Food and Nutrition

Has anyone tried the new pasta from the people that make Quest bars???

I'm 9 days post op this morning. Yesterday I was cleared for full liquids and soft foods at the same time. I ate: yogurt with fruit on the bottom a scrambled egg with cheese premier Protein shake in chocolate a small piece of sharp cheddar cheese. This was over the course of about 9-10 hours. Right before bed, I started thinking I was such a pig. That I did too much, too fast. I didn't feel sick. It all went down fine. I feel fine this morning. So I took a step back at the big picture. What I ate was not bad. I did pretty good as far as choices, but I didn't meet my protein goal. So technically, I didn't do great, either. It just strikes me how I'm …

Is it bad that I've decided I have a addiction to sugar free popsicles? I must each 5 or 6 a day.

I have decided coffee isn't really agreeing with me and was wondering what others have tried for a little energy boost in the morning. What is your alternatives to coffee?

Hi! I have been struggling with my eating and I think it's partially due to lack of preparation and creativity with meal choices. Anyone have any low calorie high protein meal ideas that they can share? Maybe under 200 to 300 calories each. Thanks everyone!!

Ok so when you read a label what amount of fat is too much? Im not sure how to say it. Is there a fst to protein percent ratio or something like that.

..so i walked into GNC....TO PURCHASE ISOPURE......OMG..I ALMOST PASSED OUT...THEM BOTTLES ARE HUGE.....LOL...NOT HUGE FOR AVERAGE NOT SLEEVED PERSON BUT FOR A SLEEVER OMG

I have had it with any brand,type of protien shake. When I drink them, even slowly, I get super sweaty, shakes, chills , vomit and feel sick for several hours after drinking them. I get a headache and am severaly nauseous for most of the day. It does not matter what time of day I drink them either. Yesterday I was on te couch for several hours shaking with the chills. I keep trying them bc I know I need my 60 grams of protien a day. I'm calling dr. First thing Monday. Anyone eve heard of this ? I'm frustrated.

There is a lot of talk on here about Protein, about carbs and about calories. What I don't see very often is talk about fats. Not the stuff we are trying to shift from our butts and guts, but the good stuff the MUFAs, monounsaturated fatty acids. Cold Water fish, seeds, nuts, avocados, dark chocolate, olives.... Great stuff! Calorie heavy but very, very good for our health and our weight loss, they enhance heart health, protect against chronic disease, and, wonderfully, they target abdominal fat. Do people here track their intake? Are NUTs recommending people ensure to keep their MUFA intake up? I sometimes suspect when I see how few calories some people are consumi…

Okay. Im a little unnerved that i keep seeing people here going right nack to the same eating style that got us into fat camp in the first place. The gastric sleeve is a blessing and we should treat it that way. Why go through all of this if we just keep eating the trash we were eating before??? Being skinny now doesnt make us immune to health issues. We can still develop hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesteremia! Dont live to eat, eat to live. food should no longer be our reward nor focus. Just eat whats necessary and dont push the envelope. American values has us programmed into thinking food is for fun. Its not, its simply fuel for us to do things that…

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I have noticed this before, and the last time I posted nobody responded. There are certain protein powders, that give me terribly painful pimple breakouts. Does this happen to anyone else?

Any suggestions for the very best apps I can use to find nutritional info on foods while I'm on the go?

Just came across these. I think I am going to get some and experiment. http://www.zipzicles.com

I am 3.5 weeks post op and today I ate watermelon and I have to say it went down great. Since its mostly water It seemed I was able to eat a lot of it. Chewed it well of course. It was so refreshing.

Protein and veggies. Very easy to prepare and filling. chicken skewers, red pepper and tzatziki sauce. What are you eating for lunch post month 6? Attach pictures for everyone!!

When first getting the surgery, people told me my palette would change. However, being almost 5 months post op, my appetite has switched back into full gear and I'm having the weirdest craving.. Watermelon and Funyons, together, have become a favorite of mines. I use to love the 2 prior to surgery, but now when i see watermelon, i immediately want the funyuns with them and vice versa. Not only does it taste like everything i ever wanted in life, but it also goes down with no problem and i feel satisfied. Anything else i eat, aside from shakes and water, i can get 2.5 bites in and im done. With the funyuns, i can eat an entire (small) bad and about 1/2 a cup of watermelon.…

Any recommendations? My mom recently had the surgery as well. She was a big soda drinker and is having a hard time finding a drink she likes. I love water, always have, but she is struggling. Any suggestions aside from crystal light would be great.

