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If you make sure to get your protein first it should help you feel fuller. Smaller spoonfuls of food make your brain feel that you are eating more.
I am pre-op so my thoughts are largely based on research and advice from my specific nutritionist, and from following a pretty rigid pre-op diet and not on actual post-surgery experience. But I am really surprised to see toast and crackers on your list of foods. Sheesh, they are on our list of "possible" maintenance foods after we reach our goal weight and are not on the "allowed" list before that point. Both toast and crackers are mentioned a lot as items that people cannot tolerate and cause either dumping or sticking, so I am extra surprised. They are also simple carbs, which you will digest quicker and leave you feeling less full and likely to get hungrier sooner. You might do better to choose more complex carbs (pureed vegetables and fruit, oatmeal, cream of wheat/farina cereal) to make you feel fuller longer.
As far as no shakes, I don't see any way you can get enough protein in without them, especially if you are incorporating non-protein items with your meal. Half an egg only has 3.5 grams or protein and your toast likely has none. Adding cheese and milk might help as others suggested, and I found that adding fat free plain Greek yogurt helps as well. Maybe you can sneak in some protein powder as well? I have been doing a dollop of Plain fat free Greek yogurt mixed with unflavored protein powder, salt, and onion powder to get a super-high protein sour cream substitute...12 grams protein in 1/4 cup) which is pretty tasty on eggs or used in tuna salad in place of mayo.
Make sure you get a minimum protein amount from your nutritionist and do the math and make sure your meals alone get you there. And if they do not you need to have a talk with your nutritionist to make a meal plan that does.
YMMV, especially since my diet will be very different (protein shakes (less than 150 calories each, with at least 25 grams protein) twice a day for at least 2 months, pureed food for 6 weeks, 2 ounce meals three times a day, 60-70 grams protein per day).
Good luck!
I am pre-op so my thoughts are largely based on research and advice from my specific nutritionist, and from following a pretty rigid pre-op diet and not on actual post-surgery experience. But I am really surprised to see toast and crackers on your list of foods. Sheesh, they are on our list of "possible" maintenance foods after we reach our goal weight and are not on the "allowed" list before that point. Both toast and crackers are mentioned a lot as items that people cannot tolerate and cause either dumping or sticking, so I am extra surprised. They are also simple carbs, which you will digest quicker and leave you feeling less full and likely to get hungrier sooner. You might do better to choose more complex carbs (pureed vegetables and fruit, oatmeal, cream of wheat/farina cereal) to make you feel fuller longer.
As far as no shakes, I don't see any way you can get enough protein in without them, especially if you are incorporating non-protein items with your meal. Half an egg only has 3.5 grams or protein and your toast likely has none. Adding cheese and milk might help as others suggested, and I found that adding fat free plain Greek yogurt helps as well. Maybe you can sneak in some protein powder as well? I have been doing a dollop of Plain fat free Greek yogurt mixed with unflavored protein powder, salt, and onion powder to get a super-high protein sour cream substitute...12 grams protein in 1/4 cup) which is pretty tasty on eggs or used in tuna salad in place of mayo.
Make sure you get a minimum protein amount from your nutritionist and do the math and make sure your meals alone get you there. And if they do not you need to have a talk with your nutritionist to make a meal plan that does.
YMMV, especially since my diet will be very different (protein shakes (less than 150 calories each, with at least 25 grams protein) twice a day for at least 2 months, pureed food for 6 weeks, 2 ounce meals three times a day, 60-70 grams protein per day).
Good luck!
I don't know that you will necessarily get a feeling of fullness, but you will be satisfied if you take your time between each bite.
(And just a word of caution...I know everyone is different, but your first day of foods sounds similar to my first day as well. They suggested tuna, which is what I had for lunch. I only had two tablespoons, but I ended up getting sick from it. So just be careful and take it slow. You'll be fine)
(And just a word of caution...I know everyone is different, but your first day of foods sounds similar to my first day as well. They suggested tuna, which is what I had for lunch. I only had two tablespoons, but I ended up getting sick from it. So just be careful and take it slow. You'll be fine)

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