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Sunshine16
Duodenal Switch (06/30/10)
Member Since: 11/19/09
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Post Date: 1/7/12 9:37 am
Happy New Year My fellow DSers,

I find myself wanting to eat or snack on something every two hours.  This is fairly often even before I got the surgery.  I wanted to get a consensus to how often do you feel or do you actually find yourself eating?  I guess I was wondering if this is a normal behavior pattern for a DSer, and if it is, I guess it’s not bad but it all depends on what you are eating or snacking on. 

Sincerely, Sunshine
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Tina.D
TX
Member Since: 12/27/10
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Post Date: 1/7/12 10:09 am
Most days I find myself nibbling every hour or so, even if it is just a piece of deli meat or cheese or a bite of some something.
 
  
   
  
    
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Post Date: 1/7/12 10:14 am
I eat ALL. DAY. LONG.

Just make sure it is a protein based food.

(I do have days where nothing sounds good and I don't eat much also.)
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MajorMom
VA
Duodenal Switch (08/09/07)
Member Since: 07/23/07
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Post Date: 1/7/12 10:27 am
Grazer, right here. I eat all the time too.
:)

--gina

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 119 Dec 2010
                                 ******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish? 
Join us on the Lightweights Board! 

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J J the Jet Plane
Duodenal Switch (08/26/11)
Member Since: 01/22/11
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Post Date: 1/7/12 10:50 am
never, I have to force myself and set a timer. Hopefully it will change for me soon.
I would eat maybe once a day if I waited til I was hungry.

I know many DSers who get up in the middle of the night to eat a little something.
I think you are normal
JJ
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Sunshine16
Duodenal Switch (06/30/10)
Member Since: 11/19/09
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Post Date: 1/7/12 10:58 am
I can count my blessings that I do not wake up in the middle of the night, only when I drink alcohol my sleep gets interrupted. But other than that, I’m knocked out for the count….which I love however sometimes concerned that I’m in such a deep sleep.
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mrsannie
(12/28/09)
Member Since: 07/05/09
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Post Date: 1/8/12 6:18 am
This is probably because you are still a newbie and your body is reacting to the lack of hormone producing area that was removed along with your tummy.  This was my experience too, however it WILL change!  :)

I eat all the time now!  And as lonf as I keep it protein based I am OK.

Good luck
730590 

Nothing will change if you don't have the courage to change it!
      And stop calling me "Shirley!"    
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YeahItsCase
Duodenal Switch (12/07/11)
Member Since: 02/24/11
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Post Date: 1/7/12 11:39 am
I am only a month out but I am literally hungry every 2 or 2.5 hours.
I love my Ohio State Buckeyes!
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-Amanda-
Member Since: 12/11/10
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Post Date: 1/7/12 4:56 pm
Me too, had my ds on 12/12/11 and i get pain about every two hours, it kinda bothers me.
 How much weight have you lost?
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Sunshine16
Duodenal Switch (06/30/10)
Member Since: 11/19/09
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Post Date: 1/7/12 8:41 pm
Amanda,  Unfortunately because of stress of unemployment, and relationship problems I eat so much I have not reached my goal.   As of last month, I have reached my 18 month period.  They say, after that the weight is hard to lose.  I would love to lose 10-20 pounds more.  Not sure how I can accomplished that goal at this point. 192 and now I'am 175, before the holiday, I was 172.
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Post Date: 1/8/12 7:40 am
On January 7, 2012 at 8:41 PM Pacific Time, Sunshine16 wrote:
Amanda,  Unfortunately because of stress of unemployment, and relationship problems I eat so much I have not reached my goal.   As of last month, I have reached my 18 month period.  They say, after that the weight is hard to lose.  I would love to lose 10-20 pounds more.  Not sure how I can accomplished that goal at this point. 192 and now I'am 175, before the holiday, I was 172.
It is not how MUCH you are eating it is WHAT you are eating.

Cut out carbs, up your fluids and up your protein and I think you will be surprised.

I lost 35 # in year 3, not by dieting, it just came off.

3# could be water weight, not actual weight.

You can do this!

