It has been 8 months now since I had my surgery, I have a 10/12 band and I'm at 6 cc's full. I feel after my last small fill I take just 1-2 bites of something and that's it I'm full. My problem is I'm wasting so much food and need to figure out how much of something I should be able to eat. I work in an office so packing lunch is hard, I bring a Lean Cuisine frozen meal and can only eat two bites, then I throw it away. Any suggestions on what to eat that I can portion out better, and how much is normal to eat at the stage I'm at?

Do you cook? Have you tired just brining leftovers for lunch? This has really helped me.

You should be eating 3 ounces protein and 1/2 cup veggies. Maybe your band is too tight. I can eat a whole lean cuisine for lunch and add some additional veggies.

I used to be concerned about throwing stuff out but then I realized who cares! Throwing stuff out is much better than consuming it!! If it isn't something u can wrap up for later then be happy it's in the trash instead of ur belly!

If you can take Lean Cuisine then it sounds like you have access to a fridge and microwave at the very least so you should be able to take in anything in any portion sizes that suit. I find I get in a rut with eating at times and need to shake it up to get some variety into my diet. Getting bored with food is a quick way to eating the wrong things for me.

Hi Sage, I bought little 1/2 cup food containers and bring them to work... What if you heat up your lean cuisine at home the night before, and divide them up in the little containers? Maybe you can bring 1 in at a time and have enough for possibly 2 more meals? I'm a firm believer in not throwing " good " food away, even if it means eating the same thing for 2-3 days! Sometimes my dogs even get to enjoy leftovers:) good luck!

Oops.... This was a respond to Tracies' thread! Sorry Sage!!

I think ask your doctor they give you right instruction.

As mentioned above you are way to tight if you cant eat 3 oz off solid protein and veggies.

I found 1 cup containers with hinged lids (pack of 6) at Wal-Mart. They have become my best friend! I can pack my food into 1/2 cup portions and eat the leftovers the next day or evening. I love that they already have lids attached and I can't lose them.