Overeating ?

[kimmom 5]

I am 15 days post-op and finding it hard to eat as little as I am suppose to because food just taste so good after being on a liquid diet for so many days. I am following my post op diet, I love sweet patato and tonight I had some and wow was I aching after feeling very sore. It keeps happening but food just taste so good. I am not eating alot at all , its hard to have a couple of bites and be done. I am trying to go as slow as I can to make it last but 2-4 oz just doesnt last very long:) On an average what and how much are you eating in a day , or do you remember how much you did have the first month ? Its strange I keep back tracking on what I ate, I feel like I ate way to much because I am sooooo full when I am sure it isnt 1200 calories but I am use to this feeling after eating two huge helpings of what ever I was having for dinner. I am sure you must relate Kim

[jfran 0]

If you are still looking for a reply---- I am 7 weeks post op and I have been able to eat 1/2-1 cup at each meal. On rare occasions 1 1/2 cups depending on the food. I stick to salads and chicken most of the time as well as cheese and wheat crackers, fruit and scrambled eggs. So far I have been able to eat just about anything just in smaller portions. I am like you in that I am not slowing down enough and I am still trying to hear my body's cues that I am full or not hungry. Overall I am thrilled with my results and I am taking in 1000-1500 calories a day. It varies. Good luck with your banding experience.