Can I ask yall a question?

[TheAngryMeow 99]

I swear I'm not marketing anything, I just had this amazing idea. Maybe it's not so amazing, I'd just love feedback because this is something I'm struggling with.

Tuesday will be 3 weeks since my surgery. I've struggled keeping things down and knowing when I'm "full". I noticed there is nothing that is 3-4oz (the size of my stomach) on the shelves. Lots of waste. Especially like frozen food that's healthy and convenient. Would any of you ever be interested in frozen meals that are approx. The size of your stomach that would be healthy, delicious and convenient?

I'm just curious if I'm onto something or if there would even be a market for this?

Delete if not allowed, but I'm so intrigued.

[Carrie20 1]

I think so. Heck, as a single person I’ve wished for this for years!

[Xx1jpt5xx 93]

(KEVIN O'Leary voice) What's wrong with regular sized meals that you can save for leftovers?

Edited March 16, 2020 by Xx1jpt5xx

[Krimsonbutterflies 661]

Go for it, many ppl with various health concerns and issues could benefit from meals marketed for smaller appetites and nutritional benefits. Bariatric, cancer, heart and other patients. Copyright your idea and the best of luck to you. I always talk about a restaurant for smaller appetites ( vsg /bariatric and preop) patients. During preop it was a task when I needed to be out and about.

[RainbowBrite57 153]

I think it’s a great idea. It would be super convenient! I say go for it!!! 😃

[AJ Tylo 1,399]

I am a chef and looked into this = Problem is food costs, Packaging and shipping would eat you up. It would be more cost effective to Keep portion size the same and a WLS patient gets two or three meals from it. The cost per meal would be almost the same but the portion would be Small or half the size,

However to make 4 small meals in one package One tray divided into 4 meals actually would work. One labor, One package, One shipping

Edited March 16, 2020 by AJ Tylo

[BayougirlMrsS 3,935]

Best money spent ever...... FoodSaver. When my husband is home he/we cook and there is always leftovers. I portion out my lunch for every day. This machine is a lifesaver. If you don't have one... GET ONE!!!! Also, buy the small paper plates (6"). Portion out on the plate and vacuum seal it. label it and and put a date. I either keep in the fridge or freezer. When we dine out, i take my leftovers home and do the same. If i have left over Soup, i just seal it in the bag.

The next day or a week later or longer... (last forever it seems). I put one meal in my lunch bag and poop it in the microwave with a small slit.... done.

https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-Automatic-Machine-Express-Certified/dp/B01MDRSCVF/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=food+saver&qid=1584361769&s=kitchen&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVlAzNDA3Q1dZQVVZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjY1Njg4MjlSRTA2T1JCOVZIMCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDc3NzIwMUQ1WEoyOEROQk9KMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

[FluffyChix 17,415]

15 hours ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

I always talk about a restaurant for smaller appetites ( vsg /bariatric and preop) patients.

They already have that...it's called French Nouvelle Cuisine. Or also "tasting menus". Hehehe. See also, shrimp cocktail...

[VIN_IN_AL 55]

22 hours ago, TheAngryMeow said:

I noticed there is nothing that is 3-4oz (the size of my stomach) on the shelves.

Maybe not on the shelf's at this time but there is a local meal prep service that has an option for Bariatric customers who are up to eating solid foods. The meals are of course very small, but the variety and packaging look interesting until you see the price. It would be much cheaper to purchase small food containers, cook a couple of meals that fit the correct combination of fat / carb proportion the cooked meals among the containers for a weeks worth of food.