ok ok this is going to sound a bit silly but i was wondering if there was anyone out there who has been sleeved for awhile that would be willing to put a pic of there dinner plate up so us youngsters can actually *see* how much you are actually eating.

It would have to have a hand or someting like that under/near the plate to get a correct size. I would really love to see how much the vets of this site are actually eating. (just to get an idea. at least then we have something to go by, like a starting point. vets eat "this much" soooo i can start with half of it (just for example i guess, like a bouncing point)

cheers & thanks.:001_smile:

I think that's a great idea Dange!

I love this idea as well because I am 2 months out, and I can eat 2-4oz depending on what I am eating. I think about a year from now will I really be able to eat somewhat normal. Because, 3 -4 bites of a chicken breast is just not "normal".

This is a great idea!

I can do it but I've already eaten for today. :biggrin0: I'll try to remember tomorrow.

Thanks Mac ... we'll be looking forward to it~!

I try to picture one of those itty bitty cans of chicken salad. I know one of those works well for me. If I were to chop up solid meat,

it would have to fit into one of those cans. Anymore than that, and I am foaming and sliming and miserable.

I will be glad to see Mac's picture.

What exactly is this foaming? I haven't had surgery yet but don't really understand what "foaming and sliming" are? It doesn't sound real pleasant

Thanks for the imput girls...and mac.... thankyou so much. its hard when you guys talk about size in oz as i just have NO idea about the oz. or the cans of chicken salad??? we dont have them here in Aus. I bought these little plates that are actually tart shells (about the size of your palm with the fluted edge) i tryed eating from a bread and butter plate, but found myself overloading it. at least with a smaller plate the chance of overload is going to be less! again girls...its just a bouncing point!

Thanks again Mac. i look fwd to seeing the pic

What exactly is this foaming? I haven't had surgery yet but don't really understand what "foaming and sliming" are? It doesn't sound real pleasant

It's when you eat too much (or sometimes too fast) and your body produces more saliva to help digest the food - there isn't room for the food and the extra saliva so it backs up into your mouth and you slime or foam ... it's quite unpleasant.

Great topic...

I found the the world accorinding to egg on my face blog...THIS IS AN AMAZING BLOG and she provides a lot of stuff.

I was looking for the same reason for lunches and found this..

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-Bento-Stainless-Steel-lined-Silver/dp/B000246GSE/ref=pd_sbs_op_18]Amazon.com: Zojirushi Mr. Bento Stainless-Steel lined lunch Jar, Silver: Kitchen & Dining[/ame]

this lunch box would hold all my meals for the day....because it's stackable, Soup for lunch on the bottom, snack in the next etc...

I ate dinner tonight...blended up some soup and had 1 spoonful to much...I over ate. Now mind you, I had 6 total...I'm having to adjust my perception of "normal"...I didn't eat normal portions before, now I have to really take these measurements to heart...what did I learn today ...note to self, when eating clam chowder only warm up 5 spoonfuls...

Hope this helps....

Caro -

Wow that is pretty cool - I may have to give serious consideration to purchasing one of those.

THANKS!

Hey, that is pretty nifty looking. I think I am going to get one too.

I'm working on the pictures, guys... it's been hard though for various reasons. I will post them when I have a week's worth, I think.

Thanks Mac. I know everyone will really appreciate it.

I like the idea dange and was thinking of it myself. i am really interested in knowing what my plate could look like once the situation down there is stable :lol0:

I also share dange's confusion with oz measurments as we use grams but i guess a quick google look up will clear that up:001_rolleyes:

and just a question. is it ever possible to say... have a half foot of subway sandwich or a regular sized burger a year post-op or am i way off?

sorry if i sound like a noob, but that's what i am:001_tt2: