Food and Nutrition

I did it! I found an alternative to PB2 that doesn't need to be shipped. If you love peanut butter like I do but hate the calories, give this powdered peanut butter a try. It's called Betty Lou's Just Good Stuff Organic Powdered Peanut Butter. Its sold at Hi Health and costs $7.99. A little bit more than PB2 from Bell Plantation but after you figure shipping cost it's comes out to about the same price. I just got this yesterday and I love it! Only 45 calories for 2 tbsp vs. 190 Calories for the regular stuff. I'm mixing it with my Unjury protein powder for my breakfast shake. It's sooo good! Just thought I'd share my great find with you all.

I work from 4:30am and go to sleep at around 11pm I'm up for quite a bit. What healthy meals/snack can you guys suggest? What are your meals consisting of? Sent from my iPhone using VST

I had gefilte fish for the past two days (Passover). It is high protein but high sugar. But it is a viable food alternative post-op. If you enjoy the taste (some don't), it is worth a try. It can stay in the refrigerator and act as a fast food. No cooking, minimal preparation.

I may go out for Easter Sunday Lunch. If I do I may go to a buffet with my family because I think it's most practical for me. I'm a little afraid of getting sick hopefully what I choose will be okay. I plan to choose carefully. What are your plans & what stage.are you at? I'm at soft soft foods stage. My surgery was on January 25, 2013.

...I am a diet coke, I freely admit it. However, I had not had a single drop since March 3, three days before my sleeve. I got through the withdrawal & headaches. I haven't craved soda at all. I am not thirsty since my sleeve and luckily not hungry... Last week, I poured 2 or 4 oz of Diet Stewart's Rootbeer & allowed to melt into ice last week - tasted the same to me, but I didn't want any more of it to drink. I wasn't even craving it...just curiosity. It didn't make me sick or anything. ...tonight, I did the same with diet coke tonight...but it was horrible; it tasted like syrup..the way I remember a regular pepsi or coke would taste to me...I am in total sh…

So I had a short Half pump white mocha decaf with two pumps sugar free vanilla it changed my life. I felt terrible because I'm sure that pump was not more then 60 or 70 calories! Why do I feel like I broke the law? Oh yeah one month anniversary down 28 pounds woot woot.

Very informative article. By Maureen Callahan Science is finding that these foods and drinks can help you shed pounds more easily and quickly Staying at a healthy weight during your fiftysomething years is a balancing act between calories consumed and burned. Chances are you already know that you need fewer calories as you age. So it’s trickier to prevent weight gain without making some efforts. Exercise is one good strategy, especially aerobic activities, like brisk walking, swimming, dancing and biking. But it also pays to take advantage of any and all foods that can burn fat, curb appetite and tweak your metabolism into overdrive. Here’s a look at five foods tha…

I just started phase 3 and my doc couldn't find a copy of the diet so are butter, sour cream and cream chz allowed? How thick can blended food be? Thanks.

So I found a liquid Protein called prostat! It's great ok I mean it's not wonderfully delicious but for Liquid Protein it's pretty decent. Two table spoons is 15 grams! For those moments when your struggling to get it in! Hope everyone has an amazing day

Has anyone eaten at The Cheesecake Factory and had any items from the Skinnylicious menu?

Anyone try Supreme Protein Bars? I had them before GB and really prefer the taste of them, but I noticed that they have a high amount of sugar alcohol. I don't want to "dump", so checking to see if anyone has had a problem with them.

As I am just entering the pureed stage I tonight it might be fun and interesting to see what some other sleevers ate for dinner on any given night. So tell us where you're at in the process and what's for dinner! I'll go first! One week post op. Now in the pureed stage. Pureed mashed potatoes with ricotta seasoned with garlic, pepper, and seasoning salt.

At 4weeks when can I have salad! That's all I want

Please give me ideas on food.. Maybe recipies.. Im putting together my grocery list

Mix together salad bag mix, sliced beets, crumbled goat cheese, diced walnuts and garlic chicken. Very yummy and full of flavor, especially the beet and goat cheese combo. You can buy the garlic chicken from costco in packs of 6 garlic chicken skewers. They naturally break apart into 3-4 chicken chucks per skewer, you can break them down further depending on desired size.

