I agree with jiffypop in that it is important to stop after a set time otherwise you end up eating more than intended. Also, are you following the no drinking 30 minutes before and at least 30 minutes after rule? If not that can wash food through the pouch.
Besides the hamburger patty, what are the consistencies of foods that you eat? Soft foods can move through faster and the pouch can hold more of these types of foods.
The most important question I have is have you talked to your surgeon? Ultimately all surgeons have different techniques and different post-op protocols. Some make super tiny pouches and don't allow solids for quite a while and others may move their patients through the stages quicker. They all have reasons for their guidelines so ultimately it is good to ask your surgeon or his staff if you are concerned about the volume you should be able to hold.
It's been a long time for me but I recall two weeks on liquids, two on full liquids, two on soft solids and then add other foods in as tolerated. I think it was a while before I could eat a hamburger patty but my surgery was a revision of a stomach stapling and a bit more complicated.
Another place to seek information and experiences is the website obesityhelp dot com. Once again though, your surgeon is the best resource for YOUR surgery.
Good luck and keep posting,
Kellye
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