1/4 cup portion size?

[jen2013 14]

Was anyone else given the 1/4 cup portion size guideline and find it to not be enough? I am just starting on soft foods, ate some tuna salad and mozzarella cheese, what turned out to be more like 1/2 cup. I did get full on that amount, but it didnt feel like too much like some have described (having pain, cramps etc after eating). I felt comfortable and that was twice what I should have eaten! I read the thread about what everyone is eating and I see pictures and people describe what they ate and many seem to be eating more than 1/4 cup! What's up with this? I cannot imagine only eating that much for several more months but I don't want to be stretching my pouch or anything. Anyone have any insight to this?

[kisersassy 369]

The 1/4 cup is a must at your stage because the nerve endings are not healed in your pouch to tell of its overfull or not. Eating more at one time can cause staple line leaks and can cause pain as it does take a few months to heal. About 4-6 months out you will be able to eat 1/2 cup or more

[babs963 201]

I'm on the second stage as well. My diet plan is 1/4-1/2 cup puréed food at each meal along with two 8oz Protein shakes for Snacks. Seem that depending on where you have had your surgery, The meal plans vary slightly. For example, I'm not allowed cheese at this stage and was instructed if its not on your plan don't eat it!

Don't worry... Just set your phone to remind you to eat and only eat then and exactly what the doctor wants.

Good luck

[pookybear 284]

My diet plan says 1/2 cup during soft food stage

Re-Birthday: 2/27/13