Food and Nutrition

First time traveling since my sleeve. I am post op 5 months and its terrible. I am in New York and staying on schedule is so hard! I feel like I am constantly eating and bad things. Ughh ruined my trip!

Salmon omelette with Spicey cream sauce made with salmon egg lemon juice mayo Spicey sauce and garlic. Sauce is made from sour cream lime juice orange juice light soy sauce chili paste.

Has anyone tried these? Good/Bad? They seem cheaper then Bariatric Advantage.... Sent from my DROID RAZR using RNYTalk

This is my 'secret' treat. It does not have Protein but i get plenty of protein in my food & Protein shake. I suppose one could add Protein powder if you don't get the Water too hot. It is a bit high in sodium for those watching their sodium. But it is so much cheaper than any Bariatric hot choc. It's about $4.00 for 26 servings.

Man! If you like seafood this is an awesome way to get your protein quota outta the way!!!! I buy a bag of frozen shrimp at Costco - 7 SHRIMP = 18g of PROTEIN and 100 calories! This is going to save my life cuz I am sick of those protein shakes! Granted I still have to do a protein shake but now I can cut one out of the day! YIPEEE. Just thought I'd share my excitement! :-) :-D :-P

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Does anyone post op eat cereal? I know it's not a great protein source, but I do love a good cup of cereal.

I just joined my fitness pal this week and it looks like I fm averaging 900 to 1000 calories a day at three months out. Is this normal? I noticed other sleevers set a goal of 700 to 800 a day... What is your calorie goal?

My doctor told me my body is holding on to the fat because I'm not getting enough calories and my body thinks I'm starving. So I'm going up from 300 to 700 calories a day. But I'm finding it difficult. I don't know what I should eat. I've increased my calories but the weight is not coming off. I need to be sure everything I eat is healthy. I drink 2 premeir protein shakes a day. Then maybe a slice raisin bread in the morning. And at night to meet my calorie requirement I've been eating cup I noodles, tacos, and chimmicungas. I know they arnt good foods but I meet my protein and calorie requirements. So I'm thinking I need to measure the fat calories in foods. How many fat…

Helloooooooooo everyone! Yes it has been awhile since I was last here. I recently had my 18 month check up. When I told the nut what my daily diet consisted of her jaw hit the floor. All over me eating fruit. I was shocked. I do believe my weight may flucuate 2-5 pounds a month due to tom. I haven't gained any weight since being sleeved. My current weight is......139 pounds even. So I questioned her on why she would rather me NOT eat fresh fruit? Her reply was that my body will store the natural sugars as fat. Well, let me shed some light on this. When I did not incorperate fresh fruits and veges into my diet I was a slug. Meaning that I had no damn energy. Eating process…

What is the best/smallest thing you have chosen to eat for maximum Protein? I am 4 months out. I have lost just about 55 lbs (now normal weight) However, in the midst of all this I am also going through extreme family stress. 2 weeks ago hair started falling out in clumps. I know I'm not getting enough food and I have to force myself to eat every day (stress reaction). I was eating better before the stress so I know its' not the sleeve as far as quantity. I am finally able to eat chewable Vitamins (about 3 weeks now). I haven't tried taking Iron because I wasn't able to tolerate it before surgery. I cannot seem to tolerate any Protein Drink, Soup and never co…

Anyone able to tolerate hot or spicy food after recovery from RNY surgery? I have never heard anyone ask this, but I've seen a few chili recipes and some people using taco seasoning...

Hi all, I am finally in my puree stage, I've been doing well on it, so far I've eaten, hummus, pureed white chicken chili, pureed peaches, and fat- free re-fried beans with fat-free cheese since the 12th of October plus my protein shakes. I average about 75 grams of protein with my shakes alone, but I have been just eating a tablespoon or less of pureed food each time I want to know how much should I eat? Because to day I did about 15 to 20 minutes of low impact exercise, twice today, where I was sweating, but afterward I felt hungry? Is this normal? Am I eating enough?

My surgery has been approved for 12/10/12, I have everything done and weigh 453, my doctor says I have to be at 419 or they will cancel. Is that even possible? I am rotating between no carb for 1 week and liquid for 2 weeks per doc orders. Any advice would be great.

So I guess it is true that post-op surgery drinking is some what of a hazard... I always heard it was a major difference! I went out to drink for basically the first time and tried to drink like I used to... Well this was the result!!! Starting Weight = 344 (July 27th) Current Weight = 257

Question for all of you a post-oppers... what does your nutritionist recommend for total calorie intake? I am not so worried about the first few months - I am under the impression that you couldn't take in a lot of calories even if you tried. But in the active losing phase, what are the total calories you strive for in day? What about in maintenance mode? Thanks for any info you can give!!

