How much can you eat?

wyo_sarah
on 12/1/14 11:01 pm

I'm 4 months post op.  I'm trying to stick to about 2 oz a meal, but I'm finding that I have more room than that and that concerns me a bit.  How much could you eat at 4 months?

Sanj313
on 12/1/14 11:06 pm - Philadelphia, PA
VSG on 09/04/14

I am 3 months out & usually eat about 3 oz. of a protein source (chicken, pork or steak) and maybe a couple spoons of a veggie. I would think I am about normal for how far out I am. You have to remember, you are going to have to increase your intake at some point. To me, 2 ounces per meal seems small.

  

SATXVSG
on 12/1/14 11:07 pm - Selma(San Antonio), TX
VSG on 04/22/14

About 3 oz depending on the type of protein.

Surgery Date 04-22-14 HW 2011 388(lost 60lbs on WW, regained 40) Surgery Consult Weight 1/10/14 - 367 SW 357 - CW 9/15 210.

Stalls are your body's way of telling you not to get too cocky.

5K - 1st 59:00(9/14) PR 33:45(9/15)

10K - 1:14(10/15) 1/2 - 1st 3/20/16

sechax0r
on 12/1/14 11:18 pm
VSG on 11/03/14

I am only 4 weeks post op and I can eat about 1.5 ounces (and feel stuffed) or about 1 ounce and feel comfortable. I asked the question yesterday about how do you know when to eat more. Basically I was told if you are full, stop. If you get hungry or still feel hungry add a 1/2 ounce. If 3 ounces make you full then stop. 

    
Bundlina
on 12/1/14 11:40 pm

I also can eat about 3oz of protein and a few veggies.  I hate protein drinks, so try to get as much protein out of my meals as I can.  I am at 8 weeks on Thursday.   I never have room for grains/starch after the veggie.

    

Stacy_WLS
on 12/2/14 12:08 am

I am almost a year out and there is a big difference between what satisfies me and what makes me full.  I think this is a big lesson to learn.  We should be eating for nutrition and satisfaction -- not for fullness (this is how I got to where I was).  

 

The holidays highlighted this point.  If I was going to fill up on pecan pie -- I could eat way more than a few ounces.  When I had turkey -- 2-3 oz with a few bites of sides satisfied me.  

When I cook at home I make 2-3 oz of meat and maybe a half a cup or less of veggies.  This satisfies me.  I rarely feel full when I eat at home or work (food prepared by me).  I get full when I eat out -- b/c I eat more.  I don't need more but it is much easier to overdo it when a larger serving is provided.  

If 2-3 oz of protein isn't satisfying you then add in some veggies.

VSG: 12/12/13, LBL, small TL, BL/BA: 11/7/14 Twins 12/9/18 HW after Twins 260. 5'10 37 years old - Stacy_WLS (MFP)

wyo_sarah
on 12/2/14 12:25 am

Thanks, everyone, for your replies.  I ate 3 oz yesterday and was comfortable, so I guess I'll try to up my intake a bit.  I'm not a fan of veggies, other than starchy ones, so I'm not going to be adding them any time soon.  I've never been a veggie eater, probably part of the reason I was fat.

robinreinhardt
on 12/2/14 12:42 am

Sarah,

I'm with you I hate vegetables. My surgery is Dec. 15 so I am really excited. I'll stick with the protein. Good luck to you and I'll keep you posted. I have 100 lbs. to loose. 

Robin

wyo_sarah
on 12/2/14 1:57 am

I would love to hear about your journey!  I also had 100 lbs to lose... only 27.2 more to go!!

Stacy_WLS
on 12/2/14 1:01 am

I'd recommend playing with some veggie recipes.  I am in love with veggies in a way I was never before this surgery.  They really are an important tool in rounding out your diet.  

VSG: 12/12/13, LBL, small TL, BL/BA: 11/7/14 Twins 12/9/18 HW after Twins 260. 5'10 37 years old - Stacy_WLS (MFP)

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