Curious on volume I am able to consume 16 days post op

[daveintx 103]

I am 16 days post op and I am able to consume a 14oz Protein Drink in about 10 minutes...maybe a little less. Drink about 20 ounces of liquid in about 20 minutes. I am currently eating creamed Soups (not totally thick but really creamy) and can polish off a 2 cup portion size in less than 10 minutes and not feel full and then start drinking liquids again soon after. I probably consume on average about 60-80 ounces of liquids a day EASILY. Granted they are mostly non-caloric aside from the Protein shakes. I am mindful about how I drink as I used to be a "chugger", I started sipping at first but now I can swallow pretty fast and not feel discomfort or restriction.

Is this normal? I asked my doctor in pre-op on surgery day how big my "pouch" would be again and he said 2 ounces. I looked at him and was like " really?" and he walked away smiling. << I'm a constant joker and he knows it>> I start soft foods next week, maybe I will feel restriction then?

Thanks in advance for any insight...

[Shustar 395]

I had the same worry right after surgery for the first couple of weeks. Liquids were very easy! My Protein Drinks had to be sipped a bit more but pretty easy. I though my Dr had not given me the tight/small stomach everyone else spoke of. When I started on pureed/soft foods it was a whole different deal. We are just lucky that getting liquids is easy! Don't worry, you will definately meet your new stomach very soon!

[daveintx 103]

Thanks...I was just worried I had messed something up! Reassurance is sometimes the best medicine!

[ShannonSinTx 31]

Hey dwood, just wondering how much you're able to eat now that you're on more solid foods?

[daveintx 103]

Hey dwood, just wondering how much you're able to eat now that you're on more solid foods?

I'm technically on soft foods now, which I was not left with the most descriptive list by my NUT, but I can consume about half a cup of re-fried Beans or potato salad. I know it's normal, but a little frustrating as I would rather get majority of my nutrients and such from real food. It all takes time, and I guess I have plenty of it.