MegaT

I am 5 weeks out and confused :confused:about what I am supposed to be eating?? My nutritionist says that I should be eating 1 cup of food...so I made turkey chili and ate a cup of it...but tonight I had a salmon burger (well actually 2) b/c when I weighed it, it equaled 8oz. which is a cup...same with my chicken breats and hummus at lunch... I haven't really been eating veggies or fruit b/c I am totally consumed with eating protein....please help!! Am i doing this right? or should I be eating 3 oz. of chicken (or protein) and then 5 oz of veggies or something?? i'm stuck on this 1c. of food thing..but eating mostly Protein. then I get freaked out b/c how many ounces is our stomach supposed to be holding? can it really hold 8oz.? I haven't had a fill yet, at about 6-7 weeks I will, but most days I am not hungry...?????:thumbup: I've lost 32 pounds in 5 weeks and am happy but am very fearful that I am doing something wrong!! any help would be appreciated:) PLEASE:smile:

I'm a newbie too!! I have never participated in any forums or blogs, ever! I have made the choice to go forward and have the Lapband done and am beyond excited! I met with my surgeon, the psych dr. and the nutritionist already..now just have to have all the tests done (including a Menometry?) anyone have to have the menometry? it's a swallowing test or something of that nature to see if you cna swallow properly post-op!!! if you've had it done please let me know what to expect; all I know now is they go down your nose witha tube while you're awake (ouch!):wink2: but I am willing to do it all to get the surgery done! any hints in delaing with Blue Cross/Blue Shield would be welcomed! I am 2 months in to the 6 months waiting period:thumbup: and have strated the monthly Dr. visits (yes, consecutive) anyway...any info. would be a HUGE help thanks!