How much does the sleeve hold?

[sarahbethf 0]

Hi! I'm about 2.5 weeks out, surgery was on April fools day. I have so many emotions going on its crazy. Tonight the biggest is fear and worry; I was able to drink/eat a cambells Soup to go in its entirety, this really shocked me because it is 10oz. Is that normal? I didn't feel overly full. Makes me wonder if my sleeve is too big. I had not eaten much since 11:30 am. I was even still feeling hungry and ate a sugar free pudding cup an hour later. I have still had less than 500 cals all day. Up until now it seemed I was only able to eat smaller portions. Any thoughts? Thanks, Sarah

[Domika03 309]

While 10 oz seems like a lot in 1 sitting (especially at 2 1/2 weeks), for the most part, Soup is liquid, so I wouldn't worry too much about the amount you had. Remember to pace yourself, and eat slowly. Make sure you're getting all your fluids too. Be sure to track all your meals. If you continue to remain concerned, contact your NUT or surgeon. They might be able to make suggestions to help you out.

I'm 3 months out, and can eat about 3-4 ounces of Protein and a few bites of veggies (something like spinach). I'd say 1/2 to 1 cup of food in volume, and I feel full. I do have Snacks in between meals, though I was told not to eat anything unless I was actually hungry. I try to make it a healthy snack (Protein Bar, cheese, yogurt...). I no longer eat bread, rice or Pasta because that swells in my stomach and I don't like the full feeling.

Hang in there. This is very much a roller coaster-ride of emotions. It does get easier / it goes get better

[Sassy Pants1 186]

Very normal. Once you're on dense Protein, you will feel the restriction. I can take in more volume in a liquid form than I ever could in a dense form.

[Iambeautiful 100]

you can always have more liquid food like Soup than solid food. The normal for solid food for me is no more than one half cup at a meal Now I couldn't eat an entire can of soup to go but i certainly can eat more soup than solid food. This solid and liquid food combo is tricky..... you can eat more but you will be hungry way sooner..... maybe even an hour or two later if not sooner. liquids pass through the sleeve quickly but still all get absorbed there in the intestines. You can end up injesting more caloried when you do this. I love soup but sometimes only drink the broth in between meals to curb hunger ..... it workds great for that and something hot feels good on the stomach. I don't think your stomach stretched. Now if you can eat more than a cup of solid food that might mean that possibly. My body tells me when i've eaten too much or close to it.... Listen to what your body tells you. I get a choked up feeling and gassy when I've reached my limit. Good Luck.