Food and Nutrition

My husband and I had a nice date night tonight at Red Lobster. PostOp eating out is quite different than before. For example, The waitress thought it was VERY strange I refused to order a drink (I didn't want it near me to tempt me). Lol. I also found transferring my food to a smaller plate made eating out less overwhelming. I ordered grilled shrimp and coconut shrimp (my husband wanted coconut shrimp) with a side of veggies. Pre-sleeve I would have shared and appetizer, eaten a couple biscuits, ate nearly everything on my plate, and possibly dessert. The plate above is what I ordered and what the pre-sleeved me would've eaten. The plate below is what I ate (minus a…

I remember a puréed recipe post a while ago... Does someone have the link, or could they bump it? Tanks!

How close to 2 tbsps do they typically hold? I can check when I get home, but I thought I'd check to see if anyone has already done the work.

im one year post surgery...In between meals I shake alot....does anyone else encounter this? if so, what have you done to resolve this??

Hi all! Sunday I will be 10 days post-op and start phase 2, which is full liquids. The problem is, I'm having a hard time coming up with things I can eat. I've been living off of sugar free jello and Popsicles, and of course protein shakes, but I need some ideas. I'm excited for the day I'll get to eat eggs, refried beans, veggies. Can you help a girl out?

Im scheduled for gastric bypass surgery on May 9th 2012. I have already cut my calories in half, and I start my liquid diet on Tuesday .. So, who's having gastric bypass surgery on May 9th 2012 along with me? Sent from Barbiedoll77 using RNYTalk

I'm eating my first one now-- pretty good actually, I was afraid it would be too hard or too chewy. I cut mine in 1/2 and eating 1/2 as lunch. What do y'all usually do? Whole? Half? Meal? 1/2 as snack?

I'm 7 weeks post - op and bored with dairy based Protein shakes. What have you heard about "no sugar added" fruit or vegetable juice in Protein Shakes? Quote

I have been counting my beans as protein. Am I wrong?

Why is watermelon a no no. It's mostly water. So i don't get it. Minus the seeds

Im having trouble getting all my vitamins and nutrition! Naked juice has no added sugar...all natural...any suggestions?

Flaked tilapia grilled , whipped potatoes , and puréed carrots My plate and hubby's plate

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I just read that potassium RDA is 4700 mg for adults and magnesium is 420 mg. Given a post op history with cramping when working out hard (3x so far), I decided to buy a supplement called potassium and magnesium 250 from GNC. Has 250 mg of each per capsule. The problem is that if I take many of these during the day to hit potassium RDA, I will OD on magnesium, which I am certain cannot be good for your neurological system. Does anyone know if 4700 mg of potassium is really required? My goal is to prevent cramps or any nerve issues (zaps as I like to call them). My Multivitamin has 100 mg of magnesium and no potassium. I will eat banana occasionally in the morning a…

I'm on purees and since surgery my body has decided to reject lactose (cow's milk) in all its forms. I can no longer tolerate yogurt, cottage or ricotta cheese, cream Soups, or Protein shakes made with milk solids. Lactaid doesn't help. I know there are some Protein drinks out there without lactose, but I'm struggling to come with other protein ideas (and getting awfully sick of broth). I seem to do o.k. with Beans, but tuna salad (even pureed) does not go down well yet. Neither does an egg. Any ideas? Thank you, forum peeps!

I need some friends who eat more than 800 calories a day! I work out everyday and try to stay above 1200 calories a day. Some days it's hard, others it's too easy! Wanna be my friend? Add me! Nicolanz27

I am 6 weeks out and am doing very well with soft meats- meatloaf, taco meat, salmon, and pulled pork. The place I get my pulled pork makes it very soft. Goes down easy. But yesterday I decided to try a new BBQ spot. This pork had crispy ends to the shreds of pork. And those crispy, hardened ends almost killed me. Last night was the first time I'd ever gotten sick. I felt so awful beforehand for about 40 minutes that I decided I should be sick. It felt like my lower esophagus/upper stomach was getting torn up. Well, all I can tell you from that ordeal is to chew your food well. Break it down thoroughly before you swallow. Anyone else want to tell their f…

Just wanted to post a question as to who has been doing the Ketogenic diet, or Atkins? I know everyone is doing lower carb, but I also know that if you don't have carbs you really need to have some fat in your diet. The outline my doc gave me was very low fat and very low carb. Without some fat in my diet I have absolutely no energy. Please!, tell me your thoughts and experiences.

