It's Not Fair!

[DebiC 181]

After 2 weeks of Clear liquids, surgery, and then 2 weeks of full liquids, I was so excited to start on soft-but REAL-foods today.

I had been craving "fried" egg whites with ketchup (gross to some I know). I carefully calculated the Protein and calories for the 3 whites I planned to have. Plated them up. And then could only finish 2!

In the "before" days I would have found a way to force down the last once-which looked and smelled so scrumptious-but I knew that taking even one more bite would push me WAY over my limit.

Who knew I would EVER be satisfied with a 2 egg white Breakfast, with no sides! Certainly I never would have thought that possible.

Even though I am only two weeks out I am certainly glad I chose this tool to help me along my journey to having a healthier more active life.

[jb14075 10]

I can't eat 2 eggs & I'm 3+ months out. I usually have 1 hard boiled egg white for breakfast & its all i can do to get that down.

[IslandGrrl 11]

Even at 3 months out, I'm still amused and pleased by my tiny portions! The thing I'm still adjusting to is that I feel so "normal" that sometimes I put too much on my plate. I just eat until I'm satisfied, and then stop.

[Lisa821 29]

I remember the first day I was able to try an egg. I was so sure I could eat one. It was about 2 1/2 weeks post op. I cooked it up, threw in a couple small nuggets of sausage (I was making my husband Breakfast too and he loves sausage), and sat down to eat it. I was still thinking I would be able to consume the whole egg. Oh but I was so wrong. I ate 3/4 of one egg and I was full. I was so shocked. Also, I remember the remaining egg looked and smelled good too. However, I was done. It was so weird. I sat back and smiled. I had always hoped for the day where I could feel satisfied with smaller portions and that day had come. Since then (I'm now almost 4 wks postop) I've had more of these situations. Yesterday my "3rd wk stall" broke and I lost a pound! Today I'm down one more pound. What a relief.

Good luck on your journey!

[FishingNurse 1,210]

Starting around 2.5 months out my sleeve definately was healed and the swelling was all gone and I can eat perfect sizes now! one egg and half an english muffin is a typical meal for me. It takes me about 20 mins to eat. Loving it! I was a little sad to eat half an egg in the beginning so now I feel like its much more reasonable and the weight loss is great!

[lml32937 65]

That was very ambitious... Congratulations...

[sasicas 194]

It's an adjustment for sure! Soon enough it just becomes normal. I am 9 months out and can finally get a whole egg down haha. Even my kids comment about the tiny little amounts I eat, constantly bringing up my "tiny tummy" lol.