I've got a surgery date of 12/28/12. I need to lose 15 lbs. any good ideas to get this weight off quickly? Also, it was suggested to replace at least 1 meal a day with a protein drink. Any suggestions or preference?

Sooooo this may be a weird question but how has peoples experiences been with soft pretzels?????????

OMG...I just added a laughing cow light swiss cheese to my scrambled egg and it was amazing! I just had to share because I am not a fan of scrambled eggs and thought I'd experiment. woohooo!!

Hi there, I am making chicken tonight for my family (chicken legs with skin using shake n bake) and I just hit the puree stage. Do you think I could eat a leg (minus the skin) if I just cut the chicken super duper small? I don't really wanna puree it. Or does anyone have any idea how I could eat the leg? Dark meat tends to be more moist so I think it's moist enough? Thanks!

Ok so I'm really struggling with getting my protein in everyday I am trying to try different types of food as in fish veggies I do eat chicken but Thats it I have tried pork steak sausages Its all to much to hard to eat it hurts going down even meatloaf hurts me :-( I don't like yogart or cottage cheese so as of now I'm just drinking my water n drinking my protein but still not getting the required amount I don't know what else to do I did do soup but because it had a liquid n food it killed me so I tried without the liquid the next day and it was to dry for me it bothered me so right now I'm losing my mind I wanna eat but can't and also I am having BIG ISSUEs with moving…

Ok so I'm post op 5 days and I'm on Clear liquids for 2 weeks. Im focusing on my Protein shakes since I really dont want to get weak/lose my hair etc. Im trying to get as close to the 80-100g of protein a day but so far the most I can intake is two 8oz Protein drinks which have 23g of protein each. Im taking nectar. I rarely drink Water by itself. I want to make a every sip count and since I can barely drink 16oz of liquids I'm not even adding broth, jellos or popsicles... But Im afraid im gonna get dehydrated if I don't drink more... has anyone had this problem??? Sent from my DROID RAZR using RNYTalk

I was sleeved 11/14. My sons 8th birthday is 12/3.. He is a very picky eater. There's very few places that he will eat at. Olive Garden is his favorite.. Anyone eat there post ~ op and have any suggestions.. I am on softs and am tolerating it well.. Greatly appreciated.

Yay or nay??? Sounds good right about now. Really craving the saltiness.

I used to love cottage cheese but today I couldn't even get 1/2 cup down. It just doesn't taste the same. I did ok and I shouldn't complain. Question...can we have baked breaded fish and shrimp?? I'm in the 3rd wk this wk... hugs,<br />alma

I'm really happy today. I'm in my third week and I ate a good amount of ground turkey stroganoff! It has not come up and no heartburn........yet! I'm happy that I'm progressing with little to no adverse side effects. I can't wait for my fav......chicken!

I'm having difficulty with what to eat while I'm at work at night. I eat during the day and then I come to work and eat also. I bring healthy things to eat at work with me but I think it slows my weightloss. I usually lose about a lb or a half a lb a day when I don't work but when I work I don't lose. I work 12hr shifts so it's hard to be here that long and go without eating.

I am @ my 7th wk and on the Restricted Solid Food diet and I am terrified to eat anything. I know this is strange . I do have an example in my Gastric Bypass Packet, However, I need a variety, Any suggestions on meal plans for lunch and dinner? and what exactly is low roughage? can I eat salad now? lettuce? cucumbers? tomatoes? Any suggestions and answers welcome

I just bought a Euro Cuisine Automatic Yogurt maker. I have read, that Greek Yogurt has more protein in it than regular yogurt. Does anyone know how I can make Greek yogurt????? The yogurt maker I bought doesn't really have any recipes to help me. Im new at this so im not even sure how to figure out the nutrition info like calories, carbs, protein, etc. once I make it. If anyone can please help me out with this I would be forever thankful. Thanks in advance for reading my post. Katrina :}

All I think about is food. Eating it, cooking it. Im having a really rough withdrawal. I really want a sandwich. I miss bread so much. I think my cravings are what make me constantly look at recipes trying to find something to satisfy me. I'm always hungry. Anyone share the same? Or am I just programmed wrong?

ALOOOOOOOOHA!!! I am 20 days postop today:) and the past three days i have been finally getting more liquids and food...my life line has been Wakame Soup and Power Aid!! Yay i wanna try tuna and crackers n e one try crackers?

