Food and Nutrition

I never quire How to read a food label. I mean I understand kinda but today it hit me. I am pre op and trying to do What I would be doing with the sleeve to prepare and I was purchasing some Greek yogurt and that was easy. My daughter asked me to get sour cream for Turkey tacos. So I read that label. I normally get the full fat kind and so I looked at the label for the fat free and I was able to understand even though It's lower in fats and a slight decline in calories but there is more sugar. So I am staying away from sugar and even though It's full fat it has less sugar and in moderation It's in reality a better choice. I personally had greek yogurt as sour cream o…

Something did not agree with me yesterday. I started with the symptoms of dumping around 8pm last night.. Actually threw up three times between about midnight and 3am. Still don't feel right today.. Have had 1 bottle of water 2 bites off jello and have now thrown up again. Help.. Advice? What do I do?

I'm sure many of you saw the Dr. Oz episode with Chis Powell and his high carb/low carb days. I've read and heard alot about this and was wondering if anyone has tried it and if it seems to work. Of course our high carb days would probably still be less than the average person. I've printed out the shopping list and his recipes. I think I'll give it a try.

K almost three weeks out what are somethings i ican do for soft food and is it still to early for salad? a new beggining 10/16

I was under the impression 1 bottle was enough, then someone said to take a 2nd bottle 4 hrs later...advice?

I am not a scientist or a medical professional. I am still pre-op. I am curious about post-op experiences with sugar substitutes. Do you find yourself still craving sugary/sweet stuff? Example: when I used real sugar, I put 4 or 5 teaspoons of sugar in my iced tea. Does your tolerance for sugar substitutes change? Did your preferences for sugar substitutes change? I'm wondering if I should simply try never to use them again. The evidence about their advantages versus disadvantages seems conflicting. I don't know whom to believe. But I do believe what people in this forum say about their real-world experiences. I'm using splenda and equal on my pre-op diet.

So we all will go out to eat at one time or another. What are some tasty dishes you've found that are good for sleevers? I just went to Longhorn Steakhouse with my MIL. One of their dishes is a flat ironed steak. Get it with a salad and steamed broccoli and you can have 2+ healthy meals out of it. What do you guys recommend?

Could someone please come up with a high protein low carb/sugar pizza, doritos and reeces cup?? I am having some bad cravings today....not giving into then but dang what I would give for 15 mins of no rearranged guts. Ok thanks for listening to my rant....I'm back to the real world now.

Hi guys, well the Nut at my hospital is not too familiar with VSG and they just started doing the sleeve due to new doctors, she is really good but I just dont feel that she can guide me. She gave me a lot of printed information from online and also kept calling it the gastric instead of the sleeve. Any information will help, I want to know how my weeks should go and what goes on step by step with each new week, with fluids and meals.

So I've been really working hard on getting Protein in while keeping the carbs low. However, some days I get my 90 grams of protein while my carbs are at 16, 18, 20. I should have 45 per day. Is this a problem?

I am using MFP a lot these days a lot now. Great app. I am eating less than 800 daily calories as a goal at 1 month post op. Am I on track? Do I use the calorie burned exercise credits if I am hungry or just ignore them and stay less than 800 no matter what. I do miss loosing the one pound a day this week. Thanks

I am a year out and as the time goes on I get hungry more often. I am feeling more like I did prior to surgery. I envy those people who are never hungry...wish that could have been me. I am sure some of it is head hunger, and that is the hardest to control! They are the times I crave carbs! I had thought about seeing a counseler to find out why I have an addiction to food, and maybe then I would have a better understanding and make it easier when those craving start. The surgeon fixed my stomach for eating, but unfortunately he did not fix my mind....and that is the main reason I got to where I was in the beginning. Does anyone have any helpful hints or have the s…

I am so confused! Well not neccessarily confused, just a lot of information and when it comes to these things I just go crazy! I was given a list of things that I can eat what I can start eating once I am at my liquid intake goals and such. I don't even know what to go out and buy! What would be a simple list to start off with?? My surgery is November 6th and I don't know what to stalk up on.. little help please?

