So, I feel amazing! I have lost more than 80 pounds since pre-op diet started and over 90 total. I am less than 5 pounds from the original goal I had set, although I now want to lose about 10-15 more pounds. What worries me his that the last few weeks I have seen a noticeable difference in how much I can eat. That scares the hell out of me. So far, I have been making good choices still but am so afraid that I will start to eat more than I should. I'm at about 1000-1100 calories per day.

For others that experienced similar change in amount you can eat I'd appreciate any tips. I will continue to track everything and try to make good choices but appreciate any advice. Also, was the 8 month mark around when this happened to you?

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What a great question.

I noticed more capacity at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. My capacity at almost 20 months is about the same as 12 months.

What I had to do was at mainly dense protein. I had to switch to steak, chicken breasts, pork chops. I increased my fat and increased my calories per day.

Even with increased capacity, dense protein is going to sit in your sleeve, so things like steak are your friend. I had to give up things like chicken salad, too moist, no restriction, no satisfaction, still "hungry" afterwards.

I learned that salad was a slider at that point so I would eat a lot of baby spinach in the afternoons, like a whole bag.

2 minutes ago, OutsideMatchInside said:

What a great question.

I noticed more capacity at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. My capacity at almost 20 months is about the same as 12 months.

What I had to do was at mainly dense Protein. I had to switch to steak, chicken breasts, pork chops. I increased my fat and increased my calories per day.

Even with increased capacity, dense protein is going to sit in your sleeve, so things like steak are your friend. I had to give up things like chicken salad, too moist, no restriction, no satisfaction, still "hungry" afterwards.

I learned that salad was a slider at that point so I would eat a lot of baby spinach in the afternoons, like a whole bag.

I enjoy your comments and advice and it is greatly appreciated..Thanks

1 minute ago, WaitingontheNewMe said:

I enjoy your comments and advice and it is greatly appreciated..Thanks

You just said exactly what I was thinking. I second this.

I am almost 8 months out and noticed the same thing. This is great advice thanks for sharing!!

What a great question.
I noticed more capacity at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. My capacity at almost 20 months is about the same as 12 months.
What I had to do was at mainly dense protein. I had to switch to steak, chicken breasts, pork chops. I increased my fat and increased my calories per day.
Even with increased capacity, dense protein is going to sit in your sleeve, so things like steak are your friend. I had to give up things like chicken salad, too moist, no restriction, no satisfaction, still "hungry" afterwards.
I learned that salad was a slider at that point so I would eat a lot of baby spinach in the afternoons, like a whole bag.

Thanks so much for the thoughtful and helpful response!

What a great question.
I noticed more capacity at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. My capacity at almost 20 months is about the same as 12 months.
What I had to do was at mainly dense protein. I had to switch to steak, chicken breasts, pork chops. I increased my fat and increased my calories per day.
Even with increased capacity, dense protein is going to sit in your sleeve, so things like steak are your friend. I had to give up things like chicken salad, too moist, no restriction, no satisfaction, still "hungry" afterwards.
I learned that salad was a slider at that point so I would eat a lot of baby spinach in the afternoons, like a whole bag.

Did you notice it with seafood? Shrimp is very unfulfilling now for me. [emoji26]

Almost 8 months too, and suddenly noticing the same larger capacity for food. Very scary as I still have a lot of weight left to lose! I still want to lose another 123 lbs to get to 150. I am hoping it is still achievable.

9 hours ago, HB76356 said:

Did you notice it with seafood? Shrimp is very unfulfilling now for me.

Yes and crab. Crab used to have me stuffed now not so much.

That is just normal healing. It isn't a big deal but this is why portion control and tracking are important because as time goes on your portion sizes will naturally increase as your capacity does if you don't set the portion before you start eating.

I don't really eat shrimp often because shrimp has a small amount of carbs and is not filling.