postop Eating too much?

[Ruette 4]

I feel like I am able to eat well over a cup of food in one setting. In fact I know I can because I just ate a cup of chili and then had a few crackers on the side and still didn't feel full! I'm about 4 months postop. Is this normal?

[GreenTealael 25,444]

Some foods are easier to eat larger amounts of, usually they are softer in texture, some people (me) lovingly call them sliders .

Not a big deal when its Protein based and you need the macros, a much bigger deal when the foods hold little to no nutritional value for your current lifestyle (crackers-no judgment I promise).

To help with this you can eat only the recommended size (1/4-1/2 cup), watch out for these sliders and make sure you are eating for 30 mins or less (part of the 30/30/30 rule) because the stomach does eventually empty (it can happen while you are eating)

Eating for longer periods means you'll be replacing cals too quickly and runs the risk of grazing (which means higher cal consumption effectively canceling out the effects of the surgery)

Check with your team for more clarity

Edited July 27, 2018 by Tealael

[Ruette 4]

That makes a lot of sense. I've noticed certain foods I can eat a lot of and others I can nibble and be full off of. And don't worry I know crackers are a no no. I just had a moment of weakness. We all have those every now and then . I didn't know it could empty out so fast... That might be what my problem is. I tend to start eating then forget about it and pick up where I left off. Thanks for the advice.

[GreenTealael 25,444]

6 minutes ago, Ruette said:

That makes a lot of sense. I've noticed certain foods I can eat a lot of and others I can nibble and be full off of. And don't worry I know crackers are a no no. I just had a moment of weakness. We all have those every now and then . I didn't know it could empty out so fast... That might be what my problem is. I tend to start eating then forget about it and pick up where I left off. Thanks for the advice.

Check in with your team and ask them to explain the mechanics again, always helpful to hear it from the pros

[KimTriesRNY 1,853]

I do find I am able to eat more Soup and say salad rather than a denser start of 4 oz of just Protein. If I eat 4 oz of meat I will be full but I am always able to eat more than 4oz of chili or soup. I don’t stress over it as I make my own Soups and they are high in protein and low in carbs. I don’t stress over eating more salad because sometimes my body needs the vegetables and I get sick of meat all the time.

[Ruette 4]

Thanks for all the advice ladies, I'm going to bring up my concerns with my team