Am I eating enough?

[Jenngeb 56]

Hey all

I am 3 weeks post op and I so full all the time. I just started blended food. If I open a can of tuna I can only eat 6-7 bites before I am stuffed. Is this normal? Should I be able to eat more by now? Even Protein drinks. I can only drink half and it takes me so long to drink it. Water goes down good no problems there. Any feedback is greatly appreciated!!! ????

[twinhappy 79]

You sound normal to me. That is how I felt around that time too. You will slowly be able to get more in. Just keep up with the Protein Shakes :-)

[Babbs 14,681]

Completely normal. Your tiny sleeve is very swollen right now, so you just don't have much room until the swelling eventually goes down in a couple months or so. You will notice an increase in how much you can eat and drink as time goes by. Just do the very best you can to meet your Fluid and Protein goals Keep us posted on how you're doing!

[JamieLogical 8,727]

The restriction is pretty serious in those first several weeks as the swelling goes down. It's perfectly normal to not be able to get much in at one sitting. I remember my first time trying to eat tuna when I was allowed soft foods. I was supposed to be allowed 2 oz. of food at a time, but I couldn't even manage one ounce of tuna.

[Jenngeb 56]

Thank you! I feel much better! ????

Edited May 27, 2015 by Jenngeb