Food and Nutrition

Im going to the state fair today. I'm nervous because of all the food I used to eat I know I won't be able to touch! But I did Use the food finder and found some healthy options surprisingly! They have frozen fresh fruit on a stick and they have some stands that only make grilled food! I guess I know what I'm having for lunch! I just hope I can stay away from the cheese curds lol!

One of the best articles I've read in a long time from Cornell University food pshchologist Brian Wansink, PhD. Fascinating stuff, easy to apply. Looking forward to reading what everyone else thinks!! http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20110805/ways-combat-mindless-eating

Is there any flavor of isopure that anyone likes

I am wondering because what I am thinking now if my food intake is restricted tremendously now, I want to ENJOY every bite unlike before when it could be dog food and I would just woof it down. There are some favorite foods I enjoy now and hope I still enjoy them after just in less quantity.

i am pre-sleeve and This is a question I WILL ask my nut at my next and last visit in 2 weeks: i understand Protein, protein, protein, cabs after...if they fit. What I never hear is fat intake. Being an RN and doing atkins a few times I know that fats are essential for Vitamin absorption, and in Atkins diet it actually helped with weight loss ( something about not all fats are absorbed, give you a full feeling ). What are the ideas here?

i recommend supremo queso fresco ... its easy going down crumbles up and did not give me any discomfort has 6 grams of protein per serving.. i eat it as a snack.. yum

Just wondering what are some things you all are eating on the Puree stage?

I'm having such a hard time eating without drinking. I was doing great Pre-op but it's a struggle now. Did this happen to anyone else?

Probably been asked a million times but can you have peanut butter when your on mushy food???

I think I'm losing it! I had surgery Aug 14th, I came home from the hospital on Thursday night. Since Friday evening all I want to do is cook. I'm not hungry, I'm not interested in even eating the food (not even to just lick it)! My family and in laws certainly don't mind, but what is going on? I'm spending so much time on pinterest gathering recipes and it's nothing I can eat. I spent 2 hours cooking in the kitchen just yesterday. Has anyone else gone through this?

Disgusting subject but once I hit puberty constipation and I became intimate friends. The docs never had an explanation, just that it appeared my colon was too efficient and soaked up too much Water and made me, um, stuck. I've tried a few things, most have no effect or make me cramp really badly, have to go unexpectedly urgently and I was always afraid of getting hooked on OTC meds and making things worse. Someone, can't remember who but god bless you whoever you are, suggested chia seeds as a way to keep from getting hungry. I started taking them, 2 teaspoons in a SF chocolate pudding at lunch and 2 teaspoons in a yogurt after dinner. And things have been moving be…

I ate a 3oz chicken thigh that I would have chopped up and put on wheat toast with mayo & seasonings but decided not to. And for me, that's huge since I would've made a sandwich in a heartbeat. Has anyone else found themselves not doing something (pre-surgery) that came oh so natural to you that now (post-surgery) you just don't want to? :ph34r:

Just a little advice. Liquid iron tastes just like it says. Took my first sip and prob last. Lol

I know we are not supposed to have bread but I was wondering if there are any exceptions for tortillas? I miss having wraps or fajitas :/ ...... Also wanted some thoughts on watermelon ..... Some people yay and some nay ..... I would love a piece especially in this hot summer

Is coffee ever allowed ??? I haven't read anything about it. My dr. gave me limited information.

Is far out before you tried pretzels???

Am 4yrs out from a laproscopic RNY and down 178 pounds until January of 2012. I was getti g sick and Fter many tests, the Dr. Stated I have thyroid disease and my thyroid is not working any longer. So she gave meds and now for months I am gaining weight like crazy...is there anyone else out there with hypothyroidism who has gone thru this and can help me in getting this weight back off? It is terrible because all of the hard work I put In to getting the weight off of me is turning back around. HELP!!!!

Ok I'm on my second week of liquids only pre op..... I'm absolutely bored of chocolate shakes, pudding, jello, broths, and yogurts. What can I do now? Doctor is making me do 3 weeks (wtf) can you guys please help lol. I cheated today and had slice off cheese. I want to get past this boredom so I dont have the urge to cheat again. Any ideas?

