Not exactly but sorta. I just have a hard time eating more than once or twice a day period. Sometimes the very thought makes me gag. You are way too early post op to be obsessed with eating too much. It isn't even possible. I don't want to scare you but you would puke your toenails up if you ate too much. I just had my 6 weeks doc visit with labs and everything is great so don't worry. Stop obsessing and learn the new you...that's what they all tell me...lol

I did notice on another post you said you ate 2 penne noodles.........I know for me, I was told that was a no-no, till 6 months post-op.
You do have to eat, cause I found that if you don't, and don't get in enough protein, you won't lose.
You should be eating 3 meals a day, with a snack in between them. I don't always do this myself, but I do try.
Are you doing protein shakes, or protein bars? If you don't get enough protein in you will start losing your hair........that is what really jump started me on trying to eat more, plus I started doing 2 protein drinks a day, for 40 grams protein.
The fear of screwing up is a fear we all have......we just have to stay away from forbidden foods..........carbs, junk food, overeating, fast food.
Good Luck.
Kelly

Like HopetoGain stated you are too early in the game to be obsessed over eating too much. You will not overeat at this point because your new pouch won't accept any food that it can't hold. You will puke up the excess and you don't want that to happen. So please stop worrying and enjoy the new and soon to be healthier you!

Hugs as always,
Margaret

My surgeon said absolutely no protien shakes or bars. For the first 3 weeks I'm supposed to eat 1 oz of food 3 times a day with half of that being a proien source like peanut butter or eggs or soft ground meat or yogurt. I can eat anything soft as long as it is low fat and has no added sugar. My group of surgeons want us to eat our protien. The nutritionist said that drinking your protien this early can hurt you liver in the long run. So I am doing everything that the dr says to do. I haven't thrown up at all. I'm feeling guilty eating period not what I'm eating.

caruTH,

Greek yogurt! Extra thick! Zero fat (watch the labels). Super high in protein. Low in carbs. Filling and wonderful. Guilt free eating! Yum.

Your right caruTH, EVERY surgeon/team is different and we must listen to OURS. I too was told no protein drink/bars that they want me to get my protein from food. period. They also said NO SNACKING, THREE meals a day only, and to get in all my water. I think it's your mindset right now that makes it impossible for you to eat more then two meals a day.

"I went through too much pain, and spent way too much money to have this surgery done and I don't want to screw it up. So I'm scared to eat anything. Do any of you feel this way? " I can almost "feel" your fear here, I think once you can get your mindset around this you'll be fine! Also if you don't eat like you should you will not lose weight as fast because our bodies tend to think we are starving them and then they rebel by "holding" on to the fats. I would talk to your nutritionalist about your not wanting to eat, they may have some proffessional advice for you! As always, we are here to help you and if you need us just post! Good luck

I am four weeks out and had my surgery done in Boston. I was told protein was the key and important for not feeling dizzy, hungry and loss of muscle mass. I started out with Carnation Instant Breakfast and worked my way to the Whey protein shake. I try to get in as much fish as i can and they are having me eat every four hours. I fill up quickly so i do feel hungry sometimes before the four hours. I am on stage 4 of my plan where i cannot have fruit or veggies yet. just protein. i bought the laughing cow cheese and found that it is a great snack.

I ate a chocolate chip and a light cow cheese when I wasn't even hungry. I feel really guilty about it. I'm 2 weeks out and I've technically cheated. I know a chocolate chip is not going to kill me, but I ate it to eat it....Not because I needed it or wanted it....That scares me....I understand what you are saying CaruTH.....I worry about everything I put in my mouth.