I understand (i think) the liquid and puree portion of the post-surgery diet, but what I don't understand about the "regular food" part is the portions.

I see posts about eating a 1/2 cup but is that per food group, or total???

For example, if you had meat, veggie and fruit would it be 1/2 cup of each??? (or suggested portion of each)

Or is it 1/2 cup total???

I am sorry if this is a dumb question, but for some reason, my mind isn't comprehending this...maybe it's the two anesthesias in two weeks that affected my brain.

Thanks for all advice.

Hi Nancy,

It's a 1/2C total. You wont be able to eat as much as you used to which is the point, right? LOL!!! Believe me when I say... a 1/2 C to 1 C will fill you up.

My doctor recommends eating no more than one cup of food total per meal. Some say no more than 1/2 cup.

You asked an important question, and if your doctor hasn't given you implicit instructions on a meal plan, ask at your next appointment. My doctor and the Realize band web site advises patients to eat 1/2 cup meals. I'm also allowed a snack. Occasionally, I'll add a few baby carrots between lunch and dinner if I'm having a late dinner, or 1/3 banana when I do an early morning workout (as examples). My doctor doesn't want us to overeat and stretch our pouch. Once we get to goal weight and are on maintenance, we can have a little fluid removed so that the food moves through the stoma faster and increase our meal size to 3/4 cup. But, this is only my doctor's plan. Some call for more more meals/day and others recommend larger meals. So, while it's helpful to read what other doctors are telling their patients, it's very important to know your doctor's meal plan.

Edited November 19, 200916 yr by kiz