So I'm almost 3 weeks out and got to switch from full liquid diet to purees. I'm feeling a little paranoid reading how little some people eat, like only a couple of bites??? I pureed some roasted cauliflower for a mashed potato substitute and can eat about 1/2 cup before getting full signals. Is this unusual? It's a lot less than a pre-sleeve meal, so I'm thankful, but it seems others have more restriction.

At 3 weeks I was still on pureed food and was told don't worry about volume, just meet protein and water goals. I easily ate 1/3 c of something I really liked. When I got to solid foods, there is a definite "don't you dare take another bite" feeling vs liquids and pureed food.

I can't stress the importance of weighing or measuring your food. You don't want to over eat. Really don't. Especially if your out with friends having fun because the fun will stop.

If you eat in restaurants have the wait person bring you a box with your mean unpack away the "extra" (most of the meal!) Before you even start eating. Drink your Fluid when you wait for your food. You might have to remove it from the table so you don't forget not to drink.

I can't seem to edit on my tablet but wanted to add that you can do most of your measuring using those 5c.f. cups from the hospital

. 2 scoops of protein to 1 scoop of carbs (low calorieveggies for me but a cup of yams or platforming in a while.

I'm on my last week of the puree stage (weeks 2-4 for me). I was told to focus on protein shakes and soups the first week, then gradually progress to thicker food (mashed potato consistency). Volume of food per meal is 1/4 to 1/2 cups. If I have refried beans, I can eat about 1/4 cup before starting to feel full (my first sign is burping). Last night for dinner, I had Chunky Soup pureed to a gravy consistency. I can easily eat 1/2 cup of this.