Ok question for my Veteran friends.
asia1967
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Any thoughts on why I am able to consume more food without the full feeling after my plastic surgery. Doesn't make sense and there is no biological reason for it to my knowledge. It concerns me that I can eat the quantity that I do. Food for thought, no pun intended.
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Hmmmm. I have not had plastic surgery, but I can tell you at 18 months out I can eat almost like a "normal" person. I can eat 6-7oz of protein AND a salad or 1 c. of veg. If I am not really paying attention, and eating to stuffed (rather than just satisfied) I could probably eat more.
My strategy is to stick with dense protein and high fat. It keeps me full. If was eating carbs on the regular (instead of just when I "jump ship"), I could probably eat a lot more. Just my 2 cents, of course.0 -
Thanks Theada: I find it strange because I was eating at least half the amount before the surgery and feeling full and satisfied. Now it seems like I am an endless pit. I will have to be more conscientious of things.0
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I am wondering if it could it be that your body is using more calories for the healing process?0
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How far out from VSG surgery are you? I noticed a big change around 8 months in how much I could eat and then again at about 1 1/2 years another drastic increase as well.0
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I still feel the restriction when eating dense proteins, but oh my! Give me carbs (crackers, popcorn, bread, etc.) and I seem to be able to eat a whole lot more. I know that most carbs break down more as they are chewed than protein does, and that's why they go down so easy (some call them slider food), but I have no clue why surgery on the outside of your body would create more space inside.0
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I am by no means a "vet" but I'm going with the body needing more cals to heal answer - luckily protein is just what your body needs during recovery! I think sticking to plants and protein (with a smattering of other "stuff" if that's what works for you) and you should be fine!0
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You will be able to eat more the further out , but its making healthy choices is key. I always do dense protein to feel my restriction and after that thers's no room for anything else. Im almost 5 years out.0
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You all speak about "dense" protein. I was told to stick with "lean" protein. Can anyone explain the difference? Or is there one?
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"Dense"-- chicken, pork, beef, fish as close to its natural state as possible (not processed). "Lean" means it is low in fat (skinless white meat chicken, lower fat cuts of pork and beef, etc). When I am behaving I eat a low carb, high fat diet so I get to eat fat in my meat (YAY! No nasty dry chicken breast for me!!).
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There is a huge difference for me between eating a 'hunk' of protein versus ground or small cuts in a sauce (for instance). The hunk of protein triggers my 'sleeve full' warning within a couple of ounces. Unfortunately, I have been making saucy choices more often recently. I am trying to pull back to denser protein choices. The sleeve as a tool still requires you to make good choices to use it best.
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Dense protein is like NOT protein powder in milk, which is very slide-y. Steak is going to make you feel fuller for far longer than a protein drink. Although, I notice that when I'm getting a lot of protein powder, I get that same sensation. I add xanthum gum to my protein coffee to thicken it up and it is far more filling and long-lasting as a result.0
