Food and Nutrition

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I never thought I'd say this but these frozen dinners are great! I have been having the hardest time eating any meat except for hamburger, I am not quite 3 mos out and most real food eating experiences have been disappointing and have left me wishing I hadn't tried to eat. Soft things are great but beef, chicken, etc difficult. I tried tender cuts, moist cuts... Anyway tonight I had the Atkins Turkey Dinner and it was wonderful . Low carbs, low fat and low calories. Just the right amount of protein. Just thought I'd share for anyone else struggling.

I'm pre op and wonderig how post op people are dealing with the cravings? Also I can't stand the taste of artifical sweeteners am I totaled screwed on every tasting sugar again?

How do you know if you're dehydrated? And if so, how did you fix it or did you need to get iv fluids? I've had a bad headache all day, have been very thirsty, feel week and am very shaky. Guessing I'm dehydrated but I'm not sure what to do about it.

My wife are about to watch the gravity movie, in 3d imax, and we were talking about good movie munchies we could eat that would be vsg friendly, maybe. We talked about taking a cookie dough Quest bar, breaking it up in small pieces, rolling those balls into melted SF 80% cacao. It would be a very thin layer of really dark SF chocolate. Yeah, SF Protein chocolate chip cookie dough theatre munchies!! A winner? Side disclosure: I used to buy the boxed cookie dough munches (and butter finger bites) at the concession stand in past life.

You are stuck on the road and your tummy says its lunchtime, only mini marts in sight, what is the one item you reach for that BEST fits your new menu?

Has anyone ever followed an anti-inflammatory diet, for other medical reasons that are seperate from being a sleever? We're not just talking buying stuff that says "gluten free" on it, It takes total 100% faithful adherence and involved eating amounts and ingredients that may seem really wierd, but many horrible diseases have been reversed or halted or dramatically slowed down when a specific sort of diet is adhered to. I wondered if anyone here has any experience with that?

Ok so i have asurgery date in october but i just dont know i cant find any proteind drinks i can tolerate... The smell n taste makes me dry heave n vomit.... Tried nectar, chike, vegan, soy, rice, bariatric advantage, etc doesnt seem to matter... How am i spose to do a liquid diet pre n post if i cant handle the smell let alone taste of this stuff....

Can someone share this listing for the free samples of protein.

Okay does not caffeine mean none what so ever or can we drink regular tea? Aside from the typical, what brand do you like best, and flavor?

I am 12 weeks out and have lost 46 lbs. 25 more to go. I have been eating right, so don't take this wrong. I am starting to want (not need) a sweet here or there. I am a salt addict...not a sweet addict. I am not talking about candy bars and ice cream. I'm just wondering if anyone has any vsg friendly baked desserts?

I think I'm doing good I've lost 87lbs starting weight was 268 now 181! I'm happy! I was just wondering what everyone eats because I feel like I'm eating alot! I think most days I get 1000! I do good so days and bad some days. I'm a big time snacker and if anyone has any good ideas please let me know! I love jerky that's my favorite snack! I will be so glad to hear from everyone!

I'm in serious learning mode here. I've been struggling a bit and want to learn everything I can about exactly how the metabolism works and how different actions, macronutrients, hormones, etc. affect it. For the layman, I have pretty much only found diet books, which is not at all what I'm looking for. I thought about purchasing a textbook, but am not real excited about spending several hundred dollars on a (current, up-to-date) book that may or may not be what I'm really looking for. Then, of course, there's the option to read some random crap on the internet (because they wouldn't let them put it on the internet if it wasn't true!!!). I just came out of several weeks…

I've eating out and going for the smallest leanest piece if steak and steamed veggies. Yum and usy have some steak left for steak and eggs in the morning.

I've always been addicted to beef patties ... Has anyone had problems with them ... I mean I'm not gonna back to eating them they way I used to but if I can they will be a treat from time to time

I'm curious how you daily menu changed over a year.

