Portion sizes

[Kelly827 9]

It's double checking what the recommended portion sizes are. I believe it's 1/4 cup for veggies and carbs but can someone remind me the ounces for meats please.

[healthyme1963 136]

This would be best discussed with your nutritionist or surgeon. Each one has slightly different criteria. I know that with my plan, in the early weeks after surgery, I was told 1-2 oz of meat and a couple of tablespoons of veggies at each meal, no more than 2 small servings of fruit a day and minimal carbs. After the first couple of months, my Protein size increased to about 4 oz per meal and 1/2 cup of veggies, 2 servings of fruit a day and still minimal carbs. I eat 3 small meals a day and 2 Snacks. Each snack also includes some form of Protein. If I don't meet my protein goals through solid food each day, then I'll mix a scoop of powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury vanilla or Unflavored in 8 oz of 50 calorie orange juice and Water (half oj and half water) in the evening before bed.

Good luck!

[winning_by_losing 107]

Just as healthyme mentioned, each program has different recommendations.

For mine - we started out at 2 tbsp per meal immediately after surgery, then as the weeks/months progress we gradually work up to half a cup or 3 to 4 ounces.

Most of this for me is always supposed to be Protein, with only extra veggies if the Protein isn't enough.

Don't think I'll ever get to the point where I can have 1/4 cup of veggies and we're supposed to avoid carbs as much as humanly possible. But again, this is specifically for me and my program. Yours may of course differ.

[jtickle 295]

My program started us on 4oz of Protein right after the liquid diet was over. Sometimes I get the whole 4oz in sometimes I don't. Depends on how dense the protein is. We only get fruits or veggies if we have room. I try to get a veggie in there every now and then for some Fiber.< /p>