Food and Nutrition

I just bought my first package of tofu (I bought the firm type) but I don't know how to fix it. I know that what ever it is mixed with it picks up those flavors. Other than that, I'm lost. I will start the purée stage this week and decided now would be a good time to explore new food options. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

I been wanted to try the Naked Juices but all of them seem to have over 20g of sugar. Which I don't understand because "naked". What do you all recommend??

I love Beans and have read that manysleevers eat them post op in soft phase. They have so many carbs though. Even when you subtract out the Fiber the carbs are usually high 20, 30 or mor grams. Is this ok?

I have read everywhere that beef jerky after surgery is great because its high in protein, low in calories, and almost no fat.. I have never eaten it before so I thought I would try it!!! omg how is this good after surgery??? It's tough! Doesn't or won't it get stuck in your pouch! please help me comprehend this! I felt like I was eating clams lol

I went to my one week appointment...and I finally get to move on to pureed foods( only for one week, then soft foods) and start taking my protein and vitamins! I also found out I lost 6lbs..so a total of 22lbs now so the freaking out i did yesterday thinking i gained was for nothing lol smh Im staying away from the scale until my next appointment in a 1 month! Lol So i came home after my appointment and ate Tuna and Zucchini! It was delicious lol considering I haven't been able to eat food in awhile. ..i was nervous at first, but it all went down smooth, and stayed down! So Im a happy camper. Lol

Tomorrow ill be 6 weeks post op, and I dont feel like eating. Nothing seems to make me want to eat, and idk if this is normal or not. I do protein shakes, veggies and fruits but for some odd reason now, I just dont want meat or rwally much of anything.

Headed to a Whole Foods this weekend. I am 6 weeks post op and on regular diet. For anyone who shops at WF, are there any must-get items for sleevers?

I was sleeved on the 29th of July and am on pureed foods for one more week. I was eating until I got the tell tale cramp but the doc told me not to or I would stretch the sleeve. I measure amounts but hit the cramp long before by designated three ounces are in there. How do you know when to stop?

Does anyone know if cream soups are considered solid as in do I have to wait 30 minutes before and after to drink anything?

Everyone knows these are not healthy. Cook your own meat and slice it up. I know lunch meats and jerky are easy and I get why they are allowed (the assumption that none of us can eat correctly and to re-educate out habits) but the chemicals and nitrates in this stuff is terrible. Boars head all natural turkey is fine. Also Perky Jerky is ok, no nitrates or fillers at all. Get healthy, not just skinny! Stay healthy, not just thin.

Can anyone suggest any good finds.. That they found at HEB? Snacks , protein drinks elc

So today I am sitting at my desk enjoying a very good homemade fruit salad, which consisted of Strawberries, grapes, apples, oragnes, watermelon, bananas, and blackberries, then the thought hit me, Will i be able to enjoy this fruit salad after surgey? I have not undergone surgery yet as a matter of fact my date is currently set for October 9th, but just wanted to know from the people post op, can we have these fruits? and if so how long after surgery before we can eat them again? Thanks Guys and Gals

It's about time to shop for the good ol' pre and post op diet. I love jello, but the only sugar free one I have tried is cherry and it was gross. So what are your favorite flavors?

No excuse for mr or my family to eat healthy. Let's get it, get it, get it! ~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 4.5 mons post op. CW: 160.0 lbs. --- Only 10 lbs to my goal ---

I'm doing a 30 day 100% RAW food challenge, and posting my food intake here to make myself accountable. I'm tired of low carb, 3 meals a day. RULES: - I ONLY eat when I'm hungry. Let my body tell me when it's time to eat. - Consume raw fruits and vegetables only - I make and drink a half-gallon container of orange/celery/apple juice per day - Exercise every other day for 30 minutes - Weigh and post in this thread every day DON'TS: - Don't count calories - Don't count carbs DATES: July 16 - August 16 WHY AM I DOING THIS Some diets I see are frightening. 100% processed food? Where's your nutrition coming from. If one person adds a banana or strawber…

Are grits suppose to b ate in full liquid stage...I'm sick if cream soups. .pudding..yogurt

I was wondering if anyone has an idea for some good pre made protein shakes? I have my protein shakes for at home chosen, but I'd like to also have a stock of "grab-and-gos", ready for when I'm on the run, especially since I work nights and will be in college full time!! I live in a very small town and would prefer to buy in store vs online. I have a gnc and a Walmart, other then that its pretty limited. Thanks!

I have been on my liquid diet for about 2.5 weeks and I have ran of of creative ways to make somethng other that protein powders and soups. Does anyone have any suggestions for something savory????

