do you eat what you want but small portions

I just want to kno if any one does this especially the ones that are 4 to 5 years out

Yes I eat what I feel I should in smaller amounts.  If I ate what I wanted I would die.

That's a loaded question ...

I eat pretty much what I want, but I strive to make good choices *most* of the time.  The truth is that I just don't want to eat crap now.     The only foods that are absolutely off limits are cake and ice cream - because they are just not worth it to me for the consequences I pay.   

The short answer to your question is that I can tell you that I absolutely do NOT eat what I ate before surgery, but smaller portions.   That would not work for me, and I suspect that most regainers chose that particular plan after surgery!   

Yes, I eat what I want to now...the doctor said no food was off limits to me IF my pouch likes it.  However, like Sin Kim says, my tastes have changed and I don't want the stuff I used to eat.  I was never much of a fruit or veggie eater, but I am now.  I try to eat protein first, but I always end up eating fruits and veggies too.  I was a sandwich person, but I don't eat bread much at all - maybe once a month.  Bread doesn't bother me, but I just don't want it anymore.  Same with cake and ice cream.  I can handle both of them and sometimes I have a little of one or both, but it isn't a priority with me.    I used to just LOVE pizza and I still eat it, but very little.  It's just not worth it to me anymore.

Sometimes.  Not always.  I eat mostly healthy food, which is what I want a lot of the time.  Sometimes I want junk food and I eat that occasionally but not every time I want it.  If I did that, I would be eating too many calories, too much fat, too much sugar, and not enough protein.

I eat mainly protein and vegetables with some fruit and some dairy. The biggest difference now is that I pay active attention to what I eat and the nutritional content. Some foods just aren't worth paying the freight on, and really are not good choice anyway.
I like to think of my obesity as being being in remission-it could come roaring back if I do not stay vigilant.

Great question and answers. I have been focusing on portions over the last several months and it has worked out well for me. In fact I have been able to drop my weight from 295 to 255.I've been following the nutritional plan from my nut as the "Standard". Low fat, low calories, balanced nutrition. This is where I have been building and reinforcing my habits. This is my safe zone that I go back to when I do indulge.

Along the way I have been finiding it very helpful to have my treats and celebrations in moderation. especially when I travel for work go on vacation etc.. The go back to my safe diet and exercise plan. Honestly I find myself not indulging as much as I once might have.Practice makes perfect.

I am now at the lowest wieght after RNY that I have ever been. I plan to continue to lose wieght. My next goal is 240, which would be 200lbs total loss from my highest. I believe eating like this will help me get there.

Good luck!
Chrispy

no.I try to make healthy choices over non healthy choices.  Lots of times I "want" a bacon cheeseburger and fries, but I opt for the healthier choice.  

It depends on what I want.  If what I want is a bacon cheeseburger and onion rings, then no (the grease in even a small portion of a bacon cheeseburger would make me feel icky and onion rings are the only thing so me my surgery 6 years ago that are guaranteed to make me vomit).  If it is pizza, then yes... BUT I eat only two items with crust and then eat just the toppings (and I usually blot the pizza with paper towels to remove excess grease).  If it is ice cream, or chocolate, or cookies, then yes... BUT I eat a very small amount. 

I am far enough out that -- most of the time -- what I want is something that is fairly healthy for me, so when I do get a craving for something that isn't (macaroni and cheese or mashed potatoes with butter are two recent examples), I am able to have a little bit and not feel deprived or gain any weight.  If you make healthy, well balanced choices 90% of the time, you can splurge a little the other 10% of the time.

I do NOT recommend adopting this approach until after your weight is stable, though, and your healthy eating habits are well-established.

Lora

Yes I pretty much eat what I want just be sure I eat nutritious foods 80% of the time. Being aware of your intake is priority