How many ounces of food can you eat after a gastric sleeve?
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Immediately following a gastric sleeve, the stomach’s capacity is dramatically reduced by approximately 80%, shrinking it to roughly the size of a banana. This significant change dictates that a patient's food intake will be very limited, progressing from tiny liquid sips to small, nutrient-dense meals. The question of how many ounces of food can you eat after a gastric sleeve depends entirely on the specific stage of your recovery journey.