Hello Everyone, I'm just wondering if anyone had any thoughts or experience with the paleo diet after being sleeved? Thanks! Nick

Yesterday I drank half of bottle of Gatorade. The G2 is that bad?

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I found a recipe for Quinoa crusted baked chicken breasts that I want to try, but not sure how quinoa is for my pouch... If you've eaten quinoa since being sleeved, any problems?? I'm 11 weeks out btw.

I am almost 2 weeks out from my surgery I am kind of worry it takes me 40 min but I can eat a 5.3oz Greek yogurt is that normal I feel just right after I finish it but I sometimes wonder if I am eating to much and I don't want to scratch out my pouch

Looking for some group thoughts since it's the weekend and surgeon's office is closed. I took omeprazole twice a day for 4 weeks post surgery, finishing up two days ago. Since then I've noticed more gurgly, acidy feelings. Of course I also transitioned to pureed food, which could be muddying the issue. But I'm feeling nauseous too. Would it hurt to take one pill a day, you think? Just to make a gradual transition to full acid production ... What are others doing? I've never taken the stuff before so don't have a good idea of normal results with it. TIA! Lisa

How would I make either of these and thin them out? I don't want to use a ton of mayo. Any suggestions? I will put it in the vitamix to blend it to make it smooth I just don't really know if there is anything to help make it fit into the puréed stage. Thanks in advance for your help.

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I just did my first food log on my fitness pal today and it said I ate 640 calories today. Should i even be counting calories at this point being a month post op? Ive been at a stall since week 2 so i wanted to see how much i was eating and how much protein and everything else i was getting. Im getting 68g of protein btw...that app is saying i should eat 1640 calories or something like that...but even when i was pre op my nut said 1200 no more than 1400..if i remember correctly. ..

How does it compare to tofu? Can I eat either of these during the purée stage? Thanks.

Does anyone else have a problem with holding down any breads or rice?

So when my boyfriend is not around I eat good, I do my three meals a day and stick to my calorie goal. The days he is off, Sunday and Monday, I go over my calories by sometimes 200-400 colories.... It's like I can't helped it.... My calorie allowance is 1,400 a day.

I am always on the hunt to make yummy, yet Protein packed dishes for my wife since her surgery on July 1. Tonight we are having Health Nachos before watching some football! Ingredients: - Ground turkey - Spices - Beanitos chips (4g of protein for 12 small chips, no sugar, 140 calories) - Fat free refried Beans - some fresh salsa - Fat free mexican cheese - Fat free sour cream I am assuming for her small portion, we are looking at at least 35 grams of protein. Plus it will be yummy!! I am excited for her. I think this might be a football season staple

For anyone trying to do a low carb/high Protein diet, whether pre or post op, these meals are heaven sent! They are in the deli area and they have 20 to 30 different varieties. They include chicken permasen, bbq chicken, beef fillet, pancakes, omelettes, fish tacos and lots more. They all include the main meat or protein, veggies, and a side like potatoes, rice, or noodles. They all vary in calories, carbs, and protein but most are about 400 calories, 20 carbs, and 40 protein. They are about 10oz each so bariatric patients can eat one throughout the day. They range from $5.50 to $8.00 each. These meals taste great. I am still on liquids but my 14 year old…

I found them at the local gas station and I may be late on them idk but it is so good! It's turkey bacon and a cheese stick. It's 100 calories and 9 grams of protein 1 carb. It doesn't have the nutrition on it but I scanned the bar code on my lose it app and that's what came up. Just wanted to let people know! I eat half and then eat the other later.

I had my sleeve 12-jun-13. I have only lost 40 lbs. because I have not been able to exercise. I was so dehydrated, I was having dizziness,low b/p and fell-getting staples in my head after passing out and falling on the tile flood. .My cardiologist changed my meds a few times times over the phone-no results. Went to an appointment, found out I was dehydrated. Dr. Advised me to drink coconut water, within 3 days I felt better than I have in a month. If you are dehydrated coconut water is the best better than Gatorade, only draw back it is quite pricey.

I like Herbalife.