Hey all, I know that we all struggle with what to eat after surgery. I found this book to be really great. Its called "Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery" You can find it on Amazon. It is written specifically for LabBand, RNY and Switch surgeries but it can be used for sleeves as well. About 6 years ago my wife had RNY and we used a lot. I pulled it out when I got sleeved and we are looking at some really great recipes. You get specific instructions on what to eat during the different stages (puree, soft, normal). All the recipes are high protien, low fat and are very very good. If you look it up on Amazon, you can get some previews of what is in the book. …

I forget, why can't we have caffeine? I forget? And for how long?

Has anyone tried this. It says one serving has 30g of Protein. MHP® Power Pak Pudding™ -Chocolate Just wondering if it taste like protein or if its decent. Also if its the right protein. I figured it would be great to get 2 in a day if it is. [ATTACH]6841[/ATTACH]

Are there tasty yogurts that don't have fruit in them or seeds??

Ok, my boyfriend and I are planning to get married soon. We have been going out for about 5 years and we have been living together for almost 2 years now. We love each other very much but we also have several practical considerations that makes it more financially beneficial for us to be married. He is from Honduras and has been living here for 15 years (he's not illegal - he has a work permit) and needs to have his status adjusted to get a green card. This is going to cost $4000 this year but in the long run it will mean that he can stay, work, pay taxes and become a citizen in 3 years. Then we can both work about 15 more years here and then get both get social secu…

When can you have beef jerky, keeping in mind to chew a lot?

Anyone have suggestions for meals that are both cheap and low calorie?

If there was a really good restaurant that specialized in Phase 1-3 dining would you go to it? Imagine a place where you could get all sorts or homemade soups and smoothies as well as puréed type dishes AND your non-bariatric friend and family could eat "normal" food too.

Ive been on a liquid diet for 3 weeks.. 4 if u count pre op diet and im about to move to pureed foods so by incresing my calories a bit will i start to loose slower or stall?? I lost around 20 pounds post op and around 17 pre op.. I lost alot of weight the first week but it slowed down after moving from clear liquids to full liquids... How can i not gain or stall when adding more food???? Any tips or advice???

I am allowed to start my full liquid diet on Friday. Can you guys help me come up with a shopping list?

I've seen people post about having wine a few months out but I don't drink wine. I use to have 1 Long Island and be really buzzed so I won't drink that but when can I have a mixed drink? I'm 2 1/2 months out. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I am on full liquids, which for me includes yogurt. So tonight to satisfy a sort of craving, I took a few teaspoons of plain Fage greek yogurt and mixed it with some taco sauce and taco seasoning. It was really good. I was just wondering if anyone else does that and if anyone thinks the sauce or seasoning would be a problem. I had no problems getting it down and felt satisfied. If any of you like that kinda stuff... it was REALLY yummy!

So i bought this piece of salmon from work today. For lunch in our caf they do some entree specials. It took me all day to finish it and shared some with my daughter lol [ATTACH]6793[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]6795[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]6796[/ATTACH] Sent from my Samsung G2 using VST

Anybody know when we can begin to eat fresh fruit?

I have searched on the forums for an idea of what I should be eating around the 1 month post op period. But I haven't been able to find any.. Aside from my protein and fluid intake I will sometimes have a 1/4 cup of fat free refried beans. Or 1/4 cup of fat free cottage cheese. I also have greek yogurt, but I need more variety.. Anyone have any ideas?

Curious to know how long others are taking to eat. I am really struggling with this currently. I am almost two months out, which isn;t long at all but am having trouble. My NUT says each meal should take 30-45 minutes. I find when I am eating something like scrambled eggs, oatmeal, etc I am not taking nearly that long. Occasionally I will eat too fast and then feel it in my esophagus. Is anyone else out there struggling with this?

Tues I'm starting wk 3 diet. It says I can eat fish but I only like breaded fish. Is tuna an option?? I need help for my grocery list. It sucks bcuz I don't see my nutritionist till 1 month post op which is dumb bcuz I'm lost now... hugs,<br />alma

I'm so lost I look up recipes from sites suggested on here but I'm so tired of trying to figure out what to eat or tired of the same thing I just don't eat any suggestion for breakfast lunch and dinner even snacks I'm at a stall also I hats it sleeved Sept 24th down 50 pounds

In a month. The first is what I was eating in the hospital and the second is what I can eat now. I didn't finish the apple sauce and couldn't eat all of the second link but I think I'm doing pretty good. I feel like a normal person again. [ATTACH]1827[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]1828[/ATTACH] Its one scrambled egg 2 morningstar vegetarian sausage links and 1/4 cup of applesauce.