Food and Nutrition

I decided to google some bariatric meals and I was wondering if anyone tried them and where did you get them. I am sure cooking your own food would be cheaper but it wont hurt to try them. Anyone know of any cheap alternatives, maybe healthy choice on sale? Are they high in protein?

I'm 4 weeks out now and after craving and waiting and lookin forward to the day I can eat purée ...now I find that the liquid diet is just easier to handle. Like the protein drinks and the yogurt just feels better to me now. I just made some refried beans and melted cheese and threw it away to eat yogurt !!! wtf!!?? it away to eat

I love to make up burger patties and chicken best. can everyone still easy these. im pre band

someone mentioned I should buy mt self chickens cultry set like the gerber brand to help take smaller boys had anyone done this

Anyone else have trouble eating this? I like the dry roasted ones and love the crunch but I can never even get close to eating the whole 1/4 cup to get the 14 g of protein...maybe half if I'm lucky. As soon as I start eating them I immediately feel full and today started feeling like I was going to throw up. Is it because they are so dry?

I know I've read somewhere to stay away from salsa for awhile as it can 'anger' a sleeve. Has anyone found this to be true? And if so, when were you able to enjoy salsa again? Thanks!

Sounds good for a meal replacement

Ok, I'm lactose intolerant. Someone please help me find a brand of Protein supplement that is not milk (whey) based. Thanks New Life Started 07/24/12

I ate a popsicle on the way to work! Ha. I have a 10 day strict liquid diet. Ok now the question. Does it feel like u just drink and eat jello or some like that one right after the other? The Oh Yeah! Protein shakes are really good and 32g of protein, 3g sugar, 220g cal in each bottle. Sipping on it has helped broth fill me up. Trying to send pic!

I'm finally on soft foods and didn't really eat eggs prior to surgery, so can y'all help me out wit some good recipes for our healthy diet?! Thanks ahead of time! ????

Tried this...I could only pour it over the rocks... Not blended. Maybe that would have made the difference. I couldn't drink it as is, so I bought lemon/lime G2 (low sugar gatorade) and mixed that with it!!! Sooo much better. As with everything... MODERATION!

I'm just about 4 weeks out and wondering if any of u have tried a healthy cereal bar when on the go for a meal? I have some and wondering if that wud be a good food choice for us?

I'm having a bit of trouble. I spend the majority of my days at school all day, where I do not always have access to a refrigerator/microwave to bring myself an actual lunch, and I'm failing at giving myself enough to eat/giving myself any variety. I am still on soft foods for another month or so, which really limits the things I would usually turn to (Protein bars, salad, etc). Lately I have been bringing myself string cheese, a Protein Drink, and a fruit - but during my long days when I have class and then clinical that is not enough. I have tried a muscle milk and an Isopure but then I just feel like I haven't had anything to actually eat all day. I know protein wis…

Im almost 1 month post op, and I keep having ravings for sausage (breakfast, spicy, chicken etc.). I of course prefer pork sausage and I'm wondering when everyone was able to eat it... I feel like a nice sausage patty would be a perfect meal! Thanks :-)

Hey all! I'm currently on my pre-op liquid diet and my surgery is scheduled on Sept 4th. WOO! Here is what I foresee as a predicament. I work 12 hour shifts overnight. I live about 35 minutes away from where I work. This is my typical work day. I wake up at 4pm, get ready for work, and grab something to eat. I leave around 5:50 to get to work around 630pm. From there on, I'm quite busy with patients until about 10pm-ish. From then until about 6am I'm pretty sedentary while monitoring my patients. Then, I leave work around 7a to go to the gym for a half hour or so for cardio. I go home and do some weights and then go to bed. Rinse, repeat, etc. I'm doing the liquid di…

I am 3 months post op and for the past two days, I have been getting slightly nauseaus as soon as I start to eat. I don't have any stomach pain associated with this. has anyone ever experienced this before?

Bought some today and it didn't taste great... But has 13 grams of Protein for 1oz. Has no flavor. Anyone try this? Like it? Surgery 7/25/12

It honestly isn't many....but I sure would love a taste of Chilaquiles Mexicanos. But my sleeve wouldn't go for that at all! What do you miss?

