I'm 8 wks post op and sometimes I can eat more then other times is this normal

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This varies for me depending on what I'm eating. Sometimes 2oz sometimes 4oz. 2 1/2 months post op.

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the density of the food makes a difference for me. if eating Soup and soft things I can eat more than the meats.

Yes this is normal. The important thing is to measure this early out. You will find that things like Soups, yogurt and soft foods slide through much easier leaving you room for more. Dense Proteins like meat, fish, cheese will actually fill you up faster and keep you full longer. I find that Greek yogurt definately stays with me much longer than regular yogurt, same with cottage cheese.

This is why it really is important to measure your foods, figure out what is a slider for you and stay away from them. Especially during the first year which is considered the honey moon period.

I have the same issue. Thanks for asking! I had not thought about density and "sliders" before. I feel horrible when I eat denser foods. Something to think about though... As I have been eating like a bird and as a result my calories have gone up. Maybe my food is sliding through too quickly and causing that gnawing feeling.

11/11/16: HW 380

11/28/16: Duodenal Switch Surgery

11/28/16: SW 374 lbs

1/6/17: CW 337 lbs