what size sleeve are you?

[Lee 19]

I have a 40f and I'm ok with that. My Kaiser facility doesn't do smaller than a 40f.

At 4.5 months out I can eat 3 ounces of dense Protein with a little bit of fruit or veggie in the same meal. I can eat 4 oz of shrimp if it has butter or cocktail sauce on it. I'm just starting to eat some fruit and veggies.

I have no problem getting in fluids.

I figure the Sleeve is a tool and the rest is up to me. I can use it or I can eat sliders. It's all my choice.

[steve-o 0]

I agree with Lee. It all depends on the food. My bougie was 36f. Since day 14, I've been able to eat an entire 6oz container of yogurt, and I have no trouble drinking a big ol' mug of Soup. But give me a little Protein, like 2 oz of fish or a scrambled egg, and I come to a dead stop.

It just says to me that it's still all about making the right choices. I think that getting sleeved has left me in a much better position to make the right choices.

[lmmore 0]

I just saw my surgeon today for a 3 month followup. Big shocker. I found out he uses 40 Bougie. He said all Kaiser facilities use a 40. I was surprised, and he told me that they don't want to restrict too much, and that is why they use this size. He told me not to worry about stretching, that I will be fine. Interesting though. It might explain why some of us have an easier time eating than others.

[SarahD. 0]

I don't know what size my sleeve is, but I'm three weeks out and can only take in about 2.5 oz of mushie food right now. It amazes me the amout of food I eat now and what I ate before...it seems insane! LOL