August is gone...September has just arrived. For everyone who has been Sleeved and those who will be Sleeved, why not share what we have on a daily basis - are you game? B - egg whites (2tbs), cheddar cheese (1/2 oz), wheat toast L - Turkey slices (2 oz), cheddar cheese, low-fat pita chips (1 oz) D - ? for now Just started making turkey chili (for the first time too). dinner will be: 1 cup turkey chili and 9 small (it takes that many to make 1oz plus it has 3g of Protein too ) pita chips - F/F & L/S Water: already had 4/16oz bottles and I'm not done yet probably 3 more before I turn in tonight.

Any one have skewer recipes/marinates

I'm hoping some of you experienced people can help me here. I am 2 years post op VSG (08/03/10) and I am no longer losing weight. I am eating 1600 calories a day and exercising 5 to 6 days a week for 60 minutes each day. My HRM watch tells me I burn anywhere from 440 to 650 whether I am doing Zumba, or running. I am only getting my period once every 3 months. I weigh 219 and I'm down 143 pounds from pre surgery. What the heck is going on here?!?!?! Could Menopause be stalling me out ( I'm 49) ? I have remained the same weight for 6 months.

Hey im 2 days out. Really enjoying the relaxation. Wondering what everyone drank right after surgery. My stomach had been really bubbly and cramping. Water and chicken broth is all i have. Wondering if activia would be ok in very small amounts.

I'm 2 months out an consuming about 600-800 calories a day, and exercising. Roughly how many calories are people eating? Would love to hear from people who are at goal and maintaing weight as well. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using VST

What do you guys order from there? And what is in your drinks? Along with calorie count and protein count?

Does anyone have some breakfast ideas that include protein? Looking for something to eat besides protein shakes, eggs or dairy (all cause horrible side effects when I eat them) Thanks all!

I am 7 weeks post-op and have a question. Has anyone ever had an issue with getting the burps after eating tuna? Today was my first time trying it. I ate a little for breakfast with a few little wheat crackers and had the burps and gas bubbles all morning. I thought maybe i ate too fast so i tried just plain tuna in the afternoon for lunch with the same results. Has anyone else ever experienced this as well or have any idea why this could be happening? Thanks.

Today is the day that I'm getting back to jump starting my eating plan. The scale has gone above where it dared to go and dammit, it's going the other direction now, so that means I'm going to be eating clean healthy foods right now. Yep, the first 2 days are going to be protein shakes, broths and more proteins. No more nibbling here and there. Really cleaning the whole house out of junk that somehow made there way into my kitchen. Time to refocus my attention back to keeping a careful food journal with my fitness pal. Does anyone want to join me?

I am 7 weeks post op.. When were you able to have sushi w brown rice? I haven't had any problems with any foods so far... But I havent had any rice or pasta yet and just had my first piece of ww bread yesterday.. I am thinking I will be able to only have a few pieces anyway... As opposed to the 4 or 5 rolls I used to be able to devour no problem lol

I'm getting interested in cooking after my surgery (3 weeks ago). I recently bought a mini loaf pan and mini muffin pan to be able to make smaller quantities. I use a lot of recipes off of Eggface's blog, and these work great! Has anyone else bought cookware that will help them make smaller meals? I am interested in buying Rachel Ray's cookware: http://www.amazon.com/Rachael-Ray-Stoneware-Ramekins-10-Ounce/dp/B005BQAUV2/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_cart_1 http://www.amazon.com/Rachael-Ray-Stoneware-3-Ounce-Dipping/dp/B005BQAUAI/ref=pd_bxgy_k_img_b http://www.amazon.com/Rachael-Ray-Bubble-Brown-Ramekins/dp/B002EAYSPM/ref=pd_sim_k_3 and these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/produc…

Has anyone tried these? If so do you know the nutritional value

Here seems to be a lot of talk on these boards about people becoming lactose intolerant after the sleeve. I think that maybe it's not so much the lactose in Protein drinks. But the sucralose. Sucralose in high doses, depedent on your sensitivity can cause gas bloating and diarrhea. Any thoughts?

Look what I found....in case I do decide to have a drink with my best friend at her big bday party next month now I know there really are 0 calorie 0 sugar mixers. [ATTACH]1254[/ATTACH]

Does anyone who is at least 3 weeks post op eat chicken Pot pie? Just curious.

