I am a little over 3 weeks post-op, and can only eat about 4 ounces of food per sitting. Let me just say that I am not complaining. I am merely curious, so I thought that I would ask. How much can you eat in a sitting? It seems that 1/2 cup of food each meal would make it hard for me to actually eat a full meal short of soups/stews.

I thawed out some beef stew leftovers that I made a few weeks ago. I served my wife and 13 year old a small bowl. I then put a small coffee cup on the scale, and set it to start weighing. I added in a few tablespoons of stew (minus the beef). I was at 4oz rather quickly. I then showed my daughter, which had a good laugh. After smashing everything down, I ate it up (Well, not before adding in some sriracha!). Well, I stopped a bite or two short of finishing it.

How much can you throw down in a sitting?

I can only eat about 2 oz for most things besides dense/dry food which is more like 1 oz. I actually don't really like food anymore and primarily consume protein shakes. My nutritionist doesn't like how little I am able to eat and she actually encourages me to eat more which I find shocking. I am just happy to not be able to eat nearly the amount I was able to eat before.

54 minutes ago, Morgan Sorto said:

I can only eat about 2 oz for most things besides dense/dry food which is more like 1 oz. I actually don't really like food anymore and primarily consume Protein Shakes. My nutritionist doesn't like how little I am able to eat and she actually encourages me to eat more which I find shocking. I am just happy to not be able to eat nearly the amount I was able to eat before.

I understand her concern, its not ideal to just be on shakes forever lol, how many are you having a day? how far out are you? are you going days without food?

1 hour ago, dreamingsmall said:

I understand her concern, its not ideal to just be on shakes forever lol, how many are you having a day? how far out are you? are you going days without food?

I am 3 and a half months out. I usually have 3 premier protein shakes a day and I will go a few days without eating solid foods. I will have a slice or two of deli meat every once in a while or some fish.

I am six months out and I think I am eating right. Just getting a little harder. I hope I did'nt stretch my sleeve . I basically used the portion plate for dinner. I have been having some bread which is probably a no no. I have one protein pre made shake a day or protein bar. I also started snacking at night on popcorn. Trying but have weight stall the last three weeks. So far I have lost 66 pounds from 251 to 185.9. I have ten more pounds to reach goal at 175 I am six foot one

I'm newly post op and I must say, there is a curve to acclimate my eating habits. For example, I'm looking at a bowl of cream of chicken soup that I will, in all likelihood, have to dump out tonight because I made too much. I could probably work on this for the next day or two.

My surgery was 7/31, so I am almost 5 weeks post-op. I am at the soft food stage. Some things, like Greek yogurt, I can eat almost 4 oz. Meats, "real food" I can eat a few bites, up to 2 oz on lucky days. My NUT wants only 3 meals per day with no snacking, am to fill up with water or protein drinks. I consume maybe 500 cal on good days. Am hoping it gets better.

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My surgery was 7/31, so I am almost 5 weeks post-op. I am at the soft food stage. Some things, like Greek yogurt, I can eat almost 4 oz. Meats, "real food" I can eat a few bites, up to 2 oz on lucky days. My NUT wants only 3 meals per day with no snacking, am to fill up with water or protein drinks. I consume maybe 500 cal on good days. Am hoping it gets better.

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You shouldn't go by weight but rather volume. Different things will weigh differently for the volume.

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Good to see this thread. I was sleeved on June 13 th. I am full on one egg and a piece of bacon, 2 oz of any meat. By full I mean I get uncomfortable. Trying to slow down and be mindful. Eating out with friends I've learned is hard, talking and carrying on while eating and not being mindful. Tired of being uncomfortable and it's making me slightly crazy because it's self induced.

40 minutes ago, Dabearo said:

Good to see this thread. I was sleeved on June 13 th. I am full on one egg and a piece of bacon, 2 oz of any meat. By full I mean I get uncomfortable. Trying to slow down and be mindful. Eating out with friends I've learned is hard, talking and carrying on while eating and not being mindful. Tired of being uncomfortable and it's making me slightly crazy because it's self induced.

Have you ever taken a class in meditation? It could help build that character of mindfulness.

7 minutes ago, Véronique said:

Have you ever taken a class in meditation? It could help build that character of mindfulness.

Hum, no I have not, but that makes sense.

I am 4 weeks out and can only eat 3 oz of food at a sitting. I have 3 meals of this and 2 snacks of protein shakes to make sure I get my protein. Still on soft foods until the 17th.