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Hi Vicki, Regarding your question on portions...you will be receiving instructions from your doctor and a nutritionist. If not, be sure to ask. While the healing is still going on, you will know when you are full and eventully it just becomes natural. Also, you will know you have overeaten, because a lot of times you will vomit. A few times of this and one soon recognizes when the tummy is full. Don't let it scare you as there are signs that will allow you to know you have had enough. Also, once you loose some pounds and recognize that you have made a life-style change, the majority of it will just become a part of your life. Hope this helps, Vicki. Again, I'm here if you need me........... Hugs and Eileen

I had the same problem. My doc wouldn't give me anything for nausea. I did one ounce every 15 minutes. I also found that warm or room tempurature liquids were better handled by my pouch. Hope this helps a little. Heather

HEy stacy thanks for the reply ..... I appreciate your honesty ....I guess I'm questioning my own ability to do this ...to make the changes necessary . I have what I call Zero will power and I'm terribly afraid of failing once again ! this weight loss struggle has dominated my life as long as i can remember , and I feel like this might be the push i need to changing my life but I've been here before with every diet I've ever tried ,feeling like this time it would work but then I fall off the wagon and begin gaining !! grrrrr makes me so angry to have such little control over something that makes me so unhappy ..... anyway .... thanks for sharing you info , i have to say it really helps to see that others struggle with (and overcome)the same issues ! thanks again vicki

I had my surgery on 03 April and have had nausea every since on and off. A nurse in the ICU told me to hold an alcohol wipe by nose to stop the nausea and it works GREAT!! You can get a box of alcohol wipes at Wal-Mart for a few bucks. I carry them in my purse, pockets, jackets, etc. HTH Monica