I can eat like 5 oz at a sitting, almost one week out of surgery,,, is that too much??? Thats the amount it takes for me to feel full... and it takes me a good 30-45 minutes to eat it though. how were you doing at this stage and how much were you able to take in.?

I am 6 days out and can eat a couple spoonfuls of pudding at a time....or like 4 oz of a protein shake in a 30 minute period...I am still having trouble getting all of my water in...I don't know if there really is a normal...everyone seems to be a little different.

Post-op, the stomach is going to be swollen, and not the same amount for everybody. So, the amount someone can take in is going to be different for everybody. As long as you stop AS SOON as you start to feel restriction, then that is what you need to do. That is the amount to take in. If the next time you can take in more, great, but if it is less, then so be it. Listen to your body. Keep trying to get all your liquids in and remember your Protein, too. Don't stress if you don't hit your target amounts, just keep trying.

Myself, I didn't reach my target amounts of liquid and protein until about a month out. I could do about 3 oz at a sitting and it would take me 20 minutes to do so. But, I'm a sweller. Just scratch me and my skin raises.

Maybe you should try heavier foods? Cream of chicken soup and greek yogurt were filling for me. Just listen to your body. You will definitely be eating less in the next stage.