Anyone have one? Thinking about getting it, wanted to see if it works as well as they say. Yes i know blendtec, ninja and vitamix are all better, but not in my price range for a while. Lol.

We were at my mother's house tonight, and I had beef broth from the soup/stew she made. How would I track something like that on myfitness pal?

I am 8 wks post op and just ate 4 oz of salmon and nothing else is that ok ? I didn't have carbs or vegetables just 4 oz fish

At 8 weeks post op how many oz of protein should I be sting? The last I heard it was 2 oz at week 5 Last night I ate 2 oz of salmon but then ended up eating the other 2 oz an hour later Is that normal ?

Can you suggest some? I'm Just thinking about adding them for convenience and to get more Protein in. Thanks!

My name is LipstickLady and I am a cokezero-aholic. I've been clean and carbonation free for 2 months and 27 days. I am determined to stay this way but my limits are being tested late at night. Like REALLY late at night. I gave up carbonation and caffeine cold turkey on April 18 and haven't strayed yet. I've been tempted, but I've held my ground. For the last week or so, I've been having very vivid dreams of opening a can of Coke Zero and chugging it down (physically impossible for me). I dream of holding a Big Gulp cup and filling it over and over, just pouring it all over myself. I can smell Coke Zero in my dreams and I can feel the cold bubbly goodness fizzi…

Okay... i know this is all about lifestyle transformation and i am still pre op so its not like ive tried to order fish and chips after surgery... What i want to know is...once in a blue moon will i be able to go out with my hubby for a special dinner and order beer battered fish and fries? Cause it is my favorite thing in the whole world...i crave malt vinegar like its no ones business ever since i was young...i just want to know if it will ever be possible to eat battered and fried fish? Or will it always be a no no

I bought like 12 boxes of shakes, smoothies, chicken soup, caramel pudding, and a mixed berry fruit drink. I will sell them cheap. I don't care for them so hopefully someone will!!!

I totally ate a pita chip right now. And i feeeel horrible my pouch automatically threw it back up. Serves me right for wanting to cheat!!!! #BadCarmen <3

I have spent a lifetime avoiding anything to do with chicken soup,like the plague. The very idea of chicken soup in any form was revolting to me. I am in my post surgery liquids phase. I am to not have anything that doesn't easily run through a wire strainer. That thought alone is somewhat gross to me. Today i gave in and decided to bite the bullet and try a cream of soup. I chose Campbells Cream of Chicken with Herbs. I thinned it way down with skim milk and warmed it. OMG its absolutely delicious! How is it possible that a persons taste buds can change so drastically? I mean seriously, to go from utter disgust to love! Bizarre. I will take it happily. Now instead of d…

Week 6 my dr says I can have flaky fish and crab. Do you think the crab out of a crunchy roll like the snow crab salad is okay?

I'm on the Bariatric Choice website for the $20 deal (btw, am I the only one who finds it funny that VST doesn't recognize "bariatric" as a vocabulary word?) trying to figure out what's worth spending money on. I know not all Protein shakes, supplements, bariatric foods are not created equally, but this stuff is spendy! And there are a lot of things I could find equivalents for at Wal-Mart. Or so it would appear. Those of you who order regularly from them, what do you think is worth paying a little extra for? Any particular brands, shakes containing _____ g of protein, foods you can't get anywhere else? Much appreciated!

Ive tried to eat pork 3 times and cant do it. All three times it was different cuts, prepared differently and it makes me sick. What foods are hating you? Anyone?

Hello fellow sleevers! I'm Nadiyyah and before I was sleeved on on 6/24 I drank coffee either from Wawa or my Kuerig. But i want to know can i go back to drinking coffee, I know it has to be decaf but I'm curious. Please someone let me know so i can order it from Amazon. Thanks

Hey All, I am four weeks post op. The program I am doing has me on a strict diet. As of right now I can have soft Protein, fish and soft cooked veggies. I'm sick of cheese, cottage cheese, tuna, Beans, I hate fish, and I have had so much strained Soup broth soft cooked veggies make me gag. Also I can't tolerate the Protein drinks. I have tried everything under the sun and a few sips in and I'm hovering over the toilet. Please help me with ideas for food, words of encouragement anything. I'm feeling very alone and down right now. Thank You! Surgery date 6/26/13 HW 283 Current WT 228

I'm not sure I bought the right one. Here is a pic. Anyone try it and is it OK?

