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Thank you everyone for your input! I am thinking about buying the 2 oz OXO tot food containers so I can pre-make and then freeze some Soups and such.

Just so much to think about and of course during the pre-op you are just thinking about the actual surgery, and not much about post-op lifehacks (in my case). So I want to be prepared so I don't feel super overwhelmed.

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I just remembered on more thing that I really use a lot - doesn't necessarily have to do with Portion Control but really helps with reheating leftovers (which you will have tons of) and keep it moist. It is a sort of tupperware steamer. I use it to reheat all my meats. I got the suggestion from theworldaccordingtoeggface.com. The one I got is called Prep Solutions by Progressive Mini Microwavable Steamer and I got mine from Amazon.< /p>

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Thank you everyone for your input! I am thinking about buying the 2 oz OXO tot food containers so I can pre-make and then freeze some Soups and such.

Just so much to think about and of course during the pre-op you are just thinking about the actual surgery, and not much about post-op lifehacks (in my case). So I want to be prepared so I don't feel super overwhelmed.

Just keep in mind the 2 oz containers don't have a lot of head room. I like the 4 oz ones so I don't have to fill them to the very top.

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I got 1/2 C Pyrex with plastic lids. They have grooves all the way up the sides like stripes and I know which line is 1/4 C and which is 1/2 C I think they are technically maybe 6 oz not half a cup bc 1/2 c still has some "headroom."

I still use them now at 20 months out!

Early out disposable plastic baby spoons were awesome too! And I now have the whole family eating off salad plates instead of dinner ones. The dinner ones look HUGE to me now!

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I also purchased a usb coffee mug warmer. In those early days when it would take an hour to eat an egg, it was nice to be able to keep my food warm.

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I just ordered "The mug warmer " you suggested.Cant wait...,Brilliant!

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@@BLERDgirl That's a good idea! Especially for soups! I think my husband has one actually from a white elephant event.

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Just keep in mind the 2 oz containers don't have a lot of head room. I like the 4 oz ones so I don't have to fill them to the very top.

I bought a pack of six 2 oz for when I make dairy/protein items to freeze and a pack of six 4 oz ones too. Someone privately messaged me and suggested a Zoku Slushy/Shake cup for Protein shake or juice slushies. I bought it at William-Sonoma for $15! Plus, I know my husband will use it for stuff too, so I thought it would have more than a bariatric diet purpose in my house.

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Not sure if it is battery operated or plug in...either way this is a win !

Thank You

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Measuring spoons and cups, appetizer sized fork and spoon, small plate. I am 4 years out and maintaining and I still use those "tools"

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I'm glad for this thread. I was feeling a little weird about still using a salad fork, smaller spoons, smaller plates, etc.

But, as someone said, those dinner plates are ridiculously huge.

The longer post-op I am, the harder it is for me to imagine how much I used to eat at a single sitting.

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Thank you everyone for your suggestions. It is very helpful!

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I think that habitually using"appetizer" size plates and utensils helps you reset your brain on what is normal. My house is in remodek so my son and I went out for Breakfast on Saturday. I ordered eggs benedict and it was very easy for me to feel completely decadent eating less than half of what I was served because my point of reference has changed. I suppose I should give credit to my smaller tummy but I feel like it is the brain reset that really helps now that I am years post op.

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I'm 3.5 months post-op, and I have found the following most helpful:

  • digital food scale--I use this more than anything else
  • set of measuring cups and spoons
  • Laptop lunch bento box, which I take to work every day
  • I use my salad-size plates for meals
  • small Pyrex lidded containers
  • 1/2-cup Ziploc plastic containers (especially in the first month or so)
  • snack-size plastic baggies
  • child/toddler size utensils (I bought a set on Amazon that look like "real" silverware--they're marketed to people raising their kids with Waldorf methods)

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