Portion Sizes

[kas21 0]

I'm 3 months post op and my diet is finally expanding. I can now have raw veggies including salads, which I'm very excited about. Basically anything but fruits and carbs. I'm struggling a little with the portion size for things like salads. For those of you who have passed this step, how do you figure out the size of a salad? Do you measure it out or just eat until full? I'd love to be able to go out to dinner with friends and family and order a salad, but I'm not sure how to eyeball the correct portion size.

[disco stu 73]

Why are you focused on salad ? That's a coping mechanism ur gonna wanna save for months and months from now. Right now should be Protein, protein, protein ,protein ,protein ,protein. My fav at this point? Clear Chinese: like sizzling rice Soup ... minus the rice.

More than a month out: grilled salmon with a side a butter. Hell yeah I said BUTTER. The least you can do to stay away from wheat carbs. Trust me. There is no amount of BUTTERED fish that will hurt you more than traditional carbs. You will be OK. Have patience. A watched pot never boils.

[BostonWLKC 806]

I would also recommend focusing on Proteins - maybe a few small bits of lettuce/ salad but get grilled salmon or chicken on top and eat that first

[disco stu 73]

Why are you focused on salad ? That's a coping mechanism ur gonna wanna save for months and months from now. Right now should be Protein, protein, protein ,protein ,protein ,protein. My fav at this point? Clear Chinese: like sizzling rice Soup ... minus the rice.

More than a month out: grilled salmon with a side a butter. Hell yeah I said BUTTER. The least you can do to stay away from wheat carbs. Trust me. There is no amount of BUTTERED fish that will hurt you more than traditional carbs. You will be OK. Have patience. A watched pot never boils.

[lzucks 232]

It’s pretty hard to eat much salad at 3 months. I’m at the same stage but was cleared for veggies and fruit at 6 weeks. When I’ve ordered salad out, I get the smallest salad possible with some quality Protein on it and focus on eating the protein. Salad Dressing is very high calorie so be careful how much you use, if any.