Food and Nutrition

I was sleeved May 2012 and am now going for celiac testing. I have had the signs for years (but liked my food way to much to give it up then:( but since being sleeved my symptoms have gotten way way worse ( losing enamel on my teeth, ibs, bloating, high blood sugars, high cholesterol and of course inability to lose any more weight). I tried going glueten free about 6 yrs ago when there were fewer choices, so it didn't last long. Anyone have advice or tips on what is best to eat to get the most out of nutrition. I have reached my goal size and just had plastics done, so I'm not worried about losing much more than 10lbs. But need to find ways to eat to bring my sugar…

Hello, I am still pre-op & I'm looking for a good, low sugar breakfast bar or snack bar. I hear fo all the protein drinks but never the bars, I'm sure reason being, your on liquids, but say, post op..a year out, there must be something good for you...I have been getting Atkins bars, lots of protein, low fat no sugar...anything else I can try?

So im a month post op and my bday is sept 7th..im contemplating on going to a restaurant for the first time, but im not sure. Im kinda nervous about what to order if i went. What are some food choices that any of you have tried?

Okay I bought tortilla soup by progresso.can I just put it in a blender and make it pureed?? Im going to try to eat this

So if I do this and lose weight would it stop me from losing more weight post op? Im curious because now I think i can do2 shakes and 2 small meals. Had anyone had significant weight loss pre op without the 2 week liquid diet? My surgery isn't till December. My thought, I guess, is maybe I can do it on my own. Idk.

Ok so I bought these yesterday because they said sugar free on the box. But I got home and it says sugar alcohol. What is that? Does anyone know.

I am about 3 1/3 weeks post op. Still on picc line for nutrition. I wasnt drinking enough. I as given the go ahead to try yogurt. Im really scared. I dont want to feel pain. I do however want to be somewhat normal. Ive been on pure liquids past 3 weeks. Im doing ok. Not feeling hungry but I feel so much time has past that when I try something like sf jello it doesnt tastr good.nothing does.I hav no desire for nething.will the yogurt hurt?do I thin it out? I cant do liquids forever

So after having my first set of labs done since surgery I have learned I have low iron. But on the up side I am down 63 lbd!

I am having my surgery on 9/9/13 and I would like to know what are some things people love having handy? Maybe even some hospital stay must haves??

This morning was my 2nd day on soft solids. I made 3 small (whole)eggs with softened bell pepper and onion and a little mild salsa on the side. I figured I wouldn't be able to eat all but I have no clue how much I can actually eat. I ended up eating a little over half and stopped as soon as I felt any signs of being full. This seems like a lot..I have read about those who can only eat two teaspoons.. Yet I don't feel any discomfort at all..I just don't want to be doing anything wrong. Do the amounts vary from person to person? or should I be restricting more on my own? My doctors list on what to eat and not eat is minimal..so I feel a little lost.

has anyone had a hard time with the life style change of eating better? im so use to eating junk i feel like i missing an old friend it sad that i depended on food so much and not just for nourishment and learning to eat slower has been hard for me can anyone give me some advice????

I am just over 7 weeks out and had been dying for a salad. While I was out running errands my dad asked me to stop and get him a subway sandwich. While I was ordering his sandwich I noticed the chopped salad sign. They put what you want in a big giant salad bowl and then chop it up into little pieces with this big hand blade. It's perfect! I ordered spinach with turkey breast, bell pepper, onion, olives and banana peppers with vinegar instead of dressing. It's awesome. It's kind of big I finished maybe a third of it.

Ok so I am starting my 6th week and I have a ton of almond milk left over from my cream of wheat days. The nurses at my doctors office aren't awesome about answering the phone or calling you back. So has anyone tried a little bowl of cereal yet? I know most cereal is junk but has anyone tried the kashi or Special K cereals with protein in them?

Good morning, Day 11 here and I feel very anemic ( been dealing with it my Newhouse.e life) I am taking the Iron from the doc and juicing careens daily but had a very rough night Of sweating leg cramping and over all fatigue . I have been a Floridex all natural kelp base iron liquid for 20 years. Has anyone had experience with taking this with a new sleeve? ( did send a message to my doc about this too) Thanks for you help Moira

If you have a Pinterest account ( if not get one), they have soooo many easy, delicious recipes specific to the sleeve.....just a suggestion

I am two months out. My plans states I should wait 4-6 months for steak and pork chops. Would you consider pork country ribs the same as chops? Those are the only two meats I have limitations on at this point. That is what we are cooking for labor day. I did buy chicken for myself...because I wasn't sure. What do yall think?

