Question:
HOW MUCH FOOD AT 9 WEEKS?

Hi, I'm 9 weeks post op and all of a sudden it seems like I can eat alot more. It was only 2oz. or a 1/4cup at a time of protein and now I started eating that, plus a whole cup of salad. And yesterday I made a cheeseburger (no roll) and I ate 3oz. and felt like I could eat more but I didn't. The other thing that's worrying me is that I went to a wedding and had a few beers over maybe 6 or 7 hours, could that have really streched my stomach now or by 9 weeks do you see a small increase in food amounts? THANKS    — Kelly* P. (posted on March 26, 2003)

March 26, 2003
Kelly, your stomach will definately stretch over time, so it you will find you can eat more slowly. I honestly wouldn't worry about this too much. If you could eat 3 pieces of pizza again or a super-size at McD's, then i would be worried. Not that you should eat junky food like that anyway- but you know what I mean. I think it is impossible that you could've stretched your stomach with a few beers. Some people don't believe in the carbonation and stretching idea anyway. But just in case, I would go for wine or a mixed drink next time when you drink. Alot of salad can be eaten at one time b/c of the water content in lettuce and everything. I'm 10 months post-op and eat about 3-4oz at each meal, but I know many others who can eat alot more, which isn't bad either. I think for some reason I have a really small pouch, I'm lucky! But your eating sounds fine. (And did you weight the meat before or after cooking- that makes a difference, too) Goodluck to you.
   — Lezlie Y.

March 26, 2003
im 9 months and today i made a burger and ate 3/4 of it...so dont feel bad
   — christine S.

March 26, 2003
sorry thats 9 WEEKS
   — christine S.

March 27, 2003
Hey NO fair!!! I live for alcohol and my doc told me no alcohol for a year!! A whole year:(!
   — Kimmie C.