Amount of food????

Hi Sleevers....I am 6 days out and my surgeons instructions are as follows:

Day 2 - Week 3: Stage II Full Liquids Aim for 3-6 high protein, liquid meals. You will be consuming 4-8 ounce ‘meals’ every 3-4 hours. Sip slowly and STOP when you start feeling full, even if you have not finished your meal.
My full liquids list has greek yogurt  in it.   From the first day I was home I was using the yogurt to take my magnesium and prilosec so I was only having about 1-2 ounces for each meal.  This last 2 days I have been able to eat the whole 6 oz chabani which I have only done once each day which is good for protein but I am wondering if that is too much.  It does however, keep me nice and full for a good 4-5 hours which is helpful in having 3 meals and the rest snacks of broth.  My plan also allows strained soup so I am thinking about trying some creamed soup tonight that is strained but I am a bit hesitant.  I tried looking back and could not find my answers.   I would appreciate it if some vets reply .  I put a call into the nutritionist this morning but have yet to get a call back. Thanks for any helpful reply ahead of time.

Hey there!  Our plans sound somewhat similar. 

I can eat a whole light & fit yogurt (6oz) MOST of the time...there have been a couple of times where the 6oz doesn't fit and I can only get in about 4oz.

As for creamed soups, I got in almost a full cup a couple of days ago.  Ricotta and/or blended cottage cheese usually has me at 1/2 cup.

I've been drinking my Protein Blitz when I can although not much...and, adding my medical Nectar to whatever I can as well.  My only issue right now is gas (yes, out of THAT end) and a few bouts of diarrhea - if you can even call it that...needless to say, I've stopped the stool softener that was prescribed.

I haven't really tried to eat a whole chobani yet, but I'm able to eat a whole pudding cup (although it takes some time). I think what you're encountering is about right. Liquids go down easier and faster than the thicker soft foods. I don't think the 6 oz is too much as long as you eat small bites very slowly. Just remember that when you start eating thicker, more solid food, you will have WAY more restriction. Pay more attention to how your stomach feels rather than portion size at this point in my opinion.

Hi Mrs. Claus and Cathy......I'm amazed that today and yesterday 1 week out that I don't feel any pressure when I eat. I do feel the restriction after having a few teaspoons of yogurt or soup but I did realize that I do need to eat slower so I have been making it last at least 15-20 minutes as best as I can. Still not getting enough fluid in but trying. I'm about to go get some skim milk and sf pudding cups and some more decaf tea bags.

What are all of you eating to get your protein in?  And, what is your daily carb count looking like?  I'm just looking for ideas...not having the best day with protein.

Thanks!

I am using a baby weaning spoon and a baby bowl for my food.  Sounds daft but you can't go putting too much at a time in your mouth...
As fir quantities it depends on what you are eating and what time of the day it is
In the morning I find eating difficult to say the least yet by teatime no problems with 2-3 tbsps
I think that the advice listen to your body and it will tell you.
Never thought that I would be satified with such small amounts.  but it is true I am never hungry.  Still drinking tea though never a problem with that

Hey Di,
  I think your doing so great! I don't know if it will help at all. But my nut said to get Healthy request soup. Its made by campbell's. I was told I can have any of them. But I have to strain the food out of it. Its not to bad. Oh and the milk. If you don't like Skim milk. Try Silk! Yummy!!!

Take Care
April

Curious, what is the sugar and carb count on the Chobani? 

My plan is to eat plain, full fat greek yogurt and add a bit of fresh fruit and nuts (when I can tolerate them). That has always tasted very sweet to me, and of course it's very filling.

I love to cook, and prefer whole foods as much as possible, so I made stock last weekend using the carcasses of the last three chickens we had. I'm looking forward to having some tomorrow for my liquid day before surgery. Post-surgery, I plan to puree some chicken into it to get more protein in.

 I had my VSG 6days ago and my limit is about 2tsp every 5-7 minutes.  I cannot even finish 1 ounce of anything without feeling it...Am I missing something?