Question:
Hello Everyone. I need help, I am one week post op and I am able to eat 4 Tbs of food

Hello Everyone. I need help, I am one week post op and I am able to eat 4 Tbs of food at one time. I know that my stomach is only supposed to hold 1 ounce of food, but why am I eating so much? Any help or advice would lbe great.    — [Anonymous] (posted on April 30, 2001)

April 30, 2001
How long is it taking you to eat these 4tbs? If it is taking you 30 minutes, you needn't worry. It also depends upon what you are having. A clear liquid will leave the pouch very quickly. I recommend contacting your nutritionist just to reassure yourself. I recall eating 1/4 cup egg salad and a 1/2 cup of soup early on, (maybe not a week but definately 2-3 weeks)
   — Jeannet

April 30, 2001
It all depends on the consistency of the food. Really liquidy or extremely well-chewed food goes through the pouch quickly, allowing you to eat a bit more than the pouch size. I don't think you have a problem. Just measure your food so you don't eat more than you want to at a time.
   — Cindy H.