Hi all- I am three weeks post op and notice I need to start setting a portion for my own sake. I have now portioned out foods in half cup containers. How much and how often did everyone eat after surgery and before first fill? I am 212 and have lost 12 pounds since surgery. I just started mushies and do not want to get mixed up. Protein drinks were so easy! Now I need to really think about portions and calories. I love that I am already looking at food labels to be more conscious of what I am taking in, but i am unsure of the amount I should be aiming for.

Generally speaking, the rule is no more than 1 cup of food per meal. Less than a cup is fine but don't exceed 1 cup.

agreed I'm three weeks today no more than a cup. I'm still down at about 1/4 C on most things but my band was placed higher than average If your concerned call your dietitician/nutritionist or doctor if if don't have one of the others. Sounds like your doing great. Congrats.

Hi all- I am three weeks post op and notice I need to start setting a portion for my own sake. I have now portioned out foods in half cup containers. How much and how often did everyone eat after surgery and before first fill? I am 212 and have lost 12 pounds since surgery. I just started mushies and do not want to get mixed up. Protein drinks were so easy! Now I need to really think about portions and calories. I love that I am already looking at food labels to be more conscious of what I am taking in, but i am unsure of the amount I should be aiming for.

I tried to eat 4 oz protien, 1/2 c of veggies and 1/4 c of starch at each meal as soon as I was off liquids. Some days you will finish it... but most days especially in the beginning you will not. 1000 calories each and every day worked for me. My Dr wanted 1500.... but it was just too much and I didnt lose well. I discussed it with him and he agreed to letting me go to 1000-1200...which worked very well for me.

Thank you everyone for your advice! Today went so good! I had under 1100 calories and ate half cup about every two hours. Feel so much better than yesterday