Drink & food .. how much and what?

So, I am starting my pureed food soon ...

What I am buying for my pureed stage is: Ricotta cheese, Cream of wheat, pudding, yogurt, refried beans, cheese, tuna fish, eggs.  I just wondered what else everyone is eating and how much they can eat before they get the "full" feeling.  I have been on liquids for almost 3 weeks (1 wk pre op & 2 wks post op) ... so I don't get the "full" feeling anymore and my belly rumbles sometimes because I am so hungry lol ... I can't wait to get some food with consitency in my diet :)

My question is:

How much can everyone eat? (1 tbsp, 1/4 cup, etc)  ... AND what is everyone eating at their pureed stages?  

I did mashed pototes and scrabbled eggs alot.  You will know when you are full its almost painfull.  At first I was worried that I was eating too much ( 1/4 cup)  but you take one more bit then allowed and know you will feel it.  Its almost painful to be honest.

I have always been told not to wait until you are full wait until you are satisfied!  Never get to the full stage.

My best advice is to listen to your body. When I get ful, i can tell, not because my stomach hurts, but because i start to hiccup....and i can just tell that the last bite was maybe a little over the edge....you will get to know how YOUR pouch responds to food soon enough.


Good luck,

michelle

Karen,

I have been on the soft/pureed stage for a couple of weeks.  What was suggested to me was 1/4 cup of thicker things and 1/2 cup of liquids.  There are times when I feel like I could eat a little more soup but when I try a couple more spoonfuls, I am full feeling.  I made home made split pea soup day before yesterday and had 1/2 cup plus 2 more spoonfuls and I was feeling very full.  I made it with turkey ham, carrots, celery, onions and split peas and put it in the blender.  It was very yummy.

I do lots of cottage cheese, cream of wheat, I have done peas, green beans (I just chew them very well) and tonight did some noodles and everything has stayed down.

Usually if I have a "regular dinner" like tonight, I had 1 oz of noodles, 1 oz of green beans and 2 oz of ground turkey with sloppy joe sauce (I had made sloppy joes for the hubby) and I couldn't fini****

Hope this helps.

Barb

You're eating Noodles? I was told to stay away from Breads and Pastas for about 4 months post op...what did your doctor say? (i'm way jealous because I want some noodles.)

All the stuff your eating sounds good.

I had roast, carrots, celery and mash potatoes last night. I put the roast beef in my "little Chopper" food processor and chopped it up real good. The carrots and celery were slow cooked with the roast all day so they were nice and soft.

I would say I am able to eat around a 1/4 to 1/2 cup depending on what it is I'm eating. If it's some kind of meat chopped up then I'm good with a 1/4 cup or less. The softer stuff like yogurt I can eat a little more. All the foods will be different depending on their substance.

Just eat REAL SLOW.  We were told that even though you have a very small pouch, it still takes the pouch about 30 minutes to feel full.  So if you eat too fast, you might over do it and regret it soon after.

Kim

Thanks so much guys :)  I was just wondering because it seems I can drink more liquids now than last week and not have a full feeling at all.  last week I had to drink my liquid 1oz every 15 minutes.  Now I can drink a cup in 10 minutes.  So just didn't want to over-do the pureed foods when I start ... thanks again, you guys are all a big help *as always*

THANK YOU doll for posting this-i've needed ideas since my pureed date is just 2 days behind yours!  i still feel like i want to GULP water-but if i take too big of a drink my tummy hurts for like 15 secs or a little longer.  the pain to the left of my belly button is going away-SLOWLY but it is.  i'm able to lay on my sides, not for very long, not very comfy but better than laying on my back 24/7 OUCH-how's the new bed?!

Sooner~ Hey girl!  The bed is AMAZING!!!  I sleep so soundly in it (unless my baby wakes me up as usual lol).  I can even sleep on my side now ... no more pain!  My most painful incision is near my bellybutton too ... maybe a few inches and that is my most painful one too!  I am glad you are doing so well ... I will have to catch up with you soon!