Ok I am 7 weeks post-op. Had my 1st fill last week of 5cc's. I found out I don't tolerate cereal w/ milk that well. Other than that though I can still eat more than the 1/4 cup of food recommended. I am worried I will stretch out my pouch. I don't eat as much as I used to that's for sure, but I am able to eat more than I would like. Do any of your really only eat 1/4 cup of food per meal???

I'm more a 3/4 cup type of guy, but I have been pretty conservative on my fills.

For Breakfast, I eat either 2 moderately soft scrambled eggs, or 1 scrambled egg mixed in with 1 pack (1/2 cup) instant grits, or 2 packs (1 cup) of grits...depends on what's left in the pantry. I prefer the eggs, for the Protein punch, but if we're out or getting low, I'll supplement with grits. Even 2 packs of grits is under 200 cals and is very filling

For the other small meals throughout the day, I will have a baked filet (tilapia or chicken breast) with 3/4 cup of vegatables.

I don't measure, I eat until I am satisfied and I would estimate that amount to be 3/4 to 1 cup per meal. I eat three meals per day and strive for no in-between meal snacking. After five fills and being at my sweet spot for a few months, I can say that I was never satisfied on 1/4 cup nor would I ever want to be so restricted. At the volume I am eating now, I am still able to sit down and enjoy a sensible meal and have lost weight consistently. I measured out 1/4 cup once just to see...In my opinion that was little more than a sample, certainly not a meal!

Edited April 9, 200917 yr by Jodi_620