Food and Nutrition

I just woke up and consumed, while not thinking about it, 22 oz of water in a relatively short time (20-30 min). No food yet though. Now I'm paranoid! Did I stretch my pouch? On the other side, wow I can't believe that at 1 wk post op I could drink so much so fast! Last week it took me half the afternoon for that!

So I just started the wls process. met with pcp who recommended me for wls. I still have months to go before a surgery date. These months will be filled with research on a to z of the wls world. I love spicy food. how do bodies handle spicy food after surgery? is it still possible? looking forward to your stories. Thanks!!!

Hello everyone! I am five months out and down 80 lbs- great news. I stalled for 3 weeks at exactly 200.0- I finally broke my plateau and am now at 198. My problem? I've become lax. I am sneaking Oreos and chocolates & junk food- and my calorie intake is too high! I need ideas on how to get back on track. Meal ideas, meal times, how many cal , carb grams, protein grams. What is realistic? What should my lifestyle look like? I feel like I'm going back to my old self & I need to stop!

Maybe I'm just strange.

Has anyone noticed that Greek yogurts just got smaller. They used to be 6oz with about 140 calories and 14 gm of protein. Just bought more since it is my go to breakfast. They are now 5.3oz and only 11 or 12 gm of protein. But of course the price didn't shrink any. Now I have to update myfitnesspal to reflect the change. Ugh.

Pizza is my absolute drug and every time I see it I want it so bad. I am only 6 weeks out and it is impossible for me to eat. I wanted to ask you vets if you eat pizza and at what stage? I'm hoping at maybe 6 months I can try it. But I'm afraid to be in pain.

There's a family get together today and there having posole has anyone ate that ?yet.

Very early stages of electing for WLS. I have been reading that many people all together lost the urge for soda and booze. I love bourbon, will I have to forgo this for life? moderation? after losing weight can I get the little buzz from just a drink? I have come to the point where I need to give it up if I want to see my 3 year old and my unborn child grow up. Something that I do enjoy every morning (sometimes feels like a necessity) is my coffee to get me up and moving. how does caffeine affect the body after WLS? I have been looking forward to a real motivator to get me to stop most of these things that are generally unhealthy to begin with.

Breakfast 1 (6:00 am): Premier Protein chocolate shake Breakfast 2 (8:00 am): 2 boiled eggs, 1 whole / 1 egg white only Snack (10:00 am): 1/2 gala apple with 1 tablespoon Peanut Butter lunch (11:45 am): small garden salad with cucumbers, carrots, cherry tomatoes, cheese, and 2 oz grilled chicken Snack (3:00 pm): 1/2 pack of Sweet and Salty Mix [This evening I will have...] Pre-Workout Drink: 6 ounces of Water with one scoop of N.O-Xplode Post-Workout Drink: Premier Protein Shake Dinner: 3 oz of a lean meat sauteed in olive oil + 1-2 oz of complex carb

Has anyone tried diluted Gatorade during the weeks when water has a funny taste? I tried the sugar free and it's nasty but if the hospital gave me diluted apple juice figured diluted Gatorade might help the hydration.

Surgery 4/21. My dr. Moved me up to full liquids last Friday so I am progressing at the pace advised. So, today will be purée day. I have a can of chicken here. Can I just mix with mayo, squish it good and eat some? What about egg salad?

I am 8 day post op and I am going to a party this weekend that is similar to a potluck but more formal. Everyone brings a dish for a simi themed menu and you are told which part of the meal you are providing. I have the fish dish. I have been thinking about bringing a seafood dish made with clams, shrimp, crab, fish, fresh herbs, a tomato and chicken based stock, slice stewed tomatoes, with onions,garlic and zucchini to serve over freshly made Pasta and sprinkled with fresh basil and parmesan. This is so I can some of the broth as I am still on liquids. What do you think of that? Does anyone have any other ideas? What would you bring so that you had something to eat…

Tonight I was making shrimp soup and once it was all done, before pureeing mine I tossed a shrimp in my mouth, chewed it and spit it out. I just wanted the feeling. Lol. I did it w mozzarella cheese too.am I going crazy? 9 days post op.

How do you eat soup?? I mean, really i know what to do, but how do you go about eating it? I had some homemade Italian wedding soup and ate my meatballs while sipping up the broth. I got in 3 little meatballs with about 1/3 c broth. Normally when I eat regular non soup items I fit in 1/4 c total if I'm lucky. Was I able to get in a little more because of the broth with the meatballs?

I ate a cherry La Yogurt for lunch today and within an hour I was sweating and had to poop so bad. Barely made it home to have diarrhea. Is this from the sugar in the yogurt?

