Hi guys, I moved into the mushy stage early (as per the ok of my docs dietician, however I Confused about the portion size ill explain. The book my clinic gave me said 1 cup serving size per meal, but on there site is says 1/2 cup per meal. (I saw this yesterday).

I have been having 1 cup and have had no issues but I am concerned if I am over doing it I may be stretching my pouch. I have been having things like pureed spaghetti (a suggested recipe in my book) and tomato Soup for lunch Protein shake for Breakfast.

Just wondering what others have been told

I was told no more than 1 cup of food per meal. That's what I've been doing for the last year since getting banded without any problems.

I was told no more than 1 cup of food per meal. That's what I've been doing for the last year since getting banded without any problems.

Thank you! It is all very confusing!! How quickly did u move to mushies after your op?

Have u had a lot of success?

Thank you! It is all very confusing!! How quickly did u move to mushies after your op?

Have u had a lot of success?

I was on liquids for 4 weeks after surgery, so I didn't get mushy food until the 5th week.

Yes, I've had a lot of success actually. I've lost 181 pounds in the year since I was banded.

I was on liquids for 4 weeks after surgery' date=' so I didn't get mushy food until the 5th week.

Yes, I've had a lot of success actually. I've lost 181 pounds in the year since I was banded.[/quote']

Oh wow 4 weeks! Is that a normal amount of time??

Oh wow 4 weeks! Is that a normal amount of time??

You'll find every surgeon has their own idea what works best. Mind seems to be more cautious than most, but I'm ok with that

I was on liquids one week, mushies second week, soft on the third and moved to solids on the fourth. My doc said long term one cup per meal is what I should have. But I had to progress to that. First week 1/4 cup 5-6 times a day. Second week 1/2 cup 4-5 times per day, etc. they gave me a whole schedule. I was banded 12/21 and am at about 3/4 - 1 cup 3 times per day and that seems to be working for me. No fills yet. Every person and every doc is definitely different. Just follow your doc's orders and good luck!!!