Hi,

My surgery was on Jan.5 this year. I had to be convertered from sleeve to gastric because of complications with acid and hernia. I am most scared of stretching out my pouch by eating to much. So mostly have been doing liquids and Protein shakes. I need help in learning how many calories I need to consume at any given meal or day, how much food at one time, how is the best way to keep from stretching it out and not gaining weight back. I am doing between 400 and 500 calories a day according to my fitness pal. I really need someone to mentor me on the day to day adjustments and support. Thank you very much,

Caryn

Hi,

I am almost 3 months post RNY. At your stage all I could eat was 1/4 cup and I was told to start with 2 tablespoons and move up to 1/4 cup slowly. In the first month you don't eat much and as you know hunger is not a factor. You just eat because you have to. I still can only eat between1/4 and 1/3. I have 4 meals per day as per my doctor. I had to add the 4th because I can only eat a small amount. But most can eat 1/2 cup. If I fill my stomach too much I start getting nauseous and yeh, not fun.

I wouldn't worry too much about how many calories you are eating. Keep your meals as per plan and quantities. I could not make it to 500 cals early on. Drinking is far more important and as you know slow is the game.