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How much can you eat? I think I'm a freak or in trouble. I'm six weeks out and can eat a half a cup of food probably more but i stop myself and measure. Is this normal?

i am almost 6 weeks and I cant get 1/2 cup down at one sitting yet! I get so frustrated. I dont know why I let it bother me cuz I am not "hungry" but it drives me crazy cuz it just doesnt seem like enough.

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I was wondering about salads. Too scared to even try it. Any issues?

I didn't have any problems with the salad...had radish and carrots on it..i added some canned chicken and shredded moz cheese

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I agree! I wish someone would make me a designated meal plan! Of course since we are all different' date=' it isnt that easy, but that sure would help. I have a hard time figuring out what "regular" food to eat.[/quote']

ya,i just keep eating the same things lol..haven't had any variety...i might try a hamburger minus the bun tomorrow...i can'T get bread down yet..I've tried pita bread and that goes down and no problems with a soft tortilla

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ya' date='i just keep eating the same things lol..haven't had any variety...i might try a hamburger minus the bun tomorrow...i can'T get bread down yet..I've tried pita bread and that goes down and no problems with a soft tortilla[/quote']

You are allowed red meat? I am not allowed red meat for a year :(

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In my last class last week she even suggested having your hamburger run thru the grinder again at the store when you buy it

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I've had red meat. Not a lot and chewed really well. I'm hoping to get released to regular foods on Wednesday. Salads still scare me.

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Worm we had surgery the same day today I'm released back to everything again. I've had meatloaf it was cooked thoroughly and was able to have 2 bites before I was full!

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How much can you eat? I think I'm a freak or in trouble. I'm six weeks out and can eat a half a cup of food probably more but i stop myself and measure. Is this normal?

I am able to eat more and more every day. It scares me. But I think that it means that our stomachs are healing. We are supposed to be able to eat more over time. I ate pot roast and mashed potatoes and was shocked that I could eat more than usual. I am going to follow the principle of Protein first.

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That's about a normal amount for me..depends on what I eat...some textures fill up faster than others...say I can typically eat 2chix wings and maybe atbs of potatoes at once' date=' or 1egg and 1 1/2 sausage link..scrambled egg I can barely eat the whole thing but fried I have no problem....i don't always measure...i can feel my limit.....[/quote']

I are three poached eggs - no pain, no discomfort - and I am wondering if that is normal.

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You are allowed red meat? I am not allowed red meat for a year <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':(' />

I eat steak and pot roast - but I chew everything very well. I am trying to eat a lot of beef to get my Iron level back to normal

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Worm we had surgery the same day today I'm released back to everything again. I've had meatloaf it was cooked thoroughly and was able to have 2 bites before I was full!

It's all so weird... I looked at my nutrition guide this morning and it stated I won't be on regular foods until month 4. I think I can handle that. I am in no rush for a salad right now.

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I thought it was a bit early for me to start reg food but so far so good...salad is really the only new thing I've tried.

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I just mix tuna with about a teaspoon of mayo and a tablespoon or so of Greek yogurt. Salt and pepper, chopped onions and chopped dill pickles. I have to say though, I swallowed a piece of cucumber last night without chewing it enough. It got stuck and everything came up. Just remember to chew, chew, chew!!

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Yeah and know hoe your food processor works too! If its set up wrong your cucumber turns into water! Lol!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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