Help when do I know when I'm slightly full?

[facebro29 272]

So I've started puréed foods but I don't know when I'm slightly full. I've been able to eat 2Tbsp of food. I don't want more after that but not sure how I'm supposed to know?

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[southbound 159]

Weigh everything. I can manage about 3/4 of an egg and I'm done. They have a scale for pretty cheap at Walmart. Doc told me no More than two ounces. Struggle to get in 1 1/2.

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[facebro29 272]

I'm in England and we don't do ounces. My plan says 1Tbsp of Protein 1 Tbsp of veg and I can pretty much take all of that. I hear people can't even eat that when they start puréed food but I'm not having any problems at the moment.

[Candygyrl 637]

So if you feel satisfied after 2 tbsp. Then stop. That's how you know. You don't have to push the limits to know. Even now if I eat 2-3 bites of something even if I thought I should be able to eat more--- I stop. I put it away. If I think about it and want to come back to it an hour later then I will. You just have to get used to following your gut. Its hard I understand because mentally you are used to eating so much more. This morning I fixed myself 1/2 cup of oatmeal. Put a little half and half, cinnamon, a dab of brown sugar and fresh strawberries. I was chatting with co workers and eating very tiny spoonfuls trying to appear "normal" and before I knew it, I was over it. It didn't even look like it had been touched in terms of volume but I'm guessing I ate about 1/8th of what was originally there. Its ok. Stop and walk away.

[suzzzzz 1,005]

Stick to whatever measurements you have. During the healing process it is hard to know when you should stop because the swelling will continue to change. Once on solid foods you begin to listen to your body more and you will know. I always want one more bite but after taking that one more bite twice now, I hope I don't do it again. I felt so full and uncomfortable. This is a learning process for us all.

[facebro29 272]

Thanks guys this helps.

[sc101071 398]

There are 28.35 grams per ounce.

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[mallnut 22]

I'm 2 weeks post op and can have mushy foods. I've had 4oz as per my doctor and it goes down fine! Kind of worried about that..,

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[breuxo 78]

i'm 4 weeks out and can hardly get 2oz down. it really depends what it is for me as i'm on soft foods so something's i can eat way more of

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

So I've started puréed foods but I don't know when I'm slightly full. I've been able to eat 2Tbsp of food. I don't want more after that but not sure how I'm supposed to know?

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Eat slowly and really pay attention and you will start to know where the fine line between satisfied and one bite too many is.

Some signals for me are: runny nose, sneezing, burping, or just discomfort.

[facebro29 272]

I'm 2 weeks post op and can have mushy foods. I've had 4oz as per my doctor and it goes down fine! Kind of worried about that..,

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This is what I'm worried about also. Thought I'd not be able to eat as much.