Hi! Last Saturday, at 4 weeks post surgery, I went out to Celebrate a dear friend's birthday at really great restaurant that I loved pre-surgery. I looked at all the appetizer and Soup options and none of them were what I wanted. (And since I eat so little, I only eat what I want that is high in protein). So, I asked the waiter if there was any way I could just get a couple of scallops-- I told him that I had recently had abdominal surgery and was restricted on what I could eat. Of course, he replied--I can get you an "add-on" of scallops. It was delicious-- three beautiful scallops with a sauce on the side. I ate two and gave one to a friend. The cost: $6. I had…

There is a new Krispy Kream Doughnuts in my area. The hot light was on and cars lined up from the streets with police patrol. I just drove on by without succumbing to that temptation. Note to self, new route home.

I bought the cookbook 'eating well after weight loss surgery' by Levine and Bonypo- Saray. It looks fantastic. Making my first meal tonight.

Still on 100% liquid diet being only 10 days post op ( have had sugar free popsicle) but still find it too hard to sit at the dinner table for supper with the family, I feel bad I can't eat what they're eating so it's best to stay away. Poor hubby I know he misses me there with them. Tell me it will get better over time...feeling left out.

Just curious to see how many grams of each you take in.....

I Have been meaning to ask this for a few days... Thanks

I had an idea for the past couple years that I had Gluten Issues but I was trying to get everything else in my life on track and get my weight down. I have Diabetes (Insulin dependent), fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, RA, OA & Psoriatic arthritis and a few other issues. Well now 1 year after Gastric Sleeve surgery and 93lbs down I am having enough issues with the Gluten that my Dr says I need to go Gluten Free. Does anyone have any experience with these issues and have any words of wisdom you'd be willing to share? Also I know there are a butt load of sites out there that have GF recipes, but what im having issues finding are places to get GOOD & CORRECT informa…

Does anyone know when I can have coffee? I had my surgery on April 15th. I would really like a cup of coffee. I'm in phase 2 and doing well. I have lost 28 pd and staying on the diet to the tee. Thanks

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So, I'm looking for an app to track my nutrition. I've had a look at MyFitnessPal, but I'm not pleased with the nutritional info. You can look at individual profiles for various nutrients, but not all of them, and not all of them all at once for a single day. I'd like something that I can look over in the evening to check if I've gotten all of my B12, omega3s, zinc, etc., and then decide based on that info what to have for dinner and whether to take additional supplements. Preferably, I'd also like something I can use both on my computer as well as on my phone or iPad. Any recommendations?

Can't seem to get much protein in yet. 6 days post op today. Everything is healing beautifully and I have lots of energy. I put a little unflavored in my soupy cream of wheat. Any other suggestions? Once I can eat meats and low fat cheese I hope to be rid of those damn protein shakes for good.

My hubby really wants Chinese food for dinner. I usually order the same few things which I'm positive I can't eat now. I'm wondering if anyone has a "go to" pick at a Chinese restaurant or avoids it altogether? I was thinking chicken with broccoli or something like that. I am currently not filled at all yet if that makes a difference. If worse comes to worse I will just order egg drop soup but hoping I can have something of more substance.

Can someone please tell me are we allowed to chew gum after surgery I'm 5 days out and craving it ????

I made soupy cream of wheat but have no idea when enough is enough. I used 1 c milk and 2 tbsp. farina with a touch of Splenda. What would be considered a serving? I ate probably 1/3 of it and feel like I could eat more, but don't want to risk anything. Help!

Ok tried one tonight for dinner, filled me up just fine. Had it with soy milk, but now like an hour later I'm super nauseous. Is this normal? Is there too much protein too fast?

Has anyone tried this? It apparently is a great substitute for cheese, has a ton of protein and a lot of b12.

Howdy folks, planning and controlling your is the best key to success. Beat mindless eating by planning ahead. A good friend of mine gave me the idea for a weekly meal planner and I am running with it! I have attached it if you'd like to use it. Good luck to us all! This is a trial daily. Weekly Meal Planner NEW.doc

Today is week 2 since surgery. I finally got some Non-fat milk powder. After I added it to my coffee. I read the label. I know... Read first. There is 12 grams of sugar. Yikes! What is the max number of sugar grams per day? Per meal? I thought 10, but am not sure now since I see everywhere to add this to pudding and soup. Anybody know?

When I eat chicken i get a chest pain and also it feels stuck and and I wait like 5 min then take another bite feels the same. It's uncomfortable so i just stopped eating meat in general. Has this happened to anyone ?

So, I am having trouble finding a Vitamin that has the amount of Iron my NUT wants (I think she wanted me to have like 18mg a day?). Also, a gummy Calcium with magnesium and D, the chewable tablet I got now makes me sick I can't stand the texture or flavor anymore. Thanks.

