > Anne

> > 6/10/04

> > Dr. Dasher

> > 239/202

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

the whey protein is magic!! it helps you get in the essential

protein which speeds weight loss helps trick your body into NOT

thinking there is a famine (you are getting protein after all!)

whey is great for breakfast.. early on, i used to love having a scoop

of vanilla whey mixed with OJ and water and a packet of

splenda....throw in some orange or clear citrucel if you wish! shake

it all in a capped container with 3 ice cubes and shake like

crazy... you can even put in a container of vanilla yogurt for good

measure too! these vanilla/orange (creamsicle ) smoothies are

addictive and FULL of protein! wheni figured up mine it had 30g

protein and lasted the whole time i was getting ready in the AM.

xoxoxoox

cathy s in va

> I am a little over a year out- and just to give you an idea of what

I

> usually eat-

>

> 1/2 a bagel w/cream cheese for breakfast

> 1/2 a sandwich for lunch- then I save the rest for an afternoon

snack- with

> 1/2 a small bag of chips

> sometimes some cookies for dessert or a snack

> sometimes a fruit cup for a snack

> last night for dinner I went to Champs and had 1/2 a turkey

sandwich with a

> bowl of onion soup- I managed to eat the whole thing- taking 45 min

to an

> hour-

> Last night I had some cheese and crackers for a snack

> Sometimes I will also have a bowl of strawberries with whipped

cream-but

> last night I did have a snickers ice cream bar.

>

> I do snack a lot- but I have never been one to eat big meals- I

have always

> been a nibbler- so this surgery works okay for me in that respect.

I do have

> a sweet tooth- it is more manageable since the surgery- but if I

want

> something I have it. I still need to lose about 10lbs which I would

probably

> lose with an increase in exercise and a decrease in carbs.

>

> I have found that somethings I can eat more of than others. But it

also

> depends on if I am drinking something and what else I may have

eaten already

> that day.

>

> I have found that I can have greater quantities of seafood than

beef or

> chicken. But I am able to eat a variety of foods. It took a long

time for a

> hamburger to not feel like it was rocks in my stomach- sometimes it

still

> does- but it is getting better. I usually will have a hot dog when

I go to a

> cook out because that goes down easier than a hamburger.

>

> I remember after my surgery I was curious what people were eating-

my diet

> has evolved over the past year- as yours will too. You will find

that

> somethings work better for you than others- it was a while before I

could

> eat eggs- they went right thru me- but now it is fine- so your

stomach will

> change and tolerate more as time goes by-

>

> hang in there

>

>

> Dr. R. 7-1-03

> 222/143/130

>

>

>

>

> >From: " Dena Lamont "

> >Reply-

> >To:

> >Subject: Re: How much should I be eating??

> >Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:26:50 -0400

> >

> >Hi Anne,

> >

> >I find that I can eat a lot of certain things and very little of

others as

> >well.

> >

> >I can eat a good amount of salad, 2 COBBS OF CORN!, mashed

potatoes, canned

> >corned beef hash, sheppards pie, but when it comes to meat like

hamburgers,

> >chicken, pork, or any bread item, pasta, I cannot eat much at all,

it's not

> >that I feel full, but my stomach does not feel right. Believe me,

if you

> >eat too fast you will know, the excess food will catch up with

you. I did

> >that once with mac and cheese and felt sick for about 2 hours! If

you

> >think that you are eating too fast you may be though, try chewing

longer, I

> >still have a real problem with that...

> >

> >Dena

> >Dr. R & Dr. D

> >Bay City, MI

> >June 30, 2004

> >385/325

> >

> >

> > How much should I be eating??

> >

> >

> > I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much. I

> > read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> > few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

> > maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> > like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage

cheese,

> > I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

> > eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> > that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat

for

> > certain meals.

> > Anne

> > 6/10/04

> > Dr. Dasher

> > 239/202

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Why not do something real productive and read the manual... It offers more

real information and guidance than anyone on this board.... It is written by

those who developed the procedure. Be reminded gastric bypass surgery is not new

it dates back to 1895. If the manual does not give you the answer you want

sorry, but the right answer is in there. If you deviate or don't do as

instructed

in the manual, then you are on your own.... The choice is yours as was the

decision to have the surgery. Support, guidance, etc,etc should have been what

caused you to decide to have the surgery, now that you have had it follow the

instructions in the manual and enjoy the ultimate success..

Mikee

- I've read your posts for nearly a year now! You're one of my

teachers and guiders! I don't think any of the long-term posters here know that

there must be a good deal of us out here who read everything and are guided by

it!

