How Much Can You Eat?

[Slim2bnik 0]

Hey All!

I'm debating back and forth as to whether I should get a fill (1/12/09 will be my 3rd fill) or am I just not eating properly? According to the info I received from Inamed (Lap Band makers) I should be eating 1-2 oz of meat, fish or poultry. I can eat more than that. I can eat 4 oz. and be satisfied, not stuffed. Also approx. how many oz. of veggies do you eat with each meal? Do you go by the: eat a ½ cup to 1 cup total per meal theory? I’d love to hear your experiences with learning how to eat like a bandster.:tongue2:

[sandielaw 0]

My doc's first question is always, "How many hours after you eat are you hungry again?" His gauge is more about how long I stay full. He wants me to go 4-5 hours between meals.

He does also want to know if I can eat more than 1c at a meal. I don't measure, but I figure I'm eating more than I should if I can eat what my 6 year old eats.

[littlefroggy 0]

I can eat maybe 5-6 bites of food. I think it's about 2-4 oz at a time or 1/4-1/2 a cup. Depending on the food, I could eat more.

I almost always find the Protein fills me up and I don't have room for the veggies. I'm on my third fill and think I have good restriction now.

[littlefroggy 0]

I can eat maybe 5-6 bites of food. I think it's about 2-4 oz at a time or 1/4-1/2 a cup. Depending on the food, I could eat more.

I almost always find the Protein fills me up and I don't have room for the veggies. I'm on my third fill and think I have good restriction now.

[caelyn 0]

I find I can eat a lot. I've had 3 fills so far in my Realize Band. Right now I seem to be hungry all the time. The doctor's office is so booked, it's hard to get an appointment for a fill. I'm scheduled for Jan. 20 for my next one. I'm trying to eat more Protein hoping that will keep me fuller longer but so far it really isn't working.:tt2:

[gentylwind 1]

I have 5 cc in a 10 cc band and was banded on 11/21/2008. I have had one fill since surgery.

Right now, I can eat a standard dinner plate of food before I feel "stuffed". Meaning, about 4 oz of meat, I'd say 1/2 cup of veggies and 1/4 cup of a starch. I do try to eat my meat and veggies before taking in a starch. Apparently this is still too much food for me, as the scale is not really moving at all. I have another fill coming the day after tomorrow.

My significant other pointed out that I am waiting for the band to tell me to stop before I quit eating, rather than only taking in the one cup of food that is recommended and stopping there, so I have been watching that more over the last two days. I am finding I get hungry again in about two hours, so I think this fill will be a good one.

[heather.vasquez 0]

I find that if I wait for my tummy to Growel 4 oz is not cutting it!!! I'm scarfing my food and taken in way to much then getting the feeling that I want to throw up!! If I eat at designated times and it's pre planned food ( lunch at work) I won't eat more and just have a snack inbetween meals if I'm hungry. Need 2nd fill to get some restriction.

My dietician has stated your total meal should not be over 4 oz including Protein, veggies and starch.

[Bamagal 1]

Most of the time I can eat 3/4 cup of food but I think ideal is just a 1/2 cup and even then it depends on what I eat so I try ad stay with solid foods like meat and veggy.If I have eggs I can eat two eggs and 1/2 slice of ww toast or a cup of yogart so soft foods do allow me to eat more if I eat slowly.At 6.1cc in a 10cc band I think I still need a small fill which I have scheduled for Friday,I hope this fill will get me to 1/2 cup.

[amberd910 0]

I dont have a fill yet but I find certain times I feel like I can eat like I dont even have a band and other times I cant even eat (like right now I am still full from lunch 3 hours ago). I am ready for a fill to start feeling some restriction.

[micgisi 0]

Glad to hear that! I thought I was the only one that could eat a pretty full-sized meal. I go in for my first fill on Jan. 7. I hope I start losing again. I haven't lost anything in 2 weeks. I was banded on Nov.20 and lost most of my 17 lbs. during pre-op liquid diet. In texas too ... who was your dr. and did you go through TLCEdge?

[gentylwind 1]

Glad to hear that! I thought I was the only one that could eat a pretty full-sized meal. I go in for my first fill on Jan. 7. I hope I start losing again. I haven't lost anything in 2 weeks. I was banded on Nov.20 and lost most of my 17 lbs. during pre-op liquid diet. In texas too ... who was your dr. and did you go through TLCEdge?

Yes, I did...Dr. Manuel Castro. I get my second fill on the 7th too...but I am doing it through Dr. Castro's office rather than TLCEdge. 17 lbs is GREAT, especially over the holidays!

[Slim2bnik 0]

Thanks to everyone for their response. I'm still trying to figure all of this out. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one playing around with portions still.:tongue2: I'm trying to determine whether I need another fill. I was out of control over the holidays (eating). I figure if I just get back on track this week, I'll know if a 3rd fill is needed.