I went and brought Rubermaid Storage containers they claim to be 4 oz but they can only hold 3 oz of solids. So what I do is cook my fish, oatmeal, and so on and I fill those containers up and each one is a meal. It works for me and i know I wont stretch my sleeve since I am sticking with my storage cups. They are from Bed Bath and Beyond and are called easy find lids. What do you do to assure you won't stretch your sleeve or over eat? *Note I am only 5 weeks post op* Not sure if this makes a difference..

Ive over eaten a couple of times...Only because I was so hungrary I wasnt paying attention and trust me I wish I could had thrown up but instead Im in pain and it hurts. I try to eat to where Im satisfied...sometimes its a whole cup of Protein or less...I think on certain days Im just more hungrier thrn other days..And I was sleeved on Nov 19th...and down 35 pounds..

It's hard to train your brain to go go from eating a full plate to only 1/4 cup. I seem to instantly from not quite satisfied to uncomfortably full, and I'm not eating fast. If you figure it out, let me know! I was sleeved on 12/5 and still struggle. There's nothing easy about life after surgery!

Wow you get hungry? I am never hungry but you are also over a month on my i was sleeved on Dec 6th And I hope I never feel hungry again! lol I love that I eat based on time not hunger. I eat every 3 hours and only 3 oz at this time 4 oz max and 9x out of ten its full force Protein based foods!

Its not the traditional hunger lime I used to get..My stomach starts hurting and it hurts until I start putting food in it..Protein makes me feel good like I have more energy...If I eat carbs I dont feel so well...

Men who have been sleeeved are allowed to carry a man-purse for Snacks Hehe

It's written in my VST binder

Durn tootin' ! I'm gonna slap a Harley sticker on mine.

I only told AFTER my Surgery. TOO many neg.

I also use the small containers & small silverware (helps me take smaller bites), helps with portion control & makes my mind think I'm eating more then I am...= more satisfied!

I tried this but I can't stand that plastic Taste they have so I had to find glass ones

Funny they all see it as the easy way out.. If they only knew it really isn't.. This is the hardest thing I ever had to do in my life. Even child birth wasn't this bad lol I know at some point and time we will be able to eat ANYTHING we want and we will have to control that and say no or limit ourselves to it so we wont gain the weight back. Easy way out my but!

you are exactly correct! I had my surgery nearly 3 years ago and I can eat whatever I want. it's all about choices now which is a HUGE struggle (oh how i miss my tiny stomach!lol). so tell those people that say it's the easy way out to go somewhere!

Yeah, that whole "easy way out" crap pisses me off. Difference is at 43, I really don't care what my co-workers think. Here's how it is. I work in the gas patch. Have for 9 years. I was 155, over the past 9 years I've gained over 100 lbs. Guaranteed they talked crap. (btw- I work in an all men industry). I hope they talk about me. I hope I'm that special that I take up time and space in their day.

Without being foul mouthed... Fack them. Be proud of your choice. Be proud of your progress, this is your life. Omg, this last 6 weeks has sooooo not been the easy way out.

If you're looking for tiny silverware - go check out Pier 1. I noticed they carry what's called appetizer forks. They're metal and little tiny things. Might be exactly what you're looking for. I think I remember seeing spoons too.

Here is a great video about stretching your sleeve.

Here is a great video about stretching your sleeve.

Thanks for sharing that. Makes me feel better!

Here is a great video about stretching your sleeve.

Yes I am also thankful for the post.. Glad to know this .. So I will be mindful of al my food intake I use myfitness pal to keep track of my daily intake and it helps!