KristinaRN 54 Posted June 6, 2012 For those of you a year or more out from surgery: when did the amount you are able to eat level off so to speak? I am 9.5 months out, and can eat a little more than I could at 6 months out but not much; I was just wondering when your sleeve completely matures and reaches "maximum capacity" so to speak. I am very happy and satisfied with the amount I can eat now, but wondered if it will continue to increase or if this is it. Thanks so much for any input! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxbins 625 Posted June 6, 2012 Hi, Kristina-- I am 17 months post-op. I don't know my maximum capacity. I decided about month 9 that my portion size then would stay my portion size. I have chosen to "undereat" my sleeve. I don't ever want to have that "stuffed: feeling I used to when I was fat. That said, I can eat about 3.5 oz of steak or chicken, about 1/4 cup veggies, and call it a meal. I can eat a whole small Wendy's chili if I take an hour. I don't know if this is helpful to you since your question was about maximum capacity but it is working for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristinaRN 54 Posted June 7, 2012 Thanks Foxbins! I appreciate your input. I agree with not eating until stuffed, I hate that feeling. And the amounts you mentioned are exactly what I eat now. I was wondering if I will continue to be satisfied with this amount. Just as you can eat more at 6 months out than you can at 3 months out, I wondered if that increase ever stops/levels off? Congrats on your success, you are definitely an inspiration! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
