foodfighter78 258 Posted March 27, 2015 Hello I'm on the purée/ soft stage, so I can have, eggs, ricotta, cottage cheese, my doc didn't really give me a good list. He said Protein that can be purée or you can easily chew??? Anyways. I saw many examples here and on Pinterest etc. but what's the portion size? If I eat 1 egg? Can I add little ricotta? Or avocado? How many times should I eat? Totally confuse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crosby 303 Posted March 27, 2015 I would suggest contacting your NUT. I was given a whole booklet of menus with amounts..by volume. It may vary based on length of stages so it is best to go to your personal source. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted March 27, 2015 I agree speak with you nutritionist for clarification. At the pureed stage 1 egg with ½ tsp of greek yogurt and a sprinkling of shredded cheese would have me stuffed. Sometime I couldn't finish it all. I was allowed avocado. Most of my portions were between ¼ & a ½ cup depending on the food. I pretty much ate 3 meals a day. Drank Water in between and occasionally had an afternoon snack. Keep in mind every program is different. Some recommned 5 small meals, others 3 meals and 2 Snacks, others strictly 3 meals a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foodfighter78 258 Posted March 27, 2015 I eat 1 hard boiled egg with little drizzle of extra vergin olive oil it took me a long time, and I feel full. I'll call tomorrow to make an appt with the Nut. This morning I have an appt with doc and he said you are not going to see the nut for 6 month post op. But if you want we can set up an appt. He said 3 meals and 2 Snacks. And Water. Even the fage yogurt for lunch I could only eat 1/2 cup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joatsaint 2,814 Posted March 27, 2015 Everyone is going to have a different amount they can hold - depending on the food. My sleeve was very finicky for a long time and the only thing I could safely eat was Cream of Mushroom Soup, during the 1st month post-op. But my doc wanted me eating 800 calories a day. 75% Protein, 25% vegetables - once I was on purees. I was mostly eating refried Beans and pureed turkey hamburger once I was able to transition to pureed foods. In general, I was able to hold 1/4 cup of food per meal and I ate 4 to 6 times a day. If I tried to eat something like boiled eggs or finely chopped chicken, I was only able to eat a tablespoon full and couldn't eat again for about 1/2 an hour. Peanut Butter, on the other hand, went down with ease and I had to really fight my urge to eat more than a tablespoon or 2 per day. Hello I'm on the purée/ soft stage, so I can have, eggs, ricotta, cottage cheese, my doc didn't really give me a good list. He said Protein that can be purée or you can easily chew??? Anyways. I saw many examples here and on Pinterest etc. but what's the portion size? If I eat 1 egg? Can I add little ricotta? Or avocado? How many times should I eat? Totally confuse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
