Food and Nutrition

Is it true that oil and grease doesn’t sink past the skin? I am trying to find validation on the internet to confirm that i can eat fried chicken.

Silly question - I've never really eaten cottage cheese before. I know it's a good choice for the soft food stage, so I bought a tub of it. Now what? I don't know if I want to eat it plain!

I like switching between protein bars and drinks. But protein bars tend to give me gas. Does this happen to anyone else? And have you found a protein bar that doesn't have that effect?

I am trying to cut out the fake sugar. It's hard considering plain Water makes me nauseated. This unfortunate effect is new since surgery and hopefully will abate as time passes Until then, are there any simple powders or on-the-go packets I can add to flavor my water that don't have aspartame or sucralose? Just squirting lemon has unfortunately not stopped the nausea so I'm hoping there's some miracle product or suggestion out there. Thanks for any advice! Courtney

It is impossible for me to eat slowly!!! Years of work, work, run and then eat fast have trained my brain wrong. I have tried timing, insane chewing, and super small portions. Every time I am getting ready to eat I hear a voice in my head that says "you have healed great! Go ahead, now you can eat like you did before." It makes me crazy! Whyyyyyyy can't I learn to slow down?!!

I just don't know what to do. 400-600 calories on a good day, be glad to be off the liquid diet and I think I'll aftually be about to get more nutrition:( I am taking Vitamins though, at least that!!

So. what is the most carbs you should have in a serving? I will be on solids next week and want to make sure I don't eat too many carbs.

I'm looking through a lot of sleevers' post op diets and seeing that dairy products, such as whey protein, yogurt, cotttage cheese, cheese strings, milk, etc... seem to make up the bulk of the diet. I can do a tiny bit of dairy, but living off of it like that would make me absolutely ill (I'm dairy sensitive, but not allergic... seems to affect my joints/achiness badly if I have too much). I know I can do all kinds of meats, but is there a reason people seem to lean towards the dairy post op? Do meats just not go down well, but the softer dairy products do? I'm just trying to plan ahead, but am worried that the dairy load would be too much!

Hi everybody I am on the week where I am able to have full liquid and I need some suggestions I am getting awfully bored and also I would like to have some suggestions as to soft foods any help

it's called SF chocolate calcium chew and SF caramel calcium chew

I am 14 months out, I have dizziness issues as well and just feeling weird. My blood work was great, so I know it's not that. sometimes I wonder if its dehydration as its difficult getting the fluids in. I also feel hungry ALL OF THE TIME and can never seem to eat enough to overcome that feeling. It's difficult to cope with. Down 70 lbs and life is much better, but still there is this annoying struggle to feel really good. Anybody else feel like this?

What does it feel like for you?? I froth at the mouth and spit....

Hi I'm having some issues with energy & I'm thinking its diet related. I was sleeved almost 1 year ago & would live to know a few people's diet plans just to give me some ideas.

Corned beef and boiled carrots are my new sleeve favorite!

I have never been a big cooker but with this surgery. It seems as though i will have to prepare my own meals. I am not good at following recipes. Are there pre packaged meals that we can eat(Atkins, WW, etc) once we are able to eat regular foods?

Ok, I was sleeved on 12/28/12. My surgeons plan post op is one week Clear liquids and then two weeks of full liquids, then two weeks of soft Proteins, and then to the "new normal". I started the soft proteins on 1/18. The first day wasn't too bad. The second and third day I had a hard time. I know saturday was my fault, we went to Sams and i had a sample of smoked sausage. the lady didn't bother telling us it had jalapeños in it. I thought I was going to die!!! Sooo painful! All I seem to be able to handle so far is eggs. I can't seem to find the happy medium between eating the right amount and feeling like I am about to rip my sleeve! I ate 1/4 of a cup of ham salad and …

Why these cravings I should just eat mabey ill dump and learn my lesson

How do you cope with cooking for your family especially while only on liquids? I've just started the process & am nervous about when it's time to go on liquids. I don't have a surgery date yet. How will I cook for my family & then just sit & drink my dinner? Please tell me how you handled this?

