Okay so I just ate 1/3 c. Soupy cream of wheat. I waited like 20 min and drank a few oz of water. I don't feel anything going on. No fullness feeling, nothing. It seems like everyone on here feels full. Why don't i?

Edited April 25, 201412 yr by mommyjamie

Okay so I just ate 1/3 c. Soupy cream of wheat. I waited like 20 min and drank a few oz of water. I don't feel anything going on. No fullness feeling, nothing. It seems like everyone on here feels full. Why don't i?

. I'm still on full liquids but start mushy next week. I was told u don't feel restriction till mushy stage. sometimes I can't eat soup and still feel hungry but the next day it takes 3 bites and I feel like I ate a turkey. soup cream of wheat may just not fill u up. Keep trying other things

How far out are you mommyjamie? maybe you drank too quickly, and washed the food out, so to speak?

I'm 5 days post op. I think my biggest question is how much should I eat of a full liquid? 1/4 c. -1/2c.? I don't want to overheat w/ o realizing it.

You won't feel full so soon after surgery, your nerves are still healing. Plus liquids go right through. Ask your surgeon about exact amounts -- I was limited to 3 tablespoons.

yep, i was going to say the same as bufflehead...are you waiting a half hour to drink after your "food", you really need to get in that habit soon... I still struggle with it... and I'm at a plateau, so I figured that's not helping... we shall see what Monday brings since I only weigh myself once a week.

Good luck...take it easy!

Okay I'll give a call. When you do your 3 tbsp. of say, soup. Do you just measure it out?

Oh and seriously, the cream of wheat had no substance to it whatsoever, lol. So having read what you said I'm sure it just slid through.

Edited April 25, 201412 yr by mommyjamie

@@mommyjamie yes, measure whatever amount you are given as okay to eat. If they won't give you an amount, I would probably stick with a quarter cup max to be safe.

I wasn't allowed things like cream of wheat on purees (still am not allowed even 10 mos. out) but when I was on purees it was 3 tablespoons max. Full liquids was just basically sipping constantly because my full liquids was true liquids, not stuff like yogurt, jello, or anything else you would eat with a spoon.

I am day 5 and I don't feel full; I just feel pressure on my breastbone and that's how I know to stop eating. I don't feel hungry either.

I am day 5 and I don't feel full; I just feel pressure on my breastbone and that's how I know to stop eating. I don't feel hungry either.

What are you eating?

I'm eating very runny oatmeal with strawberry unjury Protein powder mixed in; runny potato Soup with chicken unjury Protein Powder mixed in; and Protein shakes made with Greek yogurt; skim milk; protein powder and fruit blended.

My surgeon says if it fits through a straw I can eat it.

I am able to "eat" up to 2 oz before I have to stop due to the tightness. Sometimes I wait an hour and then try to eat another couple of ounces. Otherwise I just drink Gatorade low calorie mixed with Water.

The Gatorade and water mix seems to be going down really well.

How is the potato and chicken soup? I have a whole container that I haven't opened yet. I'm kinda afraid.

So I guess I am going to have to do Breakfast, lunch, dinner and drink in between.

Do you guys use mashed potatoes from a box?

I stay away from carbs as much as possible.... so no potatoes...I substitute cauliflower (my husband and I both love mashed cauliflower), or turnips, depending on the recipe.

When you eat your Protein and some veggies...there won't be room for much else... don't waste your pouch on carbs