Typical meal 6 months & one year out?

[happymama2014 206]

Can anyone tell me how much good they are consuming 6 months and a year out?

Are you able to eat more thans few bites if you go out with friends or the one who can only gave a few bites and puts the rest in a to go container?

[Julie norton 2,850]

Lots of options. I stay around 1000 cal a day Soup. String cheese. Beans lentils. Beef Jerky ...protein drinks or a bar ... Cottage cheese

chicken thighs. You learn what works for your system. Good luck

[Lissapmkn1 41]

Hi

I am almost 4 months post op and am able to eat all kinds of things. Each tummy is different and what works for one sometimes just doesn't work for another. I can eat about a cup of food - 8 ounces. I never finish a normal size portion ever.

When I go out, I modify everything most of the time. I ask for sauces and dressings on the side and avoid anything fried.

I take a lot home and eat left overs (which is something I NEVER did before!)

Sometimes I order off the children's menu and that is just the perfect amount. My body does super well with all kind of veggies, chicken and fish. My tummy doesn't like anything fried or sugary.

I avoid eating starches like potatoes, corn, bread, chips etc... I avoid anything that has refined sugar in it and I drink mostly Water, with an occasional unsweetened ice tea, cup of coffee. I don't drink diet soda's nor do I drink pre-sweetened anything. I eat my Protein and veggies first and this helps me to stay on track. If you order from a menu that serves you in courses, eat 10 bites of salad, one leaf at a time, saving room for your Protein. I eat 3 bites of protein to one bite of veggies. I save the bread for my treat at the end of the meal if I want one.

As for going out with company, I eat out all the time. I have lost 80 lbs since my RNY gastric bypass on June 30, 2014.

I am continuing to have a Protein shake every morning and it helps with my energy and stamina too!

Don't be afraid to experiment with different foods when you start out, but go for food that is more "in it's original form" and plain. Don't be afraid to ask for it to be made a special way or without sauce etc...

Hope this helps! Best wishes

Clarissa