I'm asking people who are post-op if they could please post before and after pic of their plate of food...before you eat, then when you're finished eating.

If you could also include which surgery you chose and date I would appreciate it. Thank you!

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Before and after. That was an 8 plus ounce pork chop pre cooked, 6.6 cooked. After I finished I weighed the bone and subtracted it, the bone was one ounce. So about 5.5 ounces of pork loin chop. I probably wouldnot normally eat that much but I am short on calories and it is getting late in the day. 4 ounces is about the perfect amount for me but depending on the fat/moisture content I can eat a little more. I'm stuffed right now, so I probably should have stopped at 4.

I just wanted to add that unlike a lot Bariatric patients, I use regular plates and utensils and always have. I wanted to be mindful that I was eating smaller portions and I felt the best way to get that point across to myself was to use regular plates so I could learn what proper portions look like in relation to normal plates. It helps when eating out to Guage when to stop when I do not have scale.

Edited December 24, 20169 yr by OutsideMatchInside

Should have taken a picture, but had almost a whole hot wienie with about half the chilli on it. One bite of slaw, because it's slaw and you just have to.

I am stuffed to think before it was nothing to eat a double dog plate,w bun fries and slaw. Washed down with a large soda.

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What's a hot wienie?

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Should have taken a picture, but had almost a whole hot wienie with about half the chilli on it. One bite of slaw, because it's slaw and you just have to.

I am stuffed to think before it was nothing to eat a double dog plate,w bun fries and slaw. Washed down with a large soda.

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What's a hot wienie?

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Hot dog, just the wienie

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Should have taken a picture, but had almost a whole hot wienie with about half the chilli on it. One bite of slaw, because it's slaw and you just have to.

I am stuffed to think before it was nothing to eat a double dog plate,w bun fries and slaw. Washed down with a large soda.

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What's a hot wienie?

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Hot dog, just the wienie

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Oh OK! I wish I could have one I miss them lol

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The best way I can explain my eating change from the sleeve 6 weeks out is, I grab the white plate now instead of the red plate..My desire to eat a lot isn't there anymore..how my taste buds changed after surgery is still a mystery for me Sometime I have to remind myself to eat because now that my fluids increased I fill even less hungry..Good Luck in your journey 20161223_054526.jpg

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Thank you!

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Can i just say i love the idea is this thread. I haven't had money to get a kitchen scale so i have been using the few measuring cups i have and just eyeballing things. Taking my time and trying to feel out cues for when I'm close to full so i can stop. It's still hard almost 3 months out but its coming along. Still having trouble with timing and how fast im eating. How long does it usually take you guys to finish a meal? I try to get it all in by 30 to 40 minutes. I have no real idea how much im actually eating which makes me uncomfortable. Didn't mean to hijack just been really scared with my eating since im eating solids for the most part now. So many questions, i need a wls buddy lol.

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No problem ask away. Thank you for stop by to share

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There's about 4 ounces there but I'm pretty sure I won't finish my meal. I have the small plastic bowls since my other bowls are too large.

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Before and after. That was an 8 plus ounce pork chop pre cooked, 6.6 cooked. After I finished I weighed the bone and subtracted it, the bone was one ounce. So about 5.5 ounces of pork loin chop. I probably wouldnot normally eat that much but I am short on calories and it is getting late in the day. 4 ounces is about the perfect amount for me but depending on the fat/moisture content I can eat a little more. I'm stuffed right now, so I probably should have stopped at 4.

I just wanted to add that unlike a lot Bariatric patients, I use regular plates and utensils and always have. I wanted to be mindful that I was eating smaller portions and I felt the best way to get that point across to myself was to use regular plates so I could learn what proper portions look like in relation to normal plates. It helps when eating out to Guage when to stop when I do not have scale.

That's great, I don't see anymore food on the plate, eating just that and being full...boy oh boy...Nice. How long

Post-op?

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I'm a newbie, 7 weeks post- This is where I'm at now and struggling to finish . To think before my surgery, I would've served a full plate of Christmas dinner left overs and still have room for dessert.

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Before and after. That was an 8 plus ounce pork chop pre cooked, 6.6 cooked. After I finished I weighed the bone and subtracted it, the bone was one ounce. So about 5.5 ounces of pork loin chop. I probably wouldnot normally eat that much but I am short on calories and it is getting late in the day. 4 ounces is about the perfect amount for me but depending on the fat/moisture content I can eat a little more. I'm stuffed right now, so I probably should have stopped at 4.

