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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?

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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.

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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!

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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.

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

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Thank you all. This is very helpful!

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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. :)

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<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!

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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