so this is what I ate today:(second day of soft foods stage)

Protein shake in the early morning 6:30 am

1 pack of grits with one scrambled egg 9:30 am

piece of salmon with 3/4 package of broccoli with cheese (you know those ones in the frozen section that are like 60 calories)12:30pm

pita chips and hummus 5:00 pm

rest of pita chips box and hummus as well as 3 chicken tamales 8:45pm

did I eat too much today and is any of this not good to eat?

also it did not take me 30 minutes to eat ANY of this! I mean a girl can only chew so long!!!

my fear is that I am ruining EVERYTHING already!

Any thoughts on my food intake for the day?

Are you not feeling any restriction?? When were you sleeved?

From my experience at that same stage, it sounds like a great deal of food. The nerves in your stomach are still in shock and your tissue is still swollen.

But everyone is different and one day you might be able to eat more than others.

Seems like a bit much. Maybe talk to your doctor about your restriction.

I was sleeved on 12/19. As far as feeling a restriction I don't know...I mean I used to be able to eat 2-3 times that much in one day. I'm so confused and I don't want to ruin this!

I don't understand whyi was able to eat so much! I do notice that I feel full quicker but I'm so confused! I thought I was only going to be able to eat a few bites! I don't know what to do except cry at this point!

That is a lot...I would start measuring your portions...speak to your Dr. and get the guidelines.

You don't want to hurt yourself. You are most likely still numb

Just measure small portions.

Breakfast- 1 egg

Lunch - 2oz meat/ protein

Dinner- 2oz protein/meat

Snack- 1/3 cup greek

yogurt

Lots and lots of water and your protein shake through out the day.

what does talk to my doc about my restriction mean? I dont understand that

You may not have full sensation back yet in your stomach. Did your doctor give you amounts to be eaten at a time. For instance my portions were two ounces at a time. I could have probably taken in more but didn't try. Did they send you home with instructions?

what does talk to my doc about my restriction mean? I dont understand that

Exactly that. Email or call your doctor and explain what you ate and your concern. NOBODY here.. NONE of our experiences nor advice is a good substitute for a conversation with your doctor.

have I ruined this whole thing already!? I'm seriously bawling here!

You should talk to your doctor. That is a lot of food

Nooooo!! Youre fine!!! Your so new and you just started soft foods...u haven't done anything detrimental...you just need guidelines to follow for your sleeve to work especially now.

No you haven't done that! You just need to get guidance from you doctor!

Thanks! I'm just so dissappointed, I mean I have lost 20 pounds but I want to keep it going and not screw it up! This is so much harder than I thought it would be! Glad to have this forum!

We are glad you are here!!

You're doing great weightloss wise...just start measuring very small portions ie one chicken tamale should be the max you consume...I think if you go slower and take time between bites it will help.

When you move to dense meats you will feel the restriction...but that's not til two months out so you have to train yourself to allow only enough for your sleeve.

Are you drinking protein drinks and lots of water?

I know it is hard somedays I feel like I can eat anything but somedays it's hard to. The one thing though is that foods that are high protein will make you full faster . I could eat a lot of slider foods like mashed potatoes or tamale but give me a piece of chicken (even puréed) 2 oz would be the max.