Has anyones portion sizes increased back to how they used to be?

[Meera 4]

I had surgery but i am 3weeks out but noticed my portion sizes have increased and i find little restriction? Anyone else inthe same boat and if so are you able to eat how u used to before? I mean i wish i researched properly before going ahead with this i already feel like i have failed.

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[Mr Alley Gator 263]

You are new to this your tummy will tighten up once you eat solid foods Give it time stay on plan and all will work out

[BayougirlMrsS 3,933]

Three weeks you should still be on soft foods i think.

It's not about how much you "can" eat.... it how much you "should" eat. You need to stick to the measured portions. You will have to adjust how and how much you eat.

[GradyCat 3,692]

Two years post-op and my stomach still has restrictions. I can eat anywhere from 1/2 cup to 1 cup but stay about 1/2 cup 97% of the time. It's not how much you CAN eat, it's how much you SHOULD eat. Measure your portions like your dietician prescribed for you.

[GreenTealael 24,866]

58 minutes ago, Meera said:

I had surgery but i am 3weeks out but noticed my portion sizes have increased and i find little restriction? Anyone else inthe same boat and if so are you able to eat how u used to before? I mean i wish i researched properly before going ahead with this i already feel like i have failed.

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Hi!

At only 3 week's post op, it's possible that nerves in your digestive system are not fully functional yet, so you don't have the ability to feel fullness or restriction. That may change in time.

Try to stick to the measurements your Team has advised (e.g. 1/8, 1/4 cup over a 30 minute period) to prevent dramatically increasing your intake ahead of schedule.

Over time your portion sizes may increase, but not usually to pre surgery sizes.

Good Luck ♥️

Edited December 28, 2020 by GreenTealael

[Meera 4]

Hi!
At only 3 week's post op, it's possible that nerves in your digestive system are not fully functional yet, so you don't have the ability to feel fullness or restriction. That may change in time.
Try to stick to the measurements your Team has advised (e.g. 1/8, 1/4 cup over a 30 minute period) to prevent dramatically increasing your intake ahead of schedule.
Over time your portion sizes may increase, but not usually to pre surgery sizes.
Good Luck [emoji3531]

ThankYou, i have been on purée but find i am able to eat quite abit before i get the full feeling. I will in future measure properly and only eat the amount u should be to avoid causing any damage to myself. Thankyou for that explanation that could be it that the nerves are not fully functional.

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[GreenTealael 24,866]

1 hour ago, Meera said:

ThankYou, i have been on purée but find i am able to eat quite abit before i get the full feeling. I will in future measure properly and only eat the amount u should be to avoid causing any damage to myself. Thankyou for that explanation that could be it that the nerves are not fully functional.

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You're very welcome.

In the beginning of my journey I rarely ever had the standard fullness prompts (chest tightness, lump in throat, sneezing, etc) and never any problems with drinking.

I did a bit of research and figured out that my fullness responses were delayed, sometimes by 15+ minutes after eating. I couldn't tell that I overate until It happened. I had to learn to eat much slower and with some attention to my intake to prevent issues.

Also as others have stated above, most people don't feel (traditionally) full during the liquid and puree stages. However, on firm/dense foods )especially protein) you will feel a difference. If you overeat during that stage the discomfort level is aggravating.

Good Luck and Congratulations ♥️