2 weeks post op, is a 5oz Oikos too much?

[mcipanda 121]

I’m 2 weeks post op today and smack in the middle of the purées stage. Trying to get my Protein is a struggle without shakes, but working on it. Tried an Oikos Triple Zero smooth yogurt today. They are 5.2oz. Is that too much at this stage? I ate about 4oz in 30 mins, feel fine. Do any of you finish the 5oz?

[Jonathan Carlson 73]

If you can finish, you absolutely should for the nutrition. Hit that Protein goal! You're eating so few calories it doesn't matter! That's my opinion anyway! I'm almost 6 weeks out from bypass.

[mcipanda 121]

38 minutes ago, Jonathan Carlson said:

If you can finish, you absolutely should for the nutrition. Hit that Protein goal! You're eating so few calories it doesn't matter! That's my opinion anyway! I'm almost 6 weeks out from bypass.

Thanks, Jonathan! Congrats on your bypass. I hope you’re doing well!

[Arabesque 7,259]

Just go slowly. Better to eat a yoghurt over an hour or so than be too low with your Protein. I often took an hour to eat (I still often take 30-45+ mins to eat a meal or snack including yoghurt). It’s so thin it does go through your quite tummy quickly (not as fast as a liquid if course). You could always eat it slowly over a whole day (like grazing) if that feels more comfortable than eating that volume in one go.

[Fred in Pa 234]

I think it’s fine, I eat them all the time. I’m 4 weeks out.

I can eat 5-6oz in a meal w/out issue.

[mcipanda 121]

8 hours ago, Arabesque said:

Just go slowly. Better to eat a yoghurt over an hour or so than be too low with your Protein. I often took an hour to eat (I still often take 30-45+ mins to eat a meal or snack including yoghurt). It’s so thin it does go through your quite tummy quickly (not as fast as a liquid if course). You could always eat it slowly over a whole day (like grazing) if that feels more comfortable than eating that volume in one go.

True! The yogurt is pretty smooth. I think I could have finished the container, but after 30 or so minutes I was scared I might stretch my new tummy. I think that’s my biggest fear while trying to “feel” my way through the last two weeks. Thank you for your thoughts!

[mcipanda 121]

1 hour ago, Fred in Pa said:

I think it’s fine, I eat them all the time. I’m 4 weeks out.

I can eat 5-6oz in a meal w/out issue.

Phew! That’s a relief to hear. Thank you Fred! 🙏