Newly sleeved (Dec. 2) and enjoying the first week of creamed Soups. Question is... How much is too much? The past two evenings I've been able to eat a full cup. Up until then my stomach would start speaking to me when I started to reach the 1/2 cup mark.

Should I continue eating until I feel full or am I in danger of stretching my stomach and pulling a staple?

I'd say stop when you're full. My stomach would and still almost seizes when I'm full and try another bite. Good luck & take it slow. You'll know.

Edited December 12, 201312 yr by HardWork13

Keep in mind that the restriction is less with liquids. As you move to denser Proteins you will feel the restriction more. Stick with the amounts your surgeon recommends & don't push it this early out. Good luck!

You are going to find that when you start with puree 1/2 cup will fill you up. Take that extra bite and you will feel so full you are uncomfortable. I felt the same when when I would drink my Trader Joe's Latin Bean Soup the first week. I could drink that cup straight down. You are just fine.

The hospital guideline for stage two is 2-3 ounces in one hours time.

Thank you all. This is very helpful!

You've gotten good answers so far. I'd like to move this thread to the Post-op forum because you are likely to get more eyes on the thread and more feedback there, since your question is not specifically about pre-op or post-op diets. Let me know if you disagree.

<p>You've gotten good answers so far. I'd like to move this thread to the Post-op forum because you are likely to get more eyes on the thread and more feedback there, since your question is not specifically about pre-op or post-op diets. Let me know if you disagree. </p>

Thanks Mistysj, that's a great idea!

I was sleeved on Monday, today is first day home. Anything warm is best for me, my favorite is warm herbal tea.

I was sleeved on Dec 2nd ( still in full liquids until next Thursday), was told no more than 1/2 C per serving.

I was sleeved on Dec 2nd ( still in full liquids until next Thursday), was told no more than 1/2 C per serving.

Thanks! I think I'll take your Dr's advice for the next few days. I have strict guidelines for all other foods but not for the liquid phases.

I'm glad you asked this question. I have no specific amount listed in this liquid phase either (sleeved 12/03), and I can often take in 1c. of puréed and strained soup. I was worried that I don't have enough restriction, but the nurse reminded me liquids go right on through. The pre-mix protein drinks I have are 11oz. and often have more calories than the 8oz. of strained soup. I'll see what happens when I get to purees -- in eleven very loooooong days.

I'm glad you asked this question. I have no specific amount listed in this liquid phase either (sleeved 12/03), and I can often take in 1c. of puréed and strained soup. I was worried that I don't have enough restriction, but the nurse reminded me liquids go right on through. The pre-mix protein drinks I have are 11oz. and often have more calories than the 8oz. of strained soup. I'll see what happens when I get to purees -- in eleven very loooooong days.

You will feel the restriction when you get to soft foods and definitely solids. 1/2 cup is a good guideline. You can always have another half cup in a few hours again.