Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

I've been reading on here and most can only eat 2-3 oz at a time. My surgery was on 9/27 and I am not having issues eating 4 oz at a time. I am losing but worried eating too much. I eat about 4-5 times a day. Is this too much? I am getting about 50-60 grams of Protein a day. Adding Protein powder to meals.

Pre-surgery 211

SW 201

Now 179.4

Thanks

Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

If you are losing weight and are content with how the weight loss is going, I wouldn't worry about eating too much (assuming you are not eating to the point of physical discomfort or pain, which you should never do).

If your weight loss slows down significantly or stops, you would want to reduce the amount you are eating. (Don't fall for the completely unscientific stuff about "starvation mode" or you need to eat more in order to lose weight -- if any of that were true, anorexics would be fat and people in concentration camps would be chubby).

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for the advise Buffleheads. No not eating to point of discomfort.

Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Are you weighing/measuring your food? Are you tracking what kind of food you're eating and what you're drinking? Are the levels of Protein, fats, carbs, calories and general nutrients good?

As long as you are monitoring your food and getting what you need (water/protein/etc) and still losing weight well, you're fine.

If you slow down or stall out for long period of time (over a month with no weight loss and no fat loss/muscle gain) then would be the time to make adjustments in how much and what you're eating.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Also I will add that people romanticize not being able to eat much and tend to freak out when they can eat more than 4 bites of something. You're still eating MUCH LESS than you were before surgery and as long as you are a) not packing it in or grazing/eating when you really don't need to be and b)still losing on the amount you're eating, stay the course.

If you're tracking how much you eat and the calories you consume, you'll probably find that you're in a normal range. The Sleeve is designed to cause the body to need nutritional input every 2-4 hours. That varies depending on your body makeup and your metabolism but just because you're not existing on 300 cals a day doesn't mean you're doing it wrong.

I've been reading on here and most can only eat 2-3 oz at a time. My surgery was on 9/27 and I am not having issues eating 4 oz at a time. I am losing but worried eating too much. I eat about 4-5 times a day. Is this too much? I am getting about 50-60 grams of Protein a day. Adding Protein Powder to meals.

Pre-surgery 211
SW 201
Now 179.4

Thanks


Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Edited by TheCurvyJones

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×