Soft solids and how much is too much.

[angelinagirl 0]

This morning was my 2nd day on soft solids. I made 3 small (whole)eggs with softened bell pepper and onion and a little mild salsa on the side. I figured I wouldn't be able to eat all but I have no clue how much I can actually eat. I ended up eating a little over half and stopped as soon as I felt any signs of being full. This seems like a lot..I have read about those who can only eat two teaspoons.. Yet I don't feel any discomfort at all..I just don't want to be doing anything wrong. Do the amounts vary from person to person? or should I be restricting more on my own? My doctors list on what to eat and not eat is minimal..so I feel a little lost.

[lsu2868 708]

I am also on my 2nd day of soft foods. I can eat about 2 medium scrambled eggs with a little salsa on them and just start feeling full about my last bite or so. Everyone is different and it depends on how big their Dr made their pouch. I was told to expect anywhere between 4 to 8 ounces. The key is exactly what you did, when you start feeling full...STOP! I pushed it a little to much last night and hated it. I felt extremely full. I never threw up like some people say they do but once or twice I wanted to to relieve the pressure. I went for a short walk and that helped...2 hours later I hit the exercise bike for a couple miles to see how I would feel and felt fine. I now know for sure what being that full feels like and will definately not push it again. When I first feel full...I will stop for sure.

[desertgirl6801 63]

At first I was getting worried about that too. I read a lot where people get full off a few bites but that just doesn't happen with me and like you i feel no discomfort at all. Amounts do vary from person to person so I think (hope) we're probably stopping before we even get to that point.

[suzykee 3]

I too am on the 2nd day of softs. My Nut says 1/4 cup food four times a day. Just had 1/4 cup chicken salad. Ate too much. One scrambled egg for Breakfast was perfect. She also said at leat 40 grams Protein (two shakes) a day plus the protein I eat to make 60-80 grams protein a day. Not sure If I can make it. I spent 48 years ignoring my stomach's "cries of fullness". It is now getting my undivided attention! Good Luck! And remember, "I can fo all thing through Christ who stengthens me".

[angelinagirl 0]

Thanks guys, this makes me feel so much better! Its always good to hear from others going through the same things! Many Blessings on all of y'alls journeys!