I am 4 1/2 weeks out and I have eaten almost a cup of food(chili- mostly beans). It seems like I am able to eat more now and it worries me. The last two days I have eaten 1000-1100 calories. Normal food is much more calories for sure. I am not always getting 64 oz in throughout theday. I can how ever drink normally.

Can you stretch out your stomach this early and I thought it was about 3 oz-4 oz was all that we can handle?

What is everyone elses experience this early on...

You're pretty spot on for where I was at the month out mark. I just hit the 6 month mark and I feel like I can eat a lot more just in the last couple of weeks.

Hi, here's a post I made when I was 4.5 weeks out. Basically I didn't have much restriction at that stage and this surgery didn't work for me http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/11938-not-enough-restriction/page__p__103315#entry103315

Mary -

A lot of it depends on the type of food for me. If I eat something like a chicken breast, I can't eat as much as something like Soup. I made homemade soup this weekend (lots of veggies with ground turkey and beef for protein). I can eat more of that than I can just straight Protein. For me it seems to be a food consistency issue.

My doctor advised to eat protein first, or mostly first, then veggies, etc. If I follow that advice I do seem to feel full faster.

I also have days when I feel full on a smaller amount of protein than I do on others. That I can't explain.

I'm almost five months out and on days when I don't have a treat, I usually average around 900-1200 calories, more toward the higher end. That hasn't changed all that much since one month out for me. I think I could probably push myself to eat more if I tried, but I also got sick several times from eating more than I should early on. I try to stop when I first feel like I'm full.

Take care.

I totally agree with Mednar...for me being 3 1/2 weeks out I am noticing I can eat more food,,,but it totally depends on the consistancy of the food...protein fills me up very fast but carbs take longer....plus I was so use to liquids for so long..any solids seems like a lot! I think its key to stick to solid protein whenever possible..then veggies..slowly. Good luck...and be patient with yourslef!

There is so much to learn about all this. Where did U all get UR pre op and post op foods? I ordered from 4 places to try some stuff, get Vitamins, check shipping time, etc.

Cost seems close to the same but shipping times VARY.

I got alot of liquid shake Meal Replacement stuff, chicken Soup, Hot Co Co, Protein drink mixes, vitamins and alot of samples were sent. Soups, oatmeal, etc

Is it really important to eat the bariatric stuff??

Can I just get the drink mixes, oatmeal, meal replacement stuff at the health food store or does it have to be bariatric stuff??

The protein drinks for diabectics (even though I am not a diabetic) worked great for me...Ensure or something like that...they will give you a list of approved foods..I did broths and protein shakes mostly...once I found something that worked well..I stuck with it....I didnt order anything special, I found what I needed at Wal-Mart or Target. Not to worry..they will give you great post op instructions and suggestions as you get closer to surgery time.

I just wanted to be ready with food before hand.

I am on the same page with U.

I think the shakes and soups will be great and I will go from there.

I ordered some good stuff and winter being here, I got the hot chocolate flavors with high protein.

I an armed and READY

Locked and Loaded as they say at the Range.

S

I am 4 1/2 weeks out and I have eaten almost a cup of food(chili- mostly beans). It seems like I am able to eat more now and it worries me. The last two days I have eaten 1000-1100 calories. Normal food is much more calories for sure. I am not always getting 64 oz in throughout theday. I can how ever drink normally.

Can you stretch out your stomach this early and I thought it was about 3 oz-4 oz was all that we can handle?

What is everyone elses experience this early on...

I know this is an older post, but I'm going through the same thing as you with the food, and I'm so worried about not losing, or stretching the tummy out. How have you made out with this? How much have you continued to lose? I'm only 5 weeks post-op. Any info is appreciated!!

I am 4 weeks out and I have not been able to re-hydrate myself since surgery. I can only eat about 3-4 bite of anything and I can only drink 2 swallows at a time. I have got to figure a way to get some fluids in me and still be able to eat something during the day. I have lost 19 lbs. so far but I know it would be more if I was not constipated from dehydration. Does anyone have any suggestions?

My barium showed at a year the same restriction. It looked perfect. I have found like most of you that some food are easier and less filling then others. I agree protein first and vegetables second. I lost only 30 lbs with my surgery. I still cant eat like I used to so the doctor told me if I go back to my exercise routine I will continue to lose but based on my age, diet and sedentary lifestyle I have reached a plateau. I admit to cheating with foods that have poor nutrition and higher calories. So I am going to add exercise and make better choices.