Food and Nutrition

Hi guys I really need advice to lose 16 pounds by the 23 of the month for weigh in I'm taking water polls tons of water and I just started the three day fad diet which is extremely low calories lol any advics I'll take thanks in advance

I am 5 days post op and I know I'm not getting enough protein in. I'm adding a spoonful of unflavored protein to my 4 oz of broth a couple of times a day, but that's not even a packet. I made a Chike protein shake and put it in the freezer to chill. Is that ok? If not, are there any protein drinks I can drink? The Isopure is gross but I'll drink it if I have to.

I had my revision from Lap-band to the Sleeve on Aug 15th... My portions are 1/4 to 1/2 cup and I can't ever finish a 1/2 cup. I've read so many posts about people who can't eat or keep food down at this point, etc. It seems towards the end of the day I start feeling 'hungery"... anyone else expirence this? I dont know how it would be possible, but have I maybe stretched my pouch? -Emily

I see so many different diet advancements. I'd appreciate to see what others' are. Follow mine ala: Day 1 - 7: Clear liquids Day 7 - 10: Add Protein shakes Day 10 - 14: Full liquids Week 3: Some mushy food (oatmeal, cream of wheat, banana, fruit) Week 4: Add well cooked veg, Beans, lo-fat cheeses Week 5: Add egg, lo-fat crackers, fresh fruit, Protein Bars Week 6: Add cooked vegetables, canned tuna, crab meat, Cereal and cereal bars Week 7: Add salads, lean ground meats

Hello All I have a few questions. I am getting ready to have surgery on Spet 25. I am having a bad time finding a powder protein powder that does not taste like crap. I also wish I could find a site on the internet that might sell different kinds. I had a friend tell me about pea protein powder has anyone used this? What are some good reciped or sited you could reccomend with post op diets/ What did you eat for the first 2 weeks I am stressing I feel like I need to find more info out??? thank you (:

I just tried the Pure Protein Chocolate RTD shake. I did not care for it much -- it was not horrible but I didn't think I could get down more than a few sips. So I doctored it up and it came out GREAT! Its VERY filling so I know after surgery this will be 3 meals ( at least). I think I will try adding some Unjury unflavored protein powder to boost protein. I've never tasted the protein powder -- I hope it doesn't ruin it! Here is what I did using Hamilton Beach Personal Blender I added the following to Chocolate Pure Protein Shake 1/4 banana 1 tablespoon Sugar Free Banana Cream pudding 1-2 tablespoons plain Greek Yogurt 1/5 cup of Hood low carb milk 1/2 te…

I am 3 weeks post op and trying so hard to get calories in. I am cleared to have tender meat and ground meat, but every time I do I literally feel like I'm going to throw up. I need to sit there for about twenty minutes until the discomfort goes away. Has anyone else experienced difficulty like this? Does it ever get easier to eat?

I'm running out of ideas for lunch... For breakfast I've been doing shakes w/fruit. Snacks like, String cheese w/fruit, Celery & peanut butter, Cottage cheese w/fruit, Almonds, Hard Boiled egg w/fruit.. And shakes for dinner but I don't really eat lunch and I know I need to... idk what to do for it though..

I can get plenty of protein in at meals but the only really high protein snack I've come up with is Greek yogurt with s scoop if protein powder in it...then I divide it in two and have two snacks each with 18 grams of protein. BUT I'm at my breaking point with yogurt now...the sight if it makes my stomach turn. Any suggestions for other high protein snacks??

Today I was 6 days post-op, and on day 2 of shakes. Just have to say... got brave enough to add a tbsp of Peanut Butter to my lunchtime chocolate shake. I was like... OMG I'M DRINKING A REESES!! It was lovely Have a sampler pack of nectar on the way in the mail - can't WAIT until it gets here!

I am just back from a day night date with my hubby!! We went to Fredricksburg, TX for some fun, relaxation, shopping and FOOD! I was really worried how this was going to go.... First day there - we went to Mamacita's for lunch. He ordered the crispy taco plate and been and cheese nachos. I ate one taco (shredded beef and cheese with hotsauce) and half of a nacho! It was wonderful, tasty and I was stuffed! He ate the rest plus 2 beers and several beautiful home made tortillas!! For dinner - we went to a great German restaruant - and he had the Schnitzel Kase, and I was dismayed to see very little I could eat. I settle on the Klopse meat balls (beef and pork) a…

This weekend I'll be a month post op, I'm taking any suggestions because I'm a very picky eater there are a lot of things I'm hating about this purée stage. How soon does everyone start soft foods such as fish etc. I'm three weeks and four days out and what should I be eating? Please help

As anyone out there experienced an ulcer in the area where the new stomach pouch is joined by the intestines? If so what where your symptoms? How did they treat it? How long before you felt better? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Has anyone else used this to get in their protein?

