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francesalisha79    22

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How much can you eat around 6 months post op? I feel at times that I can eat a lot more than I'm supposed to! I don't let myself because I'm scared to actually see how much. But for example: we were road tripping and I got a Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger and was able to eat all but a bite. Is this completely out of the ordinary? I didn't at all feel over stuffed. It was the tiny kids cheeseburger that comes in their meal. Please don't post hateful stuff cause I ate a cheeseburger LOL. I eat very good 99% of the time. Thanks everyone. Also, I've lost 60 pounds so far, with about 40 more to go. I had surgery 9/12/16

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trekker954    421

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I'm six months lost 70 and maintaining since introducing carbs in vegetable and fruits. I'd like to lose another 8 pounds. I could probably eat the burger but not the bun, I wouldn't even attempt that. Certain foods fill me up while others do not. If I eat anything sweet I get a tummy ache. When road tripping I got two taco bell tacos but discarded the shells.



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gemigirl    134

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That sounds about right, I was told at this point (I'm 5 months out) I'd be able to have about a cup of food. Sometimes it depends on what exactly it is but that burger probably is about a cup if that. Think of how the bun can squish!

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Jesm1029    101

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At 6 months and until I hit a year I'm suppose to eat half a cup of food then a year after its suppose to be for me 1 cup for the rest of my life to maintain and I found out the other day I could eat an entire bubba burger without the bun or veggies that was scary lol I'm 9 months out at goal 136

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GACaldwell    112

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I'm at 7 months today and I don't have an issue eating a small burger...i usually take the top of the bun off just because i don't want the carbs and I can't eat the fries.

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I am just shy of five months and finding that my appetite has returned a little. I still eat fairly small amounts, but find I am hungry about every 2-3 hours. I have eaten a Jr. Roast beef from arbys, removing the top bun after a bite or two. And i was okay. I was stuffed, but not in pain. Just make sure you are eating very slowly, and stop when you are satisfied. I use my fitness pal, and am a little astonished at how many calories foods are. I am eating about 1000 a day. My doctor said that is okay as long as I continue to work out 3-4 days a week. His instructions were "no less than 700, and try to stay around 1000 at the top end" Finding high Protein foods are pretty high calorie as well, but I just try again tomorrow to reign it in and stay distracted when hunger starts.

I am at about 3/4 cup of food per sitting. It takes about 30-90 minutes to eat a full banana. Usually I don't get through it all.

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francesalisha79    22

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I am just shy of five months and finding that my appetite has returned a little. I still eat fairly small amounts, but find I am hungry about every 2-3 hours. I have eaten a Jr. Roast beef from arbys, removing the top bun after a bite or two. And i was okay. I was stuffed, but not in pain. Just make sure you are eating very slowly, and stop when you are satisfied. I use my fitness pal, and am a little astonished at how many calories foods are. I am eating about 1000 a day. My doctor said that is okay as long as I continue to work out 3-4 days a week. His instructions were "no less than 700, and try to stay around 1000 at the top end" Finding high Protein foods are pretty high calorie as well, but I just try again tomorrow to reign it in and stay distracted when hunger starts.
I am at about 3/4 cup of food per sitting. It takes about 30-90 minutes to eat a full banana. Usually I don't get through it all.


Thank you so much! This made me feel so much better! I can eat a thousand too, actually 1200 is average for me. I track every single bite of food I take in MyFitnessPal! LOL I'm kind of OCD about tracking it LOL. I know most people won't track a bite or two that they take of something, but I do, and sometimes I wonder if that's why my calorie count is higher. I know all my friends I've asked if they count the few times a day they have a bite or two of something, and they always say they don't track little stuff like that, so I don't know LOL. I just want to get this last 40 off! I'm ok with the weight loss slowing down a lot because my skin is having time to catch up it seems. Thanks so much for your honesty. Sometimes people can make you feel awful and it discourages a lot of people from being honest and posting.