I just wanted to add that unlike a lot Bariatric patients, I use regular plates and utensils and always have. I wanted to be mindful that I was eating smaller portions and I felt the best way to get that point across to myself was to use regular plates so I could learn what proper portions look like in relation to normal plates. It helps when eating out to Guage when to stop when I do not have scale.

That's great, I don't see anymore food on the plate, eating just that and being full...boy oh boy...Nice. How long

Post-op?

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Just a couple weeks short of 18 months.

If eat my veggies as Snacks between meals. I have 3 cups of salad greens (baby spinach or European mix) for my afternoon snack.

I don't have room for Protein and veggies at the same time and protein goals are the most important to me.

Can i just say i love the idea is this thread. I haven't had money to get a kitchen scale so i have been using the few measuring cups i have and just eyeballing things. Taking my time and trying to feel out cues for when I'm close to full so i can stop. It's still hard almost 3 months out but its coming along. Still having trouble with timing and how fast im eating. How long does it usually take you guys to finish a meal? I try to get it all in by 30 to 40 minutes. I have no real idea how much im actually eating which makes me uncomfortable. Didn't mean to hijack just been really scared with my eating since im eating solids for the most part now. So many questions, i need a wls buddy lol.

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It takes me about 30 to 40mins..with all the chewing..sometimes I get bored with it and stop..but using the small white dessert plate (smaller than salad plate) and eat that way..Sometimes I'm lazy about the scale n weighing...

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Before and after. That was an 8 plus ounce pork chop pre cooked, 6.6 cooked. After I finished I weighed the bone and subtracted it, the bone was one ounce. So about 5.5 ounces of pork loin chop. I probably wouldnot normally eat that much but I am short on calories and it is getting late in the day. 4 ounces is about the perfect amount for me but depending on the fat/moisture content I can eat a little more. I'm stuffed right now, so I probably should have stopped at 4.

I just wanted to add that unlike a lot Bariatric patients, I use regular plates and utensils and always have. I wanted to be mindful that I was eating smaller portions and I felt the best way to get that point across to myself was to use regular plates so I could learn what proper portions look like in relation to normal plates. It helps when eating out to Guage when to stop when I do not have scale.

How many months post op are you?

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Before and after. That was an 8 plus ounce pork chop pre cooked, 6.6 cooked. After I finished I weighed the bone and subtracted it, the bone was one ounce. So about 5.5 ounces of pork loin chop. I probably wouldnot normally eat that much but I am short on calories and it is getting late in the day. 4 ounces is about the perfect amount for me but depending on the fat/moisture content I can eat a little more. I'm stuffed right now, so I probably should have stopped at 4.

I just wanted to add that unlike a lot Bariatric patients, I use regular plates and utensils and always have. I wanted to be mindful that I was eating smaller portions and I felt the best way to get that point across to myself was to use regular plates so I could learn what proper portions look like in relation to normal plates. It helps when eating out to Guage when to stop when I do not have scale.

How many months post op are you?

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Almost 18

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Before and after. That was an 8 plus ounce pork chop pre cooked, 6.6 cooked. After I finished I weighed the bone and subtracted it, the bone was one ounce. So about 5.5 ounces of pork loin chop. I probably wouldnot normally eat that much but I am short on calories and it is getting late in the day. 4 ounces is about the perfect amount for me but depending on the fat/moisture content I can eat a little more. I'm stuffed right now, so I probably should have stopped at 4.

I just wanted to add that unlike a lot Bariatric patients, I use regular plates and utensils and always have. I wanted to be mindful that I was eating smaller portions and I felt the best way to get that point across to myself was to use regular plates so I could learn what proper portions look like in relation to normal plates. It helps when eating out to Guage when to stop when I do not have scale.

How many months post op are you?

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Almost 18

No wonder you can eat a pork chop! your post made me hopeful:)

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I have been able to eat like that for a while. Probably since month 9 definitely at month 12.

A lot of the things that people worry about like very small capacity are for a very limited time like the first 6 months, unless you have some other issues going on.

Edited December 27, 20169 yr by OutsideMatchInside