Maximum Capacity

[KristinaRN 54]

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!

[Foxbins 625]

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.

[KristinaRN 54]

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!