I just had a yummy beet chicken salad that my wide taught me how to make a couple weeks ago. And....I made it myself!! Joy joy. 3 oz chicken (I use canned chicken for convenience). 1 small beet sliced into cubes. 3 slices of cucumber cubes. .5 ounce blue cheese crumbles 1 tbsp Tsatziki sauce (we made a vsg friendly version) Throw in a bowl, mix and enjoy. The only thing that is missing is some farrow or quinoa to round out the nutrients. I failed to locate some to add.

Hey, guys, I'm 3 mos out and I was wondering if I could have a little bit of honey. I wanted to make honey lemon tea for my sore throat. If not is there anything else I can have that's comparable? I like honey for it's medicinal properties as well. My stomach doesn't seem to be as sensitive as most, even if I do eat sugary foods, and I've never gotten dumping syndrome.

There are so many people asking questions about what to eat so I thought that I would share this with everyone.... Progressive Post Bariatric Surgery Diet Guide: LIMIT INTAKE TO 4 - 6 OUNCES OVER 60 MINUTES TO AVOID STRETCHING OUT STOMACH POUCH Stage1… CLEAR-LIQUIDY Puree/Blenderized Foods (thinned, easily pours out of a glass, no chunks,Cream of Wheat consistency) 500 - 700 calories 60 - 75 grams of Protein DAILY Weeks 1-3 Cream of wheat, cottage cheese, applesauce ,yogurt, sugar free pudding, light yogurt, blenderized Soup Stage 2… PUREE /Blenderized 700 - 900 calories 4 - 6 weeks pureed foods: Mashed potatoes, pureed meat, pouched egg, etc Stage 3……… …

Has anyone tried wine can we have wine after surgery

I've heard a few different ideas, but wanted to check in with y'all. I HATE unjury unflavored. It is not unflavored at all. lol. Anyone find any better ones?

Quest Bar has released their new flavor, Double chocolate Chunk. They are doing a limited release tomorrow at 10:30pst. Followed by the release in a few weeks. To get them early you have to buy them from their site. I will be trying to grab me a box tomorrow.

Do you think a meatball would be ok to try week 6 post op? I wiuld just LOVE to try one....looking for a little advice.

I bought a "Magic Bullet" at a garage sale for $10.00. Retails for $100.00! I sterilized it and want to use it for future RNY recipes. Do any of you have "Bullet" recipes, or ideas? It can handle hot food.

I'm 5'7" 257# and 1 month post op today. What's a fair number of carbs I should be eating per day?

Two weeks after surgery I lost 16lbs. Now 3 weeks later I only lost 3 additional pounds. Give me some help guys, I'm kind of worried.

I have to admit I was a Starbucks junky especially this time of season with the pumpkin Spice latte!! My plan does not allow coffee until 6 weeks. I’m ½ week away from enjoying some coffee!! Need to stop watching or hearing these commercials for pumpkin this, pumpkin that coffee!! What's your favorite Caffeine drink?

Yet wondering...if I am consuming some alcohol but staying within my calorie requirements and exercising...will that slow my weight loss? I love spinning and core exercises, tabata, etcetera but I also like a couple glasses of wine a couple times a week. I'm keeping my food carbs low, too. Just wondering about others experiences. FYI--I am almost 5 months out. Down 63 lbs--275 to 212. Eating about 1000/ day and exercising 4-5 times week with good workouts IMO.

Normally, when I'm preparing for a storm I'm thinking Water, gas, cash, prepping the home, food, blah blah... It's funny when I heard of the storm entering the Gulf of Mexico, my first thought was... OMG! I BETTER GO STOCK UP ON Protein BARS!! Haha, how our thoughts change!

