Question:
know about how much should i be able to eat during one meal

Im 9weeks post op open rny no complications i was losing really good at first ( lost 45lbs} in the first 5weeks now nothing i drink about 60oz of water a day and eat about50grams of protein a day all meat, why am i not losing anything is this normal or am i eating to much food? typical day would be a 4oz cup of oj in morning cut with 4oz of water , for lunch a half of lean cusine 360 calories in the whole cusine i eat half, for dinner a 1/2 pc. of baked fish and 2 teaspoons of potatoes and a teaspoon of spinich my 60 of water all through the day and a crystal lite at the end of the day if i want something sweet is this to much?    — TRACY D. (posted on November 6, 2001)

November 6, 2001
I am experiencing plateau's also Tracy. I had my surgery on Aug 28, 2001, lost 50 pounds in the first 8 weeks and nothing in the last 2. Getting very very discouraged. Find myself thinking I've failed. I am worried that I am eating too much. I eat 3 times a day, usually a protein bar for breakfast, 1/2 to 3/4 grilled chicken sandwich for lunch, and some type of protein for dinner. I keep thinking something is wrong cuz I should only be able to eat 2 or 3 tablespoons like others say they can. But if I did I would be HUNGRY and feel deprived which for me means disaster and rebound weight gain! This is especially tough since I have at least another 110 to lose to be near my goal weight. So anyhoo, don't feel alone...I have the feeling that there are many of "us" out there and that as long as we keep with the program (protein, water, and exercise) eventually we will HAVE to break the plateau! Diana M.
   — Diana M.

November 6, 2001
First of all both of you relax Your bodies go into shock and stop losing and hit plautes sometimes i hit a platue at week 6 and had them lasting anywhere from 2 weeks to 7 weeks for months..it eventually moves again stay off the oj...remember no liquid calories Protiens first... and limit unnessesary carbs..chips and stuff why even try it who cares if you can tolerate it eventually you can tolerate everything again so don't push it enjoy this time in your life where for once in your life you don't want very much do not even stick a donut in your mouth ...why would you that is pure sabotabe kathleen Open RNY distal 11-1-00 - 119 starting weight #260 today 141 starting BMI 43 today 23 6 pounds to goal follow the rules and walk your butts off and you will be fine no liquid calories and don't finish your meals eat until your satisfied drink your protien drinks
   — Kathleen M.