I did what Terry did. I measured everything. 1/4 cup was it the first 6 wks. I could cram 1/3 cup down but it hurt after 20 min when it all got down and settled. Then when I got to 1/2 cup at 8 wks out that was it for about 3 months. Do eat slowly. If you find your food gets cold, try a baby warming dish. Use an infant spoon at first, then a toddler spoon. Sit. Eat. Do nothing else. No TV, No books. Just eat. Taste it, Enjoy it, note texture, the little lumps of peach in the yogurt maybe. I still can't eat more than about 1 1/2 cups of mushy food like thick soup, or 5 oz of dense protein and I'm 18 mo out and my pouch is now "full sized". It's easier if you have some special small plates and cups for yourself. I have some 4 inch bread plates for reg food, and 1/2 cup and 1 cup ramekins for liquid-y meals. Then it doesn't look so tiny on big plates and bowls. As far as knowing when to say when, I also noted in my journals that I would feel gurgles and then maybe belch and I'd better stop there. Just listen to your pouch "she" will tell you, sometimes quite loudly (I called it my Wookie) when you are done...
If you are sliming you are eating about 2-3 bites too much. Good luck from an old timer
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