Help !! I think I am eating too much too soon !!

I had an open VBG 17 days ago. I was on liquids for the first 12 days. Beginning on the 12th day, my doctor told me that I could begin eating solid foods. He said to make sure that I get in all four food groups and to make sure I eat my bread and meat first so that I will fill up better. He also told me that my pouch is about 2 ounces with the entrance to my pouch being as small as the tip of a ball point pen. He said that my food chewed up should be about a 1/2 cup. I do eat my bread and meat first, but it seems as though I can still eat a lot! Today for lunch, I ate 3/4 of a bean burrito from Taco Bell. I did eat very slowly and did not stop until I felt full. One day I was able to eat 1/4 of a small plain hamburger. Is this normal? I thought I would only be able to eat a couple of bites. Usually for breakfast, I eat 4 saltine crackers with peanut butter. Any help from anyone who has had an open VBG would be great!!!

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