Question:
Am I eating to much 5 days post op??

Am I eating too much to be 5 days post op? I have no problem taking in fluids or soft foods of any kind. Today I had 1/2 protein drink, gatorade/water throughout the day, 1/2 cup broth, 1 cup tomatoe soup, then about 3/4 cup of sugar-free pudding. Plus I notice I still have an appettite. Is this sound normal??    — Melissa B. (posted on April 7, 2003)

April 6, 2003
Liquids like broth, soup or pudding are basically going to go quickly through the pouch...JR
   — John Rushton

April 6, 2003
I was very hungry at 5 days post op because liquids do go right through your pouch. Today at 2 1/2 wks post op I am on soft solids and am NEVER hungry. You sound like you are doing great and congratulations on your new life! Denise
   — denisel

April 7, 2003
I am in the same boat-- I can eat 4 oz of yogurt and not be full.. 11 days post op.
   — Monique W.

April 7, 2003
You sound exactly like I did when I was newly post-op. These foods pass easily thru the pouch, and so you won't feel very full. SF pudding was the best to keep me feeling satisfied at this stage of recovery. This can also be a terrible head hunger time!
   — Patricia E.