Newbie Question

VSGirl · November 5, 2010

I have a question- I was originally scheduled to have the RNY done, but decided to have the VSG after reading that the procedure could be performed as a stand-alone surgery. I am now 6 days out from my surgery and my doctor did not give me any info since he hasn’t done to many, so I have some questions for to ask before my next appointment. How much does the sleeve hold, such as ounces, and is there anything else I need to know or look out for? I am in phase II, the creamed phase such as the RNY requires, but does the VSG need to strain the mushrooms out of the Soup, or bits of chicken out of the cream of chicken like the RNY, because I read VSG don’t have the blockage issues.

Tiffykins · November 5, 2010

Yes, you need to strain the bits out. You still have a staple line that food can get stuck in so that's the reason for straining tiny bits of food when we're on the liquids.

Everyone's sleeve holds a different amount, and that amount will change from what it can hold right now to what it can hold in the next couple of months, and then will change again maybe a couple of times within the first year. Our anatomy also determines just how much our stomachs will hold after healing completely.

For the first couple of months when I was on soft solids/solid Protein, I could only eat 2oz of meat, 3oz if it was moist, soft like chicken salad meat. But, now I can eat 3-5oz of meat. I could only eat 1/4 cup of chili at 2 months out, but now I can eat 1 cup. I've been eating the same amounts since I was about 7-8 months post-op. I was also scoped at 8 months out, and my surgeon believes my sleeve is at max capacity for life at this point.

VSGirl · November 6, 2010

Thanks a bunch for the info

Yes, you need to strain the bits out. You still have a staple line that food can get stuck in so that's the reason for straining tiny bits of food when we're on the liquids.< /p>
Everyone's sleeve holds a different amount, and that amount will change from what it can hold right now to what it can hold in the next couple of months, and then will change again maybe a couple of times within the first year. Our anatomy also determines just how much our stomachs will hold after healing completely.

For the first couple of months when I was on soft solids/solid Protein, I could only eat 2oz of meat, 3oz if it was moist, soft like chicken salad meat. But, now I can eat 3-5oz of meat. I could only eat 1/4 cup of chili at 2 months out, but now I can eat 1 cup. I've been eating the same amounts since I was about 7-8 months post-op. I was also scoped at 8 months out, and my surgeon believes my sleeve is at max capacity for life at this point.

sstoots · November 7, 2010

Hey Tiffykins, I am at this same stage full liquids and I am trying to find some different things to eat cause I am hungry and sick of yougurt and pudding. I don't care much for canned Soups either. Do you have any suggestions? Do you think it would be okay to put some potato Soup in the food processer and eat a bit of that? Thanks for your help!

Yes, you need to strain the bits out. You still have a staple line that food can get stuck in so that's the reason for straining tiny bits of food when we're on the liquids.

Everyone's sleeve holds a different amount, and that amount will change from what it can hold right now to what it can hold in the next couple of months, and then will change again maybe a couple of times within the first year. Our anatomy also determines just how much our stomachs will hold after healing completely.

For the first couple of months when I was on soft solids/solid Protein, I could only eat 2oz of meat, 3oz if it was moist, soft like chicken salad meat. But, now I can eat 3-5oz of meat. I could only eat 1/4 cup of chili at 2 months out, but now I can eat 1 cup. I've been eating the same amounts since I was about 7-8 months post-op. I was also scoped at 8 months out, and my surgeon believes my sleeve is at max capacity for life at this point.

Tiffykins · November 7, 2010

Hey Tiffykins, I am at this same stage full liquids and I am trying to find some different things to eat cause I am hungry and sick of yougurt and pudding. I don't care much for canned Soups either. Do you have any suggestions? Do you think it would be okay to put some potato Soup in the food processer and eat a bit of that? Thanks for your help!

Sure potato soup is good, high in carbs, but you won't be eating much. Refried Beans with greek yogurt with a little cheese is always nice. Just thin out the Beans.< /p>