AM I EATING ENOUGH??

I am 8 weeks out from open RNY. I was starving to death for the first two weeks and thought I would die from being so hungry. For the last 6 weeks though, I have to force myself to eat. I like the food, and it tastes good when I do eat it...but I am honestly NOT hungry! I know everyone says that hunger will eventually return and enjoy this phase, but I am so afraid that my body will think it is starving itself and stop losing. I have lost pretty good so far I think, but afraid I am going to mess this up. Here is what a day looks like for me: Breakfast: 1/2 yogurt. Lunch: 1/2 cup of chicken vegetable soup. Dinner: 1/2 cup refried beans w/melted cheese. Sometimes I will have a snack of one string cheese or a couple of pistasios (5-6) or something. I am getting all my water in. It keeps me full for a long time. I cant tolerate ANY protein supplements. They make me extrememly sick. SO, I know I am not getting too much protein. My surgeon said he made my pouch 1 ounce in size. So, am I eating enough? Or should have it stretched a little by now. I figure I am getting around 300-500 calories a day. I honestly don't like to eat when I don't feel hungry, so it is hard to force myself. Any suggestions?

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