Trish, during the time when I was gaining, it was when we first started eating out so much. I was working full time and it was nice not to have to plan and cook a meal every day. In my mind, whatever amount of food was served to me was a portion. I always finished it and was stuffed. I knew I was gaining but was enjoying the food too much. I too,tend to eat too fast but I'm working on slowing down. They say not to do anything else while eating but I find I eat slower if I'm watching tv or reading.
Today DH actually requested meatloaf for dinner. The last time I made it I cooked it longer. The top was hard and the potatoes were a little burnt and crispy. He told me that was how he liked it So I did that again this time. I told him he has to allow enough extra time for that and he is usually in a hurry to eat, even when I start it early. So he waited.
I'm glad to hear you are feeling better and I hope this continues. I understand about not weighing. With the chemo treatment you will probably not get a true weight anyway. I hope the Lasix is helpful.
Prayers continue.