pgallia 1 Posted August 21, 2013 I am two and 1/2 years after surgery and my stomach can hold quite a bit. I am wondering how much it should hold at this point. I am so worried I have stretched it and my weight is slowly creeping up in the last few months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted August 21, 2013 Well how much Protein (like chicken) can you eat in a sitting? 4oz? 6? Or more? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgallia 1 Posted August 21, 2013 I can eat about 6 to 8 oz. of Protein in a sitting and don't feel satisfied sometimes. I have also been snacking in between meals which might be the reason for the weight gain. Sometimes at lunch I have a Protein Drink which is 11 oz and I can drink it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notime 340 Posted August 21, 2013 It may well be the grazing. I had some experience with that. It defeats the purpose of the sleeve. As soon as I stopped it I began losing weight again. 2 No game and Molly3 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted August 21, 2013 I can eat about 6 to 8 oz. of Protein in a sitting and don't feel satisfied sometimes. I have also been snacking in between meals which might be the reason for the weight gain. Sometimes at lunch I have a protein drink which is 11 oz and I can drink it all. Drinking 11oz of Protein Shake is easy to do even at a year out..so I wouldn't worry about that. Are you measuring your protein to know the exact amounts? Although 6oz again isn't that uncommon. Snacking yes that's what starts to get most of us.. As our stomach relaxes we are able to fit a lot more in. So I would imagine at two years it's even easier to eat larger amounts. If you need Snacks make them low carb protein or veggies. I can eat tons of carbs at a sitting (crackers chips etc) so it's about self control. If you think it's that bad though... Have you thought about having an upper GI to see what's going on? 1 RJ'S/beginning reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgallia 1 Posted August 21, 2013 Thanks so much for the advice. It very well may be the grazing. I am trying my hardest to stop. The grazing could very well relax and enlarge the stomach size, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgallia 1 Posted August 21, 2013 The upper GI is definitely a good idea as well. Can they tell the size of your pouch from that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.AntiBand 2,984 Posted August 21, 2013 I think with time we get lax about slider food and not pay attention to just what we eat. I'm only 9 months out and I bet I could eat a huge bucket of popcorn.. But only 4-5 oz of Protein.< /p> 3 Molly3, No game and PdxMan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted August 21, 2013 Yes if they scope you they can see what's going on in there... You would probably have to get a referral from your surgeon for it. Have you brought up these concerns with your surgeon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted August 21, 2013 I think with time we get lax about slider food and not pay attention to just what we eat. I'm only 9 months out and I bet I could eat a huge bucket of popcorn.. But only 4-5 oz of Protein. Very true!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgallia 1 Posted August 21, 2013 Yes if they scope you they can see what's going on in there... You would probably have to get a referral from your surgeon for it. Have you brought up these concerns with your surgeon? Unfortunately I no longer have the same insurance so I cannot see my surgeon. I have to start all over with my primary doctor. A long process but I think I should definitely do it. Thanks for the advice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottsGirl 106 Posted August 21, 2013 I know this lady was on soft foods when she posted this, but I think it's a good act to follow to stay on track. Thoughts? 2 Pixie Dust and pgallia reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No game 14,437 Posted August 21, 2013 Unfortunately I no longer have the same insurance so I cannot see my surgeon. I have to start all over with my primary doctor. A long process but I think I should definitely do it. Thanks for the advice! I think it would be worth it... We have a vets forum here.... And I can tell you eating more is an issue to most of the vets. The whole stretching thing? Well I find the jury's still out not that some doctors tell you "It can't happen" others say "Oh yes it can" I tend to believe it can happen. Not out to the original size of course but enough that we have to be really careful about what we are eating for the rest of our lives... 1 Molly3 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SassySenior 111 Posted August 21, 2013 Are you drinking properly? No Water 30 min before and 60 min. after? I have heard that the main reason we need to avoid Water when eating is because drinking while eating enables us to eat more. And the "felling of fullness" is not achieved when eating and drinking. I completely understand being human and making missteps. My attitude is to do the best I possibly can. There are times when I do something bad ... like have a little ice cream. But I do my best to be fully conscious about what I'm doing. In other words, I do not hide my head in the sand when I choose to stray from the prescribed way of eating. What keeps me on the straight and narrow is to keep track of what I consume (I use Fitness Pal). As long as I don't lie to myself or refuse to take an honest look at how many calories I'm consuming ... I avoid getting into serious trouble. Before going on this new diet for life, I used to eat a full brownie, sometimes 2. Then after deciding to change my eating habits, I would eat only half a brownie. Now, in those moments when I feel I just have to have something sweet, I eat 1/4 of a brownie -- under 100 calories. Being honest with yourself is the key to success, I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgallia 1 Posted August 21, 2013 I know this lady was on soft foods when she posted this, but I think it's a good act to follow to stay on track. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites