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[Kaila312 19]

I am 6weeks post op and I know were not suppose to eat more than 1cup of food...now, does this go by ounces or what can fit in that cup. I am very confused, I emailed my NUT just awaiting her reply so I thought I would ask you guys. I am worried that I am eating too much. I can normally eat a 3oz(if that) piece of chicken and a couple bites of cottage cheese. Is this normal or too much? I need advice please and thank you.

[DeeBrownBaker 139]

At six weeks, I was barely able to get a half cup of food down...I was still using my med cups they gave me in the hospital... I could get down 3 of them...so 6 tablespoons... I dunno...

[MsVeDub 32]

I'm 6 weeks out and still really struggle with food. Matter of fact... I haven't gotten my Water in a day yet.

[girlchild 5]

I'm 8 weeks out and it's getting a bit easier, but most meals I still barely each 4 Oz (or 1/2 cup). From what I've read and been told by my NUT, though, people vary widely at this point.

[clk 3,519]

Sounds pretty normal.

I do recommend an inexpensive food scale, though. Then you'll know for sure what you're eating. It really helps, because much like our brains see our bodies as larger while we're losing, they're also unused to seeing our portions of food as what they really are. It takes a lot of practice. I'd weigh everything for several months, until you're absolutely sure you can eyeball it...and even then? I still weigh every now and again just to double check myself!

Don't fret. It's hard to eat but if you eat too much, you're going to know it because you'll feel discomfort and that last bite will come back up. All sleeves are not created equal, so you might tolerate more of a dense Protein than someone else - but that doesn't mean you're eating too much, it just means you tolerate more than another person!

Good luck, and congrats on your new sleeve,

~Cheri

[deedeemuffin 346]

I am 8 weeks post-op & I can eat quite a bit depending on the consistency. For instance I can eat a whole 6 oz. container of greek yogurt no problem at all. I can also eat a whole cup of home made egg salad or egg beaters very easily. Solid Protein I can eat about 3 oz. & a little bit of vegetables too. I weigh everything on my food scale. Everyone is different. I thought that I was able to eat too much. I just stuck to my protein & carb guidelines & the weight is coming off. Just stick to your program & you will be just fine.