Eating Anything and Everything!

[sue22 1]

Hey guys,

I am just a little over two weeks out from surgery, and I find that I can eat anything without consequence. This is pretty disappointing, as I was expecting to at least have some belly pain or even dump from certain foods, but I haven't so far, and I feel like I am pushing it. I am not very headstrong with my diet lately, and its only been 16 days! My significant other was eating a big ol' bag of lays barbecue chips in bed next to me... and I jumped right in and started munching, thinking "just a few and I'll chew them really well" but I ended up eating about 15 handfuls. Not even a stomach ache. I was also bad on Christmas and had a big bowl of cheesy buttery broccoli casserole and some mashed potatoes. I know I shouldn't be eating so much... heck I'm supposed to have just started my purée diet on Christmas Day, but I have been eating more than I expected, and I think it's all in my head. I still crave food, and that's the issue! I just give in! How do you guys deal with your cravings without giving in, especially if nothing makes you sick?!

[Cheryl Barfoot 69]

Very soon your tummy's feelings will return from surgery and you won't be able to eat so much at all! And if you really want the surgery to work you really better gain some control! Find other things to do that you enjoy besides eating!

[CuriousC 3]

I'm having the same issue. I'm 4 months out and I can eat chips and even and entire donuts with no dumping. It scares me to gain my weight back but it's hard to resist.

[sue22 1]

I'm having the same issue. I'm 4 months out and I can eat chips and even and entire donuts with no dumping. It scares me to gain my weight back but it's hard to resist.

Have you been losing a lot of weight despite being able to eat so much?

[JustJenn 542]

I have myself in the same boat! Not only do I not dump but I find myself being able to eat more than I should be able to. With little to no discomfort. But in your case (I'm 5 months post) but your nerves are still healing. If you don't feel full or discomfort you should soon. I remember this topic when I was fresh out and it seems to be true.

I was told not to eat & drink at the same time but I find myself being able to. Disappointed but it's what I make of it. Wls is a tool. Best of luck! BBQ chips..... Yumm lol

.::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

[mom2lucky (suznc) 81]

Give it another week or two. I'm laying here feeling like I'm dying cause I just ate 2 debreaded, well chewed chikfila nuggets. 1 month out for me & now things are starting to bother me. Ugh...this feeling sucks

[CuriousC 3]

My weight loss has stalled. Not loosing but not gaining either. I upped my workout and I'm even hungrier now.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

You guys might find some helpful tips in my post "Managing Hunger" - http://www.rnytalk.com/topic/1493-managing-hunger/page__hl__%2Bmanaging+%2Bhunger .

Over half of all bypass patients never experience dumping. The good news is that there is no scientific evidence that folks who experience dumping are any more or less successful than folks who don't. You can read more about dumping in my post "Dumping the Confusion About Dumping" - http://www.rnytalk.com/topic/2665-dumping-the-confusion-about-dumping/page__hl__%2Bdumping+%2Bthe+%2Bconfusion+%2Babout+%2Bdumping .

Follow the protocol as closely as you possibly can, stay active and stay away from the scales for a week, two would be even better. You're gonna love the new you!!