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I'm curious - how far out are you from surgery and how much lean Protein can you eat at one sitting?

I'm 8 weeks today, and can eat two to three ounces of fish or chicken in one sitting, closer to two usually.

Thanks!

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Sounds about right. I am 5.5 months out and I can eat 5 oz. Depending on what is though .... some things I can only eat 3, some 5.

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I had a filet mignon the other night. It was a five oz piece and I was able eat about four oz. Tilapia, I can do about 6 oz. Canned tuna fish, about a third of a can.

28 months post surgery.

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1 year anniversary in one week :) I can do 2 - 3 ounces to full.

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I had a filet mignon the other night. It was a five oz piece and I was able eat about four oz. Tilapia' date=' I can do about 6 oz. Canned tuna fish, about a third of a can.

28 months post surgery.[/quote']

Lol I can eat a whole can of tuna!!

****Laura the piggy walks out of the room with head hung low******

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Thanks for these answers! I'm just trying to figure out how to get enough Protein in, because I'm off dairy (reflux) and can't do the Isopure or milk-based shakes.

So I'm trying to figure out how to get it all in by the end of the day.

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1 year anniversary in one week :) I can do 2 - 3 ounces to full.
wow your lucky! I'm 3 months out and can eat 4 of dense Protein, and maybe 5 of soft fish

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Lol I can eat a whole can of tuna!!

****Laura the piggy walks out of the room with head hung low******

I did forget to add that I also eat it with a cheese and a cracker, so ...

I love a Trader Joes Social Cracker with tuna and a piece of sharp cheddar. mmmm ...

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Im 6 weeks out and I can eat 4 - 4.5 oz of food total (including veggies or whatever my side is). My doc just told me no more than 5... shouldnt be a problem cuz 4 usually fills me - I still have the old mental fight with myself to not eat more if it tastes super yummy though. So far I've been good!

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I'm two months out and I can eat about 4 ounces of hamburger or turkey burger. I can eat about 6 oz of chili because it is so much more moist. Even though I can eat 6 oz of chili, I usually restrict myself to 4 oz. Have you tried adding Protein Powder to pudding as one way of getting in more Protein? Also keep scrambled eggs in mind as well.

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5 -1/2 months out and 3oz

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