Hello all,

I'm about two months post op. Had band removed in June, ate like it was going out of style for two months until my VSG in August. Following the first few weeks of liquids,soft foods etc I found that I can eat and tolerate everything. Everything to the point that unless it's really bulky food like steak, I'm not really full. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of this surgery? I thought that I would be eating like a bird. I am so concerned that old habits never die. My cravings are still there and I think this is quite a problem. I know, therapy, therapy, therapy. Any other ideas?

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How much can you eat in volume?

A sleeve (no pun intended) of ritz crackers with cottage cheese, cream cheese etc. I figured I would be stuffed after just a few. Considerably more than I anticipated.

Crackers are slider foods. Some foods just slide right through your new stomach. Most are junky foods... crackers... I found I needed to train myself to stick with the recommended portions. Yea I could eat more, but program said 1/2cup at most, so that's what I do. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Remember, high Protein foods first, eat slow, correct portions, wait 30min after you eat to drink, and lots of Water. It will fall into place. Trust the program.

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Crackers are "slider" food for many. Think about it this way -- if you put two cups of crackers in a blender and grind them up, you'll end up with about 1/2 cup of crumbs. If you put two cups of dense Protein in a blender and grind it up, you'll have close to two cups of goo.

Crackers aren't ideal. You need to eat protein first, then veggies. You will feel your capacity a lot sooner.

Thanks both of you. I defineltly need to see a nutritionist again.

I think you need to relax and stop worrying. Some people lose a lot of weight right away and some don't. Your stomach is still healing. You need to get a grip on yourself. If you stretch out your stomach because of overeating you could pull the staple seam loose and cause it to leak. You can actually die from this. It might take you awhile to get into a comfortable routine. Measure all your food now. Later when you are a pro you will be able to eyeball it. The first time you feel the pain from overeating will wake you up. Its not like the band at all with restriction. I'm almost 3 years post-op now. My meals are pretty small, about the same size portions as a toddler child. Try drinking more liquids. I loved vegetable beef broth and chicken noodle soup broth. Right now you're still healing. Once you start working out and being active you will burn more calories than you can eat, I'm sure. You need to always be sipping on liquids.

Really...not to be mean but it should expect common sense that crackers and cream cheese is junk food...the fact that needs would be eating this suggest that they see the surgery as a solution not a tool. Respectfully change your eating habits or gain weight..that simple..you may have waisted your time and money.....

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Cream cheese' is not junk food! Love it.

Really...not to be mean but it should expect common sense that crackers and cream cheese is junk food...the fact that needs would be eating this suggest that they see the surgery as a solution not a tool. Respectfully change your eating habits or gain weight..that simple..you may have waisted your time and money.....

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And your post was a bit mean.

Also, nobody seemed to mention that you are a band to sleeve revision. From what I've seen, I think capacity is a bit more and weight loss is a bit slower? (someone who is a band to sleeve revision correct me if I'm wrong).

But LipstickLady said it best, Protein will keep you satisfied and fuller longer, so stick with that. Number one rule of WLS, protein first. Then veggie, THEN starches only if you have room. Even Snacks should be protein rich, especially early out. I know it's hard, but don't count on restriction alone. Measure and weigh your portions and stop when done. It's a good habit to get into until you can eyeball it a couple years out.

Someone needs to speak the truth..enabling keeps us sick...sorry you are offended.

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A,sleeve of crackers is

.......really

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Get honest.stop protectimg

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Someone needs to speak the truth..enabling keeps us sick...sorry you are offended.

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Your opinion does not make it TRUTH. I am the last one on this board to "enable", trust me. I am also the last person to be "offended" by the words of a stranger on an internet forum.

Telling someone they WILL gain weight and that they have "waisted" (wasted BTW) their time and money is a bit over the top, IMO. You might be right, but really, that's your opinion not FACT.

Someone needs to speak the truth..enabling keeps us sick...sorry you are offended.

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A,sleeve of crackers is

.......really

.

Get honest.stop protectimg

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HAHAHAHAHAAA!! Read my history. I am the LAST one to "protect". SNORT! You have no idea...

You know very little about the disease of food addiction...so sad..good luck to you.

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You know very little about the disease of food addiction...so sad..good luck to you.

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Uhmmmmm. Ok. You're right.

AHAHAAAHAHAAAAAA!! (Y'all. I'm dying here but I am totally going to behave.)