Guest guest Posted August 10, 1999 Report Share Posted August 10, 1999 Depending on what it is I can eat a lot. I still don't do well with anything doughy so the bread on the big mac wouldn't stay down but I could eat everything inside. I can fit a lot ion there. Have often joked with my surgeon that there should be a pouch tuck that's available to us after the first 18 months. More of my problem is I never stay full whether its carbs or protein. IM ready and able to eat more in an hour... Still I don't really gain though I haven't lost in ions... RNY 11/18/97 start 418 now bout 245 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 1999 Report Share Posted August 10, 1999 Hi all, Interesting question about stomach size. I had an interesting experience. I could eat very little at first 16 months ago right after surgery. At a year I was up to almost being able to eat 1/2 a small sandwich or almost a whole Balance bar which was about right for where I wanted to be. Then I had a bowel blockage which was totally unrelated to the RNY surgery but stemmed from an appendectomy I had many years ago. I spent 10 days without eating a single bite. 5 days while they tried to get the bowel out of the scar tissue and 5 days after surgery. My stomach shrank. I couldn't believe it. I'm back to tiny amounts that I ate right after the RNY. I assume that it will stretch again but in the mean time it started me wondering if this would have happened if I just stopped eating for a few days. I also lost some more weight which is great because I would like to lose about 20 more pounds. (AND did I ever think I would be saying that?? NO.) My doc has a way to measure the amount you're stomach will hold. He has you measure out a specific amount of cottage cheese or oatmeal. I pack it into pyrex custard cups that have a line which makes it easy. Then you eat as much as you can in 5 minutes. Fill the custard cup up to the line with milk or water. Dump the liquid into a measuring cup and that will tell you how much your stomach will hold. Hugs to all, Bev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 1999 Report Share Posted August 10, 1999 I could eat a Big Mac with some of the bread thrown away. Of course, it depends upon the time frame. Bandas Austin, TX RNY 4-28-98, Dr. Selinkoff, San , TX Then: 305 Now: 180 Gone: 112.5 pounds in 12 months Gone: 120.0 pounds in 13 months (-7.5 month 13) Gone: 123.0 pounds in 14 months (-3.0 month 14) Gone: 125.0 pounds in 15 months (-2.0 month 15) size of stomach Dear List : I just read a post about the " pink cloud of where you are " and it got me thinking about another subject. I was talking to a 3 week post op today and she was telling me about the little tiny amounts she is eating. Her mother asked her if she was always going to eat this way,and she said " I guess " . I did not want to tell her that she will not always get that full that fast. Is this true for most of you? I can eat a lot more than the first year after surgery, in fact a lot more. I can eat a unlimited amount of lettuce, fruit, crackers, etc. How about you guys? One of my surgeon said to me " you will never be able to eat a big Mac. " Well if I was really hungry and hadn't eaten all day, I could damn near eat one. I bet I could eat 3/4 of one. Anyone else? Jan C. 3-11-98 RNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 1999 Report Share Posted August 10, 1999 I am nine months post-op. Yes, I can eat a lot more than I could three weeks out. But on the other hand, I know right away when I have overeaten. I have taught myself to vomit when this occurs or I will be in pain for hours with it. If I vomit and bring up just that little extra bit, then I am fine. So no, I don't think I would ever be able to do a Big Mac (besides the fact that I cannot tolerate meat, except seafood). I can " graze " all day long though and have to watch that closely. B in California laemax@... wrote: > Dear List : I just read a post about the " pink cloud of where you > are " and it got me thinking about another subject. I was talking to a > 3 week post op today and she was telling me about the little tiny > amounts she is eating. Her mother asked her if she was always going to > eat this way,and she said " I guess " . I did not want to tell her that > she will not always get that full that fast. Is this true for most of > you? I can eat a lot more than the first year after surgery, in fact a > lot more. I can eat a unlimited amount of lettuce, fruit, crackers, > etc. How about you guys? One of my surgeon said to me " you will never > be able to eat a big Mac. " Well if I was really hungry and hadn't > eaten all day, I could damn near eat one. I bet I could eat 3/4 of > one. Anyone else? Jan C. 3-11-98 RNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 1999 