Should I eat and drink as a one off, going cinema, so planning to have nachos and slush?

I'm 5 days post op. it's taking 2 hours to finish an 8oz protein drink. Can I take bigger drinks? I feel that between the protein, a soup and water all I'm doing is drinking all day long. How am I suppose to do it tomorrow when I go back to work??

I'm 3 weeks out and I'm making curry tofu with garbanzo Beans (chick peas). I'll just have the tofu and a few mashed up beans. The rest of the family gets to have rice with it. Oh, and butternut squash cooked with bacon...bacon fat all drained out. I should be able to have a little of the squash What are you having for dinner?

I should start the puree phase next week. Thank goodness cause a fella can only handle so much broth!! I know there are recipe areas in this site but i was wondering if people could post what they have found to be the best way to survive the puree phase. Recipes, tricks, secrets, etc. ANY information will be GREATLY appreciated!!

Anyone post op over 4 months have trouble with this? The meat I don't struggle with. With StPattys day coming I was hoping to enjoy a little of this Irish favorite.

I'm in the puree stage and i use a baby spoon and only get about 1/4 of the spoonful for each bite. and i use a half cup container and it looks like a lot of food...lol

Since I begin researching weight loss surgery, one of the number one thing's I have seen is post op caffeine, sugar, and carbs are a big no no. My question is why other than it's good weight loss technique. Carbs I can understand a lot of them, I'm told; I won't be able to handle any more. But is caffeine and sugar just for the diet, or is there an explanation regarding our new stomachs, for those as well?

I am 8 weeks post op, I have lost 35 lbs but only 5 in the last 4 weeks. So I email my nutritionist and she tells me to have either a Protein shake or Greek yogurt for Breakfast not both.. and to limit my Snacks till only when I am hungry. My question is how am I supposed to get 60-80 grams of protein in if I only eat 3 meals a day and no Protein shakes. And I will be lucky to get 600 calories.

Any suggestions? I've had ice pops Italian ice wonton soup broth...I want onion soup broth any takers??

How can 1ounce of dried beef be 15grams protein when any other meat is only 7 grams per ounce?

2 weeks post op and biggest issue is I'm so thirsty but can only take TINY sips or I gag!!! Will this change at all???

I'm about 12 weeks post surgery and was wondering what everyone's thoughts are about juicing. I still struggle with eating solids while protein shakes go down so easily. I was wondering if I juiced my vegetables with some fruit I would get a lot more nutrients and vitamins throughout the day. Way more than I could possibly get by just eating them solid. Does anyone know why this might be a bad idea?

Anyone have a simple chicken salad recipe that has no eggs as I'm still on liquid and can have soft food to try today ....please any suggestions ..I'm 6 weeks post op ...Thanks living4myself_gb1-21-13:

Any ideas if ways to makr 6 oz of chicken instead of the same way

I started watching this before I had my surgery and after I have my surgery I watch it even more. just because I can't eat it don't mean I can't cook it for others and a healthier lifestyle.

My nutritionist told me that since I'm past the 3 week post-op mark, I can now move on to soft foods from the pureed foods that I've been on. I must say, I'm excited but scared too because I fear getting sick. I went food shopping yesterday evening and picked up a variety of food I can now have. Many things I purchased were lowfat so that's a change for me. My local supermarket is small and doesn't have a great variety of healthy foods so I go to one not close to home but where I know I will find more foods good for me now. I bought Italian-style meatballs (beef), lowfat American & cream cheese, low-sodium ham, angel hair pasta, low sugar ketchup, etc. I think I ov…

As a continuing struggle to maintain my post op weight, I just learned of this today, although some of you may already know about it. It seems Panera has a "secret" menu. You won't see it listed in the restaurant. You have to tell the staff you're ordering from the "Hidden Menu." There is a handful of very low carbs, high Protein options that look really good. Just ask the sever about the hidden menu. http://mypanera.panerabread.com/arti...s-hidden-menu/ Lash

Anyone know how far out u have to be to eat them? I'm 4 weeks post op and I wanted to try a pure protein chocolate bar to see if that would help with my protein intake but I'm scared. And my drs nut won't return my calls.