Hi Sleeve family, I am 2 years out and I can eat anything but still small amounts. I am 50 lbs from goal. I have lost 150lbs but am Struggling to get the rest off. Can someone give me so food ideals. In advance I greatly Appreciate everyone's help.

I was addicted to Chick Fil A. Since being sleeved on 7/18/2013, I have been jonesing for one of their sandwiches. But, oy, the fat and calories! Fear not fellow addicts, I found a delicious substitute at Trader Joe's - Gardein Crispy Chick'n Sliders. Each slider has 190 calories with 6g fat and 11g Protein. And they are great. Satisfy the need for crispy. These are a good choice

Not purely raw, I love my meat! But does anyone eat "raw"? If not, there are a bunch of very cool raw websites/blogs that have the neatest recipes that use really cool clever ways of substituting healthful foods for junk. A few examples include spiral cutting zucchinis to make them look like noodles, instead of eating pure carb pasta, and "not fish" *fried* fishsticks, and low carb gluten-free "burger patties" or "taco" salad. Anyway, curious to find out if any other sleevers are interested in eating this way, if you already are, and how that's working out for you ...

What type of snacks you keep on hand? I have 3 kids under 9 and struggling with grabbing somethin when I feel hungry to go to next activity with them.

So my first post got so many interesting answers that I couldn't wait to post again!!!! So I have a question for those of you who have been sleeved and have gotten to the point that you are eating solids again. I have heard from many that your taste for certain foods changes. Some things that you may not have liked before you may like now. I am sure this question has been asked before but... does anyone want to share their experience if this has happened? And if it has what foods did you find you liked more or liked less than before? Can't wait to hear the responses!

When I decided to have the surgery I knew I'd have to eat a lot of meat. But I do wonder if there are vegetarian sleevers who get all their Protein in, because I'd much rather eat Beans, legumes, and lentils than meat. Anyone?

Ok ladies I have taken some experienced advice and started logging on my fitness pal, and I love it. To be honest I tried it once before and I was totally confused so I didn't try it again. However although I am only 3 1/2 months out I think that by doing this for me, this will help me keep things into perspective and be successful long term. So thanks for all the advice and post ladies!

Have you guys tried pickles? If so when post-op? I'm craving them!!

Are my crypto nite ... Feels like I am being stabbed in the gut!! date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

As I close in on 6 weeks post op, I was wondering if anyone has heard advice regarding eating sushi? Thanks

Before I was sleeved my biggest obsession was the drinks from dunkin donuts, Starbucks and sheetz......does anybody have some lo fat caffeine free good drinks they get from the same places?

I'd highly recommend you begin using Morton Lite Salt if you aren't already. It has a good amount of potassium, which will help to keep your water weight down. Try it for a week. Even if you don't have a meal where you would use salt, pour a small amount in the palm of your hand and eat it once per day. It will also help if you are having leg cramps or headaches.

Hi everyone ! Im 3 weeks post-op and craving spicy food ! Especially buffalo chicken ! Is it bad to have spicy foods ? I dont remember my doctor ever mentioning this but my mom who had the surgery about 15 years ago said it was bad for me. Does anybody know ? ALSO, im at the gound foods stage. I have to measure 3oz of ground meat plus 1/4cup of mashed potatoes. Does anybody know if its okay for me to add like the broth over the meat to make it moist ? Bc i figured 3oz and thats it no adding anymore not even the broth.

I am just shy of 1 month out. Was wondering what, if any, carb limits you have? I dont want to mess up.

http://www.nicks-sticks.com/ Any of you tried these? I ordered some as a replacement for Ostrim sticks because the Ostrim is so loaded with sodium and perhaps some other, erm, preservatives. I hope Nicks Sticks are good! Nutritional Info about Ostrim sticks I found: http://www.fooducate.com/app#page=product&id=6C68708E-1B64-11E2-83D2-1231381BA074

I've been struggling with dehydration for the last few weeks. I had a kink (fixed with endoscopy last week) and some torsion in my sleeve (can't really do much else about that until I'm fully healed, so I need to wait it out a little longer). This is creating difficulty getting enough fluids to prevent dehydration. I got 4 liters of iv fluid last week. I'm refluxing when I swallow and my sleeve is taking it's sweet time to empty of fluid after drinking, causing some mild to moderate nausea when I drink (though I have so far been able to breathe through it and haven't actually vomited). The last couple days, I have managed to get about 40oz of fluid. I periodically watch t…

I just have to say that I like these threads!! I love getting ideas from others on what to eat by seeing what they are having!! B - Protein shake (as I call it today, fully loaded! I put in 3 scoops for a total of 60g of protein) L - D - S - I have a Protein Bar and beef Jerky in my purse in case I need something! I have no clue today what I'm eating because I'm going with some friends into the city for the day! No husbands or kids! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crystal lite (even diluted) is too sweet, powerade zero doesn't do it for me anymore, water is the most tolerable thing right now, and that isn't very tolerable. I hate mio and the cl 'drops'.. What else are people drinking besides water? Gatorade is way too sweet, also.

