Confused

I posted this on the RNY board, so I'm sorry for the repeat for those that read it over there, but I just want all the advice I can get.  The "little one" is confusing the heck out of me.  I am still trying to figure the little bugger out.  Some meals, I feel full with the small amount, some meals, it takes more food.  I am definately able to eat more that 2 bites my nut talked about or other people talk about.  Some talk about they can only do 2 tablespoons.  I do more than that.  Plus, I don't feel the satisfaction feeling until around 30 minutes later.  I get afraid that I'm not doing it right.  Why can some eat less and some more?  I am getting protein in first and drinking.  Just don't understand.    Michael

 You're still REALLY early out. Once you are more able to eat "normal" foods again you will feel quite full after a few bites. Now you're mostly just getting protein shakes and stuff like that right? Just keep on doing what you're doing and if you find that you still can eat some more feel lucky because I couldn't really eat anything for a month after my surgery it was too painful. I think you're doing what you're supposed to be doing so don't sweat the small stuff, as long as you are getting in adequate nutrition every day I don't see where you couldn't add some extra things to eat in between your meals like a protein bar or something like that. But be careful with what we call "slider foods" such as: crackers, mashed potatoes, etc. Basically slider foods are anything that can be easily chewed and swallowed and will just slide right on through the pouch without you really feeling any of the fullness from it. Hope any of this makes sense! 

Hey Michael,

It takes the stomach 20 to 30 minutes apparently to send the "I'm full" signal to the brain. That's why they say to stop eating when you think you've had enough then wait and you'll feel full. It's tough for me not to eat till' I burst (an old habit) in order to get the full feeling sooner than later. It takes discipline to wait as Fish so eloquently stated in a post he had last week.

Boner

Arkman,
I'm just a little ahead of you at 4 weeks post op and I was a little concerned as well. If I tried the suggested 4oz, sometimes it would be OK and other times I couldn't do it. After I was able to move to more "normal" foods, I got more consistent. I find that HOW I eat is way more important than how much I eat. SLOW DOWN. I was a gulper and I was quite capable of mowing through a plate or two in just a few minutes. Also, the size of the particles you swallow gets a lot more attention now. I don't ever get the full sensation I used to get and I really miss the whole experience of a big hearty meal. I also don't seem to get the feeling that I'm hungry either. I eat now more by the clock than my gut. As new as we are, I think we're going to have to stay on the program as best we can till the new plumbing works itself out.
Good luck,
Jim