Food and Nutrition

What are you guys having for dinner? I'm trying to come up with some different meals.

Woo-hoo!!!!!!! The scale gods smiled on me today!! hee hee!! Down 4 lbs total. But better than that I feel back in control. I am excited about eating right. I have actually been craving healthy foods. Yesterday I had 2 scrambled eggs for Breakfast a Fit Frappe mid morning and you would think I would be tired but no...I had the best 5K run this year breaking a new record for myself. lunch was salmon, dinner I cheated and went to a firm protien and had chicken. I spent some time on this site and have learned more about this 5:2 plan that some of the veteran's follow. I really like the idea and think it fits with my lifestyle. Basically the two liquid days I had e…

Anyone else sick to death with taking all their Vitamins everyday? Just thinking of them makes me ill.. Almost 3 weeks post surgery..

My doc (not surgeon) just prescribed a steroid dose pack for me b/c of my back but he mentioned possible weight gain! Well that's the last thing i want! Has anybody had to take something like this? I am debating if I should just wait out the pain and skip the meds or take a chance but I would freak if I gained weight!

I am going into 6 weeks out I can eat 3/4 cup homemade chili...I can eat 2.8 ounces of tuna with lite mayo along with 10 thin triscuts. I have been tracking and I'm averaging about 600 to 700 calories a day. I can even eat a whole pro choice protein bar with no problem. I haven't lost weight n a week as a matter fact I gained 3pounds. I get most my water in at least 50 oz a day. I do good on protein most days anywhere to 45 to 80 but that day was a 1000 calorie day..

I sometimes feels this strange feeling in my stomach- its hard to explain. Kind of like a hole in your stomach. Followed by feeling naseous. Has anyone felt this way and if so what is it? What do you think it means?

Coconut red lentil curry, tandoori chicken with cucumber cilantro raita and mango chutney....yumm- lots of flavor! Love Trader Joe's mango chutney- only 7 carbs per Tbsp, versus most at 20g carbs per Tbsp!

Yesterday was harder than the first day. I really feel for the newly sleeved on the all liquid diet. I forgot how hard it is. I had 3 protien shakes and several cups of chicken broth. The scale went down 1 lb this morning however, my rings are super tight and I'm holding lots of Water because of the sodium in that chicken broth. I'm pretty sensitive to salt so I can put on water weight easily. The good - I feel in control!!!! I feel so much better. I woke up this morning feeling energized. I ran and hit a PR (personal record) of a pace 11:47 avg mile for my 3.11 mile run. I am pumped about that. Then I got to work early and ate a scrambed egg at my desk. Ahh…

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Hi Everyone Was wondering if anybody has experience with Chia Seeds? Do you use milled or whole? How do you use them? Have they had a positive impact towards your nutrition macros? I was reading a bit of research on them earlier and think nutrition wise they seem to have lots of benefits. Just not sure how to incorporate them.. The recipe I saw and that was very non specific said chia seeds soaked overnight, coconut cream, and a sprinkle of cocoa nibs. To top it there was a juicy raspberry on top. Looked delicious, and right up my street! I'm cleared to eat seeds etc so there are no issues there. Many thanks for your input in advance -

So im almost 1 month out.just got my picc line taken out. I was pproved to move on to soft fish (can this put cannes tuna??).soft veggies & runny eggs?.wants me to stay away from mashed potatoes (carbs). What stage would this be??what other foods fit into this stage?? And why am I so afraid to leglt go of my pureed soups and try something new?? Anyone else felt this way?

I decided to do that 5 day pouch test I've heard about over the years. I don't think for a minute that my pouch is "broken" but I've heard from others that this 5 day plan gets you mentally and physically back on track and since I've gained 20 lbs over the past couple of years I figured I needed to try it. I've noticed over the past year I have a bad binge cycle. I eat well for a few days and then go crazy. This probably scares the new sleeve patients and it should....bad habits lurk around the corner and our sleeve is a tool only not a miracle cure. Anyway, I am now an endurance athlete cycling long distances and running half marathons so I eat ALOT. I should ch…

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I started pureed foods today and my husband went shopping for me and came home with Laughing Cow. I have never tried the stuff before. OMG!!! How do you eat just one?!?! I'm sure part of it is just the sheer joy of having something other than Soup or Jello in my mouth but it is absolutely heaven and we've only been able to find the plain stuff so far. I think I'm going to enjoy this part of the diet. (That and I was *so* sick of everything tasting SWEET. Give me SAVORY!!!) I'm a happy girl tonight! Now if only my antibiotics didn't taste so ghastly. Ah, well. I'll save myself a laughing cow for after.

