Doctor says to eat how much??

Hi everyone-this is my first posting on the 10/03 board. i had surgery 10/13 and Im down 132 pounds. I'm just curious what your doctor recommends for eating. I'm supposed to be eating 1/2 cup at each meal, three times a day, no snacking. Now, I go back in August and maybe that will go up, but does that jive with what your doctor says? Just curious.

Wow Karyn, you've done great! I had surgery the same day as you and have only lost 81 lbs. Not that I'm not glad, but I do notice that most people have lost more than me. What's your secret?? LOL I know I need more exercise but I have a sit down job and am at the computer all day long. I do get up and walk around but I can't take any long walks. I guess I need to get up earlier to walk on my treadmill. I get up now at 5:30 am but I don't have time. My dr. told me that eventually, we should be able to eat 1 cup of food. But I don't remember how long that will take. Sometimes I eat more than other times... it's weird. Keep up the good work! Pam

First off - CONGRATS on your weightloss!!! Now for your question..hmmm...my doc said to stick to 2oz for as long as humanly possible. Then we can increase to 4 (1/2c) but to never exceed the 1c rule. Of course you will be able to eat more than 1c of salad and stuff that's mostly water based. If it's dense - 1/2 c is about all I can put down there. There are still times though that 1/4 c is looking mighty HUGE for me!