Hi,for some reason today I ate two packets of maple brown sugar oatmeal for dinner. In the morning I had 4 oz of protein shake and three hours later, another 4 oz of protein shake. Three hours after that, I had 2oz of cheese and one tsp of peanut butter.

Could it be I have not been eating enough in terms of how much you can eat with a sleeve. Anyway, I'm really concern. Is this normal? I am almost 4 weeks post surgery. Please give me your advice.

Thank you,

Lucy

I have never had an issue with drinking. I can drink 12 oz of Protein in a few minutes. I love cheese, it has always agreed with me. Also Peanut Butter no issue. I am 8 weeks out and just tried oatmeal. Since it was liquidy I ate a packet with no issue.

You're doing fine. At 4 weeks I was to start regular foods as tolerated. There are just some foods that are easier to handle for each person. There are some I try and know I'm not ready.

I have started to use my fitness pal more faithfully now that my meals are getting more regular. So for dinner I had three small pieces of lunch meat and two slices of Munster cheese. I roll it up and eat it slowly. Goes down easy. I love it.

Just try things and be mindful of the portion size if it is too much. Track it if you want to know if you're reaching your requirements. But keep on trying new things.

My nutritionist said to focus on getting in at least 64oz of liquid + 60g of Protein and to avoid 'grazing' on foods. As long as I'm following those guidelines and still losing weight, there's no cause for concern. I told her that I was concerned that I was only taking in about 600-700 calories a day but burning over 600 at the gym. She said on days when I go the gym, to allow some extra calories (e.g., 5 small meals instead of 3), but to make sure the added food doesn't cause me to stall. She did say if I ever did begin feeling dizzy or consistently without energy to contact them immediately.

When I reach my goal weight we will adjust my caloric intake and exercise to levels that allow me to maintain weight rather than continue to lose it.

Edited August 17, 201411 yr by AlwaysVegas