It sure if there is a specific area for this thread... If so moderators please move it there... ButI need to start being accountable for what I eat. I had regained about 40 pounds from my lowest, and I don't want it to be 50. My lifestyle has changed to a very seditary one with small bouts of activity... and no real schedule... Ah life of a truck driver (who had RNY)... Also since my husband has also had RNY and follows my lead when eating (for the most part) and has also regained I really need to refocus myself... So I thought I would start a thread so I could keep track and have to bare my good and bad habits. So far today... Breakfast 1-1.5 egg (hard to measure …

I love cantaloupe ..1/4 cup makes that sweet tooth vanish..plus it's melon..nice to add more fluids into the diet. I can make several Snacks out of this container. And after 30 minutes or so it's time for my favorite Protein shake. What's your favorite, healthy snack?

Someone told me that Doritos are a terrible thing to eat with the sleeve, worse than alcohol for your new stomach. Obviously, they are fattening, but that is not what I am referring to. Anyone??

We who eat a high protein diet are aware of the effects. Now we know more about the mechanics of it. What's even better is that signaling satiety is just one benefit of protein. http://www.naturalnews.com/037057_protein_satiety_overeating.html

Ive been craving food every day (mcdonalds, tacos, chips, burgers/dogs, etc.) what do i do to stop these cravings!? Im only 12 days post op liquids now puree's on thursday! Ahh!!

Im 3 weeks post op and today im starving im hungry and feel i have to eatim making healthy choices but im really hungry is this bad. And im at a stall depressing

Just binged my butt off I ate till I was sick I feel so guilty so I have to start all over tomorrow I have 12lbs to lose in six days I hope I can do it!! So worried I won't

Breakfast: 1boiled egg Vienna sausage Snack: Water Lunch: Protein shake Snack: water & 1/3 strawberry Dinner: 1/2 tilapia baked fish, 1/2 baked potato 1/3 string Beans Am I eating to little just want to know

So after having my sleeve done on June 12 I lost 22 lbs I will be going on the second phase on Tue my question is what are people eating in there second phase and third and forth phase just trying to get some ideas what's its like to plan some meals also does anyone go out to eat......Jeff

Looking for a bread substitute, great for wraps super thin and only 70 cals, protein 3, and carbs 14... I get it at our Costco, great for using in casserole type foods like lasagna, or making pizza.

Today I begin puree and I am aprehensive. Is tuna salad and egg salad wirled in the processor considered puree? Also any ideas out there other than refried beans, ricotta and cottage cheese? TIA

Am on full liquid from day 3 to day 10 post op. creamed soups is an option, now is this any creamed soups, ie: cream of asparagus...?? Strained??

As anyone tried it? Apparently there has been some controversy over it.

Hi all. Had my sleeve done July 31st. Yesterday was my first time eating real food in 8 weeks. Tried sushi and it was WONDERFUL! My sleeve handled it well. Treated myself once...now, healthy eating here on out! Super excited and I crave good foods now. Have no desire for fried or greasy. Thank God. Just had to post for all the sushi lovers out there.

I hate yogurt. Day 10 is coming up and it gets added to my menu. I'm dying for new foods. Any suggestions for a substitute?

I am 13 days post off and still on a clear liquid diet with 3 protein shakes a day. I am currently taking in 4 protein shakes and still finding myself so hungry. Is anyone else running into this so early on and if so what are you doing to curb the hunger?

I'm about 5 weeks out and eating solids. Not very many people know, and I'm finding it harder and harder to figure out social situations where food is involved. We're going to a BBQ tomorrow and I think it'll be tri tip. I can probably eat that, but I'll be full in 2 bites. I had half of a sausage link this morning and was stuffed. Solid, dense Protein isnt easy right now. Soup's a good idea, but it's going to be hot so that would be weird to bring... Any ideas for something I can bring that I can have more than a couple bites of? I'm just preparing to say something about dieting, low carb, etc but people are going to start thinking I'm anorexic! Lol I can't even h…

I can't remember if I took my multi vit this morning. Do I take it anyway or just wait until tomorrow? Would there be effects of missing a day? What do you think?

Hi All! I came across this cute lil chocolate shop in Singapore though, that is making cakes, chocolates and icecream with Wheylow sugar. I bought some to try, and as advertised, they are right, it taste exactly like sugar, there is no strange artificial sweetener after taste! This is the link for your referencing. http://www.wheylow.com/Default.asp Disclaimer: I've not done much research on this yet, if you have any feed backs that this is bad for me, please alert me IMMEDIATELY. I'm just excited to share this with everyone! PS: I do not own this company by the way. Cheers, Gwynne.

