Food and Nutrition

When you add your meals to mfp, do you include your vitamins? Just curious.

After the huge amount of success I've had I need to "let my hair down" and eat some bad foods. Turns out yesterday I tested positive for smoking...I knew hanging with the boys the night before was a bad idea. So I'm trading in my friends for a few months while I complete the last class and Dr. Appointment where I get my surgery date. Bring on some junk foods...but Monday morning I am back to my strict regimented lifestyle I am committed to. Anyone close to PA with an exercise bike they no longer want? Money is tight right now due to my work injury...but I'd be willing to pay what ever I could. Since I can't walk without crutches I thought an exercise bike might he…

Hello. I am just starting my 3 month pre-op education before I can have surgery. I wanted to know what type of diet and what foods the nutritionist are telling people. I find out this week when my first appointment is. Any info would be great! Thanks!!!

Green Jello is considered a clear liquid correct?

I'm 3 weeks post-op and really want some pineapple.

I had my surgery on June 11th and I still can't handle any kind of carbs. Does anyone else experience this? I have tried Pizza, Pasta, Rice, Potatoes and foods that have carbs in the ingredients. Instant belly ache. Feels like I swallowed bricks after only a few bites of these foods.

Does anyone eat the Weight Watcher meals before or after surgery to help with protein intake? Thanks!

So I made this and it was delicious 1 cup non fat milk 1 cup ichi tea (made it before hand with tea bag and let cool) 1 scoop of Vanilla protein powder (30g) 1 teaspoon of ho 1 dash of cinnamon Handful of ice .. Blend ..then enjoy

1 week out and I dont think I am hungry its just my mind..but Its so hard with the kds and cooking for them and their snacks....i ate ziti and spit it all out just to get the taste...doritos.....ummma couple of other things didnt swallow and rinsed my mouth out well! Has anyone else gone through this?

I still find myself wanting something that has a crunchy texture with a bit of salt. Too often I work in some crackers. A few weeks ago I had a some potato chips, but I think that craving has passed. My local Kroger grocery has a whole section of dehydrated vegetables, but they have a lot of sodium and are oily/greasy. (Actually, they may be deep fried instead of dehydrated now that I think about it. Not sure.) So I was thinking that if I could dehydrate some vegetables I could make my own veggie chips with sweet potatoes, squash, zucchini, carrots, beets, etc, and add a touch of salt to satisfy that craving for crunchy, salty. I know that there is a brand of this type…

Today I go to my doctor to start my 6 mo of supervise diet that is require for my health in I been trying to cut back already lost I am 5 feet I weighed 235 now down to 213 but my diabetes is still way to crazy this is why me and my doctor talked about gastric bypass

Hi. I found some Edys slow churned no sugar added ice cream made with Splenda. Has anyone tried this? I am pre op and trying stock up a bit.

Dies any one use this. I saw a video on FB and looks interesting.

I bought the pure protein bars and I hate them! Ugh! It's a lot of protein but they are tasteless. I was lookin into the Atkins bars? I see they have more flavors than chocolate and peanut butter. What kind are u guys tryin as a meal replacement?

It's been 2 weeks since i was sleeved .... I'm still only having Water and juice.... Occasionally broth. I'm not hungry and I'm losing weight quickly. I'm taking Vitamins, but I feel super weak. It's hard to make it through the work day and I am starting to get down on myself. Any advice?

I love granola and thought about puttin some in my yogurt as a meal. But I'm worried about the carbs

I am a month out today. Nut has me on soft food for another two weeks but I am sick and tired of chicken, tuna, eggs, turkey, and fish. Tol me to wait on beans, but tried with no problem, also had a tiny bit of chili, no issues , ate real slow.When can I try a tiny piece of toast, I really would like to try and see what happens. When did everyone else try? Tomorrow I am at an all day training at work and they are having pizza, could I try a little bit of a topping, no bread. I am scared as I don;t want to get sick.

