Question:
HOW MUCH FOOD SHOULD I TAKE IN HOW MANY TIMES A DAY I HAD A VBG

I AM ABLE TO EAT MORE THEN 2OZ AT A TIME IS THIS NORMAL. I ALSO WONDER HOW MANY TIMES A DAY I SHOULD EAT.....    — DONNA M. (posted on May 25, 2000)

May 25, 2000
I had a lap RNY in March. When I progressed from full liquids to soft foods 3 weeks post-op, I was instructed to take small bites, chew until the food was liquified or "mushy" before swallowing and to stop immediately the moment I had a feeling of fullness. I was not instructed in limiting intake to specific amounts although my understanding was that the new "pouch" would hold approx. 2 oz. Depending on the texture and fiber content of the food, there were times that I took in less than that and times I took in more. I was also firmly instructed at that time to only eat 3 meals a day and to have no other calorie-containing intake between meals...just water and other non-caloric liquids. In the big picture, I think that compliance with those guidelines is probably the key to "success" with any type of WLS...it's working for me...50 lbs. gone forever. Good luck!
   — Diana T.