July Surgery babies- how much do you eat?

I'm on my "pureed foods" phase and I've already put in a call to my NUT, but just curious as to what my other July friends are doing. I've been aiming at 4oz of actual food per meal- and since I can't ever seem to get that much down I usually end up using protein supplements to hit my 70-80g protein mark. How much actual food do you eat?

Hey there Lisa, I had surgery on July 17th! Right now I can eat a half cup of cottage cheese, or a yogurt if I go slow. It takes some time but I do fini**** I can also munch on string cheese. Other foods I can hardly eat any so it doesn't seem to pay to even bother. I still use my protein shakes for protein. I drink milk too. But I do have some food during the day. I can't eat much meat. It is too heavy. I don't waste my time with veggies since there is no protein why bother. Fruit doesn't go well either if it is fresh. Canned peaches go good with the cottage cheese though I can eat 2 slivers with my cottage cheese. Don't try to eat too much! Good luck, Di

I can eat 1 and 1/2 to 2 oz. of food. I still get full pretty fast. They said I could eat more, but not to force it since I am getting protein in.....I noticed if I don't drink as much I can hold more food, but since I was getting a little dehydrated (even though I was getting in 56 - 64 oz. of liquid) that's not an option right now....chicken salad is truly my best friend....I love it and it goes down great....I also eat refried beans with cheese and taco sauce from Taco Bell....someone on here suggested it and it is really good (I did not eat them before surgery).....I can also eat stewed chicken, broiled fish, tuna fish salad, chili beans minus most of the mea****ermelon, peas, green beans, squash (as long as it's well cooked), cheese, and cream of wheat.......by the time I chew my food to death it's enough to make me not even want to eat it, but if I don't chew enough I end up Moniqe D.

I am doing okay with the food. No eggs, I am stay with Turkey meatballs with some FF gravy and mash potatoes for dinner. I found this yogurt Dannon Fit & Trim, Carb and Sugar Control Vanilla that I really like. I am using it to take my medications at breakfast and lunch. I was doing alot of crakers and tuna or shrimp salad. I bought some canned meats so far so good. Yes I know sometimes it just doesn't seem like it is worth fixing something for me, I eat so little.

I got the OK yesterday to eat anything I can tolerate. I've tried a bunch of different things - pork chops, chicken, salmon, tuna, turkey, ham, egg salad, steak, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, yogurt, and string cheese.Veggies and fruits I have no problems with at all. I'm loving watermelon right now! So far the only thing that doesn't sit well is beef. I'm only eating 2-3 ounces per meal. Yesterday I was told no more protein drinks. That's going to be hard! Janet

Thanks all! I am back from my doctor and it seems I am right on target with my eating. He did warn me about 'Smooth Move' tea (which I took ONCE and I LOVED the results) - so I can't depend on that to 'move me' anymore......

I had my surgery July 25, After the 2 weeks of liquids I was doing fine with refreid beans and moist chicken..........A month out however that all changed, now I am unable to get anything down but liquid. I have a carnation instant breakfast in skim Milk Deluxe Noon I have 2 tablespoons of pudding with my calcium powder Dinner I have a protein shake again with the milk and at night I have 2 table spoons of pudding again with my calcium powder I take liquid vitamins in the morning sublingual b 12 The Nutristionist told me to hold off another month before trying food because I may just have a very sensitive pouch Jason