So I am 6 weeks post. And I feel super normal. Like, according to my Dr. I should be still not able to eat much, not be able to handle carbs or sugars. But NOPE. I can eat whatever within reason... still get that full feeling and when eating too fast can overeat and get that gross pain feeling.

Anyways, I am now capping my calorie intake to 1000 because if I don't watch it, those slider foods/grazing can definitely sneak my calories higher than that.

Not that I'm complaining too much. I'm down 59lbs as of today. Which is awesome. But I am a little jealous of those who still have zero desire for food or that still have those "danger zone" foods that the stomach doesn't like. Let the mental games begin...

Same way here. Diet? What diet? My life isn't revolving around what I can or cannot have anymore or counting, macro and micro this or that. I eat when hungry, drink when thirsty. If I want a darn chip, I'll have a darn chip. I know my limits too. Much happier for me. I also don't crave those simple things much either given that I eat mostly veggies and grains. So, it's all good. [emoji4]

I have celiac disease, and grew up in family that also did. So don't chafe at restrictions. [emoji4]

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Hey, so I think I might feel a little jealous too. Maybe my sleeve should have been cut a little smaller. I feel like I can eat too much and I am just 11 days out. When I say "eat" I mean "drink." The good thing is that I honestly don't feel hungry, it is the head hunger. So even if I don't feel hungry for the last two ounces of my shake - I still finish it. I only had once where I over did it too quickly and that was an issue. I am constantly thinking about what I can puree in a couple of days. I guess the real deal is that when I think of what I will puree for dinner is WAY WAY less than what I would have ate before surgery and hoping that I continue to make better/healthier options a long the way.

I dont miss Mountain Dew. I thought that would be hard but I have no desire for it.

Hey, so I think I might feel a little jealous too. Maybe my sleeve should have been cut a little smaller. I feel like I can eat too much and I am just 11 days out. When I say "eat" I mean "drink." The good thing is that I honestly don't feel hungry, it is the head hunger. So even if I don't feel hungry for the last two ounces of my shake - I still finish it. I only had once where I over did it too quickly and that was an issue. I am constantly thinking about what I can puree in a couple of days. I guess the real deal is that when I think of what I will puree for dinner is WAY WAY less than what I would have ate before surgery and hoping that I continue to make better/healthier options a long the way.

I dont miss Mountain Dew. I thought that would be hard but I have no desire for it.

You won't know what your true restriction is until you are eating solid food.

Yep, echoing what Jess said. I'm almost 3 months post and just now realizing what my new norm is.

I still can eat all the carb food, sweets and whatnot as well.... just in the smallest of small qualities... (which is awesome cause I can at least have a taste of the good life without that killing stomach aches or foaming or whatever others have)

The social interactions around food, going out and whatnot is whats super weird still... Friends opened a killer mexican resturant and had a soft opening last week. Every menu item on the table for us to try... and I only wish I had my old stomach cause it was all so amazing... But after 1 small taco and a bite of a churro I was done for the night...

This has been an informative, and at times funny, thread. Thanks everyone. I think I am a mind hungry person at heart and have always been a rule pusher. So after reading this I need to plan for how to handle some of that in myself when the time comes!

[mention=320385]JohnnyCakes[/mention] can no one take a joke. The whole "knife fight" thing was supposed to be funny. I call my incisions my stab wounds... come on now

I am reading this thread and laughed at the "knife fight" comment. I got the joke and it was funny. I have had people say and comment negatively (or it was perceived negatively). Its best just to blow it off and move on. Engaging just isn't worth it. How is it coming along? Did you increase your protein? I can start working out this weekend and plan to bump my protein intake as well


5' 5"
HW: 259
CW: 235
GOAL: Healthy and hard 140-ish?

On 8/14/2017 at 0:20 AM, summerset said:

Curiosity? I tested my limits as well after I was converted to MGB. Knowing I could eat this or that was liberating. That doesn't mean that I do all the time.

I'm not in the mood to live in fear of certain foods. I remember times when I did and it was horrible. I know though that many users on this board have a different view on this issue. In the end everyone has to do what works for the individual.

