Question:
How do you measure your food?

I'm 4 months post-op, down 80lbs. I'm still having some food issues, I suspect mostly from overeating. I don't seem to know when I am full and that one bite too many does me in. Is there some type of cheap and easy measuring device I can buy or use to measure food in ounces? I have measuring cups, spoons, etc....and I suck with numbers...is there any easy of weighing food in ounces?    — Robin O. (posted on January 12, 2002)

January 11, 2002
I am one week post op and purchased a food scale <$15. Comes with a small dish on top of the scale and shows everything by ounce. I measure my food and know exactly what I am eating. Hope that helps.
   — Navywife B.

January 12, 2002
I also bought a food scale, Wal-mart, that measured in ounces and cost under $10.00. I was concerned that would not be able to tell when I had enough, so bought this just in case.
   — Rebecca N.

January 12, 2002
I also bought a small food scale, It comes with a small bowl to put the food in.. I just weigh everything in oz's. Works great.. and it also holds liquids such as soups and stews.. You can pick them up at any food store. That way I don't go over board with my food intake.. Good luck.. Smiles.. Kathy
   — Kathryn C.

January 12, 2002
Ronnie has an EXCELLENT idea with the disposable cups. Works great for me, too. Only difference: instead of using the paper "Dixie" brand cups.. you can get cups in the same size that are plastic..made by Solo. Even 'wetter' items will keep longer in the fridge in the plastic vs. the paper. Congratulations on your progress.. you're doing GREAT!
   — Diane E.

January 12, 2002
Just this past week I found 3 ounce "condiment cups" in the bakeware section of the local Kmart. They were only 69 cents each and are dishwasher and microwave safe. I love them!
   — Tiffany A.

January 12, 2002
I was sent hme from the hospital w/ 10 1 oz little medicine cups, I was told to fill 2 at each meal w/ meat of some sort 2 oz.
   — Cindee A.