Someone posted this elsewhere recently but I couldn't find the post... I'm only 3 months out and can only eat about 3 oz of any solid Protein, which means I am not eating much in the way of fruits and veggies. How long does it take before we are ABLE to eat just a little more, so we can get better nutrition? Any words of advice on getting better nutrition in the early stages?

So I was searching for ways to flavor my water since I gave up on my crystal light and mio because they r really horrible for you. This stuff sounds great and can't wait to order it. U flavor yr water with it or whatever u r drinking and it's all natural because it's made with stevia. No chemicals or bad stuff. Yay! Just thought I'd share

Get too full with 3 bites of salad ugghh

Every Saturday we have dinner at my in-laws. Every time somebody has a birthday my father-in-law will make whatever you want for dinner and dessert, and that is what everyone will eat. My birthday is in a few weeks, and normally I have my menu planned out a year in advance, but this year I am struggling. I really don't know what to request for my meal, or my birthday dessert. I want to request something that I can enjoy as well as everyone else, but don't want to sacrifice my sleeve for their happiness either. Any ideas? Menu suggestions?

Am curious if others care about where their food comes from. I have been a foodie for many years, it is partly why I got as big as I did. I love food and cooking and usually makes things from scratch. I have always cared about the quality of my food but find that now more than ever I am determined to not waste space in my sleeve with poor quality products. Do others find this? I am only eating free range (proper outdoor free range not the nonsense pseudo free range) for all eggs, poultry and pork products. I eat mainly grass feed beef, lamb and venison. I do not knowlingly eat any farmed fish. I ensure vegetables and fruits are organic, spray and GE free. I ens…

Today is day two of my four weeks of Opti fast, and I feel like CRAP I have just about all the symptoms of fasting, im light-headed, dizzy, and I got a headache. Im tired as all get out and feel sick from the dizziness, I hope this doesn't last the whole four weeks. ANY SUGGESTIONS?

Found these crackers at Costco, super thin wafer , low cal, 0 fat 34 Crisp Bread, Craquelins.

Im in my puree/ soft food stage. I am craving frozen Yogurt! I love just plain tart, do you guys think froyo would be an appropriate snack for ny puree stage?

I know that somewhere on here I read where some of you buy food online, even meals. Can you please post some websites to where you purchase from online. Sorry I cant find where they were on here. Would appreciatiate it very much. Thanks.

So I sm such a rules follower....and I just indulged in ONE of my sons "nerds" and I feel guilty about it!

How much protein are the fellow vegetarian sleevers getting each day?

Hello, I am having a hard time getting enough fruits and vegetables in my diet since having surgery. I am taking all my Vitamins but worry that I am not getting enough of the other benefits i would usually get from various fruits and vegetables. I am not sure what to do. I have started drinking V8 Vfusion to get some additional servings, but they are loaded with calories and sugars. USDA recommends 5 servings but after surgery, that seems next to impossible. Any information you can share with me will be greatly appreciated!

Hey guys Im on clear liquid right now, ill start full liquid on about 3 days which inculde having my protien intake, question can i change from isopure to Isowhey protien shake from Solgar?

Anyone just go to jars of baby food for the week of pureed foods? Sounds to me like it would make things easier. What do you all say?

I'm on week 2 and "creamy" liquids.... Problem is I can't seem to tolerate any sort of creamy soup..? Any other suggestions of something to eat at this point? I can take pudding no problem and even watery oatmeal (dr ok'd that) but no potato or broccoli or any type of cream soup- it makes my stomach cramp sooo bad, like I swallowed razors or something (sorry, I know thats harsh, but the pains suck!) my dr wants me on soft food next week and I just don't see it happening.... Any ideas?

I'm going to be put on a 2 week optifast liquid diet. Have any of you been on optifast? Did you have any side effects like diarrhea? Any other side effects? How did you feel? Thanks!

I am pre op and trying to watch my carbs (which of course I love) This morning I tried a low carb tortilla with my egg and salsa and it was really good. Will I be able to eat a low carb tortilla after surgery or is it one of those things like bread and pasta which swell up and are uncomfortable for the first 6 months or so?????