3 months out- Perspective on portion sizes
The last 3 months since my VSG have been such an experience and I have learned alot about myself, food, and eating habits since then...
I was thinking about a breakfast I had pre-surgery. It was delicious and consisted of 2 fried eggs, 3 pieces of bacon, hash browns, 2 pieces of rye toast, and 3 pumpkin pancakes (mmmm) slathered in butter and syrup. Delicious, yes. Killing me, yes. I ate the whole thing and could have gone for another pancake.
After VSG..
Last night I went to eat a hard boiled egg. I ate 3/4's of it and gave the rest to my boyfriend. I had a cottage cheese snack pack a few days ago. Ate half of the 4 oz serving. I took 3 bites of a bunless hamburger..full.
I want to eat huge amounts sometimes. Not all the time. But I cant. And there is no need to. I no longer have the huge black cavern of hunger and empty stomach that needs to be filled with huge amounts of food. I would complain about the small portions but even with 3/4 of an egg I am full. So how can I complain? It crazy to see the differences of how I eat now and how I ate before. I check labels, check carbs, sugar, protein counts. And before I eat I weigh whether what is going into my body is worth it and going to help fuel it.
Here's to no longer shovelin it in!
Cheers
Kristen
I was thinking about a breakfast I had pre-surgery. It was delicious and consisted of 2 fried eggs, 3 pieces of bacon, hash browns, 2 pieces of rye toast, and 3 pumpkin pancakes (mmmm) slathered in butter and syrup. Delicious, yes. Killing me, yes. I ate the whole thing and could have gone for another pancake.
After VSG..
Last night I went to eat a hard boiled egg. I ate 3/4's of it and gave the rest to my boyfriend. I had a cottage cheese snack pack a few days ago. Ate half of the 4 oz serving. I took 3 bites of a bunless hamburger..full.
I want to eat huge amounts sometimes. Not all the time. But I cant. And there is no need to. I no longer have the huge black cavern of hunger and empty stomach that needs to be filled with huge amounts of food. I would complain about the small portions but even with 3/4 of an egg I am full. So how can I complain? It crazy to see the differences of how I eat now and how I ate before. I check labels, check carbs, sugar, protein counts. And before I eat I weigh whether what is going into my body is worth it and going to help fuel it.
Here's to no longer shovelin it in!
Cheers
Kristen
HW: 258lbs SW: 240 CW: 140 I am 5 foot 7 and 30 years old
VSG 12/21/10 Plastics: Tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation 11/3/11
Soon to be veterinarian!! xoxo
I am 2 months out and went to a birthday party last night. I took tiny little portions of three things. My brother in law secretly whispered to me that I would only be able to eat half of it. He was exactly right. But you know what? I felt wonderful. I had been dreading parties again and having people look at me under a microscope. (Not everyone knows about the surgery). The thing that threw me the most was the heaping mounds of food that everyone took and I said wow, I used to be up there with the best of them. It was incredible to see how much we all consumed prior to surgery vs how much we really need to stay healthy. And oh, by the way. I did take one bite of dessert, loved it, was satisfied and don't feel guilty one bit.
thanks for the responses everyone- aintstoppin- i feel the same way. i get in my protein and veggies. and in the rare case i want one bite of a dessert i have it. i no longer crave and covet it and want to take the whole sucker home. one bite is more than satisfying. sometimes after taking the bite i decide i dont even like it anymore!
HW: 258lbs SW: 240 CW: 140 I am 5 foot 7 and 30 years old
VSG 12/21/10 Plastics: Tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation 11/3/11
Soon to be veterinarian!! xoxo
Good morning! Thanks for sharing, and a toast 
...looking forward to no longer shoveling! I can't wait! Am still about a week away from surgery myself, and it's so helpful to read the experiences others are having or have had, esp with such a practical, honest comparison...
Best wishes as you continue your journey! Viv
...looking forward to no longer shoveling! I can't wait! Am still about a week away from surgery myself, and it's so helpful to read the experiences others are having or have had, esp with such a practical, honest comparison...Best wishes as you continue your journey! Viv
vjb1952
The only way I've been able to explain the whole portion size thing to my family and friends is that this whole process is a mind f***. It really does mess with your mind. I went to brunch with my mom and sisters yesterday and only ordered 1 egg and sausage a la carte. I could eat maybe 3/4 of one sausage and 4 or 5 tiny bites of the scrambled egg. Yet there was still a lot of food left over on my plate. My family had normal entrees and finished them all, just as I would have pre-op. I'm so happy to have this restriction - it's very powerful. On occasion I do wish I could just eat more - I think it's the being satisfied with so little that is the hardest for me to work on.
But you're exactly right Kristen - here's to no longer shoveling it in!
But you're exactly right Kristen - here's to no longer shoveling it in!
Highest Weight (2008): 360 Surgery Consult Weight: 340 Day of Surgery: 318
Height: 5'10"
Most Active
Recent Topics
