Consuming too much?

[Ashley RN 10]

I am sure there are several threads about this but when I try to search a gazilion threads come up. I am post op day 6 and on full liquids. I noticed that I can easily down a cup of Jello or pudding in 10 min without a problem. I don’t feel full at all. I have stretched it out to 20 min but doesn’t make a difference. Also since I can have cream Soups I made some cream of potato and was able to eat 1/2 a cup in 10 min easily. I still never feel full. Is this normal?

[XYZXYZXYZ1955 675]

Yes, it is: everything you're having now is in the "slider" category, so it isn't going to make you feel full. Once you are on solid food, you will notice a big difference in this.

[logicwand 269]

I hear you! I also forget to wait to drink 30 minutes AFTER eating. (Or to stop drinking 30 minutes BEFORE eating). I'm able to drink immediately before and after eating without any discomfort. The only thing that made me feel really satisfied at this stage was mixing my Celebrate Protein Powder with milk. I'm on the pureed stage now and have found that mushed up scrambled eggs make me feel full. Don't worry, it will change!!

[Sullie06 1,036]

Completely normal. Your restriction will come as you eat more solid foods and dense Proteins.

[heavenglo7 7]

Thanks guys! Great tips to keep in mind. I am heading into week 3 my program is 2 weeks on liquids, 3 rd week full liquids cream Soups, Protein Shakes, 4th week purée type foods /week 5 soft/ week 6 regular. I had yogurt today I could feel the difference slow in going down I felt full quicker and longer which made it difficult to get my Water in.It is almost 9pm her in CA and I had completed my 64 Oz if water . [emoji4]happy dance.