Food and Nutrition

Hi, I know it's kind of a weird topic but it make sense if you are Pre-op like myself. I am getting all of my tests and paperwork squared away and will have my surgery by the end of next month. However, when I started the process, I noticed I have eaten out a lot more like I am trying to get it all in since I will be living a completely different lifestyle once surgery is complete! Has this happened to anyone? Thanks!

I just saw a Soda stream commercial and they now have Crystal Light flavors for it. I know not to drink soda anymore but would this be ok? Is carbonation ok for us to have occasionally? The machine just uses water, the Crystal Light flavoring, and a CO2 canister. Thanks.

I've searched through these threads, trying to find a wholesaler who sold the large torani bottles for 4 each. I had a website, but can't find it any more... Does anyone know the site I'm thinking of?

I'm 6 weeks out & for the past week I'm unable to tolerate anything. Nothing sits well in my pouch. I don't vomit or dump. It just doesn't feel as if it sits well. Has anyone else had this happen?

So... is anyone else concerned with all the MSG in Protein powders. I know that we are all very health conscious at the moment, and I know that the protein is very necessary; but, this is probably a good reason to switch to "real" protein as soon as possible?? These contain MSG: Textured protein whey protein Whey protein concentrate Whey protein isolate Soy protein Soy protein concentrate Soy protein isolate Anything “protein” Anything “protein fortified” Has any of our advanced researchers looked into protein supplements that don't contain MSG? I'm on real foods now, but on occasion I don't feel like eating all my protein... I know that some people turn …

Hey everyone! I am looking for new recipes and recipe websites. I currently use skinnytaste.com and thegraciouspantry.com but am always looking to add to my recipe repertoire. Would love some new ideas!!

I just got the ok to eat soft food cheese,cottage cheese, tuna the basics i dint know how to tell if im full when i was on the protein shakes i never felt the full feeling just enough to fill the void HELP!!!! i don't want to over do it or under eat or be so full i cant stand it.

I don't like to eat as soon as I get up. I prefer to take something to work w me and eat after an hour or so. I need some high Protein suggestions. No shakes! I've been doing a lot of deli meat and cheese but need a change. Suggestions??

Yes, got insurance approval yesterday and have scheduled my preop for 9/11 and will be sleeved on 9/18. My day has finally come....Thank you God for opening this door.

Hey there! Who posts recipes to their Pinterest accounts? I need some friends who aren't posting a million different cake recipes that I can't eat. Here is my account, please list yours so I can follow you. http://pinterest.com/starlabranche/ I look forward to seeing what amazing recipes you guys pin!

I'm currently 3months post op I'm struggling!!im losing my hair weight is dropping I hate eatting it feels like a chore what can I do?i went through a depression dr put me on a antidepressant !my husband says my eyes have sunken in:(((I want too get back too my self again

I'll be doing the pureed stage soon and I am interested in what everybody blended up at this point. Recipes are welcome!!!

So I am on purée foods and I literally don't know what to eat , I have a list of foods that the doctor gave me but I can't figure out a plan meal, idk I need some help anyone can give me advice/recipes etc... Thanks

Hi all. I'm 4 days out of my sleeve surgery and feeling good. Now I'm home how much Protein should I be trying to get into me each day? Should I be adding Protein powder to pretty much everything not meat based? Thanks Lu xx

Does your hunger increase when 'Aunt Flow' comes to town for her monthly visit? I feel SO hungry right now

I am 1 week post op and was able to start my full liquids today. I was told I wouldn't be able to finish a container of yougurt or pudding but i was able to just fine. I don't know if some people can just eat more than others or if I should be concerned. It was also basically the only thing I've had today because I left my water at home and had an early drs appt...so maybe I was a little extra hungry??? Anyway I'm just curious ..otherwise I'm loving this new look on life!

Hello I am five weeks out and I am having a bond fire with my parents and kids this weekend. We are making smores and I'm not intrested in eating those. All I wanted to do is roast a marshmallow and take a bite. Would that clogged my new stomach? I am so afraid to eat anything because I don't want to hurt myself. Any suggestions welcome.

