Question:
Can you stretch you pouch out by drinking water to fast?
I'm three weeks out. RNY laproscopic, and at first it would take me almost two hours to drink a protein shake. Some days I could'nt even get both in. Now I'm three weeks out and I can drink a protein drink in 15 minutes or less. I can drink a 19 oz. glass of water in 15 min. I drink normally and not sip. Is this wrong? I do not fell sick or to full. Has anyone eles been able to drink normally without any complications? Also my Dr. has me on pureed foods for 7 weeks. 2 oz. of protein, 1 oz. of vegetables, and 1 oz. of fruit, for a total of 4 ounces. I eat this and make it last for 30 minutes and I'm not full. I stick to my plan. I'm never hungry, but fear that when my appetite returns I will possibly overeat. Any one else going through the same experiences? — hazzard (posted on December 21, 2008)
December 21, 2008
I can say if its ok, but at 3 months I can drink that fast. But I had
problems at about 3 weeks. I would advise to eat much much slower
especially when you start on more solid foods. Its no fun to feel ful and
throwup. Stick to your surgeons plan because the bulk or your weight loss
in now.
— urbrat2
December 21, 2008
everyone has to whats best for themselves, or as directed by their
surgeons, that being said, i have done hours of countless research, and
with my surgeons rules, find the following to be true. I will be 5 years
post op in march, wt loss 230lbs. To date, i still follow to the nth
degree all the dictates set forth for me pre-op. no more than one ounce of
water etc in 5 minutes. no drinking 30 minutes before or after eating.
When we get farther out from those first months post when the rules are so
very important, many become complacent and forget the "whys" we
had the surgery. I personally am scared witless to even try anything with
more than 3 grams sugar per portion. I am still not allowed anything with
honey on it or in it. Certain veges are still on the use very sparingly
list. As for eating in 15 min, thats still a no no for me, i am allowed 3
meals a day, each containing half cup total. I still weigh-measure, but
thats just me, as i have read too many messages about wt gain, to start
down that road. I just feel, as the post op patient, and as a doctor, its
totally up to me if i want to keep this wonderful feeling of the wt loss,
or feel crummy because i didnt follow the rules. If your surgeon, not the
nut tells you to go ahead and drink fast, do it, its his/her rules. BTW,
once a month i go back and follow week 1's post op eating, full liquids. (
anal retentive eh :) )
good luck, but i would slow down unless advised by your surgeon. Merry
X-mas Cindi M.D. 3.24.04 -230# and maintaining since 5/05
— DollyDoodles
December 21, 2008
I wouldn't push it. Slow down! No reason your hunger will return. I am
one year out and don't remember what hunger feels like. I get cravings,
but they are in my head, not my stomach.
— lesleigh07
December 21, 2008
I have heard that it is impossible to stretch your pouch with liquids.
Having said that, just because you can, doesn't mean you necessarily
should. Sip away and follow your doctor's orders to the tee and you should
do great.
Best of luck,
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
— DawnVic
December 21, 2008
You are doing fine. As long as you are not sick, in pain or any physical
distress. And remember, you control how much you eat not someone or
something else.
Good Luck and God Bless,
vinnigirl
— vinnigirl
December 22, 2008
It's really hard to stretch your pouch first of all...and water just passes
right thru...It's when you eat and then drink water and the water sits on
top of the food weighing heavy on the stoma where you risk stretching or
tearing your stoma as a new post op...Or over a long time of constant abuse
like that...Otherwise, you are FINE! Doing great! IF it hurts or feels
uncomfortable...Don't do it! It took me a long time to get used to not
feeling hungry...It made me feel unsatisfied mentally. But I had to learn
over time that not feeling hungry IS SATISFACTION! So give it time and if
your hunger returns, it doesn't mean you can now eat til you are
full...ONLY eat til you no longer feel hunger. That is probably one of my
biggest reasons for being successful for 5 years. I eat til the hunger
stops and that is enough to last me for hours! Eating til full is the
enemy! You have to let your pouch re-train your brain...and learn what
"satisfaction really is" and that is not feeling
"hungry". If I am hungry every three hours...then I eat every
three hours...and stop immediately after I don't have that little hunger
pang...It takes a long time to get used to...My hunger didn't come back til
the second year PO...and that's when I was truly glad I learned to eat
right and not over eat...Some begin to want back that old feeling of
"feeling fullnesss"...I totally avoid it...Well, almost
totally...If I am not focused and socializing with family and feast...I can
forget to listen to my pouch and by the time I realize I am feeling a
little tight...it's too late and I end up in pain...so stay focused when
eating and always take a plate especially during the holidays...DO NOT eat
more than is on your plate...So choose well and make good choices and then
wait to drink...If everyone is still munching, you just carry around a
drink (water preferably...add a lemon or lime for looks! LOL) And you will
be fine and enjoy yourself without causing yourself embarrassing awful pain
and drama!
— .Anita R.
December 24, 2008
I could have posted the exact same question. I am also 3 weeks out tomorrow
and the way I can eat and especially drink without any problems kind of
worries me. I'm also afraid that when my appetite returns that I could over
eat. So, not sure if normal or not to be able to drink as fast as we can.
— CindyNNC
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