Michelle’s increased volume
Hi Michelle -
Jenelle’s post is good . . . AND it is common, at about 6-8 months post-op, to
be able to eat more. One of the tricks, IMO, is not to. One of my doc’s
“rules” is low volume (we’re supposed to eat 1-1.5 oz meals) until we hit goal.
I *can* eat much more, depending on how soft the food is, but I rarely eat more
than 1/4-1/2 cup of even really soft foods.
And, are you transected? If not, then there is a possibility of Staple Line
Disruption. BUt if transected, no worries. Just bread, and increased volume
over time, prolly.
How much dense protein can you eat?
RAchel
From: Jenelle Michet
Subject: Re: 6 months Post-op
Hey Michelle!
I’m 10 months out and have seen my pattern of losing change the last few months.
I don’t lose anything for 4-5 weeks, then I lose 5 pounds all in one week…
then I bounce around for a few weeks, up and down the 5 pounds, but eventually
they are gone, then after about 4 or 5 weeks from the previous loss, I lose
another 4-5 pounds. I have a girlfriend who had the surgery and she is losing
the same way… don’t get discouraged.
If you do get a little discouraged, go back to high protein, low carb meals and
up the exercise a little. If you are eating 800 - 1000 calories a day, you will
lose eventually.
I kind of like losing a little slower, because my skin keeps up with the loss
better and I can wear my new clothes longer. 
Good luck to you!
Jenelle from Leesburg, FL
56 YO, 5′3″
SW 274
CW 167
GW 134
Lap RNY 4/15/03, Dr. Jawad, Ocala, FL
SecondChance2003-Michelle Cota wrote:
I am 6 months post op and my weightloss has stopped. I have been stuck between
190 and 194 for the past 4 weeks, I also find that I can now eat a whole
sandwich verses just able to eat half of one and that scares me so much. Is this
normal?????
Michelle Cota
Surgery July 15, 2003 @ BWH-Boston
318/190-194
www.obesityhelp.com
December 27th, 2006 at 11:53 pm
this has been exactly my experience. I have lost 140 lbs in 17 months and I
have heard of many people taking around 24 months to reach goal. I have
definitely tried to use food, especially sugar and carbs thru some stressful
months
and even regained 10 lbs but lost it again, I need to eat my protein and get in
a more consistent exercise mode. Not to mention the emotional work I have
been doing. It often feels like 2 steps forward then 3 steps back, but in the
long run I end up a few steps ahead. This is work but it is a wonderful new
life.
Trixie