Question:
Why can I eat more than 1/4 cup of Food??
I am 25 days post op and can eat more than 1/4 cup of food. I would say I can eat 1 full cup of food without any problem. Is this normal? — shawnaco (posted on January 15, 2009)
January 15, 2009
yes it's real normal. The best part is that's all it takes and your full.
How do you not love that.
— AnnaMarieVill
January 15, 2009
Yes some foods I can eat more of. Others fill me up too fast. When you eat
slow your pouch does not over fill. Don't worry. As long as you don't feel
stuffed you are eating fine. It is scary at first but the pouch will let
you know quickly if you over do. Just go slow and chew.
— trible
January 15, 2009
I checked your profile and you didn't say if you had gastric by pass or Lap
Band. It makes a difference
— susangielda06
January 15, 2009
I'm sorry. I had Gastric Bypass Surgery on 12/22/08. It just seems like
I'm able to eat way more food than I should be able to. I'm worried I'm
stretching my pouch.
— shawnaco
January 15, 2009
Everyone is different. And different foods are different.
So for you that is very likely normal.
vinnigirl, retired RN
— vinnigirl
January 15, 2009
You are normal but I remember thinking the same thing. Wait until you are a
year out and you can eat a 4oz steak, a salad and part of a baked
potato---you will be pretty surprised and happy!!! Keep up the good work
and just eat until you are SATISFIED but not STUFFED. I am sure it takes
you longer to eat that cup of food than it did before your surgery huh?
Best Wishes!!! Don't worry, you are normal.
— ChelleBelle
January 15, 2009
Sometimes I can eat more than the 1/4 c I'm allowed, but I try to always
measure my food. The first few months are when the fastest weight loss
happens and it's best to use the tool. Try to stick to the prescribed
amount. Just because you can eat more doesn't mean you have to. ;)
— snickersblk
January 15, 2009
You will always be able to eat more when the food is in liquid or soft
form. When you get to eating denser foods (tough meats, etc.), you should
expect that you will be able to eat smaller amounts. If you push it (not
chewing enough, you may cause damage to the opening (the stoma). Measure,
chew, chew, chew and do not drink 30 minutes before or after eating.
— gonnadoit
January 16, 2009
We all move along faster or slower than some...I personally think this is a
LOT of food for only a month RNY...but here's what I think...I think it
could be because you are eating slider foods...Soft, moist foods that
"slide" out of your pouch much faster than denser
proteins...(cottage cheese, yogurt, eggs regular cheese,cereals,
saltines...soups etc) As long as your weight loss is going...DON'T worry!
And as you graduate to more denser, drier proteins you will not be able to
eat as much and be fuller faster and longer. The goal is to get to denser
foods and stay there...So it's probably just because you are eating sliders
right now! Don't forget to eventually graduate though!...So many stay on
sliders too long because they are easier to digest and more agreeable to
your pouch! If you are eating til you feel full or uncomfortable, you need
to cut back...otherwise...Just enjoy the journey!
— .Anita R.
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