How much food should I be eating?

[MinnieSD 35]

Hi all, I had my gastric bypass just over 3 weeks ago, I’m now on the mushy food stage. I don’t think that I’m overeating and have never pushed myself to a point where I feel sick but I’m really unsure of how much food I should be eating. I’m not overeating I know that but my weight has stalled and I’m wondering if I’m not eating enough. I have a bit of a challenge drinking my full quota but do force myself . I’m not hungry so also have to force myself to eat. Was just wondering as an example how many tablespoons of food should I be eating each meal time? And if anyone has any tips.
Any help would be appreciated

[elcee 3,340]

At this point it’s usual to be measuring volume, generally about a 1/4 cup is what is recommended

[GreenTealael 24,850]

⬆Agreed⬆

Also fluids are usually much more important at this stage

[april042019 105]

Yup. I was told 1/8 to 1/4 cup was recommended. I was eating 1/4 though.

I wouldn't worry about the stalls. I stalled SO much at first. It eventually worked itself out. If it doesnt in a week or two try to switch up your food a little. That's what I do and it works. But a few weeks after surgery I was stalling like crazy so don't worry!

[AZhiker 2,251]

I was eating about 500 calories a day at 3 weeks. Volumes included 1/4 c yoghurt, 1/4 c. cottage cheese, 1/2 Protein Shake. Looks like my slider was refried Beans thinned down in broth (miso or bone).

[FluffyChix 17,409]

Yep. What everyone else said. Volume is KING. Through every phase it's very important to follow their volume instructions for your stage. Stage 1 & 2 is usually 1/8-1/4c. Usually calories (liquids) take caree of themselves. If you are getting in your 48-60g of Protein at that point from liquids, it is usually about 300-500 cals. As you progress, you will be at 60-80g of protein and Stage 3 & 4 will look more like 1/4c-1cup max. Anything you eat needs to fit within your cup.

So if you eat 1-2oz of dense protein by weight, it goes into your measuring cup for your appropriate volume limit for the meal. 1-2oz of protein can take up as much space as 1/2cup of volume.