I'm not even 3 weeks out. Today I ate 1/2 CUP of egg salad & a whole cup each of vegetarian chili & also cottage cheese. That is on top of having a protein shake this morning. I also had 48 oz. of water. I only eat when I feel hungry, eat slowly & stop when I start to feel full. This seems like A LOT more food than I was told that I would be able to eat. I've had no problem getting it down or keeping it down. Is this at all normal? I'm really starting to get nervous.

I was told to stop eating after 15 mins. I can only eat an ounce of anything and I feel too full most of the time. I have been vomiting almost daily though and wonder if there isn't a little swelling in my stomach from the vomiting. The couple of bites club isn't a fun one to join IMO.

Hello fear not your not alone. I was freaking out because I have been able to eat more then I thought I would. I have lost about 15 pounds but everyone else who has the same date has lost been 20-30 so I feel behind. Also I read that people can only eat 2 bites and I feel like really?

What I am doing is measuring everything and going off what the doc/ dietican say I should eat. I then time myself 30 minutes and no matter what the portion dont finish it. I have only gotten really full once and it was just one bite that pushed me over. My nut says I am on the right track. I am also able to drink bigger sips then the begining. I do fear the what if...what if doesnt work? Did they really operate? Is everything okay?

Right now my goal is to get the Protein and and fluids supose to have 80-90 grams of protein and around 10 glasses of fluids not there yet. My hubby does say I am shrinking though. I have PCOS and I am scared as it is always soooooo hard for me to lose weight. I did find I am craving Snacks like crazy what the hell! Dont buy it ...for now I guess I have to take it day by day! Hang in there so hard not to compare to others

Just know your not alone!

Wow, you are on the right track..was also wondering if i even had surgery too. Im trying. Having trouble with Water and protien.

Hello fear not your not alone. I was freaking out because I have been able to eat more then I thought I would. I have lost about 15 pounds but everyone else who has the same date has lost been 20-30 so I feel behind. Also I read that people can only eat 2 bites and I feel like really?

What I am doing is measuring everything and going off what the doc/ dietican say I should eat. I then time myself 30 minutes and no matter what the portion dont finish it. I have only gotten really full once and it was just one bite that pushed me over. My nut says I am on the right track. I am also able to drink bigger sips then the begining. I do fear the what if...what if doesnt work? Did they really operate? Is everything okay?

Right now my goal is to get the Protein and and fluids supose to have 80-90 grams of protein and around 10 glasses of fluids not there yet. My hubby does say I am shrinking though. I have PCOS and I am scared as it is always soooooo hard for me to lose weight. I did find I am craving Snacks like crazy what the hell! Dont buy it ....for now I guess I have to take it day by day! Hang in there so hard not to compare to others

Just know your not alone!

I'm sorry that you are going through this, but I am glad that I'm not alone. I am very good about getting in all my Water. That is part of what worries me. I woke up the other morning & just downed 8 oz. of water. Then I thought, "Oh my land! I have the sleeve! is it going to burst?" No pain. No problems. I go to see my nutritionist this morning. I guess that I'll see what she says. The best of luck to you & I'm sure we'll run across each other on the boards here.

Did your doctor give you maximums? i.e. My surgeon, at that point would tell me no more than 1/4 cup of food OR stop when you are satisfied. (Not full but satisfied) - But even if I wasn't satisfied by 1/4 cup, I stopped.

Also would recommend taking way less time to eat . I take no more than 10 minutes, personally. Chew thoroughly but get yourself satisfied by eating at a good pace and then be done.

No, I didn't get a maximum yet. I am going to see the nutritionist today. Technically I wasn't supposed to transition to soft foods before I met with her, but I have been so hungry. Real hunger. Not head hunger. I have a very hard time being hungry. I always have. One of the reasons that I chose VSG was to eliminate or significantly reduce that feeling. Unfortunately, that's not what I got. I understand your concern about the mayo salads. I am a vegetarian & there's not many ways for me to get in Protein right now. I make my own egg salad. I'll boil up a half dozen eggs & use just enough low fat or light mayo to make it moist. (About 1 tbsp. for 6 eggs). So, not too bad I think, but I hear what you're saying. Thanks for the feedback.

I was told to stop eating after 15 mins. I can only eat an ounce of anything and I feel too full most of the time. I have been vomiting almost daily though and wonder if there isn't a little swelling in my stomach from the vomiting. The couple of bites club isn't a fun one to join IMO.

I am sorry to hear that you are having a hard time. My Dr gave me Omeprazole 40mg to take every day & Zofran if I'm nauseous. Did your Dr. give you anything like this? If not, I would look into it. I'm not looking to be sick every day. I just want to be losing weight & not feel that gnawing hunger.