10 Days Post-Op: Amount of Food

[NJGuy78 7]

I'm a little freaked out...I had about 3/4 to a cup worth of mashed potatoes that were thinned out with chicken broth (apple sauce consistency) in 15 mins. Not even 2 weeks out yet. Should I be concerned with that amount? I know this is stretching it, but is it possible to blow out your staple line? Thank you in advance! My anxiety and newbie status got the best of me.

[Emilie.Lancaster 189]

I'm not sure what you are asking. But, I think you are saying, did I eat too much?

Are you in discomfort? Knowing what the last bite feels like is important and I think it takes some getting used to.

My understanding is that if rupture your line, you will become super ill pretty fast. Fever and pain. That's all I got...

[NJGuy78 7]

Thank you! The uncertainty of not knowing my new limits coupled with my anxiety is not helping! Haha

[Sharon1964 2,530]

Did you portion out that much or did you keep going back for more? Just measure out 1/3 cup of food and put the rest away before you start eating. At this point, you're not eating to get full and need to measure everything.

[NJGuy78 7]

I portioned that amount out.

I'm just nervous that I did something wrong or damaged my sleeve.

[lwmatch 31]

As my Dr. told me, liquefied food doesn't stop in the stomach but passes right thru into the small intestine and that I would not get a full feeling unless I eat something that will layer in the stomach.

[NJGuy78 7]

Thank you! I emailed my nutritionist but I don't expect to hear back by Monday. That makes me feel a bit better.

[Sharon1964 2,530]

I portioned that amount out.

I'm just nervous that I did something wrong or damaged my sleeve.

Well, I always say ask your nutritionist, but my team says 1/3 cup of food at each meal for the first six months. I'm five months out now and I'm full on 1/3 cup of food - there's no way I could eat one cup. My advice would be to start getting used to 1/3 cup of food at each meal.

[NJGuy78 7]

Thanks Sharon! I'll definitely do that!