How much can you eat?

[Jaceesmom03 0]

Okay, I am 4 months post op......how much am I supposed to be eating???? I can go 4 or 5 hours without getting hungry (so thats great!) but when I do eat....for example this a.m. I had 2 scrambled eggs, one of those round sausage patties, and a piece of toast. Should I be eating all of this? Someone please tell me what you are eating..........give me some examples:smile2: Thanks to all!~~

[Jachut 487]

I could almost eat that. Not quite perhaps.

As to whether its too much - are you eating till you're FULL? Try to stop at satisifed. Are you eating slowly so that you can recognise satisfied creeping up on you?

And most importantly are you losing weight. If your'e losing weight and not stretching out your stomach (by eating till you feel stuffed) then there's no problem with the amount you're eating. If you're not losing weight well and its taking that much to satisfy you then its time to think about another fill.

[urwhatueat 0]

I would base everything on how much you are continuing to lose. If you stop losing then you are overeating.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

How much did you eat before? Actually, 2 scrambled eggs, a patty and toast isn't all that much food. And if you stay full up to 5 hours, sounds to me like you're doing great.

As urwhatueat said, if you are still losing at least 1-2 pounds a week, then you are doing great. Relax and enjoy your success!

[Jaceesmom03 0]

Thank you guys! Its nice to know that anytime you need help on this journey, you can always get answers here!!! Thank you again!:thumbup:

[*Love* 2]

For me, I find it is not the band itself that makes me not hungry.

I was taught to eat every 3-4 waking hours, whether I am hungry or not. I eat mostly Protein & never more than one cup of food at a time. I would never have imagined that eating like that regularly would turn into rarely being hungry or haivng cravings.