eating too much? starting to get obsessive...

[allybenavides 34]

Hey everyone!

I am 20 years old

I was sleeved 12/17/2012

Heaviest weight 404.1

Day of Surgery 366.6

Today 293.8

I have had some minor complications, Was admitted to the hospital for 5 days, 2 weeks post op with severe gastric reflux, pancreatitis, and dehydration.

I also had to have an emergency gallbladder removal in the begining of February.

All that aside i have been feeling great. Exercising daily has become a part of my routine.

My main concern is that i am now able to eat too much at one time.

For dinner last night i was able to eat about 3/4 of a baked chicken breast and felt "full" but felt like i could continue to eat another bite if i wanted to.

My daily calorie intake is generally 500-800 cals.

I dont know if its because i am 4 months post op that my stomach is no longer swollen and that this is a normal amount to be able to eat in one sitting, but it is scaring me. My BIGGEST fear is gaining weight.

I have been weighing myself 2-3 times a day and when i gain a pound it really upsets me.( i know this is so wrong but i am getting addicted to the scale)

I guess im just looking to find out if everything im going through is normal?

How much is everyone able to eat?

[sastexan4u@yahoo.com 43]

Hey everyone!

I am 20 years old

I was sleeved 12/17/2012

Heaviest weight 404.1

Day of Surgery 366.6

Today 293.8

I have had some minor complications' date=' Was admitted to the hospital for 5 days, 2 weeks post op with severe gastric reflux, pancreatitis, and dehydration.

I also had to have an emergency gallbladder removal in the begining of February.

All that aside i have been feeling great. Exercising daily has become a part of my routine.

My main concern is that i am now able to eat too much at one time.

For dinner last night i was able to eat about 3/4 of a baked chicken breast and felt "full" but felt like i could continue to eat another bite if i wanted to.

My daily calorie intake is generally 500-800 cals.

I dont know if its because i am 4 months post op that my stomach is no longer swollen and that this is a normal amount to be able to eat in one sitting, but it is scaring me. My BIGGEST fear is gaining weight.

I have been weighing myself 2-3 times a day and when i gain a pound it really upsets me.( i know this is so wrong but i am getting addicted to the scale)

I guess im just looking to find out if everything im going through is normal?

How much is everyone able to eat?[/quote']

You are fine if your are working out you are burning more cals Water weight has a lot with your weight u should eat about 3oz-5 oz at each meal take your time and chew chew about 25 time and get in your Water every one is not the same.. Good luck!!

[FishingNurse 1,210]

don't focus on the volume of food you eat- focus on the content- that's what matters. To me I was sleeved so I could lose weight, keep it off and be healthy, I didn't get a sleeve so I could only eat a half a cup of food at once. As long as you keep your Protein count where it is supposed to be, get your fluids and Vitamins in, you are losing weight, feel good and are happy-- who cares if you can eat 3/4 of a chicken breast! Your calories per day are actually pretty low I wouldn't be concerned that you are eating too much at all. Have you thought about getting rid of your scale and only weighing at MD appointments? I don't have a scale. I weigh 3 times a week on the scale at work (I am a RN) it helps!! Oh, btw I'm 20+ months post op and eat 1800-2000 cals a day to maintain. I have been at my goal for more than a year.

[ISleevedIt 379]

Wow! You are doing great! You've already lost over 100 lbs. I agree with the above comments. You're still losing weight so I wouldn't worry about it. My nutritionist told me to weigh myself once a week rather than daily. It's hard to do, but I'm trying it.

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I agree with the other posters, you don't seem to be doing anything you're not supposed to be. I'm also 4 months out and I can ingest about 4 oz. at a time. You are doing great!! You will drive yourself nuts if you weigh all the time.

Congratulations!

[mokee 588]

Calories are too low. I also am 4 months out and eat 1000 cal day. Nutritionalist wants me to up ton1200 . I don't do this on a daily basis but sometimes I eat 1400-1600 so I guess it all balances out. I am still losing 1-2 lbs a week. I do not exercise because of pain. I am also older, 66.

[BewhoGodcreatedmetobe 124]

Control the scale but dont let the scale control you.