I used to be so excited about someone bringing a cake or something sweet into the office (part of the reason I'm here)....but today someone brought in 3 boxes of krispy kreme donuts and id like to find out who and throw them at him/her...yes I know I'm being rediculous....just had to vent!!!!

Anyone here like dim sum? I have had it twice since surgery, the first time was an utter failure with me barfing my guts out. The second time, about three weeks ago- I was more successful, but didn't eat any of the wrappers. Anyone tackled this challenge yet?

This is rather silly to ask, but did everyone stop drinking from straws? I quit caffeine and carbonated drinks months ago, but I'm sad to give up straws. My surgery date is september 11, so I guess I better get used to it with all the liquids I'll have to drink!

Hey sleevers! Who has experience with chia seeds or powdered Peanut Butter? Benefits? Uses? recipes? Thanks!

semi blended lemon pepper tilapia, blended avocado and V-8

So, in order to reward myself for hitting the gym today, I decided to treat myself to a nice lunch of sashimi. Well, I've been to this place before but did not realize it changed to an all you can eat place till I sat down at my table. The waitress looked at me like I was crazy when I just ordered some salmon sashimi. I want to eat everything on the menu!!!!!

"Perhaps you and Larry will join us for the consumption of mass quantities this weekend... will we ignite our new flame pit and char some mammal flesh for you..". Beldar Conehead It's nearly 7 months now since sleeving. I've lost over 100 pounds since embarking on this war on superfluous body composition. At first I mourned the loss of hours of mindless consumption. Nothing to do while watching TV but watch TV. No building the egos of the cooks in the family by gorging on mounds of their culinary belly-whompers. No more hazy stupor of gluttony's aftermath. But then the fruit of restraint began to manifest. Clothing became flattering. Energy arrived with a veng…

How far out till you can try puff popcorn. It melts in your mouth and has zero kernels or hard pieces.

ok I'm not to sure..... What are some of the things that we will never be able to eat, drink, our maybe even do after surgery?

Found these yesterday. Was great to have while kids and hubby had ice cream. Tasted pretty good. I only ate a third of one and saving the rest for today. I am hoping the picture of the item and nutrition facts came through.

Hey guys! I start my liquid diet today, and I had a couple questions. My diet plan says I can have fat free cream soups? Does that mean Fat Free cream of chicken soup? What are some other FF cream soups are there? I am very nervous about the 14 days of liquids....any tips on how to make it thru would be awesome!

Anyone else get a stabbing pain in their stomach after drinking crystal light? I think I have narrowed it down to the crystal light... Trying just plain water today

Does anyone now when its OK to eat subway. But only on flat bread

I Am post op by 5 days and having a really hard time getting in my protein. I am drinking milk and can have cream of wheat and sugar free pudding. But any protien shakes are not going down well. I take little sips and not really working. Just wondering what helped others the first couple of weeks post surgery. Any help is very appreciated. I am really worried about not getting my protien in and losing my hair.

3 months out, and the "natural" taste (spit and stuff I guess?) tastes like vomit. I'm not throwing up, but my bm have been really loose. (sorry!!) bit of background, I had a leak, stent to fix it was removed about 2 weeks ago. I'm on primarily liquids but a touch of mushies (experimenting, even though I'm only supposed to be on full liquids again but I'm legit hungry tummy grumble and all!). Average day= vitamin water xxx, a freezer pop, 1/2 a cup sf pudding, and a tbs or 2 thoroughly chewed to liquod ground beef. I "eat" slow enough and wait my 30 mins before/after. I get my 3oz of liquid in per hour (as per drs order) and sometimes more, can't seem to quench the thirst…

Hope I am putting this in the right spot. I am starting back to school Sept 24th. I will be about 9 weeks out from surgery. I was just wondering if there are any older post-op patients who were or are students. What did you take to school for food??

my nut. said to take 500 mg B-12 every day. My B-12 was a little low even before surgery so I feel 500 is a little low. Is anyone taking more? thanks.

