Hi I’m 6 wks post op and only can do 2 or 3 bites of my protein is that normal?

The portion size thing can be a bit freaky at first. I was only eating about 1/4 to 1/3 of a cup of food at 6 weeks. I couldn’t eat a egg. So 2 to 3 bites is pretty normal. Just make sure you’re waiting between bites.

As you progress you will eat more. At 6 months I was up to about 1/2 cup. Now I eat about 3oz of protein & some vegetables or about a cup of thick soup, etc. It’s just under a recommended serving size.

I ate using teaspoons & buffet forks & I put my food on tapas size plates & bowls or side plates. It’s like a psychological trick so you think you’re eating more.

37 minutes ago, Arabesque said:

The portion size thing can be a bit freaky at first. I was only eating about 1/4 to 1/3 of a cup of food at 6 weeks. I couldn’t eat a egg. So 2 to 3 bites is pretty normal. Just make sure you’re waiting between bites.

As you progress you will eat more. At 6 months I was up to about 1/2 cup. Now I eat about 3oz of Protein & some vegetables or about a cup of thick Soup, etc. It’s just under a recommended serving size.

I ate using teaspoons & buffet forks & I put my food on tapas size plates & bowls or side plates. It’s like a psychological trick so you think you’re eating more.

I have been using the small bowls and plates too. Funny thing is that it is plenty of food on those little plates!

I have had to use my babys spoons to eat my pureed/fluid my 11 month old son yells at me when I use his spoons. ???????

3 hours ago, Lahela said:

I have had to use my babys spoons to eat my pureed/fluid my 11 month old son yells at me when I use his spoons. ???????

HAHA!....That is funny!