I can eat almost anything

[nikkoal 21]

Well today marks 4 months since I had my sleeve done.I have lost 96 lbs total preop. 76 of that since surgery. I feel that is a lot yes I stoll have a lot to go. I startrd at 365. However my concern is I feel I can eat almost nething.I can eat 4-6oz depending on density of food. I have done salads.meats.no beef unless its real soft.some pastas like a bit or 2.no sodas.a bite of something seeet here and there.anyone else here 4months or more feel that can eat quite a bit and a lot more options.it scarese to know I hav more options now.

[linabear 0]

The sleeve is suppose to allow you to be able to go back to eating the "normal" things... the bypass is more strict

[CowgirlJane 14,261]

Okay, here is my advice.... don't be scared, do something about it.

The best way to keep that feeling of "tightness" is to eat in such a way to keep it tight.

-Eat until no longer hungry, do not regularly "fill" your stomach

-Don't drink with meals, do not pack that stomach

-Avoid sliders - you know, the foods like crackers or chips that you can eat literally a whole bag and still feel you have room for more

-Eat the dense, filling Protein food first. For me, beef or chicken is most filling, but salmon or other things can be too. Eat your few ounces of that and if you are not full, have a bit of veggies. Skip the potatoes, and any sliders.

-Consider reducing your sugars - by that I mean reduce carbs. For some of us, carbs/sugars increase our appetite. I eat very limited fruit, bread, rice, noodles because those foods trigger hunger and don't satiate me.

-Watch out for Protein Bars and other "health foods" as many of them are high carbs/sugar and don't fill you up very well. I argue they are somewhat "candy like" and tend to trigger food cravings. Protein drinks that are low carb have worked well for me though.

I am 2 years out, I have lost 160# and in maintenance. The sleeve doesn't prevent me from eating anything, but it is a tool that helps me adhere to my healthy eating plan, if that makes sense.

Edited December 15, 2013 by CowgirlJane

[Hannah55 79]

I am also 4 months out and have lost 44 lbs. I can eat anything but not very much. My stomach gets full faster now than a month ago which seems strange to me.

[LisaDM 194]

I am almost 3 months out and I can eat pretty much anything. I can eat a lot of anything though. I had pizza once, but only got through one slice (minus the crust). Personally I am glad I can eat different things. I would go crazy without good options. I have become good about making better choices. I know I need my Protein so I stay away from carbs and sugar and stick more with meats and cheeses. Having one slice of pizza or one cookie was never my problem. My problem was eating half a large pizza or a box of Cookies. Haha I ok with being able to eat the things I like in limited quantities.

Edited December 15, 2013 by LisaDM

[nikkoal 21]

Okay great.im glad to know im not the only one who can eat more foods.im right with u lisa.I can eat certain foods but I choose not to.once in awhilr a bite or two is ok.thank u everyone for ur helpful advice