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Was wondering how much (.5 cup, 1 cup etc) is everyone eating ? And how many weeks or months post-op are you?

I'm trying to prepare myself...

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I'm more than two years out and have been at goal for more than 1.5 years. I do not eat more than three ounces of Protein at a time. I can eat that, and about 1/2 cup of veggies in one sitting along with a little starch. Today for dinner I had a cup of chili and a small piece of cornbread.

Lynda

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On my blog I have pictures of what I eat. Yu can see even in 3 months, the amount has increased over time slowly. I can eat 2-3 oz of dense Protein and now 1 oz of cooked veggies with it. My husband, sleeved the same day can do 4 oz of dense protein and 1-2 oz of cooked veggies.

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I am 4 weeks out and was told by my doctor to have 1-4 oz primarily Protein 5-6 times a day. He said never to have more than 4 oz at a time until 6 months post op and the to slowly increase to a maximum of 8 oz for 1 year and beyond. I know every doctor is different but I plan on following my doctor's instructions as I have met many of his patients and they have had great success.

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Was wondering how much (.5 cup, 1 cup etc) is everyone eating ? And how many weeks or months post-op are you?

I'm trying to prepare myself...

Everything I eat is in the 3/4 cup to 1 1/2 cup range. meats are usually 3/4 cup. Vegetables, Pasta, and rice are in the 1 1/2 cup range.

You might watch my video on how the amount I can eat changed over the past 10 months.

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I go about 600-800 calories a day. Small .5-1 cup meals through out the day.

I'm 11 months out

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I had surgery August 1st, 2013... I eat about 700 - 1200 calories a day... But I exercise at least 5 days week. Combined with the exercise and calorie counting I net about 500 calories a day. Most of the meals I eat are Protein (4 oz) and usually dense protein like chicken or beef because that makes me feel full.

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