Question:
afraid of stretching pouch
i've had my surgery on nov 30th and as of today i've lost a total of 60lbs i feel great my problem is i can now eat almost anything i've tried a subway sandwich only able to get a few bites out of it but then maybe 20min later i'am hungry again i don't drink anything for at least an hour later but i find myself very hungry again i have been eating fruits such as watermelon for substitutes but i'am so scared i'am stretching my pouch help!!! — shorty04 (posted on April 13, 2008)
April 13, 2008
If you eat, you shouldn't be hungry 20 minutes later. I think you're
suffering from "head hunger" where you only think you're hungry.
Stay on an eating schedule, protein schedule.
— Dave Chambers
April 13, 2008
If you're feeling hungry so soon, you should probably stay away from breads
and stick with proteins for now, just to get yourself back on track. You
are getting full fast because of the breads, but aren't getting in enough
protein to make you stay full longer. Also, I would go with proteins for
snacks instead of fruits, till you get to maintenance.
Teresa
— Teresa V.
April 13, 2008
Wow! That's a unique one for me. I would recommend you scheduling an
appointment with your doctor and nutritionist as soon as possible. Log
every you east & drink and take it in with you to both appointmemts, so
they are seeing the same thing.
Please write me back and let me know how it worked out for you.
Sincerely,
FindingAdrienne
— FindingAdrienne
April 13, 2008
Sometimes you might mistake thirst for hunger...Drink a large glass of
water after 30 minutes rather than eat again...many times you just need
water! (watch your sugary carbs) While fruits are usually really great
snacks...watermelon is a really high sugar fruit. Breads are not your best
carbs unless it's whole grains...Carbs are horrible at causing you hunger
pangs and cravings for more carbs...So try to cut them out and eat dense
proteins more often to feel that tightness again in your pouch.
— .Anita R.
April 13, 2008
the carbs in the bread will make you hungry -- it's all chemical reaction
-- that's why it's important that ppl who are losing weight to stay away
from the white starches -- bread, potatoes, rice, pasta -- it helps you to
gain weight and stay hungry
— RCassety
April 14, 2008
I am 2.5 yrs out from my RNY and during this time...I have NEVER ate
bread...that is on the NO NO list...stick with ur protein and on the diet
your suppose to be doing....smiles
— txblonde
April 14, 2008
Well I can empathize with you. I have had no problem eating breads
either...so I have to actually decide not to. I love bread, but it totally
stalls my weight loss. I may not gain, but I stall for a few days. Ok,
for those of us that have to make good decisions as opposed to the
"lucky" ones who aren't hungry or who lose their taste for bread,
here is what I do....
First, if I want a sandwich, I eat it using lettuce leaves as bread. I
don't use mayo, but I do use mustard. pickles, onions, tomatoes....and
whatever meat or cheese I would normally have. Once you feel like you
aren't "depriving" yourself, I bet you get full faster. Plus, I
am a BIG opponent of using only protein w/o some sort of fiber like salad
or fruits to help things along. Just eat your protein first. Then when
you finish, you can have your fruit or salad.
This is my little trick, too. If I know it's between meals and I am
hungry, and I am inches from "cheating"....rather than making a
bad choice, I eat a sugar free jello. It's really nothing and it fills
that need to eat. Of course eat your protein during your scheduled meals
and snacks. :)
— Lisa S.
April 14, 2008
I wish I knew which type of surgery you had. All I can say is that in my
case, I had LapBand and when I am eating what I am not supposed to be
eating ie: fruits/breads, I will get hungry frequently as carbs make you
hungry for more carbs again very quickly. With the band, we are supposed
to eat "chunky" foods ie 70% protein and 30% veggies to keep our
pouches full for a long time to maintain the feeling of satiety. If you
change your eating patterns and eat exactly what your surgeon recommends
and you're still hungry, you should schedule an appointment to discuss
and/or get a fill.
With no WLS I'm familiar with are bread or fruits suggested.
Good luck,
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC
— DawnVic
April 15, 2008
I'm 5 mo's out from surgery. I concur with many others that you should
stick to protein first. Instead of fruits/breads, try a glass of skim milk
for your snack or a slice of non-fat cheese. If you consume
protein/veggies and drink your 64 oz of water, you should not be getting
hungry. Try to remain disciplined and remember why you had the surgery in
the first place. Consult your surgeon/nutritionist.
Diane Abercrombie
— Nyla
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