Watering fat boy

Hi! I got this guy on clearance a month or so ago, he had really soggy soil and some root rot. I repoted him and I'm kinda nervous to water. Should the petioles be a little squishy before watering or should I just go by soil? Thanks!

Hi! I got this guy on clearance a month or so ago, he had really soggy soil and some root rot. I repoted him and I'm kinda nervous to water. Should the petioles be a little squishy before watering or should I just go by soil? Thanks!