...I had my surgery on the 6th...besides not doing the shakes like I am supposed from my dr's/nut's orders...I've went strictly by the post-op diet sheet given to me by the dr/nut -it's been easy 'cause I am never hungry or even thirsty...but the more time I spend on here for info & support...the more dazed & confused I get...if it is the same surgery, why does the ok food and no-no food vary so???? ...just now on another thread, a guy 10 or so days out was eating a sloppy joe? a girl 3 weeks out was having 100% whole wheat tortilla chips and salsa?...things like that are not even listed on my sheet!!! When I asked my nut about baked chips & salsa in the fut…

I'm a month post-op and I'm struggling to get in all of my Protein. I've tried every brand under the sun but I can't tolerate Protein shakes, protein shots, Protein Bars and yogert. I am in the on-going nutrtion phase. I eat eggs, cheese, fish, lactaid and turkey bacon (just one slice) to try to get in protein from foods. I have purchased natural Peanut Butter but I haven't tried it yet beause I'm afraid of the high fat. However, I feel that my fat intake is really high. Today was my first day in this phase I consumed 625 calories 24% carbs, 36% protein, and 40% fat. Any tips about how to get in protein without adding fat?

Another board has what are you eating threads almost everyday. I was thinking we could have the same thing here. I will try to keep up with mine. It might keep me clean about how good or bad I am doing with my Protein vs calories and such. Feel free to put yours down. You don't have to put calories and protein if you want, just what you have been eating. It might help newbies get an idea of what we eat after surgery. Newbies feel free to post what you eat too! Even if you are pre op it helps to see it up sometimes in making sure you are staying on track. You might want to note you are pre-op so people are not wondering about a large intake than a post op.

Are some by accident. Is this bad?

How much weight are you expected to lose with you sleeve surgery ? I have lost 29 pounds since my surgery 6 1/2 weeks ago. And now going I to my 7 th week I am not losing. So upset. This is a lot of work if I don't lose. I do ear more solids I have about 700 calories a day . And I don't drink before, after or during my meals. But I also don't wait more then 30 to 50 seconds between bites and I love sugar free Popsicle . I could eat like 6 a. Day. Too yummy. Any thoughts? Help?

I have been seeing a therapist for food addiction for six months or so. I just decided to have the VSG. I am self pay so I do not have to wait the required time. I can schedule very quickly. My therapist has recommended I wait at least the 6 months normally required by insurance companies in order to really process my "feelings" about it all. I really don't want to wait. I was curious if anyone else is using any sort of counseling to help prevent crossover addictions and what y'alls thoughts are on the whole wait thing. ????

Im 23days post-op and my body is handling food very well. When is it okay to start eating Peanut Butter? WilliamsRNY♥

It burns a little all the way down. I haven't taken it in 2 days because I have an upset tummy and I shudder at the thought. So is this bad? I really wouldn't think That (stearyl? ) alcohol would be wise?

OMG how was I able to eat a whole Big Mac!!!!!! Why do I do this to myself!!!! I didn't feel full, I didn't vomit, and I don't feel sick.... It took me half an hour but I was able to do it! I was sleeved on 1/8/13.... By now I should feel the restriction should I?? Also, yes, poor choice of food but I have to admit, it was delicious!!!!!!

So Im about 7 weeks post op and Ive been craving SALADS! When is the right time to start eating salads? I know everyone is different but out of curiosity .... let me know! =)

I am only a week out from surgery, but have already been looking for high protein bariatric complient meals to cook in a few weeks. Search Pinterst for bariatric meals. There is an avocado pesto to use on pasta that sounds great. Also, lots of recipes for pizzas using a variety of crusts.

Pulled this from an unjury email What are the symptoms of insufficient protein ? 1. Fatigue and/or weakness. Not just the feeling that we didn’t get enough sleep last night, but deep fatigue...or weakness where it’s hard to get through the day. 2. Weight loss plateau. When we don’t get enough protein, medical research indicates that the body tries to store calories rather than burning them. 3. Hair loss. We believe it is often preventable with enough protein. 4. Surgical complications. Is there surgery in your future? For many, the answer is yes. The best single numerical predictor of how well a surgery will go is your protein status. And, your body will heal slow…

I am starting to up my daily calorie payload to keep up with my physical activity. Also want to up my good carbs. I have read that eating good carbs in the morning are processed more optimally then good carbs in the after noon or evening. Have you found this to be true? I am mostly getting good carbs through energy squares. No fruit or nuts in raw form. No breads or sweets. I do try and eat raw veggies when the sleeve cooperates. Still struggle a bit on raw veggies that have not been cooked or steamed. What I want to try is adding an extra 150 calories daily by adding two energy squares from nuts.com to my first meal. I eat 5-6 x a day, targetting about 150 calories…

What online websites do people use to purchase bariatric foods?? I am looking for some ideas for helping me get my protein in.