Has anyone done the Vi shakes post op? I was considering it, not before I consult my doc first though. I was just wondering if anyone has tried it. I want to do it because I would be getting the nutrition that i need. It would be great for me with the busy lifestyle I have.

I just got home. I am officially post op now. I am on full liquid but I want to be sure I am doing this right. My NUT gave me a sample menu that says about 1oz every 15 minutes. I am just making sure that sounds right. To me it just feels like I will be sipping all day long. Which is ok by me. I am just seeing if others had these instructions too. I want to do everything as I should. My Soup gets cold though waiting to stretch out each bite. I am lucky with no nausea or anything so I am just kinda freaking out I guess. Any advice for these first few days home on full liquid.

Are evil ..Delicious..but evil ...

I've been woken up the last 2 nights craving water. Is this normal for 7 days post op? I see both my cardiologist and vgs surgon tomorrow.

I started 4 days of my diet for the inc. I am having a hard time making sure I eat my veggies and my fruit is that going to be a issue I been trying to make sure I cut back a lot also they want me to try to eat what I would be eating after surgery but now my bood sugars are dropping way to low not sure what to do

I was sleeved on 11/6 and will be in the purée stage on thanksgiving. Can anyone help with suggestions/recipes of what to make for the big day?

Got cleared for purees, which for my doc includes string cheese. (Weird?) I ate a piece of string cheese for dinner and I am stuffed! I could get used to this!

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2010/03/plan-for-success.html?m=1 Just found this blog that has a lot of quick and easy -portion controlled- meals and ideas on how to get your protein in. She makes tons of things from the powders.

Is there any good tasting reciepes that calls for plain yogurt? I love yogurt its the plain stuff I can't stomach. I have a huge cantainer of it and don't want to waste it.

How many grams of sugar / carbs do you eat per day?

I don't even recall how I found out about BariWare, but it is pretty neat. I'm still on liquids, so haven't gotten to use it yet, but I bought a BariBowl and it is waiting for me in my cabinet. http://bariware.com/

Is it okay to have a glass of wine at an event at eight weeks out? I am also putting a call into my surgeon, because I didn't see anything about this topic in thier documentation.

Years ago when I was only 17 and working and living on my own I needed to cut cost as much as possible. Ramein noodles get old quick so I started eating beef liver sandwiches because they only cost 28 cents a pound at the time. I recently went back and found that at only about 100-130 cals, 7-11 carbs, and high protein at 27-30 gr ( depends on how it is cooked) it has made my way back into my diet as a low carb very high protein meal.

I feel bad habits creeping back into my world! (late night eating, mindless eating, overeating sugar etc) With all this candy around, it's hard to focus and on my goals. My kids would kill me if I got rid of the candy (and I don't want to deprive them so that they go crazy later on in life like I did) so I try to remove myself from it. Somehow, when I get back home at night, it is right there again, talking to me.... I am 8 mo post op and have a hard time getting a nice piece of fish down (I gag and get sick afterward) but carbs and sugar go down nicely. I've hit my goal however would like to lose another 5-10lbs for the "just in case I gain some" factor. Anyone hav…

THe last few days I have bit eating just over 1000 calories a day, and have been shocked at my hunger and portion sizes. I have been able to eat a craft 2 gumbo from qdoba- a few months ago only a few bites, and this being rice, beans, steak, etc. I started with a half portion, and ended up eating the whole small bowl... I am 6 months out, anyone else in similar situation? I want to snack all day...help!

Do you have to take chewable forever? With any chewables I see a lot have sugar (5-6 g). Is this ok or do we need sugar free? I found chewable multis and Calcium. Not sure if b12 comes that way. Thanks!!!

I'm still considering whether to have the sleeve or not. My insulin resistance causes problems for me when I eat low carb diets because then I tend to get low blood sugar and very weak. Although the sleeve would probably heal the insulin resistance eventually, I'm wondering if the liquid and puree and otherwise low carb sleeve diet will cause me to be too weak initially?

