Bite And Sip Size

[Mimi77 6]

Okay, this may seem crazy, but can someone please tell me what a small bite looks like post-op? Obviously I didn't get to 300+ pounds taking small bites, so I'm worried that my idea of a small bite may still be too big! I worry that I will do the same thing with my sip, sip, sipping. How much is a tiny sip? Like an eighth of a teaspoon?

I imagine I will learn the hard way if I take in too much food or liquid at once, but I am sure hoping some of you could give me an idea so I can be practicing. Hoping for a 3/14 surgery date. Thank you so much for any input!

Mimi

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[BenisaMartim4 369]

Use a baby size or demitasse spoon and an appetizer fork. They make sure that you don't get too big of a bite. I bought mine at Bed Bath and Beyond for $1.99 each. Also when you take a drink, don't get more in your mouth than you can hold between the roof of your mouth and your tongue with your teeth completely clenched together; then only swallow half at a time. You will be able to take a normal swallow of liquid in a few days after surgery, just not three or four of them at once like you used to. I am almost three weeks out and can drink just fine. The bites will def need to stay small though. A bite to large feels like a boulder going down. Best wishes on your surgery

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[Mimi77 6]

Thank you for the info, Benisa! I did buy some tiny utensils to use and have been practicing with my Soup and Jello . I'm on day 6 of the clear liquid pre-op diet and have pretty much been guzzling my liquids while I still can! I'm starting to get sick of broth and the like so the next few weeks will be quite the challenge...Thanks again for the well-wishes and the info!

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[carbgrl 119]

I read somewhere you can also use a baby sippy cup to help get used to taking small drinks.

Good luck.