First day in the REAL world.. LOL

[Tamz 8]

Today marks 5 wks since my surgery .. and the 1st day I can eat regular solid food!!

I am eating grilled shrimp, and canned green Beans.. I must admit I was a little scared and didnt really want to take the first bite.. but I did and its SO GOOD! I am so surprised that my tummy doesnt feel weird.........is this normal? lol I see most ppl say their first few times on solids was kinda ehh.. but I feel fine!

My only thing is .. my dr's instructions say 1/2 to 3/4 cup of food 3 - 4 times a day..... so do i stuff my shrimp and green Beans into a measuring cup and thats how much I eat? Typically how many shrimps do you guys eat ?(if you eat shrimp)

I guess Im a little worried about this part works..... But yaaaay!

[Just-A-Gem 86]

From what I've read, 3/4 of a cup seems on the high end of meals. I am not speaking from experience though. I know that when I get to post op, I will be using a scale and measuring my meals to about 4 oz. I think that would be 4 medium shrimp.

[Just-A-Gem 86]

Congrats on reaching real food, btw! :-)

[Tamz 8]

From what I've read, 3/4 of a cup seems on the high end of meals. I am not speaking from experience though. I know that when I get to post op, I will be using a scale and measuring my meals to about 4 oz. I think that would be 4 medium shrimp.

Thats what my drs instructions say though! Maybe ill bring that up at my appt next week

[Lovely Lo 4]

Gemintherough measuring with a scale doesn't work because all foods are different densities your sleeve goes on volume not weight so your suppose to use measuring cups!

[Just-A-Gem 86]

That makes total sense, Lovely Lo. Thank you. :-)

[Marie from Michigan 11]

Shrimp is one of my new favorites! I ordered shrimp cocktail for my first REAL food restaurant meal. There were six large shrimp in the order and I ate 3 of them. The other three were my lunch the next day (Yum). I have also had the grilled shrimp at both Applebees and Red Lobster and love them both. I would say I can eat about 6 medium size shrimp.

[KellyL 173]

I think depending on size, 4 or 5. Eat a few then see how you feel. You will feel the restricion with dense Protein. Congrats on getting real food! !