Question:
Do you use a food scale? Which one? and if not...

I am 5 weeks post op and I am constantly worried that I might be eating too much. I want to be able to measure the ounces but I dont know which food scale to buy. All the food scales which measure ounces are soo expensive. Does anyone know of any brand which is cheaper and avaiable at Walmart or something? Also for the folks who dont use a scale..how do you assess how much you are consuming or if you are consuming too much or too little?    — krism2003 (posted on April 13, 2003)

April 13, 2003
Hi.. I have never used a food scale, but at 3 months out, I still use measuring cups. Just remember that 2 ounces = .25 cup, 4 ounces = .5 cup, etc, and you should do fine. It's not the weight of the food that is as important as the amount of room it takes up, so using those little measuring cups works great! Good luck!<br> Lap-RNY 1/13/03 -100lbs & Counting!
   — thumpiez

April 13, 2003
I went to Gordon food service and bought a package of 2 oz. plastic containers (250 to a pack) for about $4.00. Then I measured my meal in them and then just threw them away.
   — joeandteri

April 13, 2003
I found one at Walmart that measures ounces. It even has a little box holder on top so you can measure meats. It is from a company called Good Cook and cost me 4.99 retail at WalMart. It was hard to find. Practically hidden behind the 29.99 scales but it is there right next to the kitchen assesories area. (jar openers, hand can openers, stirring spoons, etc.) hope this helps.
   — Linda K.

April 14, 2003
GNC has a very nice scale. I bought it about 1 yr ago and it measures the ounces. I paid $9 for it. It is wonderful, sturdy and dependable. One of the best investments I have made.
   — Felicia C.