two questions about post-op nutrition

Thank you for the replies. Yes my surgeon's rules are 10 minutes between bites and 5 minutes between sips of 1oz of water. These rules are difficult for me to follow. If you plan meals throughout the day and attempt to get plenty of water, it is very difficult. I often sacrificed water because I had to eat. I am doing everything exactly as the surgeon has advised except this. He said that I could actually stretch my pouch if I didn't time my food so it has made me feel that I have been sabatoging myself. I have noticed lately that I am doing better and I feel more full after a meal. The timing thing would always leave me feeling hungry.

Well I would continue to do what your doing, if it isn't broken don't fix it (just my thaught).  If I was to take my time like that @ 2 1/2 years out...I would eat alot more then I do now.