Foods to keep you full.

[MCE1205 47]

I've noticed that I feel hungry a lot. I'm 6 month post op RNY. I used to drink a Protein Powder with milk and coffee in the morning but I've switched to having an egg with toast or yogurt with fruit, etc. but I've noticed I've been snacking a lot and I'm nervous about my increased appetite. What are some suggestions for foods that keep you feeling full? I actually consumed 1700 calories yesterday vs my average 900-1100 calories. Yikes!

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[Djmohr 6,965]

This is that time post op when everything begins to change. Firstly the first 6 months portions change from 1/2 cup to more like 3/4 to a full cup.

In addition you begin to recognize slider foods.

I am two years post op and usually consume 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups of food depending on what I am eating. I can eat more salad than meat but meat keeps me fuller longer even though i eat less of it.

The things that fill me up and keep me full longest is:

Full fat cheese

lunch meats

Dense meat like chicken breast and fish

Nuts - however just a 1/4 cup and no more

Cottage cheese

Raw veggies and full fat ranch dip

salad with Protein on top like chicken or cottage cheese

Foods that seem to slip right through

Yogurt

Protein shakes

Any carb items that I shouldn't have anyway and try to avoid

pudding

Every once in a while I have a bowl of Cereal and talk about being hungry again in 20 minutes.....i keep that to maybe once a week if that.

[MCE1205 47]

Thanks @Djmohr. I did just start eating Cereal with a banana and milk as only Protein. Loved the crunch but I need to stay away. Gotta go back to the basic rules. I also eat until I feel full. I need to eat slower and measure!!!

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[kymberle61 13]

Protein will keep you full longer. Carbs will make you hungry quicker

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[MCE1205 47]

Thanks @kymberle61. My NUT told me to keep my Protein at 62g due to my height (1g per 1" of height), I'm 5'2". My Protein powder plus milk is almost half my Protein (28) for the day which leave 32g protein for lunch and dinner and no Snacks. I could try cutting my protein powder in half. Have you heard this before about one gram of protein per inch of height? How many grams of protein do you consume in a day? Thanks

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[kymberle61 13]

MCE1205 I am one day out from starting my pureed stage my NUT and surgeon have me at 60g of Protein a day. I am 5'6". I have learned from this site that each NUT and surgeon is different. I haven't heard the the gram of Protein per 1 of height before.

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