Annalaura88

Exactly. While I think OP is German, and some things sound harsher translated to English, it's not really a matter of "wanting" to stretch the sleeve or not, Anna-Laura. It's simply almost impossible on a normal, sensible diet.

Eating a few more vegetables than you’re ‘supposed to’ is not going to stretch out your tummy or ruin your weight loss. Unless you’re frequently eating huge portions of high fat, high carb, high sugar foods I wouldn’t worry.
Out of curiosity, how far along are you? I ask because as you progress and are able to eat larger portions you’ll find the dilemma of Protein vs vegetables isn’t as much of an issue. Just eat your protein first & if you can eat a little more choose vegetables. I like [mention=396684]ShoppGirl[/mention]’s suggestion to eat vegetables as a snack.
There’s a lot to learn & it takes time to discover what works for you. Because we’ve either been where you are or are still working our way through it. We understand & want you to be successful. It’s why we’re all happy to share our experiences & what we’ve learnt along the way.
The reason you feel more satisfied eating a smaller portion of toast than vegetables is that the toast tends to swell in your tummy & sit more heavily. It’s why many of us are advised to avoid bread, Pasta & rice while losing. (I still avoid them - can’t get my protein in & I feel blah!) Depending on how you cook them they’re relatively low calorie & you’ll get way more nutrients from the vegetables than the toast.
I’ve always loved vegetables so eating so few in the beginning was very strange. I remember that first single green bean I was able to eat. So excited. Then I just slowly added a few more as I was able. At 2.6yrs post surgery I eat about 3 ozs of protein & about 1 cup of vegetables & sometimes a meal is only protein. But that works for me.
Have a chat with your dietician about portion size (volume vs weight) & calories. It may put your mind at ease.

Thank you guys for the Ideas helped me.
But i have to be really aware about not streching my poch too much. This is Important to me - a lot. Hope you respect that.

I try to separate and eat those veggie mini amount as a snack [emoji108] good ideal [emoji111][emoji108]

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Dear guys I am in a mindestens struggle.

I noticed that i arrange my food portions so perfect with probably more veggies as i should eat for my little stomach "to eat healthy".

I am so stupid to strech my stomach with that just to eat so clean.

I was aware that if i only eat a toast with chicken and egg i would need so much less in gramm and be more satiated for longer than i would just eat that much veggies in my meal.

I feel guilty to choose chicken and toast prio than just veggies and chicken.

My priority should be to keep my food volume as little as possible. But it is an old weird habit to eat so much veggie.

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Thank you All A LOT guys! That help means So much to me ♡♡♡ yes Hot tea and coffe helps and your help@arabesque is so helpful [emoji3448] xo!

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Mmmm? I wonder if you still have some head work to do. Are you truely hungry or just wanting food to satisfy some other needs? Are you wanting food because you’re bored? Tired? Sad? Happy? So you feel better? Habit? … Have you come to terms with what is a healthy & recommended portion size? 7oz isn’t a mini portion. Depending upon your height, weight, age, level of activity, 1350 calories a day is enough to ensure your body functions effectively.
We all have different triggers & realisations about how & why we eat. I still have to watch wanting to eat because I’m bored but I understand it now so I can mange it better. A big learning for me was the difference between eating until I was full and eating until I’d had enough. It’s realising the difference between wanting to eat & needing to eat. Do I need this bite (i.e. does my body need it to function) or do I just want it?
Did you see a therapist before or during your weight loss phase? It may be worth going back or getting a referral to one from your surgeon.
Years of poor eating habits, poor food choices, our cravings & emotional drives to seek comfort with food don’t ever really disappear. The surgery doesn’t change them. They’re not cut out with our tummy. But we can reduce their power & manage them better. It’s just sometimes we need help & support to do it.
All the best.

14 month post.i stick to my 7 oz portions and get 90g Protein per day and 1350 kcal on 4-5 meals and do not get saturated. I find it extremely difficult not to eat more because I desperately don't want to stretch the pouch. And even if, it hurts but not lead to more feeling saturation through the Day. What can I do? I drink enough..

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