The first meal of the day always seems the hardest to get down. I feel I can only take a few bites the first time I eat in a day, but as the day goes on I can eat more and more. Does the stomach shrink back up in my sleep?

Just curious...

Seems like my tummy needs to wake up first. That is why I really enjoy a protein shake. It takes over an hour but then after that I am ready to roll for the day.

No, your stomach doesn't shrink while you sleep. I usually have a protein shake for breakfast since eggs still don't sit quite right with me so I haven't noticed any early morning restriction issues. It usually takes me about 10 minutes to drink an 11oz shake.

I don't know why it happens but i know I sure can't eat much of anything first thing in the morning! Usually takes me til 2 to really be comfortable!lol

Yeah I've wondered about this too; at almost 3 yrs out I don't have that awesome dont-give-a-$h!t lack of interest in eating, except for first thing in the morning. If I put nothing at all in my mouth, food or drink, from waking up at 6am, I wouldn't be interested in eating until maybe 11. If I drink a very cold thick protein shake first thing, I will remain full until around noon. Unfortunately, just because we have tiny tummies and no interest, doesn't mean this is healthy, many clinical studies have proven that for many many reasons having a meal early in the day is very important.