So is it hard for anyone else to not drink while eating?! I know that it's forbidden but i take at least two tiny sips of water throughout my whole meal I'm having such a hard time!

What are people's experiences with bacon???

Considered a soft food?

I'm released this Friday to regular foods. Just curious how long you waited for foods that I think might be painful. Did you react to them when you did? What foods are difficult, and I should wait on?

I don't have the recipe since I took the picture of a tagged phone on facebook, but looks simple enough. It's healthy eggplant pizza. Looks yummy

I have been buying Starbuck's Tall Skinny iced lattes for several months at 3.25 per drink! Yesterday when I went to the Bariatric Advantage place to pick up some Vitamins, she gave me a sample bottle of a product they now sell called ProJoe. This is a bottled latte drink you refrigerate and pour over ice. I had the Magnifico Mocha, but on the product list she gave me, it looks like it also comes in a vanilla or chai. If you roder it from them, THERE IS NEVER ANY SHIPPING on it. Even if you order it with other products, the entire order has free shipping. The price is case of 12 for 35.95, which may sound high, but 12 of the Starbuck's drinks still come to $39.00. An…

I just tried a tuna melt for the first time. Now I know folks put cheese on their fish all the time but, for the reason I could not wrap my head around putting cheese on my tuna, let alone heating it up. Well it was pretty good. Just wanted to share that. Oh and it didn't hurt that it was 20g of Protein (13 for the tuna & 7 for the cheese). <p><a href="http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wDcY4QJ/"> <img border="0" src="

I love milk. I could probably drink a half-gallon per day. So, even if you drink skim, which is what I like, that can add up to a lot of calories. It is tempting for me to have liquid milk sitting in the fridge. My solution? I started buying powdered milk. That way I can add some spoons to Protein shakes, sugar free hot cocoa, coffee, tea, etc. This solves my problem because I won't make a pitcher of powdered milk, I think it tastes terrible. Too watery. But, mixed into other things or used for cooking, it works well. It makes things a little creamier and more tolerable. I like it as a coffee creamer, especially because regular creamer, real or fake, it suppose t…

I'm 20 months out and figuring out that I'm not hitting the amount of protein on a snack that I would like to. I've been eating 3 small meals and 2 snacks a day, trying to average a min of 10 g protein each time. I am just curious what the avg amount of protein everyone shoots for in a snack that isn't a protein bar or a protein shake.

Ok everyone it's been a whole week now since I've been able to eat. liquids go down fine but everything else comes back up! God before anything, Family before anyone, Home before anywhere. Priority..

I love the bumble bee tuna chili spicy thai. I usually take it just on its own. I am 4 weeks post op and trying to avoid as much as possible carbs, my first thought was crackers but I realize those are so easy to take in and could become a slider food. So what do you take with your tuna? And if it is crackers which do you suggest?

Sooooo my doctor said I was on soft foods, which means I can have all sorts of foods like cheese, oatmeal, mashed potatoes, cream of wheat, eggs,(omelette is my favorite!) but he also said I could have Melba toast, ground turkey, lunch meats and crispy toast. So confusing on the crispy stuff. I tried a bite of a plain turkey burger, chewed it untill it was basically nothing (because I'm still scared to eat stuff because of healing) but I loved it.... I'm just hoping I did nothing wrong. :/

Hey everybody! Has anyone found a yogurt that has less than 5g of sugar? I love Greek yogurt but it's just too much sugar (22g). I'm not dumping, but just want to follow the rules. I'm stuck in a rut with my losing and figured being super strict may do the trick. Thanks in advance for the answers!

Ok, Its been said that 1oz of cheese is the size of a pair of dice...I weighed my cheese and an oz looks a lot bigger than a pair of dice. Help me out here. What does 1oz of cheese look like

I found this at the grocery store today. Now I'm sure I could by chicken and cut it into servings. But these are already 2oz. I was so excited! (you know it's the little things that make me happy).