I am 10 days post op and am starting to crave real food instead of protein shakes

is that normal

Very normal

The interesting part is how wonderful the simple taste of refried beans will be

Oh girl!! I have 5 more days until I at the purreed stage . I can't wait!!! I am so sick of all the artificial sweetened stuff I can barely get it down yuck!! Counting the days!!

I'm so afraid that when I start the purée food ill be able to eat too much

As bad as they are At least with the shakes you know what u have to drink

Just measure! 1/4 cup. you can purée meatloaf with gravy or a meatball. I even did chicken and gravy and ate them all with glee just to have "real" warm food was so good.

Yes also chili or refried beans

Did you feel full after eating 1/4 cup

Did you feel full after eating 1/4 cup

Lol not anymore!!! But in the early stages and just starting purée yes. And even if you don't "feel" full in the beginning it's really important to measure and stay there because the stomach doesn't always have full sensation back by that time.

You said not anymore how long ago were you vsleeved?

How much food makes u feel full now

You said not anymore how long ago were you vsleeved?

How much food makes u feel full now

I'm 7+ months now. Today I measured out 4oz of chicken and ate 3 1/2 oz before I got really full

I still get full on a shake or a Fage Greek yogurt

You need to know it also depends on the food.

The above things I mentioned are Protein.

But if I were to eat processed or junk type foods like chips or Cookies watch out!

So I try to stay away from those things.

Last week was my birthday and I ate a piece of apple pie no problem....