We're going out with friends tonight to Joes Crab Shack to celebrate my husbands birthday. This is my first time out to eat with people since surgery 5 weeks ago. What experiences have others had while eating out? Any restaurant recommendations or

My surgeon and Nut have not given me a specific diet to follow pre op.... Is southbeach good? I am not losing anything and need some sort of help lol

Ok I need help. I was sleeved 4/30/13 and I'm on puréed foods. I find it so hard to get all my nutrients in. I was in the hospital for dehydration Thursday. Today I had less than 300 calories. I'm trying to eat the 5 small meals in my diet plan, the 2 calcium tablets, 3 multivitamins and the 40-60 grams of protein shakes. It's too much for my small tummy. Getting in my water is hard too. I need help and advice. I eat a little and stay full for hours. I don't want to end up like the other people sick with malnutrition. The tingling sensation I had from my diabetes returned today. I was taken off my metformin and my blood sugar was fine the 1st week of surgery. I'm worrying…

So I have a work party the 18th and cannot figure out what to bring....I want to bring something that everyone can have and something i can have to. I just dont want it to look to healthy that people won't eat it, but i just can't figure it out. If you can help me that would be great!!!! It's an outside party to.

I just saw that Quest (of the Protein bars) sells a low carb Pasta called Pastabilities... http://www.questprot...p?idCategory=15 Has anyone tried this? Anyone know anything about this product and its worthiness? Thanks! Bob

I just had a grilled chicken cool wrap from Chick Fila for lunch. Anyone had one of these postop yet? I am 18 weeks post op today. The entire wrap is 330 calories, and they cut it in half. I could eat almost 3/4 of one half. So 165 calories and a good bit of protein. Very filling. I'm glad I found this!

Any thoughts?

Got some of these, they come in Orange, Grape, and Fruit Punch flavors. They are VERY tart (mixing in with some Water makes it less so) but are not terrible. They have 25g Protein, 0g fat, 0g carbs with a PDCAAS score of 100. I don't believe you can find them in any store, but they can be ordered at Bariatric Advantage (https://www1.bariatr...og/group/77102/) I'll be ordering more of these for Post-Op!

Still can not eat my favorite moo goo guy pan

I'm almost a year out and was told never take them again no ibp or aspirin etc were u all told the same thing?

Then you might enjoy this delish recipe. Mix chicken cubes with coconut curry in a small skillet for a few minutes on high and, viola, instant chicken coconut curry for 1 or 2. It is very quick to make and is so savory, like eating in a fine Indian Bistro. Trader Joe carries a good coconut curry in a large container, good for 8-10 of these dishes. Enjoy!

They are high in protein, usually very moist, low fat/sugar? How do people feel about these when they're a year out, and need something quick?

I am going to be asking my surgeon in two weeks. But I just wanted to get an idea. I was anemic before surgery and on supplemental iron pills. Since surgery I have been taking a multi vitamin with iron plus 600 mg liquid daily. My latest blood work shows not anemic but still low iron. I was just wondering when I may be able to go off the liquid and take pills instead. The liquid tastes terrible and makes me gag, not to mention my insurance doesn't cover it and it is $59 a month.

I had a cup of milk this morning at 8. I'm feeling very full. My blood sugar feels like it's getting low, but I can't even sip water right now. Also feels as if I could vomit. Didn't feel like this an hour ago. Has this happen to anyone. By the way I'm on solid food.

Saw this video and I thought it seemed very interesting. Don't think I agree with 100% of it, but it does have a lot of truth in it. I wasn't sure whether to post it in "Nutrition" or in "Fitness/Exercise" since it relates to both, but the real topic is nutrition, so I went with posting it here. Like I've heard told before, "typically the longer a food lasts, the worse it is for you". I'm not sure what that says about our Protein powder that has quite a shelf life on it, but makes a lot of sense. Being able to afford all fresh and organic food is another matter........

I Was Sleeved 3/12/13 (Also- I Am Typing This On My Phone And It Capitalizes The First Letter Of Every Word And I Don't Know How To Make It Stop. Full Disclosure In Case It Annoys Anyone As Much As Me. ) Here's How My New Stomach Reacts To New Food: Grilled Chicken: Acceptable Smoked Chicken: Oh, Hell No! Garlic powder On/In Most Things: Ok Garlic Powder On Eggs: Welcome To Barftown One Sinful Bite Of A 9 Year Olds Birthday Cake: Yum One Tiny Teeeeeny Bite Of coffee Cake: Knocked Me On My Butt For An Entire Day Is It Normal To Be able To Tolerate A Certain food, But Not Something Similar? I Am Trying TO Still Take It Slow As Far As Introducing New Foods, But…

Today is my 6 week post op mark. I have lost around 29 pounds but have gained 4 of that back. I think I have lost that same 4 pounds about 5 times already. I am feeling very frustrated and as much as I hate to say it, I regret having the surgery. I feel exhausted all the time, I can't get enough fluids in me so I tend to stay a little dehydrated, and regardless of what I eat every time I eat my stomach hurts. Has anyone else experienced this? Will it ever get better? Will I ever not regret having the surgery?