I have a friend, a THIN friend, and I asked her many years ago "How do you do it??" She said, "I deny myself nothing." She said that she never tells herself that she can't have anything, that everything is 'allowed' and that she is well aware of the price of admission for what she eats and how much. That, of course, is the mindset part, but she never allowed her weight to yo yo so didn't end up with a stretched out stomach. I didn't spend my life as a big girl (the opposite actually), but it was a life-long FIGHT every single step of the way, and any tiny thing would send me gaining. Big, small, big, small, big small.... health issues that stopped me dead in my tracks when I was a dance instructor and avid gym-goer. And... I ended up smack dab in the middle of my immediate family history----obese. But, I remember how I was scared of eating x, y, and z... which made the emotional part of eating a total mess, leaving me with wanting the 'taboo' stuff. Well, I guess I'm just saying... I totally agree with you, summerset.

There is a difference between "fear of", "power over", and "just don't care".

An Average Man walks by a table. Upon said table resides a bowl of M&Ms, free for the taking. The Man glances at the colorful confection, and moves on, hands and belly remaining empty.

1. What struggles (or lack thereof) does he face?

2. What is he thinking or feeling?

3. What would you want him to think and feel?

But what if "Average Man" was instead "the Heavyset Man"? How does that change your perception?

I address this is my videos. You basically need to eat like a normal man would eat and not totally deprive yourself of the "occasional" treat, otherwise youll go nuts. This is why those fad diets of eating no carbs or no fats, fail us. I too can eat any food of choice just much smaller quantities per sitting. I found that a 6 to 8 meal grazing style of eating works best for me and my body and caloric needs. I work out alot and retained all of my muscle and lost over 70lbs. I eat small meals more frequently. I personally dont like the feeling of eating a larger meal 3 times a day, and feels it slows me down.

Im sure to knock back 2 protein shakes a day included in this plan. I sneak the occasional junk food within reason, but keep it sensible and infrequent. You need to find what works for you, and being a 6'3' man I assume you have lots of muscle you will need to keep feeding, so a more frequent, smaller portion diet may work for you. Oh and dont be afraid of good carbs, dont deprive your body of good foods, eat them....Youll feel better and more satisfied.

I have a friend, a THIN friend, and I asked her many years ago "How do you do it??" She said, "I deny myself nothing." She said that she never tells herself that she can't have anything, that everything is 'allowed' and that she is well aware of the price of admission for what she eats and how much. That, of course, is the mindset part, but she never allowed her weight to yo yo so didn't end up with a stretched out stomach. I didn't spend my life as a big girl (the opposite actually), but it was a life-long FIGHT every single step of the way, and any tiny thing would send me gaining. Big, small, big, small, big small.... health issues that stopped me dead in my tracks when I was a dance instructor and avid gym-goer. And... I ended up smack dab in the middle of my immediate family history----obese. But, I remember how I was scared of eating x, y, and z... which made the emotional part of eating a total mess, leaving me with wanting the 'taboo' stuff. Well, I guess I'm just saying... I totally agree with you, summerset.

I love that "she knows the price of admission" in regards to food and its effect on ones body/diet


5' 5"
HW: 259
CW: 235
GOAL: Healthy and hard 140-ish?

On 9/27/2017 at 5:25 PM, dreamingsmall said:

Lol you wish you had the dumping were you could just randomly empty your rear end out of no where in your pants infront of people because you ate the wrong thing? lol nah i would take constipation

Lol.......yes I had it for a little while after my gallbladder was removed, and believe me!.... you don't want to experience it. I'll take constipation any day.....

HAH! This thread continues to live on! Love it.

Thanks or the great advice everyone.

Glad some people get my sense of humor in this thread.

Sherry Rice - Life is cruising by and I'm just trying to keep up. Health wise I'm 90lbs down in the 4ish months so far post and know I can do better with what I eat. I come to realize I can eat anything and everything with zero restrictions of feeling sick after. So discipline is the game plan. Some days are better than others. But I don't really stress too much. My wife whips my ass in shape if I stray too far.

My protein sits around 90-120g daily. Depending if I get my regimented 2 shakes in or not. I eat lots of protein rich food though.

I am needing to get that gym membership now that we have 6 inches of snow on the ground and I hate walking and freezing in it...

My doctor told me that I am one of the lucky 10% who can eat anything they want without issues. I was very concerned that I would regret this surgery because I would never, for example, enjoy a piece of birthday cake, a cookie, etc. I know that's not the case, and I do, very occasionally, have something sweet. That works for me. It may not work for everyone. We all have to know our own triggers and adjust as needed. I, for example, know that I can't have soda. Even if my stomach would tolerate it, it's a slippery slope for me.

Don't be frustrated or jealous - consider yourself lucky. Know yourself and what figure out what works for you, and you'll be fine!