Question:
What dictates what can "pass through" and what stays in your stomach?

Hi. What dictates what can "pass through" and what stays in your stomach? I understand water just passes through (which explains why I can drink much more than I thought I could). But what about soup, protein drinks or other foods that "melt-in-your-mouth"? I had a lap RNY on 06-20-01. I am eating pureed tuna salad and soft eggs, in addition to my liquids. TIA    — Peter S. (posted on June 26, 2001)

June 26, 2001
consistency - watery liquids run through, pureed tuna does not -- consistencies in between vary as to speed of exit.
   — Cindy H.