Yes, more questions from me.

I was also wondering if liquids can stretch the pouch. I sure feel too full. I am on full liquids still (8 days post op) and was hungry and had 3/4 c cream of broccoli Soup. A little too much I think.

I have come to think of my stomach like a baloon. No it has a rubberband about a third of the way up to create a small pouch. If I pour enough liquid in it can stretch out of proportion. And yes, you can get the PB's from too much liquid, just like anything else (OMG) I remember attempting a milkshake (it was so good) now if I am desperate for one, I split it with someone!

Been over a month since my last one, might be due soon, lmao.

One overdoing it with fluids is not going to stretch your pouch. You are just learning your body signals, that's all.

I am 8 days post op also. I am still on clear liquids and mylocel protein shakes for another week. What does your doctor recommend for first two weeks?

Thanks all. I'm on protien shakes and creamed Soups and Water.

I just don't want to stretch my pouch. This booklet I was sent home with from Inamed said you could.

Creamed soup is sounding real good to me. Today is the first day I have had hunger pains growling from my tummy. I am a bit scared of trying anything because of my applesauce incident on Saturday. (Dry Heaves)

Leener, don't worry about stretching your pouch with liquids. Cain't be done! You will feel uncomfortably full LONG before you can take in any amount that will do any damage. That's your cue to stop consuming anything, when you feel full.

Remember, the stomach is made of soft, flexible material. It's supposed to stretch a little. If you are feeling full on cream soup it means you've reached your capacity and should stop. That's all. You ABSOLUTELY will not damage your pouch on liquids. What doesn't fit will just come right back up.

Thanks Alex. :-)

maryb,

My surgery was exactly one week before yours. Applesauce is still something I have to be careful with. Take very small bites and move it around in your mouth a little bit. After that it should go down no problem. For me, eating is more difficult when I first wake up for an hour or more. If you have a cup of hot tea, small sips, it helps with the food following it.

There are lots of things that cause my chest to feel tight that I wouldn't have expected. I can't eat Jello Gelatin at all yet. Jello pudding (sugar free, fat free of course) goes down about the same as applesauce so I take small bites. How small? I usually just dip the spoon into the pudding and then lick the spoon - thats how small! Every day is getting a little bit easier for me, but I'm still on liquids until next Wednesday before moving on to mushies. I don't know if I'll be ready for mushies but I'll give it a try.

Good luck to you.

DonnaB

Thanks for the info. I am taking real slow. Feeling very good and getting my strength back.

Mary