Hi guys, i'm three day post op and had my first meal 3tbls of watered down cream of wheat. I took 1/4 tsp bites and waited about 1-2 minutes between bites. I don't feel full or any discomfort. My question, is the full feeling the same feeling as before surgery? Thanks for your feedback

It just occurred to me 3 tablespoons does not equal 3-4 oz. of my new stomach[emoji58]

And cream of wheat is smooth and easy going down....now in a few months, 3 to 4 tablespoons of something solid like salad or a casserole is gonna feel like you just filled the ENTIRE pouch! Lolol!

I only started to feel restriction when I began to eat puréed chicken breast with mayo. Before that I could easily eat yogurt (entire container) drink water etc. restriction will come when you're eating denser proteins and such. Don't let it freak you out!

In the realm of bariatric surgery, Cream of Wheat is considered a slider, a.k.a. slurry food.

Slurry foods 'slide' into our sleeves before rapidly entering our intestines. They do not stay in our stomachs long enough to challenge the sleeve or provide a sense of fullness or satiety. Hence, you will never feel full eating Cream of Wheat.

You will not feel full until you start eating solids such as meats, eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, non-starchy veggies, and other foods that will challenge your sleeve.

Good luck to you.