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francesalisha79    22

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I am just shy of five months and finding that my appetite has returned a little. I still eat fairly small amounts, but find I am hungry about every 2-3 hours. I have eaten a Jr. Roast beef from arbys, removing the top bun after a bite or two. And i was okay. I was stuffed, but not in pain. Just make sure you are eating very slowly, and stop when you are satisfied. I use my fitness pal, and am a little astonished at how many calories foods are. I am eating about 1000 a day. My doctor said that is okay as long as I continue to work out 3-4 days a week. His instructions were "no less than 700, and try to stay around 1000 at the top end" Finding high Protein foods are pretty high calorie as well, but I just try again tomorrow to reign it in and stay distracted when hunger starts.
I am at about 3/4 cup of food per sitting. It takes about 30-90 minutes to eat a full banana. Usually I don't get through it all.


I'm definitely hungry every 2-3 hours too! It's hard for me because I'm a stay at home mom and I'm cooking all day for my kids. It gets tough! I definitely have to have strength on a daily basis LOL. Thanks so much for replying!!!


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francesalisha79    22

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That sounds about right, I was told at this point (I'm 5 months out) I'd be able to have about a cup of food. Sometimes it depends on what exactly it is but that burger probably is about a cup if that. Think of how the bun can squish!

Thanks! That makes me feel a lot better! Do you track your calories by any chance? Just asking cause it is seriously crazy how fast eating Protein jacks your calories up LOL.


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gemigirl    134

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10 hours ago, francesalisha79 said:


Thanks! That makes me feel a lot better! Do you track your calories by any chance? Just asking cause it is seriously crazy how fast eating Protein jacks your calories up LOL.


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Yes, I track everything in My Fitness Pal too! I recently changed my calorie goal to 1000 and am able to get nearly 100g of Protein a day, which I didn't think possible a few months ago. Some days are more carby though -_- hehe. I think 1000-1200 cals per day at 6 months post op sounds right. Think about how we were eating before - I had 2500-3000 calorie days on the regular! So glad I'm not there anymore.

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I'm six months out lost 75 lbs but I find myself wanting to eat sweets that are no good for me like before I had my surgery it's really scary I don't want to gain the weight back but sometimes my thinking is out of control I need help any suggestions


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francesalisha79    22

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Yes, I track everything in My Fitness Pal too! I recently changed my calorie goal to 1000 and am able to get nearly 100g of Protein a day, which I didn't think possible a few months ago. Some days are more carby though hehe. I think 1000-1200 cals per day at 6 months post op sounds right. Think about how we were eating before - I had 2500-3000 calorie days on the regular! So glad I'm not there anymore.

Thanks Gemigirl!!! I am the same with car by days! LOL


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I'm about 6 months too and running into about the same issues. I find my hands in the work candy dish or taking a treat that is being offered to me. Pre-post op weight loss is 102 pounds. Not sure if I'm mentally moving into a "comfort zone". Scary! I've been trying to be better at food journaling. I've had a few crisis matters the last few months. I'm out of state from my surgeon and I'm looking forward to going to my 6 month check up so I can regroup.



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How much can you eat around 6 months post op? I feel at times that I can eat a lot more than I'm supposed to! I don't let myself because I'm scared to actually see how much. But for example: we were road tripping and I got a Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger and was able to eat all but a bite. Is this completely out of the ordinary? I didn't at all feel over stuffed. It was the tiny kids cheeseburger that comes in their meal. Please don't post hateful stuff cause I ate a cheeseburger LOL. I eat very good 99% of the time. Thanks everyone. Also, I've lost 60 pounds so far, with about 40 more to go. I had surgery 9/12/16


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We are almost surgery date twinsies. I havnt tried a burger but I bet I could eat that much if I did. I am 6 months out and it seems I can eat quite a bit more the past month or so. Key is, stop when you feel the slightest resistance. I usually portion and measure but you can't really do that on the road.


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