Portion Control Containers

[SummerTimeGirl 580]

Once you got to the SOFT food stage and beyond have any of you utilized Portion Control containers such as these and did they help?

https://www.amazon.com/Day-Portion-Control-Container-kit/dp/B06XWNN2LB/ref=sr_1_6?crid=W2225LTZL04C&dchild=1&keywords=bariatric+portion+control+containers&qid=1622343067&sprefix=bariatric+portion+cpntrol%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-6

[kristieshannon 1,545]

Yes! I have a bunch of 2 & 4oz containers that I use to pack my lunch & Snacks for work.

[HealthyLifeStyle 351]

I am 9 months out and still use portion containers. It helps me to stay on track.

[SummerTimeGirl 580]

Thanks for the responses. I have been thinking about getting them but I keep getting thrown off by the portions as my paperwork from my surgeons office speaks of lesser volumes for each of those boxes. But for the Protein. They say more.

I mean, I guess I could get them but then use the sections differently and not as they're marked? For example, in my binder when I get to the soft foods (and beyond) it lists MOST fruits and veggies for 1/4 cup (2 x a day) and yet these containers have the veggies and fruits listed as a cup. Same as the starches/carbs, I get ONE serving of 1/4 cup a day and these containers say 1/2 cup per starch/carbs. And the fats too. I can have 1 tbsp and these are fit for 2 tbsp.

I want them so bad but don't know if they will work for me. How close did you all follow the plan given to you once you got to the SOFT food stage and beyond? To the T, less than, a little more?

Edited May 30, 2021 by SummerTimeGirl

[kristieshannon 1,545]

On 05/30/2021 at 10:45, SummerTimeGirl said:

Thanks for the responses. I have been thinking about getting them but I keep getting thrown off by the portions as my paperwork from my surgeons office speaks of lesser volumes for each of those boxes. But for the Protein. They say more.

I mean, I guess I could get them but then use the sections differently and not as they're marked? For example, in my binder when I get to the soft foods (and beyond) it lists MOST fruits and veggies for 1/4 cup (2 x a day) and yet these containers have the veggies and fruits listed as a cup. Same as the starches/carbs, I get ONE serving of 1/4 cup a day and these containers say 1/2 cup per starch/carbs. And the fats too. I can have 1 tbsp and these are fit for 2 tbsp.

I want them so bad but don't know if they will work for me. How close did you all follow the plan given to you once you got to the SOFT food stage and beyond? To the T, less than, a little more?

I think as you move towards regular foods you will find them helpful for Portion Control. This weeks lunches for work for me were 4oz containers of turkey chili, with a 2 oz container of nuts for a snack and a yogurt. I use my containers nearly daily, it keeps me on track. Eyeballing portions, in my experience, leads to over eating.

[lizonaplane 1,605]

If the containers are bigger than you are supposed to use, just use a measuring cup to put in what you are supposed to eat rather than filling up the entire container. Like a quarter cup is 2 oz by volume (not by weight).

[ShoppGirl 3,397]

You can always use colored sharpies to mark the actual fill line for each item that corresponds to your plan since your plan allowances are LESS than the container size.