Ok I go in for surgery on April 29th! Yeah! They told me to bring a baby spoon along with me. I understand kind of why but this seems strange since I won't be eating anything after band. Clear liquid diet for 1-2 days after and then liquid for 2 weeks then mushies. Can anyone tell me actually why I need this baby spoon?

Ok I go in for surgery on April 29th! Yeah! They told me to bring a baby spoon along with me. I understand kind of why but this seems strange since I won't be eating anything after band. Clear liquid diet for 1-2 days after and then liquid for 2 weeks then mushies. Can anyone tell me actually why I need this baby spoon?

Probably just want u 2 get use to carrying it around w/u. LoL.....

LOL weird.. but I do use one at home, helps me take smaller bites.

That's probably the weirdest request I've ever heard. I have no idea what that could be for but once you find out I would love to know!

Do you have an overnight stay at the hospital? If you do, you do receive some jello and water ice the day after so they can make sure you keep something down.

I have surgery early in the morning, so it just depends on how I am doing. It does sound like I don't have to stay, which I am hoping for. Nothing is better than sleeping in your own bed. Least that is what I like. Also I understand I can have Jello and clear Items afterwards but come on the baby spoon is kind of strange to me. I kept asking them why and they just kept telling me I need to bring one. Maybe this is there way to show you how to eat "less". Wonder if they will let me graduate up to a normal spoon? LOL

Maybe it was just meant to be on your list of things to have for after surgery, I have some and also bought some coctail forks. It's really hard to shovel in food with a coctail fork or a baby spoon just because you can't put much on them. I have been using mine since surgery nearly 2 months ago and have never had a stuck episode. Also, now when I reach for a regular size spoon or fork, they seem so big. My baby spoon is about the size of my thumbnail and it really helps to keep me from over eating or eating too fast. I have discovered that one spoonful can mean the difference from comfortable and thanksgiving full.

Maybe it was just meant to be on your list of things to have for after surgery, I have some and also bought some coctail forks. It's really hard to shovel in food with a coctail fork or a baby spoon just because you can't put much on them. I have been using mine since surgery nearly 2 months ago and have never had a stuck episode. Also, now when I reach for a regular size spoon or fork, they seem so big. My baby spoon is about the size of my thumbnail and it really helps to keep me from over eating or eating too fast. I have discovered that one spoonful can mean the difference from comfortable and thanksgiving full.

I have small spoons but never thought about cocktail forks! What a great idea.

I have only used baby spoons and todler froks and plates.... i have a set of (plastic )wear in my purse and I have a set at my house my moms house and my sisters house....

good luck....i had to stay after for 2 nights only because of bp issues and I wished i had my baby spoon with me..they gave me a reg spoon and I ate too big and it hurt like hell my first night in the hospital

Amy

Have u been asked to use a small plate too? Really helps psychologically. When u c a small am't of food on a large plate, u can get discouraged. It's all about tricking your brain. My wife says I don't have a brain to trick. Lol......

I use a small plate but have never used small utensils. I just feel like I need to know how to be able to eat small bites. I wouldn't be able to carry them around with me or eat in front of people using them.