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Does anyone feel like they can eat anything at 5wks??? I was just sleeved 5wks ago on April 1st n apparently I can eat anything now n I get hungry more often then what I see on here :-( I don't think it's working for me cuz the scale doesn't move but ok my co-workers say they notice it (although they don't know) they think I'm just dieting really good. I'm scared imma be a failure ;-( I had pizza at 4wks it was only half a slice n this past wkend I had another party n I was able to eat a whole slice if I wanted to but I left the crust (they aren't huge slices but still) I see peeps on here eating half a cup of tuna or less n for lunch I have a cup is that normal? Scared n frustrated HELP PLEASE what r ur opinions???

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I am at almost 4 weeks and I feel like I can eat anything as long as I chew well and eat slow. I had a sparerib from Famous Daves's today and it didn't bother me at all. I could have eaten more but I stopped myself. I even had some potato chips. I'm sure I could have eaten more but I stopped myself at 10. I think the sleeve will work for me as long as I use it the right way. I haven't had pizza yet but when I do, I plan in eating the topping and nit the bread. I do feel the restriction when I'm full. Do you feel that?

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I am at almost 4 weeks and I feel like I can eat anything as long as I chew well and eat slow. I had a sparerib from Famous Daves's today and it didn't bother me at all. I could have eaten more but I stopped myself. I even had some potato chips. I'm sure I could have eaten more but I stopped myself at 10. I think the sleeve will work for me as long as I use it the right way. I haven't had pizza yet but when I do' date=' I plan in eating the topping and nit the bread. I do feel the restriction when I'm full. Do you feel that?[/quote']

I lost the restriction feeling about 3 1/2 wks unto surgery, I'm not sure if its bcuz I can chug more than half a Water bottle at a time... I hope not but I think I may have stretched my stomach already n I'm scared of that :-(

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I lost the restriction feeling about 3 1/2 wks ago I'm not sure if its bcuz I can chug more than half a Water bottle at a time... I hope not but I think I may have stretched my stomach already n I'm scared of that :-(

At 31/2 wks into surgery

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I can eat anything, but very little of it still (sleeved March 20) tonight we had pierogies and onions and I was only able to eat 2 of them. I'm not complaining.. I do with I had a little less restriction at this point though.. I worry that I will never get passed the meat in my meals ever again.. lol

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I was sleeved 2/20 as well and apparently we are all in the same boat without an oar. I don't eat like I used to but I eat way more than most (I compare menus on My Fitness Pal). Frankly, I don't know how some people do it- 400 calories for an entire day?! I get in about 800 and could eat more if I didn't pay attention.

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My 5 weeks is this Thursday, and just this week I feel I can eat more "normal" I follow the NUT plan like im supposed to for my doc so I can eat meat now, but its pureed. For dinner I am up to about a 4th a cup, but then I feel the restriction and stop. I think it really just depends on the person.

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I lost the restriction feeling about 3 1/2 wks unto surgery' date=' I'm not sure if its bcuz I can chug more than half a Water bottle at a time... I hope not but I think I may have stretched my stomach already n I'm scared of that :-([/quote']

Have you made a post op appointment with your NUT? I saw mine at 2 weeks post op. maybe that will help you figure out what's going on. I think it's too early to stretch anything, especially with Water. I think bread and starches can stretch it but not water.

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Have you made a post op appointment with your NUT? I saw mine at 2 weeks post op. maybe that will help you figure out what's going on. I think it's too early to stretch anything' date=' especially with Water. I think bread and starches can stretch it but not water.[/quote']

From what I've been told and read , it's physically impossible to stretch sleeve . There's many threads on this topic very interesting .

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From what I've been told and read ' date=' it's physically impossible to stretch sleeve . There's many threads on this topic very interesting .[/quote']

It is not impossible rather it is relative. If a newly sleeved stomach is roughly the size of a sharpie marker, it can double in size over the year. Someone posted a link to a video where Dr. Cirangle showed an image of a patient 1 yr after surgery and 4 yrs after. The 4 yr old tummy appeared to be doubled in size but even then it was still tiny compared to a normal stomach. He referred to the 4 yr post op stomach as dilated.

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I am at almost 4 weeks and I feel like I can eat anything as long as I chew well and eat slow. I had a sparerib from Famous Daves's today and it didn't bother me at all. I could have eaten more but I stopped myself. I even had some potato chips. I'm sure I could have eaten more but I stopped myself at 10. I think the sleeve will work for me as long as I use it the right way. I haven't had pizza yet but when I do, I plan in eating the topping and nit the bread. I do feel the restriction when I'm full. Do you feel that?

I ate a rib at Famous Daves and I think death might have felt better...never again

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I'm shy 1 day out at 4 weeks and always feel hungry and I think it's because I can only eat about 4 bites tops whenever I try.. Very frustrating!

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Does anyone feel like they can eat anything at 5wks??? I was just sleeved 5wks ago on April 1st n apparently I can eat anything now n I get hungry more often then what I see on here :-( I don't think it's working for me cuz the scale doesn't move but ok my co-workers say they notice it (although they don't know) they think I'm just dieting really good. I'm scared imma be a failure ;-( I had pizza at 4wks it was only half a slice n this past wkend I had another party n I was able to eat a whole slice if I wanted to but I left the crust (they aren't huge slices but still) I see peeps on here eating half a cup of tuna or less n for lunch I have a cup is that normal? Scared n frustrated HELP PLEASE what r ur opinions???

Monday will be 5 weeks for me... I can barely get 2 teaspoons of yogurt in me!!!!!! :+( I ish I could have few bites of about anything w o wanting to throw up or gag or have this acidity gas 24/7 in my stomach.

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OMG....even if I could I wouldn't out if shear fear if stretching or popping something......

I'm definitely not judging just concerned. I made the choice to have this surgery because I wanted it ring help me make better decisions in what, and when to put something in my mouth. Even if I just chewed the cheese and threw out the trash I would be too scared. I never want to go back to where I was and that motivates me. We have ring teach our bodies. The only thing i have to say is with my sleeve, I don't ever hear my stomach growl even if I haven't eaten. That is truly a change from before......good luck with your journey remember its just a tool u need to choose to use

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