I am almost afraid to ask this for fear of being chastised by the sleeve police.... but due to my profession I spend a tremendous amount of time in my car and stay on the road for several days. I have been packing a small cooler with Protein shakes, Protein Bars, Water, tuna packs etc. I have been stopping at grocery stores for meals and getting things like deli meat, cheese, egg salad, etc. Problem is most grocery stores are not near interstates so occasionally due to time constraints I need to eat at a (gasp) fast food restaurant. Soooooo that being said.... What are some "good" (or at least tolerable) fast food choices? All I've come up with so far is: Small Wen…

Hello all, I am three weeks out of surgery and have started soft foods already. I have been doing really well with eating slow and keeping food down. I am having a problem with Breakfast items. I do not like oatmeal, yogurt, eggs, or cottage cheese. Help. Any suggestions? Thanks you! Karen

When I get to point I can have low fat cheese a s eggs can I mix in steamed spinach?

Okay guys I just started getting a appetite back & it's really scaring me!! Plus I started going back to school from 8-3pm I give in & get a caramel iced coffee every morning with skim milk & Splenda about 230 cals. But I need some food I can eat at school where I won't feel guilty about it ( for the past week I've been buying cafe food, which in sure is horrible for me) any suggestions would be appreciated!!!!!

I would really like to add some diced cucumber to my yogurt, but not sure if this is ok on soft foods stage. Anyone else know?

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Does anyone have problems eating salads? My dr recommended i try to eat a salad with shredded chicken and cheese on top. Granted everything is shredded and mince. I have noticed when I eat about 3 bites I have this full feeling in my throat.

Giving up desserts entirely has been really stressing me out. Are there some desserts out there that we CAN have? Is sugar-free stuff allowed? What about frozen yogurt? Will I ever have a pastry again?

I am 5 months out and really seem to struggle to eat apples. Anyone else the same problem? It feels stuck, although i chew chew chew. Allover feeling of unease and a bit lightheaded and pushing up. The weird thing is i can eat chocolate and i am FINE! It does nothing to me whatsoever! Just my luck, go figure!

Hey y'all! I'm only 7 days post-op, but I'm making myself a food journal to have bound so that I can carry it with me everywhere. I also have MFP, but I love to write things down and see patterns! I'm an OCD list maker!!!! In my food log, which nutritional facts are the most important to track? Right now, I have listed: CALORES, CARBS, Proteins, FAT, & SUGARS. Are any of those not necessary or somewhat unimportant? When I come to a stall, I want to be able to look back and see where the intake numbers have changed to help me get out of the stall. I just don't want to waste time counting sugars if its really not a necessity, you know?

How is everyone with rice? Eight months out.... Any body get pain??

3 weeks out and started feeling hungry today...is this normal? I'm following my diet plan to a tee, and today started to feel hungry. Could this be the the change from pureed to soft solids?? Has anyone felt this 3 week's out???

I have lost 38lbs since my surgery on Aug 20th! Holy crap! Blood pressure was perfect! Life is GREAT!

Can I just have the runny yellow part? Figuring it is good for protein too.

I used to love eggs! Now I can't stand the taste of them! I thought I'd try some the other day and couldn't stand the taste then. So I waited again today and thought mmmm maybe with some cheese! Still a no go! I'm on pureed foods but this was one that I could have that wouldn't be pureed. Oh well - eggs off the list! I have been making a pureed chicken salad and it is such a hit in my house I am lucky to get any! Tomorrow I will try Atlantic Cod. Does anyone have any recipe suggestions? No one likes this so it could be all mine! lol

I'm in my 7th week post-op. I recently discovered an intolerance to dairy (milk, whey, etc.) and eggs. My first 5 weeks of cottage cheese, yogurt, and whey Protein had me in a worsening dizzy brain fog. Once I gave that up, my brain and energy felt much better. I can't really eat that much, so I'm not getting enough protein. Egg protein powders make me feel woozy, too. Soy protein concerns me (I'm a male and Soy can give me too much estrogen, so I've heard) and Brown Rice protein is plain ol' undrinkable. shakes were my snack, I didn't have to give up drinking for an hour to have them, and they have me the protein my 6"1' frame needs. I lost twice as much as u…

Here I am 4 weeks post op and I'm still not tolerating solids. Every couple of days I try a little something but either I get the foamies or I sit with a trash can because I feel like I won't hold it down. So bummed.

I am finding lots of foods my Sleevilla will tolerate but not many that sit there and make everything feel all peaceful and happily satisfied except beans and crab. Is it humanly possible to just eat these two things? (Not really serious, but kind of.) What foods make your sleeve happiest? I know my tolerance will grow, but I seem to be stuck in the soft food stage.

I am considering gastric bypass. One concern is that I'm very likely to overeat when the wrong foods are in the house. Have regained 90 pounds lost through diet since my remarriage a few years ago. My husband is.supportive, naturally slim, but loves to have goodies and starches available. How do some of you.manage to eat so differently without frustration, conflict, or failure to lose and maintain that loss? This scares me...meals have been my responsibility since he works full time. Thanks for any advice on this!

Hello everyone! Went to the doctor for my 3 week follow-up this morning and everything checked out fine! He cleared me for everything and I feel good (except when I eat of course. Still getting "the slimes" pretty bad). Anyway, I'm back to work and life and everything else now, and wondered if you guys had any suggestions of Snacks and/or meals to take. I know I need to eat pretty frequently, but I don't always have a fridge or microwave to use. What are some of your "go-to" snack and work lunches? Thanks for the suggestions!