I really like the chocolate Premier Protein shake, but the vanilla was starting to get on my nerves so I've been playing around with flavors trying to make it more enjoyable. This morning's experiment was a keeper! I threw all this in the blender One ready to drink Vanilla Premier Protein Shake One scoop unjury unflavored powder 2 Tbs PB2 Peanut Butter Powder (bought on the advice of folks here, found it at Kroger in the organic section) Some Water and ice It tasted fantastic!!! The PB2 is awesome. It was close to 16 ounces so it took a while to drink but it was yummy. Here's the specs 16oz of liquid 56 Grams of Protein !!! 9 Carbs 295 Calories Strange…

I just purchased a box of these crackers .... or .... should I say "flackers" They are soooooooooooo Yummy ! made by Doctor in the Kitchen naturally sweet cinnamon & currants flax seed crackers raw, gluten free high in omega 3's, 4 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber low in carbs per serving. When my family is eating their junk food.... I grab a few of these flackers and put a slice of banana on top and pop it in my mouth. sooo good... now when I want savory, I buy their rosemary flavor and put a piece of microwaved softened brie cheese on it... oh sooo yummy too.

Hi all, I am hoping and praying for some help here. I am 6 months out (self pay Mexico) I just don't know what to eat. I don't like fish, seafood or eggs so I am struggling with what I should be eating (balanced). I usually have a small spinach salad with some pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries...I make a dressing of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. I snack on raw fruit or yogurt or some goldfish crackers. I still have a protein shake in the morning and try to get in my water, some days are better then others. If anyone can offer any advice I would appreciate it. I have been stalled for months

I've NEVER been to a Whole Foods in my life, but I'll be shopping there later this week. I'm 1 month out and can tolerate most foods, so far. I'm sure it's going to be a little overwhelming, so I plan to make a little grocery list before I go... I need a little help. What are your must-haves from Whole Foods??

I'm really in need of coffee!! I know they said no regular coffee. I was just wondering what is the reasoning behind it? Anyone drink coffee anyway??

Even though we aren't supposed to snack I found these awesome crunchy krinkles. If you are like me and like to have something that crunches you should try these. They are found on bariatric kitchen.com. I also bought pancake batter. High Protein and ok on the carbs. The krinkles have 13g per serving size (can't tell u serving size since I cut it off...oops). They are really yummy.

I was sleeved on 7/31. I have an 8 year old son who is staying home with me while I am on vacation. He wants me to take him to get a sno-cone but wants me to have one... What do you think? Is sno-cone okay to have? I know it's strange question but just wanted to ask.

That's not a typo, it's a brand, LOL--has anyone here tried Krave Jerky? I'm looking at their sampler and wondering if it's worth the $35 to try several flavors. http://www.kravejerky.com/sampler.htm

This is one thing that I am struggling with the most! Will I ever get used to it? I try not do drink but then I am just so thirsty I resort to sipping a bit, and I end up paying dearly for it. When will I learn

I am still pre op. insurance requires 3 month supv weight loss program and I am 1.5 months into that. First month I lost 5 lbs. i thought that was great for me considering my eating habits were atrocious and I all but killed my metabolism. I was only eating once a day, usually around 6 - 8 pm at night with 2 cups of coffee in the morning. Maybe once or twice a wk I would get a sandwich chips and soda at about 2 am. Then I started month 1 of the supv diet. I actually expected to gain weight the first month, while my metabolism was attempting to find itself, but miraculously, I lost the 5 lbs. now here I am 2 weeks into the 2nd month and I dont feel like I lost a…

I will be 6 months post op on 8/26 and I've only lost 47 lbs. The past 2 months I've fallen off the wagon so to speak and I've been eating sweets and drinking a few carbonated drinks every week. How can I get back on track? Should I do the 5 day sleeve test or does that really work in getting back on track. I'm finding that I'm grazing more when I'm bored ugggghhhhh

Just found this at my local supermarket. I was thinking of mixing it with a powdered Protein like Syntrax for an extra kick of protein. Curious if anyone else has tried it or has any good/bad things to say.