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Sunshine16
Duodenal Switch (06/30/10)
Member Since: 11/19/09
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Post Date: 1/8/12 8:04 am

Thank you, knowing you was in your third year and you lost 35 pounds is very encouraging.  I'm glad it’s a new week, so far this morning I have not craved carbs. I’m putting my best efforts forward.   I snacked on some salami and had some decaf coffee with splenda and I'm actually just fine.  Today I'm going grocery shopping for the week.  I usually do well with chicken, so that will definitely be on my list, and I need to get creative with the protein snacks.  I'm purchasing cheese for sure.   Let me know if you have some more creative ideas.  I’m thinking about posting a new topic for protein suggestions.

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Post Date: 1/8/12 9:34 am
On January 8, 2012 at 8:04 AM Pacific Time, Sunshine16 wrote:

Thank you, knowing you was in your third year and you lost 35 pounds is very encouraging.  I'm glad it’s a new week, so far this morning I have not craved carbs. I’m putting my best efforts forward.   I snacked on some salami and had some decaf coffee with splenda and I'm actually just fine.  Today I'm going grocery shopping for the week.  I usually do well with chicken, so that will definitely be on my list, and I need to get creative with the protein snacks.  I'm purchasing cheese for sure.   Let me know if you have some more creative ideas.  I’m thinking about posting a new topic for protein suggestions.

Watch out for the carbs in protein bars.  I hate them all. :)

Lets see:

Cheese

Jerky

make yummy fat-filled dips and use pork rinds with it.

Cheese crisps (make in microwave, use like chips)

Pepperoni chips. (make in microwave, use like chips)

Nuts

We have an entire recipe section over at the new site.

HTH






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YeahItsCase
Duodenal Switch (12/07/11)
Member Since: 02/24/11
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Post Date: 1/7/12 11:52 pm
I had my 12/7! I am down 34-35 pounds, depending on what my scale wants to say. I have been staying at this spot for the past few days.
I love my Ohio State Buckeyes!
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Kingy
Hobart, Australia
Member Since: 03/07/11
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Post Date: 1/7/12 1:43 pm
Yep I need to eat every couple of hours or I start to gnaw on a chair leg (which just makes everyone uncomfortable).  I'm finding it a little hard to deal with because before the DS I could go 8 hours and not feel hungry.  Just an adjustment I have to make.  I now keep my work draw full of small munchy (usually) protein snacks.  BTW if you have too many carbs they will make you more hungry.
    
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Sunshine16
Duodenal Switch (06/30/10)
Member Since: 11/19/09
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Post Date: 1/7/12 8:35 pm
Thanks you just reminded me to get some protein bars....I'm trying to stop that eagerness to eat.
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NoreenRT
Philly, PA
Duodenal Switch (07/01/09)
Member Since: 03/02/09
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Post Date: 1/7/12 6:16 pm
just like most folks posting, i graze all day long.  absolutely love that i no longer have to feel guilty about snacking. 
co-workers laugh at my snack drawer.  there is peanuts, cashews, pistachios, string cheese, cans of deviled ham, gluten free crackers, beef jerky, a few mini candy bars (i usually have one after lunch) a tub of protein powder, bags of microwave popcorn.  and my snacks in the frige, well that's another list of goodies and treats i keep on hand.
Noreen
HW 352 / SW 324 / CW 153/ GW 150   (achieved Aug 14 '11)
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Sunshine16
Duodenal Switch (06/30/10)
Member Since: 11/19/09
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Post Date: 1/7/12 8:38 pm
You have done outstanding with your weight loss.  I think I have been eating so much, therefore, I have not lost all my weight.   I actually have 10-20 pounds to go.  I know that is a lot.
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beemerbeeper
AL
Duodenal Switch (09/30/09)
Member Since: 07/10/08
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Post Date: 1/7/12 9:50 pm
It has nothing at all to do with how much you eat. (loosing weight I mean).

It is only about WHAT you eat.

You can eat all the protein and fat you want and you will lose weight.  I think eating often keeps your metabolism going and helps the weight loss.

If you are eating carbs that is why you aren't losing.

Substitute the carbs for more protein and fat and you can lose the rest you need to lose.

~Becky


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beemerbeeper
AL
Duodenal Switch (09/30/09)
Member Since: 07/10/08
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Post Date: 1/7/12 9:47 pm
I ate so freqently for the first couple of years that I never left the house without two packs of food:  one cold and one not-cold.  And of course my water.

Now that I am 2 1/2 years out I am finding that I have to eat less often and I can leave home without food.  I still eat frequently, but not every 2 hours like I did for the first 2 years.

~Becky


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