Eating too much!

[Mizz_Megan 40]

The PA at my 2 week follow up had me start solids on my 3rd week. I'm supposed to eat a Protein Shake for Breakfast, 2 oz of lean meat and 1/4-1/2 cup of veggies for lunch and dinner with 1 snack. The problem? 2oz of meat and the veggies last me about an hr and I'm hungry again. I can eat 4-5 oz of meat plus veggies easy and I'm still hungry at about 2.5 hrs. I will most likely get a fill this coming Thursday thank goodness. I'm bringing my journal with me and I'm going to be completely honest in that I have not been eating 2oz of anything anymore bc I'm so hungry and also I haven't made the best food choices all the time. I feel like I'm failing already and I'm just beginning... Has/does anybody have this issue and what did u do about it?

[ADJL 685]

Yes! But I'm right at the same stage as you. I saw my doc last week and he said its normal to be able to eat more pre first fill. He didn't seem too concerned...just reminded me that this is my chance to learn to eat right and to remember that my body is still healing.

I also talked to my nutritionist who said if I need to eat 2oz meat every 2hours then to do it. As long as I'm getting in the 60 grams of Protein...

Don't be too hard on yourself. I don't see this as failure, but part of the learning process.

[Chris_tina83 37]

One week post op I wasn't hungry at all most the time and lost 6lbs, the following week I had no restriction at all and gained 3lbs. I started drinking Protein Shakes again at breakfast, and sometimes for lunch (but not always) with a normal meal at dinner, and started walking. Did a lot of walking that week and I lost 9lbs in one week. I weigh myself weekly. So I make sure I get my walks in for the week because if I don't I feel like I'm gonna gain weight lol.. I don't eat what I'm suppose to either. Portion sizes I mean. But I do eat healthy. I am 3 weeks post op and definitely have no restriction, but I can go hours before feeling hungry again. Sometimes I'll eat dinner and in an hour my stomach starts growling, but I know I'm not hungry, so I don't eat, I just drink, drink and drink and it goes away. As long as you're eating healthy and getting exercise in, I'm sure you'll lose. That's what I'm doing. Everyone is different tho..but you should give it a try. I usually walk (fast paced) for 30-45 minutes a day..I had my post op appt on Friday and asked when I'll be getting a fill, and he told me 4-5 weeks, my mouth just dropped! Lol that's 7-8 weeks post op..but I think I'm doing ok without the fill, but as long as I get my walking in. I usually get satisfied/full with 1 1/2 to 2 cups of food, with the exception of a salad, I can eat a pretty big salad . You'll be ok, just stick to your Protein and veggies. Do you by any chance count your calories? I feel that has been a BIG part of my success so far, to be able to keep track of my caloric intake..

[line-dancer 810]

the band with the right amount in it keeps me from being hungery for 4-5 hours and that is my green zone. Everyone wants to be there right off the table and it just cant be but it does get better and its time to practice at eating right . It will come its great to be honest with the doctor so he can help you get to where you want to be, its so worth the effort and this time it works.

[Mizz_Megan 40]

Thanks for the info everyone. I have been eating all solids now for a few days and haven't had any issues with foods except for when I eat too fast. This is a serious change and lb is a complete change of life. I knew it would be but I had NO idea how difficult it would be in changing my "automatic" behaviors. Work in progress I suppose