How much can you eat?
Today I started my soft food diet. So far I have had two slices of chicken lunchmeat and I'd say an ounce of tunafish. Not at the same time, of course. Is this normal? I feel like I can't eat anymore so I am not going to force myself to eat. I've been on a full liquid diet for four weeks. I still can't gauge my fullness and I realize this is probably normal. Just wanted to know how much you newbies are able to eat.
2 to 3 ounces (volume) of soft food three times a day with a goal of 45-60 grams of protein is what you should be striving for. This is the time when your really not hungrey and you can't tell. This is very normal. You have to have protein to heal, help with the coming hair loss and to lose weight. If you have to use a protein drink with at least 15 grams of protein and 5 grams or less carbs. If you really need to GNC carries protein bullets but don't do it all in one dose you can't absorb it all. The one brand has 42 or 45 grams of protein but divided it into threes. They look like large test tubes and come in a couple of flavors. It will be a while before you can tell if you are full so it is very important to learn how to measure your food just by eyeing it. Remember it is by volume not by weight example: 1 egg is 7 grams, peanut butter 2 TBS is 7 grams, 1 ounce of bologna or lunch meat is around 7 grams. Sometimes it seems like alot but when it is all chewed up it isn't. It will be months before your stomach heals and the nevers reconnect to tell you you are full so measure your food so you don't start stretching your pouch or make yourself sick! Good Luck.