Too Much Food

[vickisgrey 3]

We've had company for the past several days and I've been tempted to eat more. But the more I'm eating is Protein. I'm having about 3 ozs of turkey breast for lunch and dinner plus an oz of fruit or vegetables. This AM for Breakfast I had 2 slices of bacon, cantaloupe and 3 bites of a breakfast casserole and was very full. I've noticed no weight loss, but I haven't had a fill yet, sx 7/10. Do you lose more weight once you get a fill? Or am I going to have to go back to Protein Shakes to jump start the losing process again?

[Toddy 758]

What you're eating sounds good. One thing people really don't seem to be well educated about pre-surgery is the fact that the band really won't help much with weight loss until you have enough fills to reach restriction (I know nobody ever mentioned this to me). Until you reach restriction (which is different for everyone - in my case a little after my third fill and really good after my fourth fill) you're on your own with dieting and it sounds like you're doing really well. During this period is a good time to practice proper band eating skills! Hang in there because it does get better!!

[honk 780]

Are you supposed to be on solids at this point? I was still on mushies on day 19. In general my doctor says 3 z of solid Protein plus veggies so I don't think you are over eating. Remember when you're on a super low cal liquid diet you loose weight faster than eating higher cal. solids (even if those solids are healthy foods).