I am 16 days post op and I am able to consume a 14oz Protein drink in about 10 minutes...maybe a little less. Drink about 20 ounces of liquid in about 20 minutes. I am currently eating creamed Soups (not totally thick but really creamy) and can polish off a 2 cup portion size in less than 10 minutes and not feel full and then start drinking liquids again soon after. I probably consume on average about 60-80 ounces of liquids a day EASILY. Granted they are mostly non-caloric aside from the Protein shakes. I am mindful about how I drink as I used to be a "chugger", I started sipping at first but now I can swallow pretty fast and not feel discomfort or restriction.

Is this normal? I asked my doctor in pre-op on surgery day how big my "pouch" would be again and he said 2 ounces. I looked at him and was like " really?" and he walked away smiling. << I'm a constant joker and he knows it>> I start soft foods next week, maybe I will feel restriction then?

Thanks in advance for any insight...

I had the same worry right after surgery for the first couple of weeks. Liquids were very easy! My protein drinks had to be sipped a bit more but pretty easy. I though my Dr had not given me the tight/small stomach everyone else spoke of. When I started on pureed/soft foods it was a whole different deal. We are just lucky that getting liquids is easy! Don't worry, you will definately meet your new stomach very soon!

Thanks...I was just worried I had messed something up! Reassurance is sometimes the best medicine!

Hey dwood, just wondering how much you're able to eat now that you're on more solid foods?

Hey dwood, just wondering how much you're able to eat now that you're on more solid foods?

I'm technically on soft foods now, which I was not left with the most descriptive list by my NUT, but I can consume about half a cup of re-fried Beans or potato salad. I know it's normal, but a little frustrating as I would rather get majority of my nutrients and such from real food. It all takes time, and I guess I have plenty of it.