Kris77 1,539 Posted May 16, 2019 I’ve noticed recently that I am able to eat more than I was before. I had one occasion where I ate too much and got sick in the past but other than that I have eaten small, below the size portions that I should (bc I stop as soon as I feel anything). Is this normal? I have had a huge fear since surgery of screwing this up. I know I haven’t overeaten over and over to screw it up but how is it I’m able to eat more? I am still losing. Slowly but surely. Goal Dr set was 145. My goal is 135. Started st 231 Pre op-221 Current weight-143 I am very happy with the weight loss. I just want it to stay off. 3 thatch, Frustr8 and ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GradyCat 3,696 Posted May 16, 2019 I guess we have to remember to stick to 1/2 cup of food whether or not our stomachs tell us to stop 1 ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris77 1,539 Posted May 16, 2019 True... I need to start measuring it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris77 1,539 Posted May 16, 2019 So meat and veg together keep to a 1/2 cup? Just want clarification Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted May 16, 2019 So glad things are still doing good for you. I am still having difficulties at 9 months with my RNY, still have 25+ to make it to my personal goal, Nurse Practioner at my Bariatric Clinic stated she would be satisfied with. anything below 200, but I would still like more. Can I do it? Just not sure, Tuesday I was having a Rocky day, called them to check what I needed to do next, they did not believe I was physically ill, told me To book with a mental health professional. I was vomiting, when they called me back I was dry-heaving but that is the response I got. Very bewildering, not sure my next step? Do I Foget about them , book with a local gastroenterologist, see if he can help me? I do not believe I am going wacky-woo,I am doing better today, Maybe I had some sort of temporary bug? Their attitude wounded me greatly! I am not scheduled to see someone in the clinic office before August 14th, N.P. I normally see he's vacation coming up. Unless things change with me, I will have another endoscopy June to Early July, I do feel abandoned at this point, I did trust these people and doubtful if I do anymore. If I sound depressed or something to them, I am sorry , but this has been such a LONG siege and I doubt mental health is the final answer for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris77 1,539 Posted May 16, 2019 You called telling them you were feeling sick and they told you to see a mental health professional? That would have made me feel bad as well. Maybe you just had a big bc you’re feeling better now right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris77 1,539 Posted May 16, 2019 I’m sorry they were like that to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted May 16, 2019 Me too, I find it very bewildering! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,221 Posted May 16, 2019 yes - it's normal to have the capacity to eat more the farther out you go. That's when you have to really put to use everything you learned during the honeymoon phase - weighing, measuring, only eating what you've measured out, Protein first, etc. These things are way easier to do when you have little - or no - hunger - and less stomach capacity. Things do get harder... 2 sillykitty and Kris77 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted May 16, 2019 But it is still So Worth it, Right? The longer things last the more Human Nature says " Chuck it All! I am so tired of doing this! Maybe a little cheat won't matter in the long run!" Do you agree our motto must still be Eternal Vigilance? Just don't get complacent, this may be a life-long thing. Like other addicts, and we were once food Addicts, we can't let our guard down. 1 Kris77 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KCgirl061 1,533 Posted May 16, 2019 Yeah I'm 9 months out and experiencing that too. I have to pay a lot more attention to my portion sizes and my full signals. I can graze like nobody's business. 1 sillykitty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris77 1,539 Posted May 16, 2019 So do y’all measure 1/2 cup veg and protien combined? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summerset 5,265 Posted May 16, 2019 5 hours ago, Kris77 said: I’ve noticed recently that I am able to eat more than I was before. [...] Is this normal? Absolutely. It's normal to be able to eat more. Your treatment team should have told you this. 1 sillykitty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gabybab 696 Posted May 16, 2019 5 hours ago, Kris77 said: So meat and veg together keep to a 1/2 cup? Just want clarification My nutrition class says 1 cup 3x a day for sleeves. I prefer to eat 1/2 cup 3x a day to keep a lower bs, but once my diabetes is in remission I will go to 1 cup 3x a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris77 1,539 Posted May 16, 2019 I have to admit I haven’t went to my NUT but two times since surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