We may not chime in all the time but we're definately listening!

[Guest guest]

,

Do the math, 6 lbs in 18 days, that is one third of a pound a day, at that

rate you will lose 121. 6666 pounds the first year.. Your complaining ? ? ? I

don't get it

Mikee

Hi everyone,

>

> This is my first time posting to the " other side' I have to add

to Taryn and say that I have only lost -------------sit down for

this----------------------6 pounds in 18 days. I have never seen

anyone who posts that has lost this little in that amount of time at

the beginning. I am eating what I should, didnt cheat on the

stages, on stage for 2 full weeks, then slowly progressed into stage

2 and that is where I am now. Anyone else lose this slow? It is

really starting to get to me and the Dr and CLOS all say that I am

going to lose but it seems like I am stuck doing nothing at all.

Any others?

>

> Thanks,

>

>

[Guest guest]

Good assessment on the food choices, Dena,

I can eat a lot of some things and feel stuffed with others. Mac

and Cheese seems so benign, but I just cannot eat it well. I think

it's a combination of eating it too fast (it's so tasty) and the

expansion of the noodles. I do find the Easy-Mac goes down better.

I think those noodles have been precooked and dehydrated which may

have something to do with their expansion in the tummy. Bread is

also a killer for me--just feels like a rock. Today I had my first

experience with post-eating hiccups. I ate almost half of a Subway

wrap and a few Baked Lays. I felt really full a little later--

really ful--and then came the violent hiccups. A few times I

thought I might throw up and they kind of hurt. A few minutes later

my stomache felt less full and the hiccups went away. It was good

behavior modification--didn't really enjoy it too much.

Kelli in KC

> Hi Anne,

>

> I find that I can eat a lot of certain things and very little of

others as well.

>

> I can eat a good amount of salad, 2 COBBS OF CORN!, mashed

potatoes, canned corned beef hash, sheppards pie, but when it comes

to meat like hamburgers, chicken, pork, or any bread item, pasta, I

cannot eat much at all, it's not that I feel full, but my stomach

does not feel right. Believe me, if you eat too fast you will know,

the excess food will catch up with you. I did that once with mac

and cheese and felt sick for about 2 hours! If you think that you

are eating too fast you may be though, try chewing longer, I still

have a real problem with that...

>

> Dena

> Dr. R & Dr. D

> Bay City, MI

> June 30, 2004

> 385/325

>

>

> How much should I be eating??

>

>

> I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too

much. I

> read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat

a

> few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat

alot....and

> maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating

something

> like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage

cheese,

> I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure

I

> eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat

for

> certain meals.

> Anne

> 6/10/04

> Dr. Dasher

> 239/202

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

PROMISE? Never again...?

Just kidding. This ought to make you feel better, but I'm just

doing this so you know you are normal. You can really only compare

yourself to you. We are all different weights/heights/body

compositions, etc.

I had my surgery 6/8/04

Day before surgery 256.5

7 days post-op 247.5 9 lb loss

17 days post-op 242.5 14 lb loss (you're ahead of me)

19 days post-op 241 15.5 loss

7/8/04 (1 month) 234 22.5 loss (below average on the chart)

8/8/04 (2 months)217 39.5 loss

now (2 mo 3 wks)210 46.5 loss

It will come off...promise!

Kelli in KC

> I am a little over a year out- and just to give you an idea of

what I

> usually eat-

>

> 1/2 a bagel w/cream cheese for breakfast

> 1/2 a sandwich for lunch- then I save the rest for an afternoon

snack- with

> 1/2 a small bag of chips

> sometimes some cookies for dessert or a snack

> sometimes a fruit cup for a snack

> last night for dinner I went to Champs and had 1/2 a turkey

sandwich with a

> bowl of onion soup- I managed to eat the whole thing- taking 45

min to an

> hour-

> Last night I had some cheese and crackers for a snack

> Sometimes I will also have a bowl of strawberries with whipped

cream-but

> last night I did have a snickers ice cream bar.

>

> I do snack a lot- but I have never been one to eat big meals- I

have always

> been a nibbler- so this surgery works okay for me in that respect.

I do have

> a sweet tooth- it is more manageable since the surgery- but if I

want

> something I have it. I still need to lose about 10lbs which I

would probably

> lose with an increase in exercise and a decrease in carbs.

>

> I have found that somethings I can eat more of than others. But it

also

> depends on if I am drinking something and what else I may have

eaten already

> that day.

