how much are you eating at a meal? i sometimes feel like im not eating enough, 2 bites and im done

I had my surgery Dec 10 and I am eating about 1/2 cup or about 4oz. When I eat I am trying to eat protein, eggs, cheese, cottage cheese,tuna,chicken,beans.

I had my surgery December 13th and I can eat like 1/2 cup of soup or 1/4 cup of soft foods. It all really depends on the food. I take really small bites and eat slowly..but not more than 30 minutes per meal.

VSG 12/5/11 and I think I am probably eating about 1/2 cup per meal. So far the only thing I've had a hard time eating has been chicken or scrambled eggs. I can eat more then two bites and find myself not feeling hungry per say.... but more like empty a bit more frequently then I did before. However- I think this could be more to do with TOM?

If you feel as though you are not getting enough Protein it is best to continue supplementing with Protein shakes.

I'm on mushies so measure out an amount equal to a deck of cards. I guess that's 3-4 oz of food at a time. I drink 2 protein shakes a day at 10 am and 3 pm with 3 small meals in between.

I actually managed to eat a whole small Wendy's chili tonight! I was a bit shocked, but it did take me over an hour!!

Lissa

Not sure how long ago you had surgery? 2 bites is about right early on. I would eat from a baby spoon to stretch it out to 4 or 5 baby bites sometines - and it would still take 20 minutes to get it down. Over time it gets much better, but that is all I could eat in the beginning.

Even now, I am good for about 6 bites and then I have to hit the breaks.

DOS 12/15/2012

first real food this morning I made a scrambled egg - wow how totally cool. It looked so small in the big frying pan (gonna buy a small pan) anyways i sat down with my "breakfast" enjoyed every bite,chewed alot, etc.

i only ate half i couldn't believe it, i've actually heard others on the board say they couldn't eat a whole egg either, but me..... wow- but the truth is i definitely felt full, but..... what if i had eaten the other 1/2? it sure looked like i could.

the reason i didn't eat more was because i knew i was full and figured i didn't need to over eat. is this the right feeling i should have. haven't been there yet with experience.

kathy

above i meant to say DOS 12/15/11

kathy

6 weeks out. I can still only manage about 2oz Protein and then a few tablespoons of veggies. Egg and 1 slice bacon or a sausage for Breakfast.

Some meals a little more-some times 2 bites and I'm done. Tonight I had 1.5 oz of small meatballs-1/4 steamed zucchini slices and about 1/4 cup Pasta sauce. Ate it all. But didn't need more.

I wouldn't worry about it unless you are not getting enough protein.