Portion size confusion

I have a feeling I may never get this right lol.

What is the portion size for a meal on the puree diet?? I am so confused. Leta say I wanted to just have mashed potatoes. What size am I having?? The binder is showing, a tablespoon here and a tablespoon there. I was keeping portions for a meal to 1/2 Cup to 1 cup (liquid only)

Maybe I have been making a mess of things since the beginning? I emailed the dietitian but unfortunately the response I got was, drink lots of water and don't forget your protein (not very helpful-unfortunately) 

I have not lost anything in a week and that was only week 2. I am pretty much giving up at this point. 

Help please! :)

Katie

I have not had surgery but my post-op diet booklet says -

- add one new food at a time.  Start with small amounts: use a small spoon or fork to help you take tiny bites

-Eat 1 to 2 tablespoons every 15 minutes. Gradually increase so you are taking 1/2 cup of food at a meal (4 to 6 meals per day)

-take your time and eat slowly.  You need to focus while eating. Take at least 20 to 30 minutes to eat a meal.

- If you feel pain or discomfort when eating, stop eating and take a break. Try again later

This is from Kingston...

You're probably in a stall which if you do a search on the top of the page you will get a lot of threads on stalls...They're normal.

I make my meals 1/2 a cup, all foods combined. So if I want chilli and potatoes I'll do a little more than 1/4 of a cup of chilli and have a few tbsp of potatoes. If I want roast beef and beans, I do 1/4 cup of meat and 1/4 cup beans. Most of the time unless it's "slider" food like chilli or soup, I can't eat an entire 1/2 cup but I always eat the highest protein first and then work on the rest if I'm still hungry :) If you're having just mashed potatoes I'd keep it to 1/4 of a cup and if you're still hungry try a bite at a time. 

Perhaps you're adding muscle from walking? Does your gym have one of those Tanita scales that measures fat/muscle/water etc? You could just be having the week 3 stall a bit early, and in a few days you'll start to lose again. Try on some clothes that were a bit small before surgery and see how they fit. It's working - you're just adjusting! 

Okay thanks!! I'm going to stick to the 1/2 cup for my meals then. 

Please do not give up on yourself..... You will get it, it's hard at first but take your time it will get easier... Take care

Thanks!!