Testing the Pouch?!

[Ashley1213 40]

PostOp Day 11, had a follow-up with my surgeon. Long story short, she has a very laissez faire attitude when it comes to diet. Basically, I've been released to eat all Proteins in whatever form. I asked for a target calorie and carb goal, and wasn't given one. I was told to eat Protein when I was hungry and eat till I'm full, to get to know my pouch.

Here are my questions:

1. Other than feeling a "stuffed" sensation, will I know when to stop before I stretch my pouch? I haven't vomited yet, always stopping when I get that feeling.

I ate 3/4 of a veggie burger this evening!! Is that too much??

2. On the other hand, just eating I can't even come close to getting all the protein I need. Should I force myself to drink a Protein shake even when I'm not hungry?? (Not tolerating the "unflavored" protein powders)

[Dr-Patient 830]

That sounds like a very loose approach to post-VSG surgery. Wow. 3/4 of a burger, just 11 days out sounds like a lot to me. The incision/Staple line hasn't healed., etc.

Tell your doctor to give you better post-op guidance, or maybe she needs to revisit the guidelines.

I'd go r-e-a-l slow with food So soon out.