How Much Food!

[kisersassy 369]

ok so tomorrow I will be 5 weeks post op. how much realistically should I be eating at this stage? how many calories? I feel I may be overeating because I get a lot of calories each day. right at or over 800. I see on myfitnesspal where some barely get 300-400 a day. I am really worried about this as I can eat 1/2-3/4 cup where some say one to two bites!!

[kisersassy 369]

oh and the 3/4 cup is if I am eating like Soup with a couple crackers

[michelle t 0]

Im not sure myself. I had my surgery on the 25 of oct. I feel the same way you do

[kisersassy 369]

gosh it is comforting to know I am not alone!! I just don't want to fail!!

[4SFLFDS 59]

I was on 10/23--I try not to go over 1/2 cup or 4 oz--I was also concerned about eating too much but my NUT said if something is really moist and soft that's why you can eat more.

[michelle t 0]

Im eating very slowly so i can learn to feel my new full. I try never to go over a half cup.

[BBdoodle 483]

My surgeon gave me specific instructions on what to eat and how much. The first 3 wks I was 2-4 oz.of yogurt for Breakfast, portein shake for snack, 2-4 oz. of Soup for lunch and something mushy for dinner 2-4 oz. Check with your surgeon or nutritionist on exactly what you sould be eating and how much. Each surgeon is different.

[ladyspl 161]

ok so tomorrow I will be 5 weeks post op. how much realistically should I be eating at this stage? how many calories? I feel I may be overeating because I get a lot of calories each day. right at or over 800. I see on myfitnesspal where some barely get 300-400 a day. I am really worried about this as I can eat 1/2-3/4 cup where some say one to two bites!!

I was just like you! I was upset and decided to just screw it, I'm eating that bread stick.....yeah, that 4in breadstick made me want to die! Not dumping, just so full it hurt. BUT I think it was just what I needed, because almost like magic, the next day I made scrambled eggs for breakfast. Put my portion in the 1/2 C container and after 2 bites, dear lord I was dying again! I wouldn't advocate anyone putting themselves in pain, but if you are loosing weight, staying hydrated, and getting in your Protein, then rock on! We are all different! I read peoples stories about vomiting and being unable to keep down Water, I feel terrible for those folks, since I came home from the hospital being able to almost chug Water, at least drink normally.

[Shrinking Don 365]

Im 3.5 months out and can finally drink a glass of Water in about 1/2 hr I measure my food all the time at 4oz but don't always eat it all my nutritionist said don't count calories at this point just follow the plan. I have got sick off food twice and am very careful when introducing new food pork is out for me and I have eaten no Pasta or bread since my RNY

[lynn 49]

I am 6 months out and depending on the day i can eat half a cup to a fourth of cup i can drink Water no problem i can get 8 ozs down in 15 minutes with no pain as long as its little sips still. food one day i can eat something the next day makes me sick. My dr said never eat more than 3/4 of a cup till i am further out and handling food at ever meal. I still have to do shakes just to get all my Protein in.

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