Hi I was wondering what a normal meal size is once you have good restriction and are on solids.........I have read that two tablespoons of food takes 45 mins to eat...not at all worried........just curious.....Due to be banded on 28th October.

many thanks

A cup is a standard measure that is used in baking etc. These days recipes will say

2 cups of flour

1 cup sugar

etc

You can buy standard measuring cups from most homewares shops, variety shops probably even good old Marks & Sparks.

I have a feeling that there may be a slight difference in the size between continents but they are fairly similar.

Ah, thanks. I was wondering if a "cup" was the same size as an average mug available everywhere in the UK...?

Is there such a thing as an "average" mug? I think a standard cup holds 250ml but I could be wrong.

My meals vary. I usually have a low fat/no sugar yogurt with a spoonful of granola for bfast.

lunch, lately its been a chicken tender and mixed veggies, or a small frozen WW meal, I usually cannot finish it. Today its a small container of tuna (2.9 oz.) with some FF mayo - just a little, and a few multi-grain crackers to go with it. I will probably wait a few hours and have a pealed apple too.

dinner, I can eat more, I have to watch my portion control for dinner. I usually have whatever we are having for dinner but put it on a small plate and force myself to eat very slow. This helps me not overeat.

The one thing I have noticed, I could always eat more even with great restriction, but I try and listen to my body. When I'm no longer hungry, I stop, I try to see how little I can eat vs. how much I can eat.

The key I've also found is Protein FIRST!!!!!!

Also, when you first get banded, you will only be able to eat a few tablespoons, enjoy it.....that will end. Try and get your fluids in too.

I try and sip Water all day, this helps my pouch stay busy.