I am not sure it is the density as much as the moisture, but either way I am the same way, tuna not so good. seems it is dryer even with mayo. rare meat yup, well cooked meat , nope. even if it is tender and cooked like in a stew, nope. chilli yup.

hope this helps. Robin

I have no trouble with how it goes down. I just seem to get full more quickly.

I don't have a good answer for you. Know I felt the same way in the beginning and still do to some point now 7 months out. I think you're right though, it has something to do with the density.

Density. I can eat 4-6 oz of soup but only 2oz of meat, even if that meat is with low fat gravy.

Any kind of meat makes me fill up alot faster

Oh Yea, I have that same problem since being on regular foods. There are some meats I can enjoy abou 4oz..and others just like yourself..I can barely eat 2oz. My nutritionist told me it is definitely density and just a person's individual pouch. I didn't name the meats cause what I can tolerate more or less of perhaps you can or can not. But its NORMAL! We will learn, learn, learn as we go thru week after week and new food after new food. Learned something new just yesterday. I have been eating thin slice tomatoe with a dap of thousand island dressing on it as a snack. I mean just one little thin slice too. Well girl...yesterday..I decided I would eat a bit more of it. So I cut 4 thinly sliced tomatoes...and 1tablespoon of thousand island. Keep in mind my Pouch has NEVER gave me problem with either of these items. However, since increasing the amount...I felt nice and comfy...went down just fine. But OMG...10minutes later....my tummy started Bawling up....no pain...just uncomfortable bawling up in a Knot...and then the BOWELS broke Loose!!!!! Dumped out Everything that was in my colon, LOL! I was like What the HECK! So...all I'm saying is we learn as we go and the Pouch will tell us. Rachel

Also anything that has a thinner consistency--soup, yogurt, chili etc..-I can definitely eat more of--a whole cup if truth be told. The Doc told me it was completely normal as the liquids in those foods are sliders, and they don't sit in the pouch as long.

Yes density. More liquids and soft foods, less of solid foods like meat. Even at 16 months!

Thanks everyone! It's definitely good to know that it's not just me!

ya, i'm the same way. i just eat until i get that feeling. some things i can do my 4 oz or 1/4 c, others the dog gets lots of left overs :)

one thing i have to remember to stay away from water 30 mins before i eat. we're working out timing in our house. i don't cook, so i'm training my hubby to give me that 30 min heads up before he gives me a dish of hot food :)

Hi Lauren,

I am 6 weeks out and can really eat most things, even though I stay well away from sugar, I eat, funnily enough ....bread and cheese (no problem) and veg, a bit of chicken and fish. I think I could eat anything, but I just don't fancy it!!! But I cant seem to manage meat. Not that I don't think I can swallow it, but it just doesn't go down, if you know what I mean.

I eat yoghurts and that's about it. I am not loosing as much I want to, maybe 2-3lbs a week. Could be because of the carbs (bread) and not enough protein.

Trudiev, you are absolutely right; you will lose more if you focus on eating protein (3 to 1 ratio of protein to complex carbs). Although 2-3 lbs a week is good, you might be losing muscle rather than fat if youre not getting your 70-80 grams of protein in. Your pouch space is limited and you need to fill it with fuel your body cant get anywhere else. Your body can burn fat for fuel rather than carbs. However, if you dont give it protein, your body is forced to eat your muscles.

Lauren, although it takes more effort, eating dense protein will really help you eat less and stay satiated longer. Sliders are easy but wont get you where you want to be!

Hang in there!

JJ