Eat to much?
That is normal. There is no valve at the outlet of the pouch; just an opening into the lower intestine. Liquid should pass right through. If you put dense food in there it will stop for a while before being liquefied and then moving through. If you put food in and then drink, the liquid could back up because it has no where to go, hence the admonition to not eat and drink at the same time.
Obviously, follow your surgeon's plan (as you are) -- the liquid diet is the right thing now as things are still healing.
Obviously, follow your surgeon's plan (as you are) -- the liquid diet is the right thing now as things are still healing.
Liquids do not stay in the pouch because there is an opening, called the stoma, at the bottom where the pouch connects to the small intestine. It's sort of like pouring liquid into a funnel. It drains right out.
Your pouch is going to be able to hold more than one ounce of food, though. Most people can eat two to four ounces in the beginning and at least eight ounces by one year post op.
Your pouch is going to be able to hold more than one ounce of food, though. Most people can eat two to four ounces in the beginning and at least eight ounces by one year post op.
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
That's why at 3 months out I can only eat 1/4 cup or 2-2.5 ounces of chicken/fish but I can eat a whole cup of yogurt. Slides right through. But its a good thing since a cup of greek yogurt is the same protein as the shakes I got sick of.
Jen
HW 254 SW 242 CW 148
**Down 106 pounds from highest weight!**
HW 254 SW 242 CW 148
**Down 106 pounds from highest weight!**
How much people can eat at different times during the first year seems to really vary. A lot of people say they can't eat that much at two months but some say they can. If your surgeon says it's OK, then I think it's OK. Just measure your food so you aren't getting more than one cup.
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.