So I was sleeved last Thursday (wrote a small review today) and I have no problem drinking liquids including a complete protein shake in a few minutes time. So I'm worried that I'm going to be able to eat too easily too. My stomach growls numerous times a day. It seems like everyone else has no interest in food or only has head hunger. Is there anyone out there the same as me but when it came time for food they could only eat a few bites?

Thanks

Jean

I only had a problem drinking for a few days. The eating part is still small amounts. I also thought if I could drink so much, I'd be able to eat just a tad more than I am getting. My stomach growls too and I just drink more.

people handle it differently. Liquids pass right thru the stomach with very little hold time. Once you get to puree and soft you will realize how little you can eat. as they just because you can doesn't mean you should..probably why most of us are the way we are.

What size bougie did your surgeon use? It's great that your getting your water in too! Good job! you are so lucky.

awww your afraid to eat! don't be. as long as you stick to dense proteins, you will be ok. you'll see, you probably won't be even able to finish a whole chicken leg or even 1 egg. you'll be ok. do the best you can.

I'm not sure what a bougie is so I can't say. I hope you all are right and I'm full after a few bites. We'll see maybe at the end of next week.

JeanMR1: a bougie is the guide they use when removing the stomach. I had to call my surgeon's office and ask them. They told me my bougie was a 32........Maybe you can check with your surgeon and ask what size they used.....Let us know if you can. Thanks

I'll try to call tomorrow.

I'm the same way with the same worries right now.

my bougie was 28F. but 32 is the norm I think