Question:
Is it normal to be 2 weeks Post Op and have no problem eating 4oz at a time?

I am two weeks Post Op. I have lost 33 lbs since I started the Liver Shrink 4 weeks ago. I have had no problems whatsoever since surgery with my eating. I ate puree until my 2 week follow up appointment with my surgeon and he has advanced me to "Stage 3." This means introducing one new food a day. I've started with grilled chicken and again had no problem. I've consistantly been eating about 4oz per meal and feel like I may be eating too much, but I have no feeling of being overly full! I realize I may be so lucky to have had no problems or complications, but I'm worried I could be eating too much too early and could stretch my pouch. Is this normal?    — ShannyM (posted on May 7, 2008)

May 7, 2008
It takes longer to heal on the inside than on the outside. I wouldn't push it. Your staple line is still healing if you had RNY. I am 5 months out and can only hold about 4-6 oz at a time. Good luck to ya!
   — lesleigh07

May 7, 2008
It is hard at this stage to strech the pouch. Just do what the Doc's tell you to and keep up the good work! You are lucky that you are not having disconfort. Head hunger is all you fell, so don't try to do too much or eat the wrong things. THis is just a tool to get you to the sucess you are looking for, a new slender you. Best of success to you.
   — William (Bill) wmil

May 7, 2008
how long does it take for you to eat 4 ounces? if its more than 15 or 20 minutes you are grazing..
   — bob-haller

May 7, 2008
I had RYN on January 8, 2008 and have had no problems whatsoever. I was on food by the end of one month. I was introducing one new food a day as well and nothing bothered me. Not sure if that is good or bad, but I have lost a total of 61 pounds as of date. Just be careful not to overeat and eat the right foods and you will do fine! Good luck LaDonna
   — ladonna08

May 8, 2008
I had RNY December 28, 2006. At my one week checkup I was told I needed more colories and the only way to do that was to add purreed food. At three weeks I was told to go to soft foods, chewed well and at five weeks I was told that I could try anything (within reason). I, too, had no problems with any foods and at 16 months out I can eat a bit of anything I choice to eat, but I think those of us who are blessed in this way have the chore of being particularly vigilante in following the rules. I think a key one is not to drink anything with meals and to wait at least 30 minutes after eating (including snacks) to drink. I usually go an hour or more. This makes the feeling of being saited stay with you and the head hunger, munchies pretty much stay at bay. If you are not getting the sensation of being full it is OK, especially this early out. I believe that you may be pretty numb to the things going on due to the healing process. Just stick the no more than 4 to 6 oz to get the hang of the portion sizes, keep a food journal counting calories and protein grams. If you are consuming the proper amount of food and not feeling hungry, it is OK if you don't feel "stuffed". When you do feel that full feeling, stop then, even if some of your portion is still on your plate. Hope this helps some.
   — canim150

May 8, 2008
I have been eating pretty much anything I want since about a week and a half out of surgery. Like you it scared the pooh right out of me. I was a light weight going into this so I knew my weight loss was going to be slower than most. I am 7 1/2 months out and have lost just a little over 70lbs with only about 40 to go, I haven't been able to do any regular exercising due to some other circumstances and I feel I hit my palteaus a little longer than others but I am very pleased with my progress so far. Just do as everyone else has said and watch very carefully what you eat.
   — GeorgiaD