What should be things you stay away from when puréed start?

Do you foresake me sleeve???? I stupidly tried sesame sticks..deliciously devilish fattening sticks of crack whorish goodness....why can't you make me vomit and be painful to eat???!!!! Why must you be a slider food ??!!!! I am going to need rehab for this!

I know we're not supposed to have any cokes, Pepsi, etc., but I found some flavored water with 0 everything but it's carbonated. No caffeine, no calories, no nothing. I am having trouble drinking plain water as it gets me so nauseated and I don't know why. So my question is why can't we have anything carbonated?

I thought i'd share, theres these awesome soy nuts from fresh and easy thats really yummy definitely satisfies cravings for that crunchy taste. 1 oz had 11 grams of protein...

Just wondering if anyone is having the same issue going on , Im currenty weighing 153, Im 5'6 and down to size 3-4 but recently noticed this past month that I'm constantly feeling hungry..... I have lost and gained 3-5 lbs within this month but havent lost beyond 153. I was sleeved on 1/18/12. Anyone having the same issue going on ???

Has anyone ever tried adding protein powder to there jello or pudding recipes? If so how did it turn out and what did you have to do special to make it work? thanks in advance for your help :}

Embarrassing, I know. LOL I can't take a sip of something or take a bite of something without burping....every time. I haven't seen much posted about this. I'm sure it's normal, I just wanted to see if any of you still do it a lot or if it eases over time? As always, thanks

You might like to drink this as an alternative to other flavored drinks. It is only 5 calories and comes in a few different favors for 12 oz can. Personally, it is a little sweet/tart for me as compared to pre-op, but that is just me. Give it a try!

I've always been a coffee/espresso drinker and had to give it up obviously for a short time after surgery. I started a 3rd shift job the week after surgery and have been gradually falling back to the caffeine boost. The difference now is I only drink 1 small latte or coffee vs. the Large and or multiple cups I drank previously, however, the effects seem to be amplified now which is weird to me. Trouble sleeping, feeling jittery, etc... I've heard that the absorption with alcohol is different after surgery (feeling tipsy faster) so I'm wondering if it's the same as caffeine. Anyone heard or experienced something similar?

I have my first appt with the dietitian next tues to start my 6 mo supervise for my inc company wish me luck I know I can do it and I need to do this for my health

Campbell's 98% Fat Free Condensed Broccoli Cheese Soup with Unjury Unflavored Protein and strained!

I went out last night to Studio Movie Gril with my sister...and I wanted to order off of the kid's menu, but I was DENIED! Has this ever happened to anyone? I'm sure it has, but where can I go, where they don't care? All I wanted was some grilled chicken! I ended up just picking off of my sister's plate.

I am about three weeks post op. I was looking for some crunch in my diet and found it in the baby section. Lil crunchers by gerber are a nice little snack to have for a crunch. I only have two or three a day but it's nice to have something different.

Anyone try sugar free hot chocolate?

I saw an ad on facebook for Gummy Owls. They have no sugar and have yam Fiber and a little Protein and sugar alcohols. Check them out and see what you think? http://www.gummyowls.com

I've been using Dannon Oiko's for my shakes. Does anyone know of a brand that's not so overpoweringly sour? New Life Started 07/24/12

I have a question about carbs intake. Do we care more about total carbs in food? Or about sugar? Total carbs include fibers which, I guess, are good for us. Am confused & thought I'd ask you folks. Sent from my Galaxy S III using RNYTalk

I am one week post op and just moved to the full liquid phase. I had a DanActive drinkable yogurt for Breakfast, which I sipped and ate the entire bottle with no problem. For lunch I am trying to eat canned tomato Soup with Water. I've had a few small spoonfuls, but with each one, my stomach feels like a factory switch is turning on. Everything starts moving inside. Is this normal? Also how often should we eat/drink at this phase? Pamela

So I am 7 weeks post op and really short on money due to having surgery and not having short term disability. I have been unable to buy the food I need for everyday eating. We have enough food to survive but not able to accommodate to the food I need right now. I have a 3 year old and 10 year old so food for them comes first but that leaves me with not to many choices like I buy 2 % milk for them but am suppose to have skim but don't have money for both that goes for all the other foods to. Like yogurt I need the sugar free kind but that leaves no yogurt for the kids, I am trying to stay positive but I have been missing a lot of work due to just being so exhausted so mone…

Yum yum!! These bars are awesome! So happy to have found them at Costco! What a great way to get 14 grams of protein in!

