Question:
4 wks post op gastric bypass

I can take about 3 to 4 tablespoons of food before i get satified am i eating too much and is this normal.    — felicia45Cook (posted on October 7, 2009)

October 7, 2009
at 4 weeks out you should be eating 1 ounce of food..but can stretch it to two if you need to. I would recommend keeping it as little as possible while you have no hunger... If you do right now It's probably head hunger. You do not have to eat to feel full. Just for nutrients right now. at 8-12 weeks you will increase to 2 ounces depending on how losing is going. I had to increase my intake to 2 ounces because I was not losing and my body was in starvation mode. But this was me. Talk with your nutritionist about what and how much to eat. Best of luck ! hugs,Kim
   — gpcmist

October 8, 2009
At 4 weeks for me I was still on liquids, but I still got full. If I were you, I would try to stay on liquids because your pouch is still swollen and tender and putting "food" in it will make it sore. But, if you do continue on food, you should be full with about 2 tablespoons but it depends on what you are eating. Foods that are heavy or thick will fill you up faster. Take your time with food, you will be able to eat it as time goes on. If you rush it, you can damage your pouch and it could cause problems. Just a little tip. I always get concerned when people eat "food" solid food just shy of post op. Remember, your stomach had a major surgery and so you should baby it with liquids or thick liquids to be sure it heals nicely. best wishes
   — Kristy