So the cost of my surgery includes 1 year of services with a nutritionist, as many times as I'd like. The problem is they only have 1 NUT on staff, and I don't like her! She's completely unhelpful, she just tells me the same things over & over (get more Protein, avoid carbs, ignore your cravings) but never tells me HOW. Also, she's never had WLS, and has never been overweight. She just does not get it! I've complained to the surgeon, but he thinks she's great. So...any recommendations for a NUT in the San Jose, CA area that specializes in WLS patients? Preferably one who has overcome obesity in some way as well - it would be nice to work with someone who actually u…

I got hungry and made some tuna with boiled egg, Mao, and pickle. I ate tooth and now I miserable and trying not to vomit. Any suggestions?!

I just ordered some bariatric fusion vitamins and some protein shakes. If you follow this link you'll get $20 for your first order! https://www.bariatricchoice.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/105631/ IT says $10 but you actually get $20 right now. SHIPFREE48 is the code for free shipping. I don't know how long it lasts though.

Never thought it was going to be so hard to eat slow. Was cleared for puréed/mushy as tolerated and on my list was Cheerios made soggy in milk... First couple bites were slow and I chewed, and they were small bites, but then habit set in and I shoveled THREE bites into my mouth at one!!!!! I caught myself before I swallowed and I swallowed in 3 smaller portions but man I felt like I was in 6th grade and about to miss the bus!!!!! SW: 324 DOSW: 322 CW: 309 surgery date-7/10/13 Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hi guys! So I'm always trying to find healthy ways to get my Protein in. I found out about Tempeh, its fermented soybeans mashed into a patty...I know it sounds gross but its a big step up from Tofu. It has 31g of protein in One Cup!! So I purchased some from Trader Joes today and attempted to cook it. I started by cubing it and sauteing it with some middle eastern spice...fail it was not good! Second try I boiled it in chicken broth with garbonzo Beans and curry...fail still not good! I was gonna just throw it out and give up, but I'm like ok this is a lot of protein to trash so I rinsed it put it in the blender with taco seasoning, some sweet yellow corn and so…

I was sleeved July 10 and I'm in no way ready to eat but I'm curious when did you all feel you could eat "real" food? I understand the small portions I just was curious as to when you could eat a meal.

I'm sure this is a silly question, but I have to ask it as I have surgery in 6 days. After surgery I have to have 60 oz of water a day -- at least. Does the water I add to a protein drink for example, count towards that requirement? I'm normally a water drinker. I love the stuff. But I'm a chugger! I've been practicing "sipping" my water the past few days and holy cow does it take a longgggg time to get through a bottle of water at that rate. Any advice is appreciated

Has anyone tried weight watchers after the sleeve? Does it work well with your sleeve?

Shrimp happends to be one of my favorite foods. How is shrimp with the sleeve? Does it give anybody any particular problem or is it a pretty easy food to eat?

What success are people having on the fast diet?

Its just me and my young son. So basically I'm just cooking for me. I'm tired of eating the same foods. Any easy recipes you would like to share?

Damnn I just cheated, I ate a piece of sweetbread and I regret it. Even though it did not sat well ...

Just a question for those of you in the "food" stage after surgery what kind of bean were you eating?? A lot of people say that they eat refried beans I was thinking about lentil beans. I know it's all a learning process so it's going to be fun and interesting to see how my taste buds have changed.

I've learned my lesson!! Just got back from the hospital about an hour ago. I was sleeved on April 17th. I have not had any problems with loosing weight. ( Thanks be to God) Since loosing weight hasn't been a problem I figured it was time for a treat. I've been eating about a cup of some mixed popcorn (Carmel, yellow cheese and white cheese) for the last 3 days. On Mondays's and Tuesday's my job provides us with lunch. Usually I have some Water with my salad, but yesterday I decided it was time for another treat I had a 7up (fooling my self since it said DIET) Clearly I was not fooling this sleeve. Also last night my grand baby loves Lucky Charms so passing…

I rarely drink. I live near a moonshine store and recently on girls night out, we sampled the shine. I was VERY buzzed!!! I've noticed I can drink very little and get pretty drunk...but then I sober up very very fast. I'm usually sober by the time my girlfriends are getting buzzed. Does the alcohol hit your bloodstream faster??? I thought it only did this to gastric bypass people

Hi guys, Im due to be sleeved 7-30, was supposed to be sleeve 6-25 but the lab messed up my blood work so more waiting..wahhh! I have 2 questions. 1. what do you order while dining out in a restaurant (not fast food)? we eat out a LOT and Im not sure how that's going to work. and #2. can you tell me what YOU eat in a day? whats your daily menu..thanks guys! this site is fantastic, wish I would have joined a year ago when I started this journey