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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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