I found this today at Walmart. I'm wondering if after surgery could I eat it? Has any one post op tried it before? It says sugar free. 0 grams

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How much should I be eating 1yr after sleeve gastrectomy portion sizes plz help confused

Hey guys! I'm 3 months post surgery and I was wondering about some of your specific meals plans from your doctors. Especially what foods you can and can't eat in this phase, and how much per meal, but also when you're allowed to eat different foods, which foods, how much, etc. Thanks!

If I am drinking two protein shakes per day, is this counted in the 64 oz. of liquid?

I am probably just being paranoid, but is it okay to add pepper to my soup? I am 8 days post-op and still on a full liquid diet.

Just curious... for those who are post op out 3-4-5-6 months or more. Can you eat a sandwich? Like a 6 inch sub from Subway? Or is this just a pipe dream that I'll just have to forget about in my future? *note* If you're a CARB NAZI (and you know who you are) please don't comment. Your advice is appreciated but not needed. I respect balance now in my life.

I'm two weeks out and trying to figure if I am getting everything I need in. Like most people I'm scared to start actually chewing foods in a couple weeks. My dr gave me a sample of protein/ carb and protein/ vegetables but not actually a meu. Do any of you that have been sleeved awhile have an idea or sample of what your daily eating is. Any help would be appreciated.

K..so originally when i thought post op i thought "sugar free everything" . However when i talked to my surgeon he said not to. He said it wasnt healthy and it made no sense..especially when on a clear fluid diet.. so im trying to figure it out..why are so many people on sugar free post op diets??

When did you start eating pickles? I am 6 weeks out and was considering making pickle wraps (ham, light laughing cow cheese and pickles) Is it too soon to eat them?

I am currently using MyFitnessPal as an app to record my calories and protein intake. The problem is it doesn't take into account that I am a bariatric patient and it gives me a calorie intake of 2000 per day. Are there any apps available that works best for bariatric patients?

Can anyone eat rice and noodles? Wheat or brown rice? How far out?

I'd anyone find it hard to break the habit of drinking with meals. I am trying this practice in anticipation of being sleeved Oct. 22. Maybe it will be easier when my stomach is really small.

Can someone please give me some examples of a clear liquid diet?

Well I have always been a chocoholic before the sleeve but after I still find myself searching the cupboards in the middle of the night for that chocolate rush can anyone help me with any suggestions for stopping the cravings thanx

Am looking for good tasting protein bars that have less than 6 grams if sugar and less than 6 grams of fat and high in protein. Most that I have found are really high in sugars and they make me sick to my stomach... Let me know what you have found that you like. Post surgery weight 259. Current weight 212. Date of surgery 07/08/13.

Fresh cooked then chopped spinach, yay or nay? I haven't tried any green veggies yet. But I'd like to use this inside my chicken meatballs.

Anyone have any suggestions for reducing the amount of fat on your liver?

I am totally surprised at what I'm craving or not craving. I expected to crave chips and junk food, you know, all the crap I craved before surgery. I am not craving those things at all. This of course doesn't mean that I might not pick a chip out of a bowl and crunch it at a bbq or decide to eat a cookie at a party, but I don't spend any time thinking about these foods. What I'm really craving is Water (oh, I so wish I could just chug a 1/2 liter bottle of cold water fresh out of the fridge) and fresh fruit. I have been thinking about just digging into a nice bowl of cut up melons, or a whole pear, nectarine, plum, you name it. At least having a chance to have more than a…

Jist wondering if post sleevers use salt/pepper, ect. And if they are able to tolerate spices in thier sleeve?

Okay so I have been the one that Dry heaves and vomits from the smell of powder mixed with water. Today found a protein powder that is phenomenal n taste n there is no smell and there is no clumping with your shaker bottles....brand is forza... It only comes in a 5 pound container so it is 60 servings for $62, But it will last a long time... I was at nutrishop n colleyville tx. You can taste both flavors there he has meant chocolate and peanut butter banana I tasted the mint chocolate in the store and he gave me a peanut butter banana powder in a shaker bottle to go home with And try later... It is an extended release protein but I think the muscle milk is also the same …