Question:
eating too much at 9 weeks post op???

ok why is it that I can eat a bag of microwavable popcorn, but it I am eating a regular meal...say turkey, Gravy and mashed potatoes, that I get fill on just a few bites. I can eat popcorn, chips/salsa fine, but if I go for any other type of "real food" I get full very fast, is it because the popcorn and chips just get chewed up to nothing..?? Have i stretched my pouch, help!! Thanks    — Marica B. (posted on May 16, 2002)

May 16, 2002
I am about 10 weeks out and also notice that some foods can fill me up really fast, Others, which I have noticed are generally in the carbohydrate catagory seem to not. I think that is one of the reasons we are to concentrate on protien. It takes longer to digest and therefore keeps you feeling full longer. Also things like chips, popcorn just kind of mush and probably pass through the stoma faster than "real food." Good luck and keep loosin'.
   — Dell H.