I was sleeved on September 7. Everything is going fine - I have lost 32 lbs (8.5 weeks); however I seem to always be hungry. I had 1 cup 1% milk, 1/2 slice whole grain flax bread toasted with 1/2 Tbsp Peanut Butter and a cup of coffee for Breakfast. Hour and a half later I am starving. I was told not to snack between meals but I can't go for more than 2 hrs without crazy hunger pain. Sometimes the hunger is so bad it wakes me up in the middle of the night. Thank goodness I am too tired to get up to eat and it eventually passes. Anyone else experiencing this? Any and all advice is very much appreciated.

Hi I'm looking to find a good yogurt that's sugar free or some with very little if any sugar that's recommended by your nutritionist after surgery

Oh My Gosh. I just tried my first Protein gems Jello in orange flavor. It is amazing. It has 25 grams of protein per 6oz container. 5 grams Fiber. No sugar or carbs. I think it has less than 60 calories. Tastes just like the sugar free jello. YUM!

Hello! I had a sleeve done in April and 4 months out if became kinked and then just on this past Monday 6 days ago i was converted to a Bypass. When I had the sleeve done i could only sip little tiny bit of even Water and it would hurt. It took forever to progress to more liquid and food. Since day one out of my surgery when they would let me drink I was able to drink normal just like I was prior to the surgery, Also i am able to get the pureed food down no issue at all and I NEVER have a full feeling. I dont know if the bypass full is the same and the sleeve full but either way I dont feel full. Dont get me wrong I dont keep eating but it is rather disturbing that I don…

I've been eating cashews as snacks or the goldfish crackers lately. Anybody for any other ideas that have less carbs?

I'm having tummy troubles an I'm searching for recipes because I'm tired of eating the same old things. My doc won't let me eat fruits or veggies because of the gas they produce and the sugars in fruits. I can't find gastic bypass recipes without them. Also meats are kinda heavy for me but if I have no fruits no veggies and no meat, I feel like I'm just on the all mushy diet. So idk. Anyone have ideas for soups I can ground up and lighter meats. Things you had success with?

Had a customer tell me her daughter bought a Yogurt Maker after her surgery and loves it. She has never sampled the finished product, but says her daughter loves it and uses it all the time. Has anyone here bought one? If so what are your thoughts on making your own yogurt??

Now that I have my sleeve, I guess I won't be able to do a foody trip around Europe like I've always wanted.

How much are u usually. Averaging? I average 500-550 my dr told us to stay at 700-800 but if I eat that much I'm stuffed

So, this is pretty straight forward. I'm having trouble eating anything. It seems like what I tolerate includes nothing that has any significant amount of Protein in it. I've tried both the pre-surgery shakes and the clear Protein drinks, as well as adding in unflavored protein to drinks, you name it, I'm trying it. The only thing I've been able to eat and not just want to vomit is sugar free hot chocolate with unflavored Protein powder, but I'm afraid of drinking seven cups of that a day because then I'll be sick of that, too. It's the texture and taste of the protein powder and the fact that drinking the clear protein drinks results in those little... strandy thing…

I just saw this on my Facebook page, and reading through it, I thought it sounded pretty good (being a mushroom lover) and a way to sneak in some extra Protein through the greek yogurt addition. Thoughts? Mushroom Bisque

So I've been slacking a little with what I'm eating. Too many carbs and sugar... And just too much on general But I'm not going to fall off the wagon. I'm gonna eat better and get back on track!

Please advise what soups are good for clear liquid stage. Can i just strain a soup?? It seems tastier than plain broth. Also, how is unflavored protein powder in soup? Does it help get your protein in?

I bought some honey crisp apples and after entering them into spark people, I never realized how many carbs are in them. I ate it for a snack, is this bad, should I look into other fruit? Just wanted some advice.

I start Friday and was wondering can we do other cheese besides cottage? Our we allowed to put sugar free jam in our Greek yogurt ? Can we have ricotta cheese? Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk