SimplySheavon 22 Posted July 28, 2016 Well, I have been feeling great lately and am comfortable while eating. Here is the deal....I am 1 month out and I was just able to eat 8 oz of food without much of any problem. That seems like ALOT! I had flakey fish and mashed broccoli. What is the deal? It is kind of scary that I can eat that much but I also feel healthier than barely getting in 2 oz. I'm still eating around 700 calories a day, never over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimplySheavon 22 Posted July 28, 2016 Oh also, I only eat 3 meals a day....breakfast, lunch, and dinner and maybe one snack like a piece of cheese Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted July 28, 2016 Well, I have been feeling great lately and am comfortable while eating. Here is the deal....I am 1 month out and I was just able to eat 8 oz of food without much of any problem. That seems like ALOT! I had flakey fish and mashed broccoli. What is the deal? It is kind of scary that I can eat that much but I also feel healthier than barely getting in 2 oz. I'm still eating around 700 calories a day, never over.Measure and stick to recommended portion sizes. Just because you can eat that much - you really shouldn't! Maybe eat more often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimplySheavon 22 Posted July 28, 2016 They never gave me recommended portion sizes, that is probably part of the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzzzzz 1,005 Posted July 28, 2016 They never gave me recommended portion sizes, that is probably part of the problem. I wasn't given portion sizes either. My surgeon emphasized small bites and to take 30 minutes to eat. He also said that once all the swelling was gone, I will probably have a capacity of 2/3 cup. I am 5 weeks out and I eat very slowly. I am not able to eat more than 1/2 cup now and not always that much. I suggest slowing down some and really paying attention to how you feel. It may be that is your capacity or it may be too much with other foods. Have heard fish is easiest to eat a lot of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted July 28, 2016 They never gave me recommended portion sizes, that is probably part of the problem.Oh - yeah that's a problem. I believe my plan is 3-4ozs a meal at that stage. I don't know when it increases as they haven't given me beyond week 6 yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimplySheavon 22 Posted July 28, 2016 Ok great. Thank you. I also went ahead and emailed my nutritionist and asked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missblonde20 72 Posted July 29, 2016 I was told 1/2 cup or 1 cup with purees/liquids....not sure how everyone else measures, but that's my guidelines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesm1029 101 Posted July 30, 2016 I was told 1/4 of a cup up untill 3-8 months where they said 1/2 cup from there untill about a year snd then 1 cup for life Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gripp 34 Posted July 30, 2016 Simply, I've heard of leaks occurring at up to 5 weeks out. Be careful Sent from my SM-N915V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
