I had my surgery April 8. So 3 weeks ago. About how much food should I be eating? I'm scared to try new food because I still don't really know how it feels when i should stop eating. I don't know what the feeling of full feels like. Any help would be truly appreciated!!! Thanks in advance!

What stage are you on? Full liquids or purée?

I am on soft foods right now.

a good rule of the thumb is a 1/4 cup at a time

and if your doing soft foods try protien it will give you more of a full feeling. try something like meatloaf or a turkey pattie canned tuna is also good

How often? And how many times a day should I be eating?

You should have three meals and if you get hungry two small Snacks. It's really important to be getting at least 64 oz of Water a day. And at least 60 grams of Protein that's why it's really important to eat protein first because you really can't consume that much. Also wait 30 minute after eating to drink again.

Snacks can be cheese, hummus, Greek yogurt,

Thank you so much for all the wonderful info. I'm not drinking nearly as much water as I should but I'm going to try harder! How about rice? Were you able to eat rice at this stage?

Rice is not a good idea at this stage.. It tends to be to hard on everyone's stomach. I'm 6 months out and still do not eat it, or Pasta.

Do you like refried Beans? 1/4 cup beans and a little cheese on top is good, or a meatball or two or fish? See Protein, it's most important right now

Protein and Water these are key at the moment,

But if you want a bit of starch perhaps a bit of potato or sweet potato after you've had your bites of protein..

I see. I do like refried beans; I'll be eating more protein as well.

Thank you so much! I'm a little nervous about all this; I'm so glad I found this forum!

Good luck to you! And there are many really nice people here, so don't be afraid to ask away. We are all going through the same "journey" and we all have been new at one time and nervous

Thank you so much for all the wonderful info. I'm not drinking nearly as much Water as I should but I'm going to try harder! How about rice? Were you able to eat rice at this stage?

I would say try to stay away from starch during the early stages... it takes up too much space while eating not letting you ingest a good amount of Protein and does not provide the nutrients necessary...