Eating too little?

[BandedApril 0]

Hey bandsters! Thanks in advance for your input.

I am one month post-op and ever since my surgery I get satisfied very quickly with my food. A few bites usually does the trick. No, I don't eat until I feel "full", but I eat until I'm not hungry anymore and lose interest in the food. I'm a little paranoid about PB'ing or stretching my pouch so I don't want to overdo it.

Anyway, I'm just wondering if you think I'm maybe eating too little? I feel fortunate to not be plagued by hunger like some who haven't had a fill yet, and I feel like the band is doing what it's supposed to do by satisfying me after a few bites, but should I eat more? I eat every 3-4 hours, just a small amount at a time.

Should I be worried about nutrition and such? I find it difficult to get in much protein/water, but overall I feel fine.

Your thoughts? Anyone else feeling this way?

BTW, I lost 24 lbs this first month.

[screeden 21]

make sure you get your Proteins in first, then veggies and fruits after. i eat about a cup to a cup and a half with each meal, eat 3 times a day. i stay full for 5 to 6 hours at a time with that. i am not hungry in the mornings, so i usually have a Protein Shake to get some of it in. you can buy the powder stuff and add milk, that will give you at least 20 grams of Protein. it is very important for muscles and to prevent Hair loss. congrats on the weight loss. don't loose too fast though. my doctor likes 1 to 2 lbs per week. he calls that the sweet spot.

[Cindy C 150]

I was the exact same way in the beginning and pretty much ever since. Make sure you are getting Protein and take a really good Vitamin. I took pre natals. You are probably going to start losing hair in a few months. There's really no way to avoid it. Its partly because of a lack of protein but rapid weight loss plays a part in it as well. Don't freak out when it happens. Its not falling out, its breaking. It will grow back.

[BandedApril 0]

Thanks! I know I need to work on eating more Protein, I just find that eating meat requires so much chewing that it bores me! ha

I have some Protein Powder, so maybe I'll start adding that to foods.

Staying full 5 -6 hours sounds great. Maybe if I Bump up my portions I'll stay full longer. I think right now I eat 1/4 to 1/2 cup, so it makes sense that it burns off quicker.

Wel, I'm off to eat my eggs!

make sure you get your Proteins in first, then veggies and fruits after. i eat about a cup to a cup and a half with each meal, eat 3 times a day. i stay full for 5 to 6 hours at a time with that. i am not hungry in the mornings, so i usually have a Protein shake to get some of it in. you can buy the powder stuff and add milk, that will give you at least 20 grams of Protein. it is very important for muscles and to prevent hair loss. congrats on the weight loss. don't loose too fast though. my doctor likes 1 to 2 lbs per week. he calls that the sweet spot.

[Cindy C 150]

Thanks! I know I need to work on eating more Protein, I just find that eating meat requires so much chewing that it bores me! ha

I have some Protein Powder, so maybe I'll start adding that to foods.

Staying full 5 -6 hours sounds great. Maybe if I Bump up my portions I'll stay full longer. I think right now I eat 1/4 to 1/2 cup, so it makes sense that it burns off quicker.

Wel, I'm off to eat my eggs!

You don't have to eat meat to get your Protein. I eat very little of it. Try alternatives....eggs, almonds, cheese, yogurt, refried Beans, protein powder....there are many things to choose from.

[kcg 6]

I was also not able to eat a lot post-op until my first fill. My advice would be that you do not force yourself to eat too much but concentrate on taking your Vitamins and Protein and eating well. You need to keep your body nourished because being diagnosed with Iron difficiency or any other deficiency and being anaemic is not an easy thing to contend with.

Congrats on your weight-loss. Keep up the good work.