Rediscovered these a few days ago and they are yummy. They are like a little treat almost. We usually buy them from Costco, but I found some exotic Mexican variety at TJ yesterday. If you are far enough post op, these little guys are a really good snack.

My main downfall has been the snacking. It's not always unhealthy, most times it's fruits and cheese but just grazing all day has added up the pounds. I've been watching it more recently, and when I get that urge I get a bottle of water but I'm not sure it's helping. I still feel the need to put something in my mouth.

Does anyone know just how many ounces of foods we can have at each meal during the soft food stage? For example, for dinner I would like to have 4 ounces (1 small individual container) of lowfat cottage cheese With msybe 1\4 cup of green peas. Is it too much? or the Smart Ones I think is the name of a small microwaveable dinner entree which plan to eat only half of which would be about 2-3 ounces of Salisbury Steak and about 1\4 cup of Mac n Cheese. I just began soft foods, I was only eating 1/2 cup which is 4 ounces of any pureed food per meal. I'm not sure what to eat now.

I am finally passed by liquid phase. Hallelujah! Lol. Only problem is, I still can't swallow all that well (there goes my social life, ta hee hee). Lol. But I feel great for the first time in 2 weeks, and I'm down 20+ lbs.

I found a recipe for Chicken Piccata that is supposed to be WLS friendly here. But it involves flour. Are we allowed to have flour?

Alright so I can not stand ready mixed Protein drinks because they are too chalky or too sweet. Also blending them is fine...but by the time I finish the drink it has become a soupy watered down mess and it does not entice me to finish! I would rather drink Water than a shake. I love flavored water (I usually make my own by adding fruits to the water, let it steep for a few hours or over night, strain, and enjoy). However with two kids, teaching, a husband who works all the time, and going to grad school full time it is almost impossible to get creative in the kitchen! ALTERNATIVE A company called METROMINT produces non-carbonated, zero calorie/sugar/carb water i…

So, was wandering through the store looking for new foods to try, and in the wasteland of cereals, found a box of Grape-Nuts, which are an old favorite of mine. I don't think I've had them in two years, long before I started preparing for the surgery. Anyone have any experience of being able to tolerate them OK? Their Protein count of 8g of protein for a half-cup (without milk, so figure another 5-8 when you add that in) seems pretty good to me. Along with 7g of Fiber. Sadly, 44g of carbs, but only 5 of that from sugar. Only 1g of fat. Thoughts on it as a choice?

Hi all!! What time should be your last meal?? I have been trying to take bites every 2-3 hrs as I can't sit down and take much. I have been going to the gym and everyone tells me that once I come back I should eat something as I am not taking enough calories throughout the day. I try to just do fluids when i return. To all the experienced what do you all think???

Can u guys give me some advice? I'm 4 days out from a bypass and I'm hungry! Everybody says they r so full after 2oz of their mush food and can't finish their protein shakes. I'm doing exactly what I'm supposed to and I'm still hungry!! I'm so scared that this is happening. Does it mean my bypass isn't going to work? Please share your experience with me! Ali

So im so scared of getting dumping! I want applesauce but only found one with no added sugar and its 14g sugar! Im scared to try it. I need some ideas for puree phase. Please help! I start it on monday.

I have to try this! Net Wt. 1.59 Oz. (45 grams) 17 grams Protein 5 grams Sugar 2 flavors: Double chocolate vanilla Crunch Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Available at Target www.pureprotein.net [ATTACH]2818[/ATTACH]

I am 19 days post op and on Wednesday I can begin my puréed foods stage. The only example I got from my NUT was mashed potatoes. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Can I have refried beans (fat free of course) or chili?

:-( .... I cooked my kids something I couldn't resist. So I had a few spoonfuls of yellow rice and a small piece of fish, oh and a tiny margarita (figured I already screwed up) and I am almost 2 weeks post op. I feel horrible, so I had to confess

How much is a 12 or 24pk (or whatever size you buy) of PP shakes at costco? We don't have a Costco locally. I am trying to compare the cost of buying them a few other places, including an online delivery service. Thank you!