Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Today’s lunch picture



Recommended Posts

I just grabbed my big book of surgery down to flip through it everything is done in oz's and in the big black ominous binder it specifically says that we are not to use measuring cups until we hit 75% of our weight loss its crazy how all the Dr's have a different way of doing things. I cant even eat vegies yet only things that at one point had a face my Dr's words swear to god lol I am at 98 pounds down right now and if we go off of my Dr's guess for my weight I have 27ish left to go which means that I should be flipping over to the new system mid April though I don't know how that is going to work when I can barely eat a whole large egg scrambled.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

12 minutes ago, Seahawks Fan said:

Around 3 oz on the scale fills the cup or 3 oz Protein then the remainder in veggies. If I’m feeling really hungry I eat more Protein.

Fills 1 cup? Or fills a half cup? Lol. I'm making grilled chicken boob tonight - I'll try to take a pic of the scale weight and volume just for grins!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

53 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Fills 1 cup? Or fills a half cup? Lol. I'm making grilled chicken boob tonight - I'll try to take a pic of the scale weight and volume just for grins!

I have 1/2 cup bowls made by Fit n Fresh. They’re perfect for taking things with you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

28 minutes ago, Seahawks Fan said:

I have 1/2 cup bowls made by Fit n Fresh. They’re perfect for taking things with you.

Awesome!

Ok, here's my dinner tonight. Mr. F. picked up and I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich, no bun, no cheese, no onions, no lettuce. :) So basically just grilled chicken and Tomato. I added 1/2oz of avocado. (The 1.75oz of diced chicken filled up the cup about 3/4 of the way up the 1/2 cup measure. Had I done 2oz, it would have been level with the 1/2c measuring cup.)

This filled 1/2 cup with a little rounding to it where I added the avocado (cuz it's a slider... ;) ) haha. It has 1.75oz of chicken by weight measured into the 1/2 cup measure. 1/2oz tomato diced. 1/2oz avo diced.

It's on a small cocktail plate that I've been using for meals. It's about a 6in plate in diameter.

grilled-chick-avo-tom-5week_web.thumb.jpg.f883cf496d847869d55b0b0909b7035d.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Looks delicious!


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Awesome!

Ok, here's my dinner tonight. Mr. F. picked up and I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich, no bun, no cheese, no onions, no lettuce. :) So basically just grilled chicken and Tomato. I added 1/2oz of avocado. (The 1.75oz of diced chicken filled up the cup about 3/4 of the way up the 1/2 cup measure. Had I done 2oz, it would have been level with the 1/2c measuring cup.)

This filled 1/2 cup with a little rounding to it where I added the avocado (cuz it's a slider... ;) ) haha. It has 1.75oz of chicken by weight measured into the 1/2 cup measure. 1/2oz Tomato diced. 1/2oz avo diced.

It's on a small cocktail plate that I've been using for meals. It's about a 6in plate in diameter.

grilled-chick-avo-tom-5week_web.thumb.jpg.f883cf496d847869d55b0b0909b7035d.jpg

Perfect! That’s the same amount I eat. Nice choices to.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

5 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Oh those are really neat Protein charts! Thanks for sharing!

No problem. They can be helpful.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

4 hours ago, Seahawks Fan said:

Where from? That looks just like my binder.

Columbus, Ohio Health

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

38 minutes ago, Seahawks Fan said:

Perfect! That’s the same amount I eat. Nice choices to.

Isn't it so weird that we eat the same amounts but ur a guy I'm a girl and ur twice as far ahead as me aren't u? Makes me feel a little guilty to eat that much! 😢

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

15 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Nice booklet. And yes, I got something similar. BUT what I'm trying to explain is that these goobers slip easily between volume and weights! AND THE TWO ARE NOT EQUAL OR THE SAME!!!! (ex: 1oz of spinach by volume is VASTLY different from 1oz of spinach BY WEIGHT) And for patients who are literal, it makes it hard to decipher.

Cuz when Seahawk says he is eating 4-6oz per meal, YOU and I may be mistakenly thinking that this dude is sitting down at his stage and chowing down on 4-6 ounces of food BY WEIGHT. And if he is, then holy cow! Cuz by volume, 4-6oz of food by weight is more like 1 to 1 1/2 cups of food by volume depending on what you are measuring and weighing.

Soooooo when you figure he is ACTUALLY using a volumetric statement to describe his food quantity, it's much easier to compute! He is eating basically 1/2 cup to 3/4c of food BY VOLUME!!!!

Your own book does the same confusing thing. It's talking talking talking volumetric measures (ie 1/4c, 1/2c, etc) then the Protein switches speeds to be 2oz. So yeah. I assume they mean 2oz BY WEIGHT. But please know that any day of the world, if you measure dry, cooked meats either diced, shredded or ground, 2oz BY WEIGHT will total right about 1/2cup BY VOLUME!!!!

Maybe this is because during our class our nutritionalist would tell us the weight and then took a piece of chicken (fake) and show up how much that would be in cups. So they were showing both.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So I dropped my r d a note asking this question last night and her reply this morning was to try to hit the weight goal not the volume goal. Confirming that it is true all of our practices are different LOL

Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

14 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Isn't it so weird that we eat the same amounts but ur a guy I'm a girl and ur twice as far ahead as me aren't u? Makes me feel a little guilty to eat that much! 😢

What? No I’ve been able to eat that amount since puréed. I fear that could be an issue down the road.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

3 hours ago, Apple203 said:

So I dropped my r d a note asking this question last night and her reply this morning was to try to hit the weight goal not the volume goal. Confirming that it is true all of our practices are different LOL

Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

I may have missed it in an earlier post but what is the recommended weight of your portions/servings.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I know it’s not food but 1/2 a cup of gold weighs 5 pounds. Just saying weight and density varies tremendously even with foods.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, Seahawks Fan said:

I may have missed it in an earlier post but what is the recommended weight of your portions/servings.

In a couple of weeks, 2.5 ounces Protein, plus 1/4-1/2 cup fruit/veges. I have a calorie target, too (only because I asked): 600-800 per day. This is up to 3 month checkup.

Edited by Apple203

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • vsg.with.sharon

      Hey everyone!
      I’m new here! Looking for some friends! 🥰
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LeighaTR

      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
      · 3 replies
      1. Phil Penn

        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

      2. Selina333

        I'm in Houston so kind of near you and had the sleeve in Dec. Down 61 lbs. Feeling better. Was definitely worth it. I hope the everything is going well for you. Update us when you can!

      3. Doughgurl

        I am back home after my bypass surgery in Tiajuana. I'm post op day 4. Everything went great! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who have not encountered much pain at all, no nausea thus far and I'm having no problem keeping down broths and water. Thank you for your well wishes. I cant wait to keep up this journey and have a chance at better health and simply better quality of life. I know there will be bumps in the road ahead, and everything won't be peaches and cream, but at least I have a great start so far. 😍

    • LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
      · 2 replies
      1. Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×