For those of you in maintenance and that count calories. .what's your maintenance daily calorie intake now? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using VST

Today was a bad day I ate bunch of stuff I shiuldnt have like chips granola bar and cheese Feeling discouraged I thought after this surgery you wouldn't b able to eat much -

Has anyone used this website for their postop diet? I've used it before while dieting and it's amazing, but I'm wondering if other people use the recipes in their life after surgery. Do you think it'd be good? Here's a quick link: www.skinnytaste.com

I see a lot of you use my fitness pal to help track. I'm new to that app and I know how to keep the food diary but I see a lot of people comment about how it helps them with carb counting and protein counting. How??? The only thing I see it counting is calories which is great but I would much rather it figure out my proteins and stuff.

This is a very premature question as I am still on liquids. Will there ever come a time when I will be able to enjoy a tiny amount of whole grain pasta? Veterans, what do you say?

Is fat free sherbet considered a clear liquid? (It melts clear but there's sugar)

I love almonds and am really missing them. I'm only 3 weeks out, but wondered when you could start eating them.

Can I have cottage cheese? getting sick of soups

The Cereal marketing executives are at it again and have finally figured out that moms are no longer buying lucky charms for their children because of the recent healthy mind set being adopted. According to the following article, 40% of lucky charms cereal is eaten by adults: Breakfast staple when we first got married. We were young, carefree and impressionable, especially when we were both moderately overweight. That was before I went head over heals for Fiber One cereal (clearly an adult cereal, right?). Have you observed this shift in target audience from children to adult women in the last month or so? Those sneaky executives; they know how to press the right s…

Any thoughts on if this would good for the sleeve. my question applies to a person who is at least post month 6 in order to be past all healing. I used to eat Fiber One cereal all the time (read: every morning) pre op and just loved the original flavor with very little added sugar. I am wondering if there are any unintended side effects like too much swelling, etc. I would love to eat this again as a digestion regulator ( read: fancy smancy for guaranteed daily BM - lol). This would be as a replacement long term for the chia seed / miralax I take daily now, which, by the way, is a good digestion regulator also. One bowl provides approximately 57% daily fiber. Thanks all …

Any pureed food ideas out there? My doc said I didn't need to puree everything i eat, but make sure its smooth consistency...

Home made shredded buffalo chicken with 2 tbsp of bolt house blue cheese yogurt salad dressing and a Persian cucumber on the side. Zesty, Yummy and easy to make!

My big question. If more info needed: the Soup in question is butternut squash (from Trader Joe's in the tyvek carton) with some non-fat milk thrown in to thin it out. I'm 13 days out. Thank you.

Hey guys in in my first month post op and have no desire to try a coke icee anytime soon but I'm just curious eventually will I be able to go to the movies with my daughter and have a coke icee?!?

I am SO excited! I took my vanilla Protein shake, added almost a full scoop of Nestle's unsweetened cocoa, milk and 1/4 of a banana. It's SO good! It's probably a staple in these parts and been posted again and again, so if so I apologize, but this is great!

What is a good substitute for brown sugar that we can have.

When can I have a pickle lol I'm dying for one! I had VSG on 7/15, down 27 pounds

Month and half post op. How many times a day do you eat?

I just made some chicken salad and chopped it up in my mini processor with mayo and some wholly guacamole. It is totally delish and has healthy fats!

I am always in a hurry in the morning and don't make time for breakfast before I leave. I decided I want to eat some kashi cereal which fills me longer but I always forget milk and don't want a whole half gallon for the office as I am in and out of my office (work in 2 locations, sometimes from home and travel for weeks at a time outside of the country). While hunting for a small container to bring a days worth of milk in, I found my old breast pump milk containers with lids for breast milk! Holds 6 ounces and it's perfect but it may completely freak out my coworkers to see breast milk containers filled with almond milk in the fridge! The upside is, no one will steal my m…