How To Eat

Road Queen · October 5, 2006

KM, I still use a cup to measure or proportions (like the thumb reference or 4 oz of meat is the size of a deck of cards). Sometimes I can eat more and sometimes I can't even eat that. As time goes on, you will find what works best for you. Good luck. Celeste

kmwwmk · October 5, 2006

Kathy, sorry its taken me so long to reply.

Thank you all so much for you thoughtful suggestions and guidlines and sharing what has worked for you.

I

still haven't implemented these tips yet but I definitely will. The hardest part for me, I think is coming to really face the reality that I cannot continue to deal with food the way I did before surgery. I have to, for the first time in my life really, start grocery shopping and preparing my own food. This is a huge transition for me. Its hard to get started. I am researching a dietician or nutritionist who specializes in bariatric patients so I can get the guidance I so badly need.

Thanks again to everyone who has responded to my pea for help and keep the suggestions coming. I'm sure I'm not the only one who will benefit from them!

Questions:

Which is more food: 2oz of meat measured in a measuring cup or 2oz. of meat weighed on a scale.

How do you measure salad?

barbara465 · October 5, 2006

You might try looking for some frozen food that could help, especially if you don't like to cook. For instance, frozen chicken, fish, shrimp, etc. are easier to fix. A piece of chicken and a veggie should be a good dinner or lunch.

I portion my food out and put it on a smaller plate. That helps me visually see what I'm eating and not to overeat. At restaurants, I look at appetizers or a la carte items. You could box up what you don't eat and use it for a meal another day. Watch what you reheat as some meats get tough when microwaved and cause sticking problems.