Is this too much food?

[SimplySheavon 22]

Well, I have been feeling great lately and am comfortable while eating. Here is the deal....I am 1 month out and I was just able to eat 8 oz of food without much of any problem. That seems like ALOT! I had flakey fish and mashed broccoli. What is the deal? It is kind of scary that I can eat that much but I also feel healthier than barely getting in 2 oz. I'm still eating around 700 calories a day, never over.

[SimplySheavon 22]

Oh also, I only eat 3 meals a day....breakfast, lunch, and dinner and maybe one snack like a piece of cheese

[KristenLe 5,979]

Well, I have been feeling great lately and am comfortable while eating. Here is the deal....I am 1 month out and I was just able to eat 8 oz of food without much of any problem. That seems like ALOT! I had flakey fish and mashed broccoli. What is the deal? It is kind of scary that I can eat that much but I also feel healthier than barely getting in 2 oz. I'm still eating around 700 calories a day, never over.

Measure and stick to recommended portion sizes. Just because you can eat that much - you really shouldn't! Maybe eat more often.

[SimplySheavon 22]

They never gave me recommended portion sizes, that is probably part of the problem.

[suzzzzz 1,005]

They never gave me recommended portion sizes, that is probably part of the problem.

I wasn't given portion sizes either. My surgeon emphasized small bites and to take 30 minutes to eat. He also said that once all the swelling was gone, I will probably have a capacity of 2/3 cup. I am 5 weeks out and I eat very slowly. I am not able to eat more than 1/2 cup now and not always that much. I suggest slowing down some and really paying attention to how you feel. It may be that is your capacity or it may be too much with other foods. Have heard fish is easiest to eat a lot of.

[KristenLe 5,979]

They never gave me recommended portion sizes, that is probably part of the problem.

Oh - yeah that's a problem. I believe my plan is 3-4ozs a meal at that stage. I don't know when it increases as they haven't given me beyond week 6 yet.

[SimplySheavon 22]

Ok great. Thank you. I also went ahead and emailed my nutritionist and asked.

[missblonde20 72]

I was told 1/2 cup or 1 cup with purees/liquids....not sure how everyone else measures, but that's my guidelines.

[Jesm1029 101]

I was told 1/4 of a cup up untill 3-8 months where they said 1/2 cup from there untill about a year snd then 1 cup for life

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[Gripp 34]

Simply, I've heard of leaks occurring at up to 5 weeks out. Be careful

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