Food and Nutrition

Im 6 wks out and instead of sweets im craving salads and fruit. Another 2 wks and I can have fruits but nothing on my paperwork about vegetables!! Its another month before I see my nut again. hugs,<br />alma

Been doing a lot of research on this on the Internet. And I'm coming to the conclusion that this whole thing about drinking before after has far more impact on those that had a gastric bypass than the sleeve. What are your thoughts? I know what the nutritionists say, I know what the doctors say, and I know what the threads say. That being said it doesn't really make sense when you think about it. All introducing liquids to the equation for a sleeve bypass patient does is fills it up faster and leaves you with less room for actual food. What are your thoughts and experience?

Hello, I am still pretty new here but im trying to find similar stories and experiences. My 1st follow up is tomorrow with the surgeon. I haven't been keeping good track on what amounts of liquids and foods im taking in. im starting to have a really hard time with excepting how hard this really is, i imagined it difficult but this is insane! i fantasize about any food now, i wish i could taste everything that comes on the damn commercials. im still in whole liquids but i have been cheating with small curd cottage cheese and refried beans the past few days. no nausea, just sudden fullness quickly after eating a few bites. i gave up on the one ounce cups to measure, now i j…

Will I never be able to enjoy a cuppa joe again? I'm I serious coffee enthusiast and decaf just isn't the same...

Sleeved in the 28th....hate to sound stupid but hadn't thought about it before...if I can eat say 2 ounces of food....is that weighed or is that by volume like say measuring it in a measuring cup?

I can find lots of posts and information about bands, but not so much on sleeves? I have a consultation with him in London this week and was looking to see if anyone has any direct experience? Thanks x

I was sleeved on 12/5 and I must say, here recently, I have not been eating healthy & definitely over-eating. My first two weeks I lost 20 pounds and my second two weeks (during Christmas and New Years) I only lost 4 pounds. I am EXTREMELY disappointed in myself and I'm really looking for some encouragement. Has anyone else fallen off the path before and then gotten back on? Today is Sunday and I've started eating healthy again today and will be staying this way. I'm just really nervous that I've messed this up. I saw the doctor on Friday and he says there is nothing to worry about. Just immediately change my habits back to the way they were. See, one of my major prob…

Hello! Thought I'd share a find (& my Dr. Recommended) Ostrim snack sticks. They are individually packaged, including a variety of favors! My favorite s pepper but the maple sugar turkey sticks are ideal for breakfast. HIGH Protein - 14 grams, low fat - 3 grams, and all natural. Definitely a good source of protein for on the go or days you just don't feel...You can purchase in health stores but as always...amazon is cheaper! Enjoy VS'S!

Hey!! I am about to start the pursed stage ....can I get some good recipes please??? I need help:-) Thanks

Here is my blog post from today. It's about rethinking food in social situations http://queen10rise.blogspot.com/2013/01/variey-not-volume.html?spref=fb

Progresso beef stew soup- pureed is the best thing ever!!!! OK, can you tell I have been on the liquid diet for 2 weeks???? Yeah, that's me, -Kendra Starting: 302 SW: 272 Weight this morning: 257

I have been following a fairly low carb consumption since surgery. I don't count them but probably sit around 20 grams a day. Most recently one day I consumed 6 crackers, this sent me on an eating frenzy(as much as it can be) I felt that I ate more protein and didn't get my full feeling. Well the next day up 1.6 pounds. I know that carbs need water and I am sure that this is water weight but has anyone experienced this? Is this why it may be better to go a few pounds below goal because when you get to goal and start consuming more carbs you may retain the water needed for the carbs? Any insight is greatly appreciated.

Please advise as to how many calories should we ideally take to keep on losing weight 2 to 6 months post - op ? Thanks !

Would it be safe for me to put about a tablespoon (or less) of peanut butter in a protein shake? It seems like it would make it taste better, and the protein would be super helpful. I'm currently in the first two weeks *full liquids* stage of post-op surgery.

Just want to let everyone know that all hot drinks are 20% off right now at bariatricchoice.com. The protidiet protein hot cocoa is a staple of mine most mornings (with coffee mixed in)! It tastes just like regular cocoa.

supplements 3 weeks post surgery Happy reading Melena

Ok, for the record I have not eaten bacon. Yet. But I will, one day. I love bacon. I was sleeved 12/12/12 and am now onto the mushie/soft phase of my diet. I'm doing good on my Protein and Water intake, I hit my goals most days. I do however have to force myself to drink the Protein shakes. I have tried countless ways of "fixing" them, have 5 different brands, etc., all to no avail. They are gross. I know that they are necessary, so I do drink them. I would prefer not to, and I know, in time, I will be able to get all protein in on my own. This leads me to my question. How and What are you able to eat to get in all of the protein necessary without shakes?

