Does my pouch need stretched by the dr?

[Dfox1984 117]

I’m two months out and I’m still only able to eat MAYBE three tablespoons of food. Any more than that and I feel it coming back up. Is that pretty typical? I know people say you can eat about one cup of food when all is said and done, but when is that typically? I have a dr appt sept 6 so I’ll obvi talk to my doc. Just wondered if anyone has had such a tight restriction like me. I’d like to be able to eat a tiny plate of food instead of spoonfuls 😬 should I ask him to stretch me out a little? Idk the terminology for it lol

[iluvbears42@yahoo.com 48]

You don't want your pouch stretched and besides the doctor won't do that. It can in time stretch out but you want to be careful of the. Too much stretching will make it so you can eat more and that is not what we had the surgery for. By a years time you should be able to eat a cup of food.

[MIZ60 1,291]

That sounds about right to me. I am almost 4 months out and able to eat about 1/2 cup or so before it becomes uncomfortable. It is a plus to me to be satisfied completely with eating that much food. I still put it on a small plate and sometimes if I put a little too much on there my husband finishes it for me.

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Three tablespons is about right at this stage. Time and healing will relax it.

[Dfox1984 117]

Thanks everyone!

[t1018ross 116]

I was only able to eat about 2 oz of solid food at 2 months out. I'm almost 4 months out now and can eat around 4 oz give or take depending on what it is. Definitely bring up your concerns at your dr. appt. but it sounds like you're right where you should be.

[MargoCL 677]

22 hours ago, Dfox1984 said:

I’m two months out and I’m still only able to eat MAYBE three tablespoons of food. Any more than that and I feel it coming back up. Is that pretty typical? I know people say you can eat about one cup of food when all is said and done, but when is that typically? I have a dr appt sept 6 so I’ll obvi talk to my doc. Just wondered if anyone has had such a tight restriction like me. I’d like to be able to eat a tiny plate of food instead of spoonfuls 😬 should I ask him to stretch me out a little? Idk the terminology for it lol

I was just rereading my paperwork last night and I read that 1/4 cup for the first three months is pretty normal, then move to 1/3 cup. I think just don't over do it, listen to your body it knows best.