How much fluid/food at one time?

msecanales
on 11/7/15 6:01 pm

How much fluid should I be able to drink at one time? I am worried that my capacity is too much. I can drink a whole muscle milk which I think has like 14 oz.. A  cup has 8 oz.. I can also drink a cup of soup with no problem and not feel full... Don't feel "hungry" but I am also not "full". I guess I am having a hard time knowing how much/quantity at a time I am suppose to consume. I know that with food, my paper work says not to eat more than a cup of food at a time.. 

I guess I just thought that I was going to feel "full". Some people that I know that have had the surgery say they get stuffed with 1/2 cup.. I am still trying to feel out this new stomach.

Age:31| Height 5', 5"| VSG on 10/26/15 | Starting Weight: 277 | Current Weight: 153| WL so far: 124 lb | Goal Weight: 155

Laura R.
on 11/7/15 7:01 pm

My surgery was on October 5th. So I am almost 6 weeks out. I can drink a protein shake in about 15/20 minutes. I can keep down maybe 1/2 cup of food at a time. I think everyone is different and it depends on how tight your sleeve is. Maybe your swelling went down quicker than normal? Are you laying weight? 

Laura R.
on 11/7/15 7:02 pm

I meant are you losing weight? Lol

msecanales
on 11/7/15 7:14 pm

I haven't lost any weight this whole week. I posted a little "rant" post about that. I have been following my diet plan and taking in my 60g of protein in and also my water. I just know that everyone else talks about how they can only get in so much and I seem to be able to drink more with no problem. That worries me. 

Age:31| Height 5', 5"| VSG on 10/26/15 | Starting Weight: 277 | Current Weight: 153| WL so far: 124 lb | Goal Weight: 155

Katspike
on 11/8/15 8:35 am - Rochester Hills, MI
VSG on 10/01/15

Surgery Oct 1st. Just started losing again after an almost 2week stall.  I hear that's very common. Although my clothes seemed to be loser even though the scale wasn't moving.

Kat

Neesie57
on 11/7/15 7:38 pm
VSG on 08/04/15

I'm three months out, and can still only eat â..." of a cup at a time, depending on the type of food.  Some foods I can only eat ¼ cup.  ½ cup would make me so full, I wouldn't be able to move.

I have been able to drink well since the beginning, and could drink lots of liquid from about 3 days out.  

5' 5" tall. VSG on August 4, 2015/ Starting weight 239.9/ Surgery weight 210.9/ Current weight 137.4/ Goal weight 140/ No longer overweight, now a NORMAL weight. Now that I'm at goal, it's time to move on to maintenance!!!!!!!!

 

 

 

catwoman7
on 11/7/15 8:44 pm
RNY on 06/03/15

it depends on what it is.  I can only eat a couple of ounces of dense protein.  If I add vegetables or salad to that, maybe a cup altogether.  Things like soup I can eat about 1.5 cups.  Yogurt -  maybe a cup.   I'm RNY, though, and about six months out.

RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)

HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163

catwoman7
on 11/7/15 8:45 pm
RNY on 06/03/15

P.S. once you start eating solid foods, it'll be easier to tell when it's time to stop.  I rarely feel "full", but I start feeling uncomfortable.  I know if I keep going I'm probably going to vomit.

Gwen M.
on 11/8/15 7:36 am
VSG on 03/13/14

I had no problem with liquids post-op.  Lots of people do, but I wasn't one of them.  Most people don't feel restriction until they hit solid foods, so don't worry.  Liquids are always easier to consume - it's why so many plans urge us to avoid liquid calories aside from protein shakes.  

Right after surgery your stomach is still healing - your nerves were severed.  Don't expect your stomach to be a reliable reporter of fullness until it is fully healed.  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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MAchick
on 11/8/15 9:24 am
VSG on 01/27/14

What Gwen said. I really had no issues with liquids straight of of survey, but I didn't pu**** I could eat a few bites of Greek yogurt the first week or so post op. Once you move to more solid foods, you will start to feel restriction. But it takes times for things to heal. Do not ru**** even if you feel like you can do more. 

    

    
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