Purée stage/gulping/long to eat

[Astarisborn 4]

Hey everyone

I’m in the purée stage of my gastric sleeve diet and I was wondering how long should it take me to eat 2oz of chicken salad?

Since I’ve had my surgery, my stomach only felt swollen for a couple of days and now I’m able to eat yogurt way faster. Apparently it takes some people a couple of hours to finish such small amounts, but not me. Is that normal?

I also can gulp liquids just fine and it doesn’t give me much discomfort (maybe a few burps)

is it possible my surgeon left too much stomach, or is this normal?

[Sprinkles1 358]

I'm the same way. I do try to take my time but if I forget and eat/drink too quickly I don't really have any discomfort. I'm taking it as a blessing.

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[Little Green 582]

Same here. You're not alone!

[Matt Z 4,138]

I was told 1 oz of puree in 15 mins was what was typical. But everyone will be different. Best to make sure you take your time with things, don't eat and drink at the same time, etc. Other than that, as long as you are hitting your Protein and Water metrics as well as getting in all the exercise you can, you've got nothing to worry about.

[cammarays 57]

I’m the same. My surgery was 5/25 and I’m a mini gulper already with no discomfort. Are you active? I’m in NYC and have been all over the city walking since I was discharged. That could have something to do with it. Lol, maybe we’re just cyborgs.

[Astarisborn 4]

13 minutes ago, cammarays said:

I’m the same. My surgery was 5/25 and I’m a mini gulper already with no discomfort. Are you active? I’m in NYC and have been all over the city walking since I was discharged. That could have something to do with it. Lol, maybe we’re just cyborgs.

You’re already exercising? That’s amazing! I was gonna start walking at the park the 1st of June.

[cammarays 57]

It started in the hospital. I got up to go to the bathroom and didn’t want to get back in the bed (I was bored) so I did a lap around the ward. I still didn’t want to get back in the bed. So I did another lap. 4 laps later I finally got tired and went back to my room. I did that until I was discharged, so I guess by the time I got home I had a tolerance for it.

[Matt Z 4,138]

37 minutes ago, Astarisborn said:

You’re already exercising? That’s amazing! I was gonna start walking at the park the 1st of June.

You were supposed to be walking pretty much right out of the recovery room... walking is a MAJOR help with gas and healing (and preventing blood clots), start now if you really haven't started yet!

[jenbugwi 23]

I haven't had much trouble with it either. Talked with my Nut and she just advised to take at least 20 minutes for a meal and to make sure I'm getting my Protein and Water goals. I look at it as a blessing. I feel fortunate that I'm not having the struggles that others on the board have had.

[Frustr8 7,886]

Gamma Rays you are messing up the Bell Curve for us poor Mortals! Still, I do Salute You!😁

[Syntax_Attack 76]

I was sleeved on 5/21 and I already have to stop myself from gulping. It helps that I get a tiny bit of discomfort if I don't chew well so that helps slow me down just a tad. But I have to make an effort to slow down. I am constantly having to remind myself to take it easy because I already feel better than I did before the operation with the weight that has come off.

[Liasstory 2]

I had my surgery 8 days ago and so struggling with gas. I can drink a tea without feeling like I’m dying. I envy you 😩

[TakingABreak 2,733]

On ‎05‎/‎29‎/‎2018 at 8:44 PM, Astarisborn said:

Hey everyone

I’m in the purée stage of my gastric sleeve diet and I was wondering how long should it take me to eat 2oz of chicken salad?

Since I’ve had my surgery, my stomach only felt swollen for a couple of days and now I’m able to eat yogurt way faster. Apparently it takes some people a couple of hours to finish such small amounts, but not me. Is that normal?

I also can gulp liquids just fine and it doesn’t give me much discomfort (maybe a few burps)

is it possible my surgeon left too much stomach, or is this normal?

I still eat very quickly, but just less. I know this isn't recommended, but I always found it impossible to spread 2-3 oz out over 30 mins.