Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

How Manu Ounces Of Food Should Fill Me Up?



Recommended Posts

?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Lol well put.

It varies from how far along you are, to what gauge they did your sleeve in, what you eat, and – no really – the length of your stomach! I found out that the length of a stomach varies considerably…and if you have a 4 in long sleeve you will hold less than a 7 in long sleeve.

For me solids about 2 oz. thick meat based gruel about 3 oz…liquids vary too but I can get in at least 8-12 oz in an hour, if I need to.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ok. I'm not sure of the size of my stomach. I had my sirgery 4-24 and I can easily eat three ounces of sliced deli turkey and still be hungry.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It's hard to tell the "full" feeling yet since we are still healing and the stomach is still swollen. Eat slowly and do whatever your nutritionist /surgeon tells you to do. Give it some time. :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Lol well put.

It varies from how far along you are, to what gauge they did your sleeve in, what you eat, and – no really – the length of your stomach! I found out that the length of a stomach varies considerably…and if you have a 4 in long sleeve you will hold less than a 7 in long sleeve.

For me solids about 2 oz. thick meat based gruel about 3 oz…liquids vary too but I can get in at least 8-12 oz in an hour, if I need to.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Like does this sound right?

For Breakfast at 10 I had 3 oz of yogurt.

At 11:30 I had 3 oz of sliced turkey breast

At 1 I had a string cheese

At 1:30 I had 3 oz of fruit

And I've been drinking Water all day.

I feel

Hungry. Not crazy hungry but hungry enough to eat some more fruit.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

How do u know how long ur sleeve is it going to be?

You really don't know. If they did an endoscopy, they could tell you, but my surgeon did not do one. And it really won't change their procedure, anyway. You will still have restriction, especially if you follow the rules. The difference between eating 3 oz of food and 5 oz of food is really not something to lose any sleep over.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Like does this sound right?

For Breakfast at 10 I had 3 oz of yogurt.

At 11:30 I had 3 oz of sliced turkey breast

At 1 I had a string cheese

At 1:30 I had 3 oz of fruit

And I've been drinking Water all day.

I feel

Hungry. Not crazy hungry but hungry enough to eat some more fruit.

With most things I'm stuffed around 2oz. The only thing I can really eat more of is sashimi, and with it I'm full between 3 - 4 oz, depending on how slowly I eat. My Snacks probably run about 1 oz (I'd have to check fitnesspal to be sure). I usually have at least one snack, sometimes two. I drink 1 or 2 8oz servings of low sugar apple juice with my Fiber supplement dissolved into it. If I don't get enough food Protein in, I will add in a Protein Drink as needed. Other than that, I try to always have Water or iced tea with me.

How much you can eat will depend on food density, your sleeve, how quickly or slowly you eat, and a lot of other factors.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 1 reply
      1. stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×