>

> I have found that I can have greater quantities of seafood than

beef or

> chicken. But I am able to eat a variety of foods. It took a long

time for a

> hamburger to not feel like it was rocks in my stomach- sometimes

it still

> does- but it is getting better. I usually will have a hot dog when

I go to a

> cook out because that goes down easier than a hamburger.

>

> I remember after my surgery I was curious what people were eating-

my diet

> has evolved over the past year- as yours will too. You will find

that

> somethings work better for you than others- it was a while before

I could

> eat eggs- they went right thru me- but now it is fine- so your

stomach will

> change and tolerate more as time goes by-

>

> hang in there

>

>

> Dr. R. 7-1-03

> 222/143/130

>

>

>

>

> >From: " Dena Lamont "

> >Reply-

> >To:

> >Subject: Re: How much should I be eating??

> >Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:26:50 -0400

> >

> >Hi Anne,

> >

> >I find that I can eat a lot of certain things and very little of

others as

> >well.

> >

> >I can eat a good amount of salad, 2 COBBS OF CORN!, mashed

potatoes, canned

> >corned beef hash, sheppards pie, but when it comes to meat like

hamburgers,

> >chicken, pork, or any bread item, pasta, I cannot eat much at

all, it's not

> >that I feel full, but my stomach does not feel right. Believe me,

if you

> >eat too fast you will know, the excess food will catch up with

you. I did

> >that once with mac and cheese and felt sick for about 2 hours! If

you

> >think that you are eating too fast you may be though, try chewing

longer, I

> >still have a real problem with that...

> >

> >Dena

> >Dr. R & Dr. D

> >Bay City, MI

> >June 30, 2004

> >385/325

> >

> >

> > How much should I be eating??

> >

> >

> > I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much.

I

> > read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> > few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

> > maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> > like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage

cheese,

> > I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

> > eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> > that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat

for

> > certain meals.

> > Anne

> > 6/10/04

> > Dr. Dasher

> > 239/202

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

This response is a bit harsh. I've read, re-read, highlighted, and outlined

the manual AND I have a medical background, yet I still sometimes have

questions. I agree that the answers given by respondants are anecdotal, but

they are also very useful, especially when they are lifestyle-oriented. In

a perfect world, we would all have quick surgeries, never have diarrhea,

always lose lots of weight, and never have a question that couldn't be

answered by the manual. Guess what? The world aint perfect, my friend!

Things aren't black and white; they are grey. Don't believe me? Ask R.

Rutledge (or any other good doctor). They will confirm what I have said.

I'm thrilled that you have been successful, and that you never have any

questions, but there is no need to denigrate those who are a bit more

inquisitive. Fortunately, RR doesn't seem to be offended by our questions

and happily answers them, as a good medical professional SHOULD do!

I paid $17K out of my pocket for this procedure. I'll ask any damn

questions I want to!

Enough said.

Joanie

5/25/04

Drs. Walsh and Rutledge

290/240 (as of August 25; I weigh monthly)

>From: mbauls@...

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Re: Re: How much should I be eating??

>Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 23:33:22 EDT

>

>Why not do something real productive and read the manual... It offers more

>real information and guidance than anyone on this board.... It is written

>by

>those who developed the procedure. Be reminded gastric bypass surgery is

>not new

>it dates back to 1895. If the manual does not give you the answer you want

>sorry, but the right answer is in there. If you deviate or don't do as

>instructed

>in the manual, then you are on your own.... The choice is yours as was the

>decision to have the surgery. Support, guidance, etc,etc should have been

>what

>caused you to decide to have the surgery, now that you have had it follow

>the

>instructions in the manual and enjoy the ultimate success..

>

>

>Mikee

>

> - I've read your posts for nearly a year now! You're one of my

>teachers and guiders! I don't think any of the long-term posters here know

>that

>there must be a good deal of us out here who read everything and are guided

>by it!

> We may not chime in all the time but we're definately listening!

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Everyones posts are good to know... I just thought I was abnormal (which has

been the case most of my life! LOL) because i've only seen people that had

lost tons of weight their first month... Thanks for all the help!!!

Taryn

kbaleez <Baleez@...> wrote:PROMISE? Never again...?

Just kidding. This ought to make you feel better, but I'm just

doing this so you know you are normal. You can really only compare

yourself to you. We are all different weights/heights/body

compositions, etc.

