So I was banded on June 28, 2012 and I'm at the point where I'm eating again and everything. So my question is if I eat the whole kids meal portion is that bad????

But the other day I ordered a kids meal chicken dinner and only at one chicken finger and a few potatoes???

So I don't eat it all, all the time...

But coming to the realization of what I used to eat and how little I eat now is the most wonderful feeling the world. Looking back at my portion sizes kills me and breaks my heart that I did that to myself. My new banded life is treating me well and I'm loving every minute of it!!!!!

I order off the kid's menu whenever they have healthy choices...but usually the options are fried or too heavy on the carbs...foods which are not on my "allowed list".

Your surgeon should have provided you with some essential guidelines for portion sizes and what foods to focus on, and ones to avoid. It would be best for you to adhere to the instructions you should have been given. If they did not provide any pre op nutrition education, then I would be asking them many questions. If you are able, invest in attending an appointment with a registered dietitian to get their guidance about proper diet.

Now nearly 6 months out from my surgery date, each meal consists of 3 oz lean Protein and 2 oz Fiber carb, measured by volume and after cooking. And whatever is left on the plate after 20 minutes goes to our opportunistic dogs...

It really depends, if the meal was loaded in fat and calories, it's going to be a bad choice regardless of portion size.

I would look into the nutritional content to be sure in the future

It's my understanding that most people are told not to exceed 1 cup in volume of food total per meal. Plus, I agree with the comments above about the healthiness of the child's meal. Unfortunately, they are often fat or carb heavy (fried or pasta).

I order kids meals all the time but forgo the dessert and bread. Also do the math and check the calories. Some kids meals are very high in calories I seem to do better ordering appetizers or soup and salad. My rule of thumb is 4 oz of protein, 1/2 c veggies and 1/4 c starch at every meal

I agree with previous posters I would be concerned with fat/cal levels. Many children's meals are not very healthy. I would focus on 3 oz off solid low fat/cal protein and low cal/fat/carb veggies.

Wat I do is pack a reinforcement bag of.goodies to take w me.when I leave the house...grill chicken breast cut up into small,manageable n bite sizes, Greek yogurt, fruit n veggies all n zip lock bags...this way.i don't have to spend money.while out n I can bettet managef wat I eat

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Also boiled eggs r really good n protien n quick to pop n ur mouth wen hungry...they also keep me.full for hours. put pepper on them n im all good

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