I just saw a recipe on Racheal Ray's show by Rocco Dispirito, the "pasta" is high in protein because it is made with chicken, and it looks so easy! Can't wait to try it! All he did was put ice in a blender, added cubed Frozen chicken breast an egg white powder. When he blended it all together it turns into a paste and he put it in a squeeze bottle. He had water boiling already (with salt) and he turned the burner off and started squeezing the chicken paste into the hot water in swirls and it looks exactly like spaghetti!! The recipe is not up on the website yet but as soon as I see it I will add a link. I just had to share... I'm so excited about this recipe

I was wondering if any of you eat eggs, yolk and all. My dietary list says egg whites but I've been reading of the health benefits of the yolk. I've never had a cholesterol problem, so I'm wondering if its ok to have the whole egg?

Has anyone had it?

I was sleeved 8/12 & will finish my 3weeks of liquids this weekend. I get to start eating foods on Monday! My dr gave me a few meal ideas...tuna & 2 crackers, chicken & mashed sweet potatoes. Anyone have other meal suggestions for a "new eater"?

Hi everyone. I recently had my surgery so I am in NO WAY ready for anything on the "do not have" list but I find myself craving diet soda every single day and it makes me think about my future. I was told I can never have soda again and when I researched I found carbonation was one of the reasons why. That and it could be a "slippery slope" back to overweight-ville. Have any of you had diet soda since surgery? How does it make you feel? Can you "de-carbonate" the soda and it will be better on the sleeve? I used to drink 2 cans every single day for years (I know... how unhealthy) so it's weird. I can imagine living my life with modified "favorite foods" but I can't ima…

I love my pure protein bard, but they can be too much at once. Tried the met-rx minis today and i enjoyed it! BJ's whilesale club hasnthem for 14.99 for a.box of 24

I love my pure protein bard, but they can be too much at once. Tried the met-rx minis today and i enjoyed it! BJ's whilesale club hasnthem for 14.99 for a.box of 24. 10 grams protein, 140 or less cal. Depending on the flavor. I think after surgery when I can eat solids these will be a good choice!

When I am aloud cream soups do you make them with milk? Can cream soups be made ahead and frozen in ice cubes? Trying to figure out what ill need to prep for the next 30 days

Is it ok 2 eat?? It goes down ok in small pieces

Save the best bite for FIRST because it's highly unlikely I will get to eat it if I save it for last! I "blame" a lot of my weight issues on my previous tendency to make big luscious meals, pile my plate high and then save the best bites for last, ensuring that I will clean my plate. I've always done this, from my first PB&J (eat around the crust first, from the driest bottom side, all the way around the edge to the squishy under butt of the crust and then circling around to the fattest middle filled with squishy deliciousness), to a pan of brownies (eat all the gooey, slightly under baked middle first, saving the crispy edges for last). I had a method of glut…

I'm one week post op. can I eat a whole yogurt? Not sure if its considered a liquid or not.

In Colorado and I think California, there is a chain called Wahoo's. They are known for fish tacos. I stopped in for lunch and they now have a paleo plate. It was 4oz of 2 different meats, chicken, fish, beef. your choice, 2tbls of guacamole and some sort of cabbage slaw. Low carb, high protein. 43gr of protein.

I am going to San Diego with my boyfriend for Labor Day weekend. By then I will be half way through my eighth week. I am learning how to eat again and so far have only struggled with a few things. I need some ideas for foods that travel well in a back pack. We are going to sea world and the zoo and the wild animal park so I would like to avoid buying food from the parks as I'm sure it's mostly expensive junk. I am not allowed to have protein bars or shakes (stupid I know) I have fruit and nuts and packets of peanut butter. Any other ideas?

so I have a question for everybody that weighs their food on a scale. how do you read 3 ounces on a Digital Scale. I never use one of these.. Biggest Loser scale...I think i been eating to much my side has been killing me.. Im trying to get back on track.. I dont eat right when i have to work!!! and also what r meals yall eat for breakfast lunch and dinner...

In my pre-op life I was trying to cut down on artificial sweeteners and just avoid sugary drinks by drinking water, tea, etc. Now I feel inundated with 'sugar free' and I don't like the taste and I don't really want to add artificial sweeteners back into my life. I'm still in clear fluids so I've been doing watered down juice, Gatorade, tea but I want to have regular Popsicles and jello (within normal limits- like 1-2 servings total daily.) any thoughts or anyone else not using 'sugar free'?