What's the right amount????

[mzyunique1 18]

Does anybody know were I can find a plate that has the specific porportions for lap band patients. I'm pretty sure I'm eating more than I should.

[laralen02 38]

Get a food scale and a measuring cup! Weigh and measure!

[cassandramontes 112]

I agree. Get a measuring up. If im not mistaken we are only suppose to be bale to take in a half a cup of food. Walmart have cute half cup and dup containers with the lids on them

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

As others stated, you need to use a measuring cup (or food scale when you can't use a cup). Even if a plate is the right circumference it won't stop you from piling on too much. Measuring food is the only sure way to make sure you're not getting more than a cup per meal.

[michpell39 399]

I just typed in Bariatric Plate and got a lot of results so they do make a plate with portions on it , just google bariatric plate

[CanCan1791 57]

I use an Ice Tea spoon and shrimp fork. There much smaller but they have a long handle so no one else notices your tiny flatware. Yes, I take them to restaurants.

[hockeywife91 106]

I just typed in Bariatric Plate and got a lot of results so they do make a plate with portions on it , just google bariatric plate

I measure everything I eat, but I had to google bariatric plate out of curiosity...lol It's a nifty looking plate. I may have to get one so I know it is MY plate

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.dryadegar4life.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bariatric-plate.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.dryadegar4life.com/tag/bariatric-plate/&h=600&w=600&sz=43&tbnid=gfCnayOXNwUzCM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=90&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dbariatric%2Bplate%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=bariatric+plate&usg=__XO3HddZnw2zPXlEJguKKiaYxVuw=&docid=YYMI1kvCAQoinM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=0luAUYeeKfHW2wXko4GQBw&sqi=2&ved=0CEcQ9QEwAg&dur=2376

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

i was told to eat about a cup of food (protein first, then veggie and fruit)...

i am sure if i tried i could eat more then i am suppose to but just because i can

doesnt mean i should....def get a scale and measure and def ask your dr or nutritionist

if you are concerned or just need a refresher ...as for plate, i use a small salad plate and sometimes a coffee cup saucer

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

Does anybody know were I can find a plate that has the specific porportions for lap band patients. I'm pretty sure I'm eating more than I should.

Once I did see one on a web site but don't recall and it was not cheap, maybe $20-$30.

[mzyunique1 18]

Thanx everyone! I will get me a scale and check out that website for the plate!