Calories are y'all eating and how is your weight loss going?

For those who have experienced hair loss what types of Vitamins were you instructed to take post-op? Did you add any additional vitamins to your daily regimen? Seems to me that surgeons/Nutritionists post op Vitamin intake instructions vary among those on the board who have had surgery. Please share your experience. Thanks.

I get to start on soft foods in a couple of days! Any suggestions for the most successful ones to begin with?

I get that public enemy no 1 is drinking before and after eating. We're big soup eaters so how does this apply? A bit of sushi with some miso soup? What's difference between this and drinking water while eating?

Get your mind out of the gutter. How many chicken breasts is everyone able to eat in one setting? One? Two? More?

Hello my fellow sleevers,i was sleeved 10/8/12 and i just finishesld my full liquid phase into my soft and mushy,i.just wanted to know how long will it take me to.actually.feel the.full effect,i.mean after all these liquids.im consuming i should.be.full some how when.i was told.my.new stomach only holds about 3/4oz of food,is this something.i.need to explain to.my dr? Is this normal since it.just happen?? Or.has.something gone wrong ?plz help im getting real worried.thanks

Hello all. I was wondering if anyone has tried these noodles. I would have to order them online and wondered if anyone is using these as a pasta substitute. Is it worth it and how does it taste? I have notice more carbs creeping into the diet and I am getting a handle on this right now before I stall all together. Thanks for your input!

I love edamame with a little sea salt as a snack. I'm 2 weeks post-op today and I'm wi seeing when I can have it again. And pickles, too! I'm DYING for my pickles! Anyone know? Thanks y'all!

...but I'm trying it again for protein. Because I plan on being a Success on the Loser's bench.

So just out of curiosity once you're completely healed and a few months or years out of surgery how much can you eat at a time I've heard so many different things from a half a cup to 2 cups I don't want to go back to my old habits but it would be nice to know that I won't only be eating a half a cup of food for the rest of my life...

I was having trouble getting my liquids in. I was a person who has never drank enough Water to before surgery with, but I wanted to be better after surgery. Plus it helps you to lose weight. I'm 3 weeks out and I felt like there weren’t enough hours in the day to get all the fluids in without being able to drink 30 mins before, during, or after a meal until I did a schedule for liquids just like for my food. Ever since then I haven’t had trouble and have even started drinking a little more than 64 ozs! I just put 13 or 14 oz of water in my bottle add ½ a pack of lemon iced tea flavored crystal light and a slice of lemon and I know that’s exactly how much I have to drink i…

Is it common to become Lactose Intolerant after getting sleeved?? My husband had gastric bypass 10 years ago and a couple months after surgery he discovered he couldn't have any dairy, just wondering if same chance with sleeve. Thanks in advance for your help :}

The doctor told me I could get Prevacid AC...I am nervous to take it because it doesnt come in the small pill form anymore! I have been taken a chewable antacid. It doesnt last very long. Does anybody go through this? I am 9 days post op...

I have heard from some that you cannot eat foods that have been leftover for more than 2-3 days. Certainly if it's older than 3 days, toss it. Something about WLS giving us a lower tolerance to bacteria. Then I hear that others eat something 5 days later and they have no problems. I ate some turkey chili Tues. that I made the previous Sat. and before I could swallow the last bite I was in the bathroom barfing. I don't know if I ate too fast (I was pretty hungry that night), if I ate too much (I measure everything now), if it was too many days in the fridge, or something else. I just know I want to avoid that again, if possible! So what do ya'll do? How long do …

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…

Does anyone shop here? One just opened up in my neighborhood. I'm looking for quick easy tips for meals. I'm post sleeve, almost 3 months out. Only restriction is low carbs. Thanks.

Yummy !!!