I had my surgery 6/8/04

Day before surgery 256.5

7 days post-op 247.5 9 lb loss

17 days post-op 242.5 14 lb loss (you're ahead of me)

19 days post-op 241 15.5 loss

7/8/04 (1 month) 234 22.5 loss (below average on the chart)

8/8/04 (2 months)217 39.5 loss

now (2 mo 3 wks)210 46.5 loss

It will come off...promise!

Kelli in KC

> I am a little over a year out- and just to give you an idea of

what I

> usually eat-

>

> 1/2 a bagel w/cream cheese for breakfast

> 1/2 a sandwich for lunch- then I save the rest for an afternoon

snack- with

> 1/2 a small bag of chips

> sometimes some cookies for dessert or a snack

> sometimes a fruit cup for a snack

> last night for dinner I went to Champs and had 1/2 a turkey

sandwich with a

> bowl of onion soup- I managed to eat the whole thing- taking 45

min to an

> hour-

> Last night I had some cheese and crackers for a snack

> Sometimes I will also have a bowl of strawberries with whipped

cream-but

> last night I did have a snickers ice cream bar.

>

> I do snack a lot- but I have never been one to eat big meals- I

have always

> been a nibbler- so this surgery works okay for me in that respect.

I do have

> a sweet tooth- it is more manageable since the surgery- but if I

want

> something I have it. I still need to lose about 10lbs which I

would probably

> lose with an increase in exercise and a decrease in carbs.

>

> I have found that somethings I can eat more of than others. But it

also

> depends on if I am drinking something and what else I may have

eaten already

> that day.

>

> I have found that I can have greater quantities of seafood than

beef or

> chicken. But I am able to eat a variety of foods. It took a long

time for a

> hamburger to not feel like it was rocks in my stomach- sometimes

it still

> does- but it is getting better. I usually will have a hot dog when

I go to a

> cook out because that goes down easier than a hamburger.

>

> I remember after my surgery I was curious what people were eating-

my diet

> has evolved over the past year- as yours will too. You will find

that

> somethings work better for you than others- it was a while before

I could

> eat eggs- they went right thru me- but now it is fine- so your

stomach will

> change and tolerate more as time goes by-

>

> hang in there

>

>

> Dr. R. 7-1-03

> 222/143/130

>

>

>

>

> >From: " Dena Lamont "

> >Reply-

> >To:

> >Subject: Re: How much should I be eating??

> >Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:26:50 -0400

> >

> >Hi Anne,

> >

> >I find that I can eat a lot of certain things and very little of

others as

> >well.

> >

> >I can eat a good amount of salad, 2 COBBS OF CORN!, mashed

potatoes, canned

> >corned beef hash, sheppards pie, but when it comes to meat like

hamburgers,

> >chicken, pork, or any bread item, pasta, I cannot eat much at

all, it's not

> >that I feel full, but my stomach does not feel right. Believe me,

if you

> >eat too fast you will know, the excess food will catch up with

you. I did

> >that once with mac and cheese and felt sick for about 2 hours! If

you

> >think that you are eating too fast you may be though, try chewing

longer, I

> >still have a real problem with that...

> >

> >Dena

> >Dr. R & Dr. D

> >Bay City, MI

> >June 30, 2004

> >385/325

> >

> >

> > How much should I be eating??

> >

> >

> > I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much.

I

> > read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> > few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

> > maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> > like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage

cheese,

> > I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

> > eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> > that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat

for

> > certain meals.

> > Anne

> > 6/10/04

> > Dr. Dasher

> > 239/202

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

geeeez mikee....... i am an old " manual thumper " from waaaaay

back! i always post to let it be your guide... not ME!!

goodness......

cathy s in va

> Why not do something real productive and read the manual... It

offers more

> real information and guidance than anyone on this board.... It is

written by

> those who developed the procedure. Be reminded gastric bypass

surgery is not new

> it dates back to 1895. If the manual does not give you the answer

you want

> sorry, but the right answer is in there. If you deviate or don't do

as instructed

> in the manual, then you are on your own.... The choice is yours as

was the

> decision to have the surgery. Support, guidance, etc,etc should

have been what

> caused you to decide to have the surgery, now that you have had it

follow the

> instructions in the manual and enjoy the ultimate success..

>

>

> Mikee

>

> - I've read your posts for nearly a year now! You're one of

my

> teachers and guiders! I don't think any of the long-term posters

here know that

> there must be a good deal of us out here who read everything and

are guided by it!

> We may not chime in all the time but we're definately listening!