I have been hearing promising things about castor oil for hair regrowth and to prevent hair loss.If you look up castor oil for hair loss on you tube you will see alot of videos about the thickening and growth results of just using 100 percent cold pressed castor oil on the scalp 2 times a week.I ordered some cold pressed castor oil from a vitamin store on the web Im gonna start using it now and if it works I will continue to use it.It also is suppose to work for growing eye lashes longer and thicker..I will let you know the results as I go along.Here are the directions for use 1.Put your castor oil in an applicator bottle that you can get at a beauty supply store,(you ca…

curious not big on dark chocolate but it looks interesting.

hi! i had my surgery on december 8 and am basically eating soft foods to almost regular .......any comments or suggestions on healthy choices at fast food places ??? i am in the health care field and am going back to work on jan. 21...any suggestions as i am always on the go , and if i forget my lunces at least i may have a go to !!!! I am including a few i have heard of myself and i will include them ....any more ??? taco bell..........pintos n cheese whitts bbq.......smoked ckn legs bojangles ........grilled ckn bites any more ??? lol!!!

Anyone try the new zero Cal no sugar no fat products they have? Salad dressings, mayo and BBQ sauce? Any good?

I'm 9 months out from surgery and still don't like the following: 1. eggs 2. oatmeal 3. Lettuce 4. Carved turkey 5. Full fat milk 6. chocolate milk 7. Plain Water 8. Apple juice 9. Meatloaf 10. Bacon strips (the crumbles are fine) 11. Sausage patties (the links are fine) 12. chicken legs 13. Fried fish 14. Plain yogurt ( but I love Greek) 15. Peanuts (still love peanut butter) 16. Raisins I could go on and on. What is going on? Some of these things are a plus but some I would love to love again.

OK everyone need some help, I am 3 months out and I have leveled off. Need some help to jump start my weight loss again. I am doing really good sticking to the right foods but would like to jump start the weight loss again. Any suggestions on how I can do it?

I have the following items for sale CHEAP! If you are local to Eastern VA (Fredericksburg area) I can meet you. Otherwise, I can ship. Prices are for pick up. Would have to add shipping based on location. All items are brand new, unopened. In the days after surgery when I was bored to tears and only had my computer to keep me company, I may have gone on a post-op Protein shopping spree! I will never use these - but hope someone else can! - large container of unflavored unjury powder: $20.95 on Unjury.com, $10 - small bag CVS Cookies and Cream protein powder: $12 at CVS, $5 - 750ml bottles of sugar free Torani Syrup (the same brand Starbucks uses) - great for smooth…

Try freezing any flavor Isopure like Alpine Punch or Grape in ice-cube trays then using a Ninja blender (that's what works best for me) to make an awesome slush. Put a few cubes in one of the single-serve cups, add a little cold Isopure drink, pulse away and you have a slush as good as anything you can get at Sonic. Never gets watered down because it's ALL Isopure. Add a little Splenda or Truvia to taste if you want, then enjoy - one sip at a time. If you pour it into a Thermos cup, it will last a very long time in the slushy state!

I've been drinking green shakes everyday for the last couple of weeks. I must say, I love them suddenly. I never could eat enough greens. But I figured I could get them down in liquid form. Well, the first shake I made tasted a lot like fresh mowed grass.....not good. But I'm gradually getting better, to the point where I really like them now. And I started catching my wife stealing sips out of my green shake, now I make her a shake everyday as well. Interestingly, I read somewhere that greens increase cravings just like sugars. The more greens you eat, the more you crave them. Well for me this has definitely proven to be true. I'm craving salads all the time …

costco.html" rel="external nofollow">http://queen10rise.blogspot.com/2013/01/finding-dinner-at-costco.html I worte a blog post about my recent experience finding dinner at Costco when I was in in hurry. Enjoy. Melena https://twitter.com/Queen10Rises

I need some help! I am attending a baby shower tomorrow night at a Thai restaurant but have never eaten Thai food, so have no idea what to expect or if anybody knows some low fat, diet friendly dishes to look for? I am pre surgery but with 7 days that will include a baby shower and 2 birthday parties, I don't want to blow it now. Any advice would be appreciated.

I am 5 weeks post of and am beginning tomfind my new limitations. Imgomback to work on Monday but think I will be bringing Soup often,

Since we don't eat much, I am wondering if there are any negatives about eating the "healthy" frozen meals... like from weight watchers, etc. Any thoughts???

How do ppl measure the five minutes? I hope that down the road I can just know when it's five minutes because looking at my phone all the time sucks lol. How does everyone else handle the 5 minutes?

I love my new scale. Now I just wish I can eat food lol!

