I am four weeks post-op and tomorrow I am cleared to start soft foods. I cheated and started a few hours early. For dinner tonight I made tuna salad with only tuna, mayo, and a bit of relish. It was pretty thin and wet.

I was only able to eat about 2 tbs. I have this very definite full feeling. I actually think I am going to lay down a digest for a few minutes. Wow...after only 2 tbs!

Is that amount of food about normal for this early stage of eating?

How long did you stay at that level of restriction?

That was about normal for me. I was able to eat a little more as time went on. I am 9 weeks and can eat half a chicken leg with a deviled egg and a couple of slices of a tomato. That fills me up.

I was about 1/2 a cup. For example, two scrambled eggs. I also started squishy food on day 4.

I don't eat over 4 Tbsp, about a quarter cup, of protein per meal. More than that and I am sick and really uncomfortable. I am just over 5 weeks out from surgery and can have anything but sticking to protein and shakes.