Is this normal?

sherri7794
on 3/31/11 11:55 am

I was wondering.  Today for the first time ever since surgery (almost 8 weeks ago) I was able to eat most of a fried egg.  Usually I am only able to get in about 1/2 but for some reason today I just felt more able to eat than in the past.  My day's calorie total is 731.  My nut and doc jumped on me a couple weeks ago because I wasn't getting in enough calories.  They wanted me to get a minimum of 800 daily, but still almost a whole egg?  It kinda scares me.  Please, some advice?

    
laura_vermont
on 3/31/11 12:02 pm
Just fine - great source of protein!  Your pouch is probably not as swollen as it was early out -- it really is a good sign.
High Weight 278; consult weight 234; Surgery Weight 219 Surgeon's Goal Weight 150 -10/27/10  -  Personal goal weight 140 - Achieved 12/11/10  
  
sherri7794
on 3/31/11 12:09 pm
Thank you Laura, that makes me feel much better :)
Tina Mendonca
on 3/31/11 3:14 pm - Merced, CA
You'll have bottomless pouch days and then some days you can't eat or don't feel hungry...just make sure that you are getting in your protien and vitamins and water. You should be fine. I think you are doing fine. Try making egg salad with light mayo instead of frying your egg. Add a little salt and pepper. I would barely make it through half an egg and then I made it through a whole egg. If you can't fini**** or can barely fit it don't force it. It's ok.
            
sherri7794
on 4/1/11 7:34 am
Yes, you are so right.  Some days I have no trouble getting food in and then other days all I really do is drink my protein coffee.  Thank you :)
Tina Mendonca
on 4/1/11 3:26 pm - Merced, CA
No Problem! There are times I only fit in liquid and as long as it sooths my pouch, I'm cool!
            
Down200Pounds
on 3/31/11 6:48 pm - MA

I am 7 years post op, and have issues with my stoma.
i would LOVE to be able to eat a whole egg.
embrace you can get your protein :-)

Ginny, Orange, MA
RNY with Silastic Ring: 7/3/03~Dr. Alan Newhoff, Phoenix, AZ
Total Weight Loss:  #200
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sherri7794
on 4/1/11 7:36 am
The first time I tried and egg it made me feel soooo sick.  Then I waited about 2 weeks and tried again and it was fine but I could only get a couple bites in, then yesterday WOW lol.  Because of your stoma issues are all foods like that for you or just certain ones?
    
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