Overeating

[JessFinch 12]

I am post op 2 weeks. Im eating regular foods but have to eat slow bc it catches up to u. I eat about 6 small meals a day. I often have a small pain n my stomach when I know im full and that its time to stop.

[moonlitestarbrite 902]

I am post op 2 weeks. Im eating regular foods but have to eat slow bc it catches up to u. I eat about 6 small meals a day. I often have a small pain n my stomach when I know im full and that its time to stop.

no purees? i was on a liquid diet one week post opt. then purees. then soft food. i thought most docs were at least similar right after surgery.

[JessFinch 12]

They r.....i basically still eat soft foods....shredded chicken, guacamole, soft cooked veggies..although I did pick up some nuts today. My dietitian said that I must have healed quickly and that its not a bad thing. I have not once got sick and have tolerated everything as normal. I still have cottage cheese Protein Shakes, pickles without the skin...I have lost 19 pounds and had my surgery 9/16! I walk almost every morning.

[Tbird49 66]

That's so crazy I had my surgery on 9/16 as well I am on the soft food phase I would be scared to try anything regular right now I don't care what a dietician says lol

[JessFinch 12]

Lol! I was too but I was hungry and eager to get back to somewhat normal. Keep in mind that I eat very very small amounts. I get a variety but I also make sure that any food that I eat is shredded or minced and I chew chew chew!!!! So while its not pureed it is soft by the time it goes down. I have lost 19 pounds and feel good. Just wish I could hold more so that im not hungry so often but as I heal that will come. Im not rushing that! When Im full....Im full! :-)

[loseitsoon 157]

If you eat to much you can throw up! This has happened to me twice.

[JessFinch 12]

I believe it! I havent thrown up once...thank goodness! I would rather eat a little less than risk getting sick. I think that the key is chew, chew, chew and eating slow. I put my fork down in between bites.

[Jack4468 3]

Hello, I am still fairly new to this forum even though I have posted a couple of topics and had some great feedback. I am hoping this is the proper thread to be asking this question since it pertains to overeating because I need some help? Okay, I recently got my VSG date which is Nov 19th which I am very excited for. However, ever since I decided to take this path and during the testing phases and waiting you have to go through prior to surgery, I have been pigging out!! Thank god I have only gained five pounds in the last couple of months but ever since I decided to have the WLS, my mind and body are going crazy. Has anyone had these similar experiences? And if so, what helped you slow back down to normal prior to surgery? James

[nsharrah 60]

Many of us had to go through a preop diet. If I would have gained a pound my doctor would have postponed my surgery. I ended up losing 17 pounds in the pre op phase and had my surgery in 6 weeks from my initial consult. Ask around you may be in for a big surprise if you go in heavier. Be careful. And just know youll be able to eat food. Just wont need plates full to make you happy.

[nsharrah 60]

Many of us had to go through a preop diet. If I would have gained a pound my doctor would have postponed my surgery. I ended up losing 17 pounds in the pre op phase and had my surgery in 6 weeks from my initial consult. Ask around you may be in for a big surprise if you go in heavier. Be careful. And just know youll be able to eat food. Just wont need plates full to make you happy.

[JessFinch 12]

Hello' date=' I am still fairly new to this forum even though I have posted a couple of topics and had some great feedback. I am hoping this is the proper thread to be asking this question since it pertains to overeating because I need some help? Okay, I recently got my VSG date which is Nov 19th which I am very excited for. However, ever since I decided to take this path and during the testing phases and waiting you have to go through prior to surgery, I have been pigging out!! Thank god I have only gained five pounds in the last couple of months but ever since I decided to have the WLS, my mind and body are going crazy. Has anyone had these similar experiences? And if so, what helped you slow back down to normal prior to surgery? James[/quote']

I pigged out too but I didnt have to loose any weight so it didnt effect anything.

[JessFinch 12]

Hello' date=' I am still fairly new to this forum even though I have posted a couple of topics and had some great feedback. I am hoping this is the proper thread to be asking this question since it pertains to overeating because I need some help? Okay, I recently got my VSG date which is Nov 19th which I am very excited for. However, ever since I decided to take this path and during the testing phases and waiting you have to go through prior to surgery, I have been pigging out!! Thank god I have only gained five pounds in the last couple of months but ever since I decided to have the WLS, my mind and body are going crazy. Has anyone had these similar experiences? And if so, what helped you slow back down to normal prior to surgery? James[/quote']

I pigged out too but I didnt have to loose any weight so it didnt effect anything.

[gettinMeBack 380]

I'm going thru this now! Its like I don't know when to stop! I can feel that I'm full and my mind is telling me eat eat eat! ! Smh I don't get sick and throw up but it's doesn't feel good either smh. I need to start over on a pre op diet soon becuz I'm afraid of stretching my stomach and also gaining weight. I haven't gained anything tho Thank God and im over a year out now si I can eat more and I work out 3 days a week and my job is very physical but this still scaring me

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[gettinMeBack 380]

I'm going thru this now! Its like I don't know when to stop! I can feel that I'm full and my mind is telling me eat eat eat! ! Smh I don't get sick and throw up but it's doesn't feel good either smh. I need to start over on a pre op diet soon becuz I'm afraid of stretching my stomach and also gaining weight. I haven't gained anything tho Thank God and im over a year out now si I can eat more and I work out 3 days a week and my job is very physical but this still scaring me

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[Mookster 7]

Hello' date=' I am still fairly new to this forum even though I have posted a couple of topics and had some great feedback. I am hoping this is the proper thread to be asking this question since it pertains to overeating because I need some help? Okay, I recently got my VSG date which is Nov 19th which I am very excited for. However, ever since I decided to take this path and during the testing phases and waiting you have to go through prior to surgery, I have been pigging out!! Thank god I have only gained five pounds in the last couple of months but ever since I decided to have the WLS, my mind and body are going crazy. Has anyone had these similar experiences? And if so, what helped you slow back down to normal prior to surgery? James[/quote']

I decided I wanted to do the surgery the day I went to the seminar...so I weighed that day. I set my surgery date (8/29) for four weeks later. I went in two weeks later to weigh before I went on vacation, as my surgery would be a week after I got back. I had gained 9 pounds! My doctor told me to watch what i ate on vacation, but enjoy...I did 5 days of a pre-op diet and lost 13 pounds. All good.

Yes, you are perfectly normal. It's human nature to go crazy when we think we will be deprived. If your doctor has you do a pre-op liquid diet, you will be fine. If not, then maybe your doctor isnt worried about it...or you can do a liquid type diet for a couple days before.

Good luck with your surgery next month! It's the best thing you can do. Read some threads here to prepare yourself for what's to come, what to expect after surgery, and what to expect once you start back on solid foods. If I had not read that week three is 'hell week'...where your body freaks out and u normally don't lose that much, I would have been very discouraged when I only lost 1.4 pounds that week. This forum is filled with great insight and information. Keep us up to date on your progress.