Still too Much restriction

[trulyamazingtoo 127]

I am 6 months out and at goal but my only issue is eating. I never thought I would say that. I was in the gym 5 to 7 days a week but now sometimes go once. I can not eat enough. I struggle with eat one wingette. The little piece of the chicken wing. My body has toned very good because I was working out and lifting weights but no I want definition and am trying to maybe get a 6 pack. I had 4 children so I know this will be a hard task plus I was obese for so long. I am grateful for the surgery and how my body looks now but I just want muscles. I hear I have to eat lots of Protein to get this And I am struggling. Sometimes I eat some chips or ice cream to get in some calories because when I eat protein I am beyond full after a few bites. I may get 500 calories day.please, I need some advice

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

Look for ways to get protein/nutrients in forms that don't fill you up so quickly. Examples might be - higher calorie/high carb Protein drinks, perhaps adding a bit of Peanut Butter to a protien drink in the blender, eating nuts, etc.

Can you eat half a high calorie Protein Bar and then the other half an hour later? Are you adding healthy high fat foods to help boost calories like choosing avacados, using olive oil, avoiding "diet foods" that are low fat etc.

You got to goal really fast - at 6 months out my appetite had not yet returned so i can see where this might be a struggle. Have you contacted your surgeon/NUT yet?

It sounds like you are doing fine for now, but if you are eating so little, resorting to junky food just to get food in etc. you might be heading down a path to lose some of that great health you have worked so hard to acheive!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Perhaps try for Proteins that aren't as difficult for your body to process. I've heard some people can no longer tolerate certain animal Proteins. chicken may no longer be an option for you. Try seafood and/or plant based proteins.

[James Marusek 5,244]

I am 28 months post-op from RNY so the advice that I offer may not apply to Sleeve patients. I found that softer foods such as chili and Soups went down much easier than harder foods such as steaks. So I started making highly Protein fortified chili and Soups. Some recipes are included in a short article at http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf

Protein is very important if you want to build up some muscle mass and do not like your hair falling out. So protein supplements (Protein shakes and protein bars) are good throughout the day.

[_Kate_ 2,224]

@@James Marusek

I will be making the chilli tomorrow! Thank you for sharing

[Babbs 14,681]

Have you been checked for a stricture?