Is it unusual to be able to eat 4 oz. of yogurt at 5 1/2 wks. post-op?

I've been concerned since surgery at my pouch capacity. I read how many people at three months out are JUST able to eat more than 3 tbsp., but I don't seem to have that problem. I was able to eat a 4 oz. container of yogurt yesterday in less than 5 minutes, and can also manage 2 chinese dumplings (potstickers). HOWEVER, that being said, it seems my capacity really varies. Sometimes I can only eat four bites of an omelette, and other times I can eat more than that. Should I be worried? I've lost 26 lbs. so far, started out at 227, 5'1", and am considered a "lightweight." I know my pouch is definitely functional: there are many times i've eaten too much (again, amount varies) and get the "stuck" feeling which i have to alleviate by vomiting. What do you think? I think i can still lose weight, but i worry about my pouch capacity at 3 and 6 months out. Thanks! (Proximal OPEN RNY, 7/7/03, 227.6/201.0/133.0)

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