have a question from some of the advanced members

[Emilysmom 41]

Hi guys, question for you..Im a month out, doing wonderfully-down 30 lbs. My question is..when does my sleeve "lighten up" ? so to speak...right now anything I consume is very small..water is no issue but solid foods are rough...I get the noises and girguling in my tummy after I eat even the smallest portions. Im not consuming much food at all and curious as to when I can kind of eat...obviously not like I was but a little bit more than I am, how long till my new tummy settles down? thanks guys!!!!

[NikkiV1986 121]

Hi guys' date=' question for you..Im a month out, doing wonderfully-down 30 lbs. My question is..when does my sleeve "lighten up" ? so to speak...right now anything I consume is very small..water is no issue but solid foods are rough...I get the noises and girguling in my tummy after I eat even the smallest portions. Im not consuming much food at all and curious as to when I can kind of eat...obviously not like I was but a little bit more than I am, how long till my new tummy settles down? thanks guys!!!![/quote']

For me it was gradual. I'm just about 6 months out and still eat less than 4 ounces at a time. You definitely need to consume quality foods and don't dwell so much on the quantity. I'm still learning to eat for fuel and to leave the emotional aspects at the door. It's not easy. That's for sure!!

Good luck and congrats on the weight loss!!!

[indecision 863]

Same for me as above poster. Mine was gradual. I will be 5 months next week and I feel like I can eat more than I could a month ago. I suspect in another month you will see a difference.

[Mexico 16]

I'm ten months out and my tummy still makes all the crazy noises everytime I eat...I don't notice it anymore just seems normal now. I have about the same restriction I had at two months so I'm not sure that's what u wanted to hear but it seems more normal now and not as much work or different than it was at ur stage in the game.

[Emilysmom 41]

Thanks so much you guys! Enjoy your weekend

[happy1957 138]

Restriction overall depends what you eat. At this stage as you're trying to get in only "good" foods, restriction is great, but it seems as the months go on and it is a gradual thing, the more "bad" foods you consume, the more you can take in. Sliders are just that. popcorn which has little value other than emotionally is a great example, you can eat it until it comes out your ears, but eat four ounces of lean chicken and you're full at 3.5. The important thing is to try and make the best choices you can to nourish your body and meet your Protein requirements. As the other writer said, quantity is not the important factor, let the restriction last as long as it can. There truly is a honeymoon stage. Best of luck to you.