Hi everyone. I am new here, but made an account so I can ask you if it's just me or is this "normal"? I have read alot of forums where people a year+ out are saying they can eat 3/4 a cup of tuna, ect ect..That shocks me!!!

I am only 2 months out (8 weeks) and this is what I eat usually. I can eat a whole 6oz can of tuna with about 6 crackers with a little mayo and relish for one meal. Another I can eat a whole pizza and a topping off another. Then for dinner today I had about 8 hot wings, and a couple spoonfuls of Beans. I ate a pretty big chocolate chip muffin today for a snack too. And these meals are gone in about 5 minutes, whereas others are saying it takes 15-30 minutes.. REALLY?!?!?!

Yes, I know I know, I am not eating very good, but the amount that I can eat shocks me compared to what others are able to eat 10+months out compared to my being only 2 months post op. And these meals aren't being forced down. I eat till I'm full not stuffed. I have never felt nausea or thrown up since surgery. I count calories and I eat anywhere from 800-1200 calories. This seems like sooo much compared to others. It scares me.

Also I can guzzle Water down like nothing. Just like pre op. Like swallow down 2 glasses quick. I don't want to stretch my stomach or anything, but thats how I drink. I don't even think about it, it goes straight down so easy.

Now I have had 2 or 3 stalls so far, the longest lasting 2 weeks. But I am steadily losing weight ( In 2 months I went from 255-214). So about 40lbs in 2 months. But the stretching of the stomach and the amount of food and/or calories is what really scares me when everyone else is eating about this much or less over a year post op. I am only 2 months post op!

Please tell me I'm not the only one. Thanks.

EDIT: I am 5'1, 31 years old. I have no idea what bougie size I have. And yes, I meant 1 slice of pizza!

I can eat hot dog with a 3rd of the bun removed in less than minutes when I am really hungry. I can eat a Ny slice of pizza as well.

Today I had a protein shake, 7 tortilla chips with cheese, a hot dog and a wing and some wine.

I don't always eat this way, but I must also add that I have worked out for 1.5 hours.

I also reached my dr's goal in 7 months, but I want to lose 20 more lbs.

Edited July 20, 201610 yr by Pea523

That's how I feel... I wonder if the doctors only cut a little out the you have to go back for a second surgery and they make money... I seriously feel that way because I can drink a lot and not feel full and I'm only a week out... #fraud #iwantarefund.. Lol

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That's how I feel... I wonder if the doctors only cut a little out the you have to go back for a second surgery and they make money... I seriously feel that way because I can drink a lot and not feel full and I'm only a week out... #fraud #iwantarefund.. Lol

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Fluid goes right through your sleeve so it's not likely you'd feel full. I'm sure all is good with your sleeve!

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That's how I feel... I wonder if the doctors only cut a little out the you have to go back for a second surgery and they make money... I seriously feel that way because I can drink a lot and not feel full and I'm only a week out... #fraud #iwantarefund.. Lol

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Fluid goes right through your sleeve so it's not likely you'd feel full. I'm sure all is good with your sleeve!

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Once you add cream Soups, you will feel full quickly. Just eat slowly. Each stage brings new foods that are thicker and denser. You will feel your sleeve at some point.