Ok so I am almost 7 weeks out. I was ready to pull my hair out because I was needing something crunchy but refused to give into chips, so my doctor suggested dry roasted almonds. She hit the nail on the head. I love the crunch and little hint of salt on them. I eat a couple with lunch and a couple as a mid day snack. That was just the crunch I needed and it's so much better than the family size bag of chips I used to go through in a day. I can't believe how much I ate! Anyone else finding yummy substitutes for old favorites? I have tried making zucchini chips and zucchini pizza in the oven and turkey meatballs with low sugar spaghetti sauce to curb my spaghetti cra…

i went to the store to get some chicken to make more salad and etc and found a total score!!!! wanted to let people know who are looking for that EXTRA bit of protein... just found at walmart last night... in the frozen section butterball, turkey burgers... calories 240 total fat 11 g sugar 1g protein 31 g i could only eat just about half (im four weeks out) i took that last bite of the half i was eating and the dog got the bite... i was too full and didnt want to over fill myself. it was not aweful... i put cheese on the top and some sweet onion dressing i have and i was happy and full! brought the other half for lunch today at work!!! love finding things th…

I am abt 3 months post op and I kind of remembermy nut saying stay away from salad hard to digest Has anyone been eating salad 3 months post op and if so how much in a sitting ?

Im frustrated im not getting as full as I used too did I stretch my stomach pouch out? Im 7 months out I used to gwt so full so easily now I can eat a huge salad lol Im finding it hard like I feel down bc I sorta ate alot today though healthy I already reached my calorie limit.... blah

My surgery was on 8/6. I have moved into the soft phase of eating foods and increasing the Water intake. I have no problem drinking water, although the quantity is a lot right now as far as how much I can handle at once. I am having a very hard time not talking normal or even big drinks of water. I drank a lot of water before surgery and now I pick up the bottle of water and find myself drinking it as I used to. Does anyone else drink as they used to post op and just looking for any words of advice. Am I risking damage to my stomach or staple line 22 days out of surgery?? Thanks All..... Joan

Alright. I am seriously confused. Maybe putting this out here will only add to my confusion, but I desperately need SOME kind of clarification before I lose my mind. PROTEIN: What kind, what source, what... what.... WTH??!?! What I've learned so far in the bariatric world is that getting your daily Protein intake (especially post-op) from anything but whey isolate is a NO-NO, because only whey isolate gives you all the complete EAA's (essential amino acids) needed by the body. True or false? Collagen, casein, soy = BAD, because they don't fully supply all the EAA's even though they do supply other aminos. True or false? From my very personal experience, I witnesse…

Goodness, I can go days without even noticing how or what I am eating and then wham, the restriction is intense and that knot in my stomach feeling is there again. Not Complaining as I am glad it is still there but man I didn't enjoy that feeling the first several months. I still get a kick out if eating a yogurt cup and knowing my stomach can't/won't hold another bite.

If you only can have a few bites? How many pieces of sushi can you actually eat?

Hey all, My doctor puts all his patients on a strict diet for the first year post op. The diet is 70 percent Protein and 30 percent vegetables in a 2 oz "meal" three times a day. (Protein can include low carb dairy products.) We are not supposed to eat more than 20 grams of carbs per day. I am 8 weeks out, and I am constantly feeling really hungry. I found that I can eat way more than 2 ounces in one setting, without getting sick...I can eat 7 to almost 9 oz...I called my doctor's office and they suggested taking 20 minutes to eat my 2 oz meal so that I'd feel full that if I was in the day I could have two 1 oz protein snacks! They also cautioned me about eating so muc…

Hey guys if you have an MFP account please add me. Smallbird1 Ive had it a long time but decided i shpild start having sleeve friends on it so We can get meal ideas from eachother and also it will motivate me to keep tracking Thanks!

Is coffee bad after being sleeved?

I don't know what to do! I am having these terrible cravings for fast food and a bunch of other stuff. The list could go on and on from hotdogs, fries, sodas, chicken etc. Im thinking about just going and chewing on the food then spitting out, but I don't want to get sick. And I have come this far. I don't want to give in but these cravings are just getting to me... I don't know what to do D: PostOP-4weeks

Question: At what point did any of you start back? I'm about 3 weeks past surgery and would love a cup of tea that isn't herbal. Thanks!

I was wondering what various nutritionists and surgeons have said about Protein requirements. I'm 7 weeks out today and am on a regular diet. My nut said we should be getting between 60 and 80 grams a day. She said for a smaller woman, the goal is closer to 60. I'm 5'3" and a woman. I usually hit between 60 and 70 grams a day, without any supplementation. The reason I ask is because it seems like lots of people have higher requirements.

Anyone else out there into mountain biking? Being almost 100lbs lighter now I am a bit faster. I usually do at least one race a year but I am already on my 3rd with 2 maybe 3 more this year to come. I am actually riding Expert (level below pro/elite) which is far past my expectations. Between the gym and riding with only 1 off day a week my fitness level has sky rocketed since surgery. God bless the sleeve!!