Restriction

[rebecca wills 190]

I had surgery 6/30/16 and all along I have experienced restriction. The reality is that now all I can eat at one time is 5-6 bites. So I've found that I've got to scope out and plan what is part of my meal. At this point I eat what I feel like, which is always nutritious. But it's over as quick as it's began.

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[laceemouse 631]

Do you eat slowly? How many times a day do you eat?

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

5 or 6 bites is not a scientific measurement. Do you weigh your food? How many grams or ounces is 5 or 6 bites?

[rebecca wills 190]

5 or 6 bites is not a scientific measurement. Do you weigh your food? How many grams or ounces is 5 or 6 bites?

My plate usually is the size of a saucer so bites are 3oz of chicken first, and it's cut into bite size pieces. Teaspoon or two of veggies and two teaspoons of yam will go on my plate. It's rare I finish it all.

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[rebecca wills 190]

I'm not weighing it, my nutritionist showed me what my plate should look like.

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[Lynneez 1]

5 or 6 bites is not a scientific measurement. Do you weigh your food? How many grams or ounces is 5 or 6 bites?

My plate usually is the size of a saucer so bites are 3oz of chicken first, and it's cut into bite size pieces. Teaspoon or two of veggies and two teaspoons of yam will go on my plate. It's rare I finish it all.

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That seems like the correct amount. I was told that for weeks 4-6 post open out for me, I am expected to eat 3-4 times a day, but only ab

[Lynneez 1]

Ooops! Accidentally hit the post button. What I meant to say is that at post op 4 to 6 weeks I was told to eat 4 tablespoons (1/4) cup at each meal and to eat 3 to 4 times a day. At max at 6 weeks to 3 months I was told to eat 8 tablespoons, which is only half a cup. Not sure how far out you are, but essentially, all my meals are just a few bites and I'm told that's fine and basically will always eat like this (max 1/2 cup a meal forever).

[rebecca wills 190]

6 months out

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