I WAS WONDERING..HOW MUCH YOU GUYS CAN EAT NOW..

HI GUYS, CONGRAD ON YOUR THREE-TWO YEAR MARK..I AM THREE WEEKS POST OPS AND I WAS WONDERING HOW MUCH CAN YOU GUYS EAT NOW? DO YOUR POUCH STRICTH CAN YOU EAT MORE THAN A CUP..ETC.ETC..I FEEL LIKE A WIERDO SOMETIMES BECAUSE I FEEL I'M NOT EVER GOING TO BE ABLE TO EAT OUT WITH MY FAIMILY ARE GO TO THE MOVIES AND ENJOY POPCORN. GUYS PLEASE HELP .. TRACEY,

3 years post -op...I don't believe I eat over a cup at a time. I throw up on occasion if I do overeat. I go out to eat often BUT I dont go to Buffets ( a waste of money) I cannot eat a BIG hambuger such as a sonic 2.29 burger. I can only eat half and no fries. I eat OFTEN, though. I am at my normal weight at 131 5ft 6.

I can eat a whole lot more than I did in the begining but a cup is about all. I do go out to eat but I have to watch and I get sick still on sweets. I have gained back some weight but the dr says it is normal and that I can maintain it now. I need to exersise more but I have a bad back and cannot move very well right now.

I am 2.5 post op. I can not overeat, but can eat much more than a cup of food. I have gained about 15 pounds within the past 6 months after keeping it iff for two years, which is very disappointing. Everyone's body is different and can tolerate different amounts of food/sugars. You will be fine with family meals soon, just don't order large portions.

 I am 10 years out and still can only eat a cup or less. It all depends, if it's soup and I haven't eaten all day I can eat more, solids, less. I can eat about three cups of popcorn or more. 
I do go out to eat often and YES i do go to a buffet if i want. Someone mentioned that it's a waste of money but after so many years, who cares! If I want to eat a bite or two of everything I will. I do go to Dairy Queen now and then for a chicken basket. I can eat 2 1/2 chicken strips and 6 or 7 fries, two bites of the toast and I'm full. 
I have gotten to the point that if I want a prime rib dinner I order it. I got tired of not ordering things because I couldn't eat enough then drooling over others. I eat what I can and bring the rest home and eat on it for a day or two. 
I enjoy my food now, just not much of it. I don't miss anything anymore. Be patient and just go with the flow. Keep your carbs down and you will have success. 
I am 3 pounds above my lowest weight after 10 years.