How much are you eating?

[CocoBelle 13]

Hello! I am almost 3 weeks out and wondering about what I should be eating. I am altering between 1/2 cup to 100grams. But if its puree sometimes I do more. Can I get an idea of how much others are able to eat at this point? Or how much you can comfortable eat where you are now? I'm scared to stretch my pouch! Also how many meals are you eating a day?

Thanks!

[toasty 371]

As always, the first thing you should do is ask your NUT or doctor. Everyone's eating plan here is different, all of the doctors seem to have different plans, so you shouldn't take anyone's experience as your guidepost with this one question.

This is what your bariatric team is there for, to help you with just this sort of question. Sorry for no better answer, but that's really the best one.

[Cervidae 2,389]

I agree with Toasty, consult your doctor or nutritionist. As for my plan, I try to eat three times a day, though it is still hard sometimes, and each meals must be 1/2 cup (4 ounces) or less. I also still drink a Protein Shake every day to boost my Protein. I sent you other stuff in private messages, hope that helps.

[CocoBelle 13]

The plan is not to copy exactly what anyone else is doing. Its just to get a picture of what different people are experiencing. I could ask my nut all day long but at the end of the day she can only give me guidelines not experience. Also because everyone has such a different eating plan, i find it interesting to see how they differ. I guess I asked the question a bit wrong.

Thanks your responses!

[CharlotteKat 90]

Every NUT seems to have a different opinion. My NUT said I am OK with eating as little as 2 oz. a day as long as I get in my Protein and supplements. Don't feel like you have to work up to a certain portion size. That can spell long term trouble. Once you stretch your stomach, there is no going back to a nice small pouch. My NUT said to stop eating when you feel full. I'm over 3 months out and 4 oz a day is all I can handle. I'm in no rush to eat more.