Protion Problems

[KristyHernandez 0]

Hi! I am new here. Just got banded on Sept 22nd and a week later got approved for 1/4 cup portions of "soft" foods. The trouble is that I am feeling great. No fill yet, and I feel like I could literally eat the same thing that I was eating prior to the band placement. I have been sticking to the high Protein diet, but it's so hard to eat only a 1/4 cup! Anyone else having this issue?? I mean -- the whole reason for the band is to help with portions. Really looking forward to that first fill!!

[brenda62 47]

I eat up to a cup of food at a time and am losing well, you just have to find what works for you.

[honk 780]

My doctor has never given cup measurements for mushies or solids. Instead he said to weigh them, 3 oz. So my experience was to measure 3 oz of cottage or ricotta cheese. At day 11 however I was still at 1 cup of Soups like Tomato or squash per meal and 1 Protein Shake. Until you get fills this will be a will power diet. The band is doing absolutely nothing for you right now.

[BaileyRose 13]

My dr said 1-1 1/2 cups of food... I couldn't get all that in though. Everyone is different. Find what works best for you, just dont go crazy :-) you'll figure it out soon.