PollyM 0 Posted January 13, 2012 How many ounces should I be eating at a time, 6 Months post op? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms skinniness 3,003 Posted January 13, 2012 Everyone's different. Have you talked to your NUT about it, or your surgeon? My NUT saids that 3 months post op, I should be eating 2oz of Protein, 1/4 c of starch, 1/4c fruit, and 1/4c vegetables. That is alot of food to me, and I can't eat that much. So I called my surgeon's office and they said to eat 800 to 1200 calories. This is alot more simpler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PollyM 0 Posted January 13, 2012 My main concern is stretching my pouch. That is why I was wondering ounces. My surgeon told me I should never eat more than 3 ounces at one time. That seemed too small to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juzmejnee 9 Posted January 13, 2012 im 6 months out and eat about 5-6 oz. hope that helps. Ive always felt like i could eat more than every other sleever. But my surgeon said that i was ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PollyM 0 Posted January 13, 2012 That does help, does anyone know how easily the pouch is stretched? I am closer to 7 months out and have hit a plateau for the last 2 months. I am worried that I will quit losing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juzmejnee 9 Posted January 13, 2012 i was told it is impossible to stretch our stomachs. And i too have been in a stall since October. But I hope i lost 3 lbs this week doing straight Protein. And hopefully it doesn't fluctuate back up. I know how frustrating it is. And im right there with you. I have heard of others that had stalls, but eventually did reach goal. So it is possible even though it seems so difficult right now. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catracks 865 Posted January 13, 2012 I was told to stick mostly Protein in there and then some veggies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indymom 132 Posted January 14, 2012 We don't have pouches, we have little stomaches that would be VERY difficult to stretch out. My meal plan from my nutritionist says 4 oz at each meal or as tolerated. I'm just over 5 months out and a typical day's menu is as follows: B - 1/4 cup egg beaters omelet with 1 oz canadian bacon, 1/2 oz 2% shredded cheese, a little diced Tomato and sliced mushroom L - 2 oz chicken burger or 2-3 oz of chicken breast, 1 oz 2% block cheese, some sort of vegetable (sliced cucumbers, carrots, etc.) D - 2-3 oz meat (chicken breast, turkey meatballs, etc.), small portion of carbs (usually about 1 oz or so), sometimes a small salad I also have a snack in the afternoon, usually a clementine or a 1 oz portion of sliced cheese. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
