Bites

[jaleko 6]

Started puree stage and i thought i would be able to eat 1/4 cup. I can only manage about 5 bites from a baby spoon before getting full. Even drinking my fluids is hard.

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[smg 471]

Yep I was that way as well for the first 6 weeks. A few bites and I was done. Your sleeve definitely lets you know when you're done...especially in the beginning.

One thing I did notice is that it mattered a great deal what I was eating that determined how much I could eat. For instance, I could typically eat about 1/4 cup of ricotta bake, but only about 3-4 bites of cottage cheese.

Everyone and every food is different. Keep trying new things slowly, make sure you get in your Protein and fluids, and things will get better as you heal more.

Best of luck!

[JamieLogical 8,707]

Why did you think you could manage 1/4 cup? It definitely depends on what you are eating. I could pretty easily do 2 oz. of cottage cheese or yogurt when I first started my puree stage, but tuna and chicken... yeah... maybe three bites and I was done!

[Darcyred 16]

Definitely depends on what you're eating. Also keep in mind your stomach is still swollen and as swelling goes down you will begin to feel like you can take in more. The time frame will vary person to person.

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[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

If depends on what you are eating and what a bite is. A bite isn't a scientific measurement, it can mean anything.

The moisture content of the food really determines how much you can eat.