1/2cup of food

[sarahbethemails 68]

Okay I am 12 days out and my doctor list states to eat 1/2 cup eggs in the morning ect... I eat the 2 eggs that equal 1/2 cup no problem not that full??? Is this normal is there anyone that can't eat two eggs I don't know seems like a lot when I see some people can only eat 2.5 teaspoons at one sitting.

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Lets see, there are 3 tsps. in a tablespoon. Half a cup of eggs seems like an odd amount and a lot for 12 days out. I didn't have egg until 19 days out and then it was 2T(1/8 cup). Maybe your pouch/stomach is bigger, you have not put your information in, so no idea what surgery you had.

My NUT list also states that the quantities are the MAX not to eat it all if you are satisfied and have your full feeling, maybe you are missing it?

[Spiceyfrog 269]

Don't be alarmed, because everyone is different.....but I was only able to eat 1/2 of a scrambled egg and it wasn't until around 12 weeks. I am four months post op and still can only eat 1/2C at a time. Like the previous poster mentioned, most amounts are maximum recommendations. So, just because you are not full (you most likely will not have a "full" feeling because the nerves that were cut in your stomach are not healed), you likely are also not hungry. It does get easier and you experiment and get things figured out, hang in there!

[sarahbethemails 68]

Oh wow so strange so you only eat half of one egg at 12 weeks wow that's so odd!! Now I feel even worse!!! Haha. I had the gastric bypass not the sleeve on 10/7/15. Sorry I thought I was in the right forum. But yes I take two eggs add a little fat free milk and add pepper and garlic and put them on the stove with no butter or nothing and I eat it all because that's what my instructions say 1/2 cup scrambled eggs

[heather5565 959]

I'm 4 weeks gastric bypass and my SUGGESTED diet plan intake amounts for an egg is 1/4-1/2 cup.

But the operative word is "suggested."

You don't have to eat what the diet plan says. Most likely you may never will.

I have not once been able to eat the suggested amount.

You have to slow down and really concentrate on what your body is telling you.

I stop when all of a sudden I have this overall body "blah" feeling, or when I look at my meal and think "meh, I'm done."

Remember your brain has to catch up to your stomach to realize it's full... by that time it could be too late; your stomach could be over full and you might find yourself unwell and/or experiencing dumping syndrome.

Good luck and keep working with your tool

Edited October 18, 2015 by heather5565

[Ashlegal 525]

I can get a half cup of some foods down with ease. Like Hormel Turkey Chili or Mashed Sweet Potato with Protein powder are easy to consume a half a cup.

But when I try to eat shredded chicken with broth and pureed carrots, I can get maybe 4-5 bites and I am full.

I've only tried eggs once and one scrambled with some cheese was about all I could handle.

Everyone is different, just listen to your body and follow you doctor's instructions.

[Djmohr 6,965]

I am 12 months out and usually can eat 1/2 c. To 1 c of food depending on what it is.

For me, eggs are the hardest for me to eat and I still cannot finish a whole egg. It fills me up so fast and weighs heavy in my stomach. I cannot imagine eating 2 eggs so early on.

I would look at how fast you are eating as others might have suggested. You can put down a lot of food if you are not paying attention and ultimately that could catch up with you.

[sarahbethemails 68]

It takes me forty five minutes to eat 1/2 cup as my doctor directed me to do. I actually feel like in too slow when eating foods.

[irishaggie 304]

I am 8 days out and had 2 pureed scrambled eggs, no problem. But trying to remind myself that the nerves involved in my gastric bypass and not sending me the right signals for awhile. I was surprised that I could eat two eggs as well, but my keep it to one until I have more healing time under my belt (no pun intended!