How much should I eat?

[wildGoose 207]

I'm 4 weeks out from my RNY. I find that I can eat only ¼ cup of solid food. I can eat ½ cup of Soup, but there's a lot of liquid involved. My PA wants me to eat 4-6 meals a day so I get enough Protein. I cannot stand how it feels to eat too much, and after three meals, I am physically uncomfortable eating more.

[James Marusek 5,244]

During the first few months after surgery, you body is converting your fat into energy. As a result, the meals are the the primary drivers. Making sure you take the required Protein, Vitamins and fluids are the most important elements at this stage.

I found that home-made Soups and chili worked well for me. They went down easy and as I progressed to larger meal volumes, they were up-scalable. The liquid portion of the Soups can count for some of your required liquid requirements. My nutritionist recommend 3 meals per day plus Protein supplements (protein shakes). I am now 18 months post-op from RNY and consume a cup per meal. They provide me with most of my protein by giving me 65 grams per day.

I wrote a short article about my experience with WLS including recipes. It is available at http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf

[wildGoose 207]

Thank you so much for your response and for sharing your story. I read every word. Your understand of your process is one of the best I've read. Best wishes.

[ladylace 6]

Yes I have same question...I am 4 days shy from my 3 weeks out... and idk what to eat exactly..or if I'm eating to much or too little.. I'm kinda all over...sometimes I'm starving. and can maybe eat half cup Soup and a cup of sf Jello pudding and drink 20oz of Protein Shake and a yogurt. lol and some day can only drink 20z of Protein and sip on Vitamin Water through out the day...