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gustavio    439

gustavio
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So today I ate an entire banana in one sitting. I ate slow of course but kept waiting to get full and didn't. I'm worried my "pouch" is too big? I'm almost 2 weeks out and this is the most I've eaten. I usually don't stop when I'm full, I stop when I start to feel a small amt of pressure.

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ojibway    203

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I was wondering the same thing! I had about a 1/4 cup of thin oatmeal and no sugar applesauce today. never had a problem, but if I drink too much Protein Shake I feel pressure..

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Christinamo7    4,042

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a banana is a food that is going to smush down and go through pretty easily. also, our stomachs once healed should be about that size.

dense Protein should prove to be much more filling for you.

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Dub    10,070

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Why are you eating bananas ?

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gustavio    439

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Because I'm allowed to???? Why wouldn't I?

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It's mashed

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gustavio    439

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Not trying to be rude but........Thanks for the nutritional facts but that wasn't what I was inquiring about. It was a grab and go snack on my way to work. It's on my diet plan that my NUT provided, so please keep opinions out of it. Thank you.

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atlmag    77

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Not trying to be rude but........Thanks for the nutritional facts but that wasn't what I was inquiring about. It was a grab and go snack on my way to work. It's on my diet plan that my NUT provided, so please keep opinions out of it. Thank you.

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I was trying to explain since you asked "why wouldn't I???" I gave the info because this is why I wouldn't.

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gustavio    439

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Ok thanks for your input

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Sai    785

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I think the maximum tolerated volume (MTV) depends on the size of the bougie used during surgery. I believe my NUT said my sleeve will have a 150 ml MTV, don't remember though... Wrote it down somewhere.

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cindyw41    761

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Bananas come in all sizes..I could eat a small banana but only half of a large one.

At 2 weeks out I couldn't eat more than a couple tablespoons before I was satisfied. I certainly wasn't hungry so it was a chore to eat. (Even now at almost 8 months out). I really didn't start feeling the pressure or fullness till I was on soft foods. This is when I really starting feeling the restriction.

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Dub    10,070

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Nor was I trying to be rude.

Many plans vary in food type it would seem. fruit wasn't on mine for a long while. Bananas are certainly a food that I'll enjoy on occasion in the future once my weight loss is done and I'm on cruise control. I can see adding it to a Fiber rich Breakfast Cereal.

To specifically answer your question....I really don't know.

I ate the portion size that I was instructed to eat at the various checkups with my surgeon.

If I eat too fast I'll get the full feeling and I don't like it.

I can say this......in the early days there wasn't much restriction noted by me with the Protein shakes or yogurt. Once I advanced to chicken, steak and the like it was absolutely noticeable and has been to this very day. I pray it is there forever.

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shelbys mom    70

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Not trying to be rude but........Thanks for the nutritional facts but that wasn't what I was inquiring about. It was a grab and go snack on my way to work. It's on my diet plan that my NUT provided, so please keep opinions out of it. Thank you.

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I dont think that person was tring to be rude!!! The point being..... as early out,as you are many docs dont allow that type of food this early out!!!!!

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Sai    785

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So today I ate an entire banana in one sitting. I ate slow of course but kept waiting to get full and didn't. I'm worried my "pouch" is too big? I'm almost 2 weeks out and this is the most I've eaten. I usually don't stop when I'm full, I stop when I start to feel a small amt of pressure.

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I just got off the phone with my nurse who asked my surgeon how much my stomach will hold after the sleeve, and she responded with 6-8 ounces (so MTV = 177ml to 236 ml for my sleeve). Hope this helps.

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