Report Share Posted August 11, 1999 What a blessing for you to be able to be back to tiny bites. I wish I could have help with that. I hope you are feeling well after your hospital stay. Congratulations on your weight loss! Bev, I have been looking for this " oatmeal " test for sometime and no on had it. My doctor's receiptionist once told me about it 7 years ago but I couldn't remember exactly how it worked. THANK YOU! Terrie in Winnipeg, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 1999 Report Share Posted August 11, 1999 laemax@... wrote: > > Dear List : I just read a post about the " pink cloud of where you > are " and it got me thinking about another subject. I was talking to a > 3 week post op today and she was telling me about the little tiny > amounts she is eating. Her mother asked her if she was always going to > eat this way,and she said " I guess " . I did not want to tell her that > she will not always get that full that fast. Is this true for most of > you? I can eat a lot more than the first year after surgery, in fact a > lot more. I can eat a unlimited amount of lettuce, fruit, crackers, > etc. How about you guys? One of my surgeon said to me " you will never > be able to eat a big Mac. " Well if I was really hungry and hadn't > eaten all day, I could damn near eat one. I bet I could eat 3/4 of > one. Anyone else? Jan C. 3-11-98 RNY Jan, I can too. But I can't eat all the bread. The key is to eat til satisfied, putting the food down between bites. It is so hard to do this. I have a habit of inhaling food if I get too hungry, then I feel too full and feel sick (as in stomach ache). So, I am learning even after 5 and half years out, to try to listen to my body. I eat 2 or 3 bites and take a break for about 1 minute. If I continue to do this I find that I can feel when I am satisfied. Of course I don't always do this and revert back to old habits but Progress, not perfection,,right? Now, If I could only do as I say, not as I do...... Added note: I had my group support meeting last night. A preop asked about the stats on people who are more than 5 years out maintaining the weight loss. My Dr. said that they have gathered 25 years of data and with the RNY, most 85-90% of the people maintain a weight loss of 70% of their excess body weight. I lost 72% of my excess weight in the first year and as of 8/3/99 have stayed at a 70% loss of excess weight. I am now losing again (Yipee) and the Dr. said a weight regain after 3 years of about 20-30 lbs is normal. She also stated that of the people who regain some weight, about 65% lose the balance after that. (Looks like I am typical, Boooorrrring!!!!) Take care Rita 3/31/94 Open RNY $$$$$$$ People will forget what you said People will forget what you did But, People will never forget how you made them feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 1999 Report Share Posted August 11, 1999 I have often told my husband this. Why can't I get a tune up when needed? Hee. > I have often joked with my > surgeon that there should be a pouch tuck that's > available to us after the > first 18 months. More of my problem is I never stay > full whether its carbs > or protein. > IM ready and able to eat more in an > hour... These are my problems too after 7 yrs VBG! I graze all day long when I'm home. I know I need to keep my hands busy and my thoughts off food and body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 1999 Report Share Posted August 11, 1999 I can sure eat alot more than I could for the first six months - especially if I stay away from the bread (just the meat on the burger or whatever). I try to rationalize by telling myself it is still alot less than I ate pre-op. My kids are " helpful " in that they always ask me mid-meal, " haven't you eaten enough? I don't want you to get sick. " It's a good reminder system. Carolyn RNY 8-4-98; Max 266, Pre-op 256, now 152 size of stomach Dear List : I just read a post about the " pink cloud of where you are " and it got me thinking about another subject. I was talking to a 3 week post op today and she was telling me about the little tiny amounts she is eating. Her mother asked her if she was always going to eat this way,and she said " I guess " . I did not want to tell her that she will not always get that full that fast. Is this true for most of you? I can eat a lot more than the first year after surgery, in fact a lot more. I can eat a unlimited amount of lettuce, fruit, crackers, etc. How about you guys? One of my surgeon said to me " you will never be able to eat a big Mac. " Well if I was really hungry and hadn't eaten all day, I could damn near eat one. I bet I could eat 3/4 of one. Anyone else? Jan C. 3-11-98 RNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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