Is anyone else out there using smaller utensils to help with portion and bite sizes? Does it help with time with your meals and did you just get the appetizer sized utensils? Feedback??? Is it worth it?

Thank you in Advanced

No, personally I think it looks silly.

I don't care what it looks like. For me, it works. I have a small plastic "child's" fork that I carry in my purse. I use it everywhere. I'm not going to have an episode if I can help it.

Honestly, it's all in what you feel works for you. I use it, another bandster might not. You have to find what works for you and do that (within your surgeon's guidelines).

I DO use smaller untensils when I am home only. The reason is because when I am home I am easily distracted and doing many things. This means I am not focused and can easily without intention place a bigger size portion of food in my mouth!

Now, when I am out eating I noticed I am more cautious and aware of my surroundings when it comes to food. I take my time more, I enjoy my company, I place my utensils down more often, I never talk with any food in my mouth, this is why I don't need smaller utensils when out dining. However, whatever makes you feel comfortable and accountable,

by all means break out the little utensils.......

I did at first, and now that I can judge bite sizes I just use regular.

I've found that a shrimp cocktail fork works really well for me.

In the begging I use all the tools, smaller forks, plates no tv,measure every food every time, and others. Now I have experience and I don't always need to use them all.

Like others here, in the beginning I found a set of baby utensils to be very helpful. The little fork and spoon helped me to learn the proper bite size.

Now that I've banded for a year, I don't use them anymore, but that's only because these days little bites are second nature to me.

I say go for it- do whatever works for you!

I've been using salad forks and teaspoons ever since I can remember wherever I go if they are available. For some reason I hate full size utensils.

I used childrens plates and utensils. I felt that it helped.

Thank you guys. I think I'm going to ROCK the small stuff for a while especially when I go back to work. It sounds like its all about behaviors and getting a grip on the new ways! Thank you guys

I say you do what works for you, we are all different and who cares how silly or ridiculious it is. I still eat off a small plate, use a smaller fork, time my meals I still measure and weigh my food and I am two years out and at goal. I plan to stay thin and it it works it works.

Call me silly!

I use a small fork, spoon & plate. Hubby knows when he set the table to put my special utensils out for me, lol.

Is anyone else out there using smaller utensils to help with portion and bite sizes? Does it help with time with your meals and did you just get the appetizer sized utensils? Feedback??? Is it worth it?

Thank you in Advanced

At home I used baby utensils in the beginning to get used to small bites. At restaurants I didn't but I made sure to make myself eat properly. I thought it was a wonderful idea!!!

Two year later I will still grab a baby fork or spoon occasionally with Pasta or a slider food liked mashed potatoes. Nothing wrong with it

I use a baby spoon, if I don't I take to big of bites. I'm sure eventually I won't need to use it but for now it helps.

I haven't even had surgery yet, but made the switch to toddler-sized plates, bowls, forks, spoons, bites, and portions about a month ago! It wasn't hard because I have 2 small children at home so I used their stuff at first. Then went out and saw monsters inc silverware and bought 2 sets, I liked them so much. I love boo I don't feel silly at all. I think it's cool to use kid stuff.