I tried 3 times to no avail. I am little over 2 years post op VSG and can eat 3 to 4 oz of dense protein depending on what it is and maybe a few bites of veggie, rice or, potato. I know the rice and potato are not for everyone but it works for me just fine in small amounts.

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I am almost 12 years out. Yesterday I had a steak salad for lunch. It had six ounces of grilled steak over a huge bed of greens. I asked for a takeout container so I could bring half of it home for supper. But I easily ate every bite of the salad and gave the takeout container to a friend.

Your new sleeve is like a new born baby. You feed it tiny amounts of food while it is a baby. But it quickly becomes an adult sleeve and by six months you will be able to eat fairly large portions again. By the end of eighteen months you will be able to eat as much as before surgery.

Just because you can eat more does not mean that you should. Use this honeymoon period to lose as much weight as possible. I would love to be back in the days when I was completely stuffed after eating on ounce of meat. Now I eat small meals because that is the only way to keep from regaining.

Learn how to eat to lose and maintain the loss. Dense protein first, then non-starchy vegetables, then a small amount of fruit if needed. Avoid or completely eliminate flour, sugar, rice, potatoes, corn, and cereals. Alcohol carries the risk of liver damage, transfer addiction, and weight gain.

I am sorry you are dealing with GERD. I know that is horrible.

I had RNY and unfortunately for me, my WLS contributed to me getting GERD long term post-op.

I am currently on Rx PPI, Dexilant. That is the only one that really helps. I have been trying to get off that one, and most days I can take 30 mg to control it. But I still have weeks when I need 60 mg and zantac and Tums.

If you have not done that - please ask to be checked for Barrett Esophagus. Precancerous condition of cells in Esophagus. Unfortunately I had some changes already.

Also - sometimes GERD is caused by food allergies - intolerances or sensitivities.

Eating some foods can cause severe burning in my throat for days. Avoiding that food helps clearing up the burn and pain.

Good luck finding an answer.

BTW: looks like you are 4 years post op, not 5 if your surgery was in 2015.

Thanks I always seem to make my way back to OH it helps me put things into perspective and realize I'm not the only one going through this type of stuff.

I don't have any advice but wanted to say I'm sorry that you're struggling. I've had a couple of stalls during my 5 months and found it quite a struggle. Hopefully you're surgeon is able to help you. Good Luck !