So I'm am 10 days post op and was cleared to stay purée stage yesterday.. Well today was very hectic and I don't think I got even 20 oz. of water in and only 1 protein shake at 4:30pm. I had about 1 1/2 oz. of puréed chicken and green beans at 1:30 by 7 I felt hungry for the first time since surgery and after I ate dinner.. Another 1 1/2 oz. of puréed food I felt hungry again about an hour later. My question is, is this normal or am I feeling hungry because I didn't drink enough today or get my protein in?? This is really bothering me because I don't want I mess up or stretch my new pouch.

I feel we need to listen to our stomach and eat as our tummy tells us not our head. I remember about that same time after surgery I felt hungry and expressed very similar concerns. Afraid of doing things wrong and not wanting to fall back into old habits. I was told by doc/nut that as the swelling in your stomach goes down your body will need more food. If you didn't eat enough calories throughout day day your body is going to tell you!

It's definitely a learning process. I'm starting to learn to pay attention to my stomach and not my head or the clock. I'm sure it'll take awhile to get there.

Since you have recently had surgery Listen to your tummy!

During your stage the foods flow right through so you feel hungry faster. True hunger you feel in your upper chest and neck. Learned this on dr oz and its true. You feel as if being strangled when you reach true hunger. Sounds to me like you are doing well. Just put in what you can each day. I have never met the requirements for water or protein, but my blood tests are excellent no deficiencies. Just do what you need to do the best you can