I'm 6 weeks out for sleeve and 4 weeks out from sure feet that cleaned up an abscess/infection from first surgery. It seems most days when I eat I get extremely nauseated and sometimes throw up and every time whatever I eat goes strait thru me and I am running to the bathroom with it going at both ends.... Anybody else?? What do I do? I don't drink while eating and only eat 3-5 bites of anything. I'm sick of being sick!!!! Help-

I am on full liquids and have a question about Soups. Are most soups ok as long as they are strained? HW 227, SW 214, CW 222 - Loss To Date 13lb - Surgery RNY 3/14/13

I have seen people post stuff about this, so I tried it. Cauliflower rice! It was SO good and such a great rice-less side for the stir-fry I made tonight. I didn't feel deprived AT ALL!

I am three days post-op and I am starting my full liquid diet today, including my protein shakes. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good brand of yogurt to use? My husband bought me plain greek yogurt and I am not too sure that I am going to be able to stomach the taste of plain yogurt.

Does it ever happen again? Just wondering what it's like 2 years out and after.

Hi Everyone, So this week I'm on pureed food. I'm finding it SO difficult not to drink while eating food. I've done it a few times, and then I can't eat as much, making me feel full super fast. I know that I'm not supposed to because it makes the food slide through faster, so I'm trying very hard not do it. I've always been a huge drinker of beverages while eating. After eating, my mouth just feels so dry and I want to reach for a nice glass of cold Water. I was thinking maybe gum might be a good option? I can pop it in my mouth, and boom, saliva to help with thirst. (My nut says gum is okay to chew and mints). What do you after you eat to help stop the urge to drin…

Just wondering if anyone else had difficulty cutting out coffee pre and post?

I'm talking the creamy soups like strained cr of chicken and blended chowder. How much do I eat?

For the last meal of the day would you take a shake or a low carb protein bar? I have nu go bars which are 20 g protein and 20 g carb (not from sugar, but from fiber and sugar alcohols). I have been taking shakes before bed for several months now and want to try the bar if it is not going to mess with weight gain. What do you think?

Hi. I had my sleeve surgery on 12/10/12 and every since then it's really hard for me to take protein in. Is there any way I can help keep it down? Any suggestions?

Howdy... I start the soft & mushy food phase this weekend and I'm wondering what you all have been eating that is rich in protein. I would love, love, love to get away from the nasty shakes and get my protein intake from real food if possible. Any ideas? Or am I stuck gagging down shakes until I can eat normal food?

What type if multi do yall take? My iron is high so I need one without. The chewable vitabands from bariatric advantage make me sooooo nauseous! Suggestions?

Anyone get the baby bullet blender? I was looking at the infomercial late last nite & thought it may be good for puree phase & the ice cube tray is genius. Thoughts?

What is the recommended daily calorie intake for post op? I'm 6mo out!

I know a lot of people suffer from excess acid after VSG, and found this article interesting. Hopefully it can help some of those who have been suffering with acid! http://healthyliving.msn.com/diseases/heartburn-and-gerd/7-home-remedies-for-heartburn#1

I eat scrambled eggs every morning since it's a good source of protein. Well... I'm getting sick of them!! What does everyone else eat? I need some good suggestions. I also cannot stand anything sweet in the morning for some reason, so please don't suggest a protein shake or oatmeal. Blech!! You suggestions are greatly appreciated!!

Just curious to see if people struggle/get sick eating specific foods on here after getting the gastric sleeve? :-)

Ok, quick question for my fellow sleevers. Taking nutritional value out of the equation, shouldnt a gastric sleeve patient, when completely healed, be able to eat the same foods as before just less of it? I hear some people talk about food getting "hung". I think a lot of these people had the lapband. If i view our surgery correctly, everything works the same, just a smaller stomach. I know we all change our eating habits to get the most out of our surgery but i just wanted to know if i was correct in my thinking. Thanks again all!

My NUT told me today that he would be afraid to eat anything with seeds in it, like tomatoes. He said that because there is an incision site, he would be afraid the seeds would get stuck in there and become a massive problem. Is this a danger? Is there a time when you CAN start eating things with seeds again? I love tomatoes, I have an entire tomato garden growing quickly. I knew it would not be on the menu at first, but will it ever? Thanks!

One of the members here recommended Kirkland (Costco) turkey patties as a high Protein food. There are 35 grams of protein in one patty! After cooking, the patties weigh 4 ounces...which is a perfect portion for sleevers. Has anyone else tried them? Maybe I overcooked the turkey, but it was a little dry. Maybe I'll dip it in low-fat ranch next time... For 35 grams of protein, I'll be eating these often!

So has anyone tried this post op?