how much?

aligirrl77 · January 18, 2006

i am on the fuller liquids/mushies phase of my post op diet and i feel like i can tollerate more then i thought.... is that bad? i mean im not really sure when to stop eating. Its not like i am eating these huge portions... but it seems like im eating more then i originally thought would be possible. is this normal? for example- i ate a banana and like 3 oz. of cottage cheese... then a little later (like a half hour) i had about 4oz. of Soup... i just want to make sure that im not hurting myself by doing this. I feel fine and there is no discomfort so im not sure what kind of guide to give myself in terms of when enough is enough....

i know this is kind of a vauge thing to be asking about...and im sure evryone is differnt but any thoughts would be helpful

xoxo

ali

sleepyjean · January 18, 2006

I'm not banded, but it seems like whether or not you're losing weight would be the best indication

HeatherGurl · January 18, 2006

Are you eating just to eat, or are you eating because you are hungry?

lovecats85 · January 18, 2006

I went thru that too - being worried, etc. When you are newly banded your mind plays tricks on you - you think you ate like a cow b/c you had 8 ounces instead of 4 but before your band you'd eat a whole large pizza. You are fine. Just eat what you feel like eating. As long as you are eating mushies and not stuffing it in even after you feel resistance you are fine. I could eat a good 1 1/2-2 cups of mushies sometimes, other times only 1/2 cup. All foods are different as far as how they full you up so you cannot judge it solely on amount. Just eat reasonably and if you are hungry later go eat more. 99% of people have NO restriction before a fill.

Jessiebear · January 18, 2006

Lovecats85 (Laura) gave some good advice. Just eat till satisfied & don't eat just to eat! Right now you shouldn't be worrying about losing weight. You just need to worry about eating right (per physician orders) & letting your tummy heal! It is totally normal to even gain weight before you have a fill!! Only a rare few have restriction just from being banded. Good luck to you! We're here for you! Relax!!