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

That is so true... and yesterday I went to the dr. and he said I've lost

17lbs... so i dont know if my scales are whacked or his are??? Now im more

confused!! Im always in a state of confusion! LOL... Oh well... no more

worries... I cant even tell Ive lost weight.. Thats pretty bad that I had gotten

that big huh>>> I mean 17lbs youd think youd notice... Oh well onward to

healthier days!!!

Thanks, Taryn

midge0138 <midge0138@...> wrote:

Be reassured.

You are fine.

(Too many people forget we didn't all start at the same place.)

When is the last time you lost 13 lbs in 2 wks?? All is good.

Marley

> I am a little over a year out- and just to give you an idea of what

I

> usually eat-

>

> 1/2 a bagel w/cream cheese for breakfast

> 1/2 a sandwich for lunch- then I save the rest for an afternoon

snack- with

> 1/2 a small bag of chips

> sometimes some cookies for dessert or a snack

> sometimes a fruit cup for a snack

> last night for dinner I went to Champs and had 1/2 a turkey

sandwich with a

> bowl of onion soup- I managed to eat the whole thing- taking 45 min

to an

> hour-

> Last night I had some cheese and crackers for a snack

> Sometimes I will also have a bowl of strawberries with whipped

cream-but

> last night I did have a snickers ice cream bar.

>

> I do snack a lot- but I have never been one to eat big meals- I

have always

> been a nibbler- so this surgery works okay for me in that respect.

I do have

> a sweet tooth- it is more manageable since the surgery- but if I

want

> something I have it. I still need to lose about 10lbs which I would

probably

> lose with an increase in exercise and a decrease in carbs.

>

> I have found that somethings I can eat more of than others. But it

also

> depends on if I am drinking something and what else I may have

eaten already

> that day.

>

> I have found that I can have greater quantities of seafood than

beef or

> chicken. But I am able to eat a variety of foods. It took a long

time for a

> hamburger to not feel like it was rocks in my stomach- sometimes it

still

> does- but it is getting better. I usually will have a hot dog when

I go to a

> cook out because that goes down easier than a hamburger.

>

> I remember after my surgery I was curious what people were eating-

my diet

> has evolved over the past year- as yours will too. You will find

that

> somethings work better for you than others- it was a while before I

could

> eat eggs- they went right thru me- but now it is fine- so your

stomach will

> change and tolerate more as time goes by-

>

> hang in there

>

>

> Dr. R. 7-1-03

> 222/143/130

>

>

>

>

> >From: " Dena Lamont "

> >Reply-

> >To:

> >Subject: Re: How much should I be eating??

> >Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:26:50 -0400

> >

> >Hi Anne,

> >

> >I find that I can eat a lot of certain things and very little of

others as

> >well.

> >

> >I can eat a good amount of salad, 2 COBBS OF CORN!, mashed

potatoes, canned

> >corned beef hash, sheppards pie, but when it comes to meat like

hamburgers,

> >chicken, pork, or any bread item, pasta, I cannot eat much at all,

it's not

> >that I feel full, but my stomach does not feel right. Believe me,

if you

> >eat too fast you will know, the excess food will catch up with

you. I did

> >that once with mac and cheese and felt sick for about 2 hours! If

you

> >think that you are eating too fast you may be though, try chewing

longer, I

> >still have a real problem with that...

> >

> >Dena

> >Dr. R & Dr. D

> >Bay City, MI

> >June 30, 2004

> >385/325

> >

> >

> > How much should I be eating??

> >

> >

> > I had my surgery June 10. I feel like I'm maybe eating too much. I

> > read some posts that make me feel like some people can only eat a

> > few bite at a time. Sometimes it feels like I can eat alot....and

> > maybe it's dependent on what I'm eating. If I'm eating something

> > like chicken, a few bites fill me up. If I'm eating cottage

cheese,

> > I can eat about 1/2 cup and about 4 slices of peaches. I'm sure I

> > eat too fast, cause it doesn't take me but a few minutes to eat

> > that. I'd like to hear from others a " run down " on what you eat

for

> > certain meals.

> > Anne

> > 6/10/04

> > Dr. Dasher

> > 239/202

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/30/2004, _mbauls@..._ (mailto:mbauls@...)

writes: << Why not do something real productive and read the manual... It

offers

more real information and guidance than anyone on this board.... It is written

by those who developed the procedure.>>

OUCH.

Patty H

8/25/03 Stsvl

5'4 " , 253/173/???

p.s. the manual desperately needs an overhaul, as admitted by CLOS

themselves. So reading it doesn't necessarily mean patients are getting the most

current, or correct, information.