I still live mainly on cream soups n very mushy things. I do do things in the crockpot and pick at them all day to get something in. Even then it's no more than 3 bites at a time. I've lost almost 80lbs n 6 months. Anyone else?

My family loves homemade pizza!! But the carbs are of course not good for us fellow bypassers, so I tried the cauliflower pizza crust. I must say it was amazing!!! It's filling, flavorful, low carb and low calorie!! It was a winner!!! I put a little sauce, some low sodium ham, beef, onions, bell peppers, and low fat cheese! I didn't even miss the crust!! As a matter of fact, we went to a local pizza place tonight for a party and I ate 1 very small piece of cheese pizza thin crust...I have felt yucky ever since!! This cauliflower crust will be my new go too!! My kids and dad were just pulling it apart eating the crust with no topping!! If you haven't tried it and you miss …

Just a quick tip for anyone who misses sweetened tea: try Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice tea. No caffeine or sugar but a sweet taste that gets sweeter the longer you steep it.

Hi everyone I went to see my doctor due to heartburns . He gave me some medicine for that but he also asked me about my calorie intake which I told him it's 600-750 he said its too low I need to eat 1000-1200 a day. More now that I'm thinking at the gym. Now I have a hard time eating 750cals as is can't imagine what to eat to get me to 1200cal He also put be back at eating every 2hrs no exceptions. Can someone that is eating that much give me an example of their menus please.... Thank you all :-)

My goal is 80 grams daily. But how much is too much? I know body builders that ingest 300 - 400 grams daily - egad! I do not aspire to be a body builder. Just want to know if there is a recommended maximum for sleevers?

My doctor said I can have slick and slide food after surgery with no wait period. If it slide right off a plate I can have it. Anyone else cleared that early on? Makes me nervous because so many are on liquid only at this stage.

I am having a REALLY hard time with this 2nd week after surgery. It seems like every commercial and everything on tv is all about fast food. I am looking for ideas of things that will work for me starting tomorrow which is full liquids. I would give anything for string cheese and peanut butter, but I know that's not possible

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Were you able to handle hummus on soft foods stage? How about lentils? I'd like to make some hummus to eat, but am questioninf whether that will be too hard to digest at this stage. I'm 2 weeks post op.

I was originally to have surgery at banner gateway but had to reschedule @ scottsdale. Was to have clear diet, then full liquid, pureed, soft... But @scottsdale, at week one they want you eating soft and you can start veggies and fruit and 80 grams protein. Tried that yesterday and my bladder has rebelled. Could hardly per today. I think it's too much too fast. I drank water with lemon today. Took a couple of cranberry capsules and went back to broth. I gained 4 lbs! Obviously it is water weight but Suresh!

We are traveling to Jamaica next week, and I am trying to think of easy things that we can pack in our luggage for meals when we are in transit or at the resort and don't want to spend an arm and a leg at the restaurants. I was thinking some Quest bars, some Protein shake packets. Anything else? What travels well? We are staying on a resort for a work trip and there is no way to get off of the resort for a grocery store. It is all inclusive, so I guess room service could help, but I am not sure. There are some planned meals/dinners and Breakfast is served everyday.

My surgery was 8/19 and I was off to a great start! I was getting all my fluids in, and doing the tsp of cottage cheese 3x a day then the week came where you need I increase your foods to more solids and work your way up to 1/4 - 1/2 cup over the next couple weeks. well so far I can not do toast, or eggs, or tuna.. I'm struggling with options This is the diet were supposed to follow. I can't seem do advance past yogurt and bananas.. I have eaten laughing cow cream cheese just fine, I have also has a few bites of pickles just fine, but everything else is tough. also I'm barely getting in 40oz of liquid. Is anyone else struggling like this? My wife had surgery the sa…

I work midnights and coffee is a must!! I don't drink nearly as much as I did before being sleeved (only 1 medium cup in an 8 hour shift) but I was told not to drink a lot of it bc it is a diuretic. But I can't do a full overnight shift without it!! Anyone further out know if there's any severe consequences of my need for coffee?? I don't drink it any other time, just when I'm working.!

I was sleeved on August 14th. Just want see every one elses progress. The good, bad, and the ugly !!! 1. What are you eating and how much( yes I want your entire day:) 2. What are your activity levels/ energy, and if pain, nausea.. Ect. 3. How much weight loss.

Im 4 months post op and i am wondering if having quinoa is ok. My Dr. wants me to stay away from grains but i heard that this one is suppose to be high in protein. Is that true? And im kind of getting bored with the chicken,fish,and yogurt. I need some ideas...

I bought a bag of frozen edmame in the podt. I followed the directions to boil in slightly salty water for 5 minutes. They are wonderful! I will be buying this regularly now. Anyone else? And what do you use them for other than snacking by themselves?