She really is trying to understand this all and help me with my future food choices. She's worried about my puréed food stage. So, yesterday she gave me an early birthday gift. She bought me a super blender that just grinds up everything. She really wants me to be able to put whatever the family is eating into the blender so I can have 'real' food while on the purée stage. In my family, food=love. She's trying. Without food, she's lost- so this is her next best way.

WHat is everyone eating at 5 weeks out, or what did you eat?!

Are they really that bad? The labeling looks pretty good other than the carbs(20net, 5 sugars), gluten free. I add a scoop of unflavored protein and it's 51grams of protein. Am i screwing up with these?

Can you eat watermelon after surgery? I'm 2 weeks post op

I just tried Better Than Bouillon and it's really good! Much better than a lot of the canned/packaged broths I've tried. FYI

I have a few Protein items that I will give to anyone who lives near Mesquite, Texas. Since surgery, I have not been able to tolerate the taste of any of them an I hate to just throw them away if someone else could use them. I have: About half a canister of BariEssentials vanilla Bliss A practically full 24 oz package of Jay Robb protein supplement in strawberry 7 new bottles of GNC's RTD Total Lean in Strawberries & Cream Let me know if you are interested in any of them. Jana

I am finally 30 days post op, and I am now including chicken, shellfish as well as fruits and vegetable. I am so excited, however when reviewing the listing for the food from my dr. He had in capitol letters do not eat grapes and raisens....now I really do not understand this. First i thought it was the skin, but then necterines has skin on it....strawberries has the seeds....but the only warning I had was grapes and raisens....would any one have a clue as to why he may have had this in capital letters " NO GRAPES OR RAISENS" ANY INFO WILL HELP

How long did it take for everyone to have a bowl of cereal, im one day shy of 7 days post op so I have a ways to go, but I miss cereal!

I am 9 weeks out and trying to eat fruit. What is good to the sleeve? I've eaten watermelon and applesauce which were both fine. I need variety!

I'm 8 weeks out from surgery and having trouble introducing new foods. Apparently in now lactose intolerant. I can handle cheese but not yogurt or milk. Also meats don't sit very well with me either. Fruits and veggies hurt my pouch and shakes make me gag now. I've been eating mostly eggs, beans, and cheese every day and getting so sick of it! Any suggestions? Also we eat almost every meal away from home... So grab and go is the best for us!

Apples are good for us, right?

My sleeve doesnt tolerate my Bariatric Advantage Vitamins. I purchased a 3 month supply. Anyone intesrested in buying them off me? Make an offer. Multivitamin chewables B-COMPLEX capsules B-12 sublingual Calcium chews (lemon and raspberry)

Ok I ate zaxbys 1 chicken finger and 5 fries I feel so guilty why am I not strong I wish it made me sick. Do afraid of bad habits.

Ok, before my surgery I could eat anything, and I mean anything. I would eat things that friends and family couldn't finish from their meals, and did not really like spicy foods. I don't know if it because I can not eat much anymore, but I am so much more picky about what I eat. I give some of my food to my hubby now because I don't want to eat it. This is just crazy to me. I want SALTY stuff, and food with flavor. In fact most of the time I don't want to eat anything because I know it is not going to satisfy my flavor craving. I am a bit scared to try spicy stuff because of acid reflux but I don't know what else to do. I need some flavor!!!!!!!!!!! Any ideas? I am hun…

I had my one month check up today and I recieved my new list of foods, it's like christmas to me when I get these lists. hee hee... On the list he said I can have fruit but in big bold letter it states NO GRAPES!!!! I didn't get a chance to ask the Doc because of my list of questions. Whats the reason behind no grapes?

I see lots of posts on here about nausea. I read somewhere that peppermint helps. I have found that my multi-vitamin, no matter when I take it, makes me nauseous. Most recently I discovered that sucking on a sugar free peppermint makes it go away immediately. This has also worked for me when a food has not agreed with me. I just thought I would share in case anyone else is having the same issues. I wish I would have tried this months ago!

So, I am realy not sure what to eat these days. For breakfast i will have a hardboiled or scrambled egg. Then lunch its basically wahtever. I will have a little lettuce with dried berries and chicken and dressing wiht other veggies. snack of baby bell cheese... However, the issue at hand here is that i love chips and i love crackers and theyseem, along with cookies to go down the easiest. I guess I just dont know what to eat that is easy. I am only cooking for me so what i have done is made a bunch of turkey meat balls. turkey burgers, qinoa burgers and froze them so i can have one at a time for lunch or dinner. I make smoothies in the morning with protein powder and t…