Why is it that the doctors tell us that smoothies and Soups will be "no no's"? Please share your thoughts and experiences. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm not comfortable with all the "lab created foods" we are supposed to ingest post op. I CAN and will, if its absolutely necessary, but I'd prefer not to. Artificial sweeteners, chemicals, etc. are so counter productive to a healthy lifestyle. I'm not dogging those that do it. We do what we have to do, I just hope there is a way around it. What about this? I have a juicer, how about I juice my own fruit and veggies and drink that? Maybe I won't tolerate the strong flavors? Maybe there's just no way to get in all the nutrition I need that way, with such a small stomach? Still, I don't know that I "buy" Protein powder having more nutrition than freshly juiced gre…

From what I have read on the package it seems like a great source of protein and low calories. ... I would really like to just eat this all day and drink water. im a picky eater and I actually love the turkey jerky.. . And comments would be appreciated! And any sugggestios of where to buy it.... I can only find it at walgreens. Thanks!

Has anyone used a super food replacement like this one

Hello, I started my pureed last week and had problem, and went back to full liquids, I started pureed again and having the same problems, heart burn and it coming back up. Can you please give me some ideas on some good meals that are easy to go down for the pureed portion? Thanks, Christina Norris

We all love food, if not we'd be twig b****es (Fat Amy quote lol) So figured we share ideas on food finds. For those who have an HEB (grocery) and like salmon or trying to learn to like it like I am. They have these pin wheels that is salmon with feta cheese and spinach that aren't too bad. Also nestle has a sugar free nesquick that's still tasty. And found that I can tolerate dark coffee roast more than light, which I always hated lol. Easiest for me to do is shrimp.

Hi I am totally a newbie and am looking into the sleeve as an option for me. I am a vegetarian, I travel ALOT and I eat Indian food frequently...rice and spicy curries. Does anyone have any advice about this? How do Sleevers tolerate spicy food. Thanks!

Ok, I can *tolerate* Greek yogurt at best but I know it's a good snack so I started experimenting. I mixed an individual container of Chobani vanilla with 1/2 a packet of sf cheesecake pudding mix, a packet of Splenda and a splash of light coconut milk. YUMMY!!

So I was sleeved Oct 15th and I have been good with eating but recently I have found I haven't been able to eat as much as I could before. I also have been having a hard time eating too fast.... and then I get uncomfortable. Any suggestions would help.... :-)

I went shopping at Sam's Club and found these chicken burgers. I made them tonight for dinner and they were wonderful! Very full of flavor and even my boyfriend loved them!!! Only have 180 Cal 10g fat 2g carbs 20g Protein in one Pattie.

Hello everyone, In march 2013, I will be one year out VSG, and I'm concerned about the amount of food I can take now, is it normal that after some months out, you can take more food, is there a limit to how my stomach will expand again? The reason I'm so concerned is because the other day I noticed that I practically finished by myself a whole bag of popcorn (the one you microwave). Have you noticed that with some specific foods you get fuller quicker or vice versa? I have, and I don't know if this is normal... Can you guys tell me if this has happened to you, or if you guys know what's the most amount of food you can take after several months out of the VSG? tha…

Hey i know how much protein i should be getting daily and roughly how many calories they want me to eat but never really gave or that i remember carbs? whats ya'lls average of carbs daily?

I've moved to a new phase that i'm allowed ground meat. so unless i want taco meat nightly i need some suggestions all and any!!!!

Hello i'm post op 25 i've moved on to phase 2. so ready for phase 3 and 4 but anyway i'm wondering when i can have scrabbled eges and just a fried on?

Does anyone have any broth recipes for right after being sleeved?

Ok so in about three weeks I will be sleeved. I am freaking out. Not sure what type of Protein I should buy. I do not like any sweets or chocolatie drinks. I seen some people mentioning unjury chicken and other whey protein products. I just don't know how to go about in deciding which is the best for me. Also, can someone tell me if the picture people of chicken broth is good for me? Is organic. Please help! Thank you all!

My son and daughter-in-law gave me the cookbook "Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery" for Christmas. I made a couple of the soups today, pureed them, and have them freezing in ice cube trays. I was really excited because they tasted really good, even pureed. The cookbook indicates how and when each recipe can be eaten (weeks 1-4, 1/2 cup pureed). I then went back and looked at the info that my nutritionist gave me and the only thing that is mentioned is protein. Am I allowed to have anything in addition to the protein? One soup has onions, garlic, mushrooms, and broth. The other one has ginger, jalapeno, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and broth.

I don't kno what my New addiction is to peanut butter and crackers! ???????????? lol but I'm so obsessed!!! Lol I kno it's slowing my weightloss down but it's sooo good!!! The funny thing is I've never liked peanut butter like that! Smh ugh! I need help!!