I have changed a ton of my eating habits but I am not a health nut. I choose low calorie alternatives...instead of a candy bar I will have a protein bar, fat free milk vs 2% ect... I still eat the same meals as I did before but instead of 4 pieces of pizza I have about 3/4 of a thin crust piece or a full plate of meat and potatoes vs 1/2 cup of it that I usually don't finish. Today at work we had ice cream bars & I had one I'm my hand a few people said to me you can't eat that! I ate about 1/2 of it and my high protein chili for lunch. I rarely eat over 1000 calories and always hit my protein and water goals. I am 2.5 months out and have lost 44 lbs+.

Besides "super hydrating"? How do we feel about this post op? Also, anyone tried coconut chews, are these beneficial?

I had my surgery on thursday and its been hard for me to get in my liquid. Every sip of water felt like a swallowed a ball. I am now trying to warm my water to see if it will go down easier. Im worried dont want to get dehydrated. Any advice?

I thought it would be interesting to see what the different foods people dump with? So far mine are... Peanut Butter Peanut Butter Granola Common Denominator is yep... Peanut Butter What are yours? ~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221**25 days post op. CW: 198.8 lbs

Not that I want to go back to counting Points but I'm in a serious stall and I wonder if I'm missing something counting calories instead of points? Thanks.

Now that I have my surgery date I am really trying to plan. So here are my questions for you all. Please keep in mind that I DON'T eat meat. What are some good mushy foods that are high in Protein. (Other then eggs) Or during this phase should I just plan on my only source of protein being eggs and shakes? Solids: Same question with a slight variation. No meat, high protein, low carbs, low fat and cal. If I don't have the details planned out at first I will eat anything. Once I understand what I can and can't eat from experience, it will all become much easier. Thanks for any help and ideas you can give me!

I have been reading a lot about these syrups, however, I don't understand how they are used. Any ides/suggestion would be appreciated ! Thanks!

Ok all you post op closet coffee drinkers (myself included): you loved coffee as a pre op and you still love it as a post op. There is no shame in declaring your love of the bean. After a largely successful drink poll thread this last week ( still active), I think a 2nd slightly less controversial poll is in order. What are your favorite ways to drink your daily or weekly coffee? How often do you like to have coffee? I will go first. At 10 months post op, there are a few ways I like to drink coffee: Daily: 1 cup of standard coffee with a tbsp of coconut creamer and two Splenda or 1 Cappuccino with NF frothed milk and 2 Splenda. Made with my nifty SB verismo ma…

I was wondering if anyone that has the sleeve juices or makes smoothies with the ninja or nutri bullet. I am almost a month post op and I juiced prior to lose my required weight for surgery. Do you know how soon I can start juicing and drinking smoothies? I felt so much energy and also the nutrition benefit. It helped me to lose 20 lbs pre op. Any input would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

Ive only spoken to my nutritionist about the 8 weeks post op and caffeine is a no no. Will I ever be able to drink caffeinated coffee? I'm not someone who needs it but I dont understand the point of decaf, coffee is supposed to wake you up right?

I'm craving Sashimi. (Since I can't have Sushi). I'm curious to know if it was hard to digest for the sleeve. I'm transitioning to soft foods after the puréed stage. I am assuming that you guys waited until you were released to a regular diet before trying. Also curious to know how many pieces you were able to eat. Thanks!

How important is it really to drink skim milk. Ive always drank 2% so my switch to 1% wasn't a big deal but skim milk tastes nasty to me.

I was so tired of just fluids! I had 2 tablespoons of potted meat with 2 crackers. You would have thought I had a filet...it was soon good! What I thought is that I would feel full....but I don't. I even took about 1 oz of Water and still did not feel full....hmmmmm....what's that about? I actually have not had that full feeling sensation since my 1st week of fluids. Any one experience that only 2 weeks after surgery? Sent from my iPad using VST

I have a red robin free burger and a cold stone free like it for anyone. Just need to show it is your day in the last 30 days and you have my name. It helps if you can get a fake ID made! Lol. I will never be using these...

I was wondering if anyone has tried the egg substitutes that has had problems with real eggs? I get an upset pouch with regular eggs, but wanted to try the substitutes.