Applesauce is what's considered a 'slider'. Meaning it slides right through your stomach, so you are able to eat more. Be careful with applesauce, it's loaded with carbs and natural sugars, luckily you didn't dump on it, be sure you're reading your labels. Also don't force foods too quickly, your stomach needs time to heal. Go slow and give it time to mend itself. Good luck.

Tanks a lot! I'm just trying to feel this whole thing out.

I am 12 days out and can eat more than I was said to be able to as well.
I am very interested to the answer to this question.
Yesterday curiosity got the better of me and I decided to try tuna.
I ate 3 oz of spicy Thai tuna (small can) with one portion (6) Ritz crackers.
That seems like a lot,
That being said I felt afterward that I had overdone it a bit because I had a similar sensation to when I ate to much in my previous life.
I didn't feel good and wanted to lay down.
The feeling wasn't overwhelming but it was there (I did not at any time feel nauseous)
I also was not overcome by a feeling of fullness that made me stop although I was waiting for it.
I am thinking maybe I shouldn't eat at all (accept for my shakes and vitamins) to avoid the issue although I have to fave it sometime.
This 2-3 tablespoons which I need to take an hour to eatis nonsense. I would just rather not eat anything because I am not hungry anyway.
Like Tia, I am confused as well.
Any imput would be much appreciated.

Yes I am also wondering about eating pureed food slowly? I find it nearly impossible to eat pureed food slowly. Theres really nothing to chew and it just goes down. Maybe it's due to the fact that healing needs to happen still but I don't understand the feeling full vs. satisfied yet.

When I had my surgery, almost four years ago, we had to wait 5 minutes between bites and take no more than 30 minutes per meal. Don't overdue it so early after surgery. It will come back to bite you sooner or later and you will be very sick and in pain. Your pouch hasn't healed yet. Be gentle to your pouch.

Hugs,
Charlene

I wonder when I read people's posts about eating after surgery. Do you not have a specific nutritionist eating schedule plan, approved by your Drs? I would not go off that plan without talking with the Nutro or Doc. Adherence is my key to success. If I start "experimenting" it's "Katie bar the door..."

My instructions from my surgeon and nutritionist were to eat pureed foods for the next three weeks, to get 50 grams of protien, and to take it slow.That's it.

I allowed puree as well and may have the tuna the crackers I did read in my literature some where.
After all when you put water with crackers you get mush pretty fast.
I dont understand how to eat 2 tablespoons every 15 minutes for an hour either.
When you sit down and try to do it it doesn't seem practical.

I'm 6 months out yesterday........I still don't eat much at all.
Hope, I still don't think I could eat 6 Ritz Crackers with tuna.
Tonight I tried pasta for the first time, my hubby and I went out to eat, and I decided to try stuffed shells.........I ate one, with a couple bites of a piece of garlic bread.
The only other thing I ate today was a little cottage cheese with a couple pieces of fresh fruit.
I'll probably try to eat a bit of soup later, and have a protein shake later tonight.
I'm not sure what is the right amount to eat, I think everyone has different tolerances for what they can handle.
For my soft food stage, I ate cottage cheese, soft scrambled eggs, roast beef hash, refried beans, sf jello, sf pudding, sf popsicles and of course soups. After that chili was a fave of mine. I did do sf applesauce, but not very often.
I'd just be careful, eat slowly, chew good, and wait a few minutes between bites. Good luck to all of you just starting out, it is by trial and error we learn. If your not getting sick, your probably not eating to much.

Actually your pouch is about the size of two thumbs (in most caes).. do take it slow in the begiinning and give yourself time to heal!!

Hope.. you make lots of comments about not wanting to eat.. and that concerns me.. the weight will come off.. dont think you have to stop eating.. thats NOT the right answer. I never have had a sensation of being "full" after surgery.. but then again I never felt full gefore surgery because I wamways ate.. lol. the keys is feeling satisfied so quickly... dont over do it.. and especailly dont under do it by not giving yourself enough nutrients to not become sick!!!

I'm sooo glad Charlene is back.. I learend so much from this lady!!!

You know thats just it.
I haven't had a problem with anything yet (I know it doesn't mean I won't)
It concerns me that I even have the ability to eat his much at this time.
What will happen when my appetite returns?
I am taking in my 60-80 grams of protein everyday and taking all my supplements.

Awwww...thanks UpNorthGuy...and might I say, you are a BABE!!! You look fabulous!! Great job!!

Hugs,

Charlene

I really try to make everything I eat last about 30mins. This allows my stomach to tell my brain Im full (or visa versa). Most times I find that I am full way before the 30 mins are up :0) I am at 16 weeks post op now and am eating about 1/4 of a cup. I can eat more but right now am chosing not to.

I am glad to see this post back.
I am over 2 weeks out and struggling with this issue.
I try to eat a small amount like 1 egg 2 oz of cheese with a gram or so of turkey pepperoni in a scramble for breakfast remembering I will eventually want to eat twice this amount.
I am wondering if it is as buckeye166 says and I should curb my portions to 1/4 cup.
Although I cannot eat a cup I can certainly eat 1/2 a cup and maybe a bit more.
Additionally I believe I am going to be one of those people who can eat anything.
Things I have tried are Tim Horton's ice cap (sugar), tuna, chicken!! (pureed with light mayo), and shrimp. I have never felt nauseas and everything has been quite agreeable.
I drink lots of water as I have a health issue that requires it.
I am able to swallow the huge antibiotic I was given with no problem.
Please don't think I am being reckless I am not trying to cram as much in as I possibly can but rather just trying to figure things out.
I am curious about my system as I believe it can adapt to this change just fine.
Should I just be happy about this situation or am I doomed to failure.

My tummy is the size of a golf ball and I still can't eat a lot. I usually take 2 bites of something and am done, like the others have said, don't over do it. I am 6 weeks out and have lost 45 lbs. Stay hydrated, too. You will do great!