Are all casein proteins this bad and thick? It is like pudding!

I am 4 days shy of my 3 months post op. Down 60 pounds, feeling better and better each day BUT....... ......the dreaded hair loss has kicked in I am a blonde and already have thin hair so this is just awful. I've been researching products. Anyone ever use Nioxin Shampoo system? Or, do can you recommend a better brand? I know only time is the answer and getting in as much Protein as possible, but I need to do something else proactive. Thanks!

So I am four weeks part op. I am discovering my batwings and I am not thrilled. I am embracing my 10000 steps, and also the elliptical. I am however NOT embracing the batwings. Um no. Any tips for how to do the right things to get rid of these bad boys while I still can?

Hello Everyone, I recently had gastric bypass surgery (I'm going on my third week) and I'm having a really hard time drinking 2 liters of water and getting in my 60 grams of protein. I have a 7 month old baby and trying to take care of him I kind of forget about myself. Does anyone have any suggestions? Before surgery I loved drinking water...still do but the fact the I can't drink like I use to is making it harder. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

So....I finished C25K about a month ago. I am 4.5 months out from surgery and about 80lbs down. I am not quite running a full 5K yet...my loop is 2.7 miles and I have been running about a 14 min mile pace. BUT I feel like my energy level is keeping me from running further and faster. I have a LOT of restriction. I have typically been drinking a Protein shake before my runs as that's my normal Breakfast (just the powder and milk or Water...no fruit or anything). This morning I decided to try more carbs and so I are most of a small peeled apple with a small amount of dip made of PB2 and Fage 0% Greek yogert (about 1tsp PB2 and 2tsp Fage) It seemed to help quite a b…

How long after surgery before I can have a drink

I ladies and gents, I've been trying to use more mashed cauliflower and wanted to make like a fritter or a pancake or ? Out of it and everything online says to use panko bread crumbs but I wanted to make it a low carb. I tried using coconut flour but that was a disaster lol. Anyone have an idea of what I could use or a good recipe for mashed cauliflower?

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/01/magazine/tara-parker-pope-fat-trap.html The Fat Trap By TARA PARKER-POPE Published: December 28, 2011 In the battle to lose weight, and keep it off, our bodies are fighting against us. I came across this article recently. A long read, but worth the time. It's not fresh, so I might be late to the party (it having been disseminated on the forum years ago...) but it's certainly fresh for me. What do you think? Kris

Am on week two post op and can start eatting real food tomorrow. I was not given a specific amount of calories to have daily. I am always hungry and taking in way too many carbs through potatoes that are mushy and easy to get down. I do not have my first fill for two more weeks. Help!! I am so afraid of stalling my weight loss and that has happened the past 3 days. Prior that I was losing at least 3 pounds a day for a total of 35 lost. I feels stuck and confused on what and how much to eat

This is the first topic I have started here, but I need some advice just to see how I am going to pursue this matter. I am 3 years VSG post op, and I still have the odd last 10 lbs to lose, but I am hanging in there. In the last 3 months I was diagnosed with depression, and I am now on medication; so after being in a roller coaster of eating constantly the first month of anti-depressants, going to normal eating the second month, now on the third month, the idea of eating anything causes me severe nausea. I force feed myself just so that I do eat something, and I cross my fingers that it stays down. I have regressed back to the first days of soft food diet where I …

Wife sent this via Facebook this morning.

Has anyone had boba? Can we have this. Thai tea boba ?

We teach you how to boil an egg this week, so if you've been putting off adding eggs to your diet, you can stop now!! We also show you a REALLY tasty egg casserole that can be done full-size or in bites! Enjoy and let us know what you think!

I am almost 9 months out and my weight loss has been stalled for about a month. I'm about 20 lbs from my goal and have already lost 103 lbs. I have been staying between 600-800 calories a day but my nutritionist said to increase it to around 1000. That has been hard for me. For one I find it physically hard to get that much food in. Two I'm so afraid of eating that much for fear of gaining weight. I'm not sure what the right amount is. Any advice/suggestions are welcome!

I just read about Panera's Hidden Menu today. You won't see it anywhere in the store. You have to request an item specifically from the Hidden Menu. Here are photos and descriptions of the choices: http://mypanera.panerabread.com/articlestips/article/access-into-paneras-hidden-menu/ And nutritional information: The so-called hidden menu has six items, including the power Breakfast egg white bowl with roasted turkey (180 calories; 25g protein), the power breakfast egg bowl with steak (230 calories; 20g protein), power Mediterranean chicken salad (360 calories; 35g protein), power Mediterranean roasted turkey salad (320 calories; 22g protein), power chicken hummus …