Food and Nutrition

There is a dish at La Madeline that, presurgery, I loved. It is scrambled egg with Swiss cheese wrapped in a crepe and smothered in mushroom sauce. Soo good! Two weeks into mushies now, I've grown more experimental. I scrambled an egg using Pam in the pan, mixed with 1 tbsp. skim milk, pepper to taste, Morton's no salt (just a pinch), slice of american cheese (its what I had),I then made Amy's mushroom soup and poured two table spoons of soup over my egg. OMG it was so good!! And had a similar taste to my favorite dish, and far less fattening. Anyone else have some mushie experiments gone right?

I am not good at counting calories did someone teach you guys

Ok, so what is your favorite HIGH Protein food ( low carb / low fat) I've been leaning toward high protein but also high fat ( red meat / cheese / greek yogurt ). I know I can adjust those 3 to the lower fat versions. But what else ? I've never liked cottage cheese. Taste might have changed and I might try again? Suggestions on ways to eat it that are yummy? I don't mind experimenting and learning new tastes.... so let me know what you would recommend!?

I'm starting to look around for a good cookbook to help me make high protein decisions for when I'm ready. Anyone have any recommendations?

Hello! Day 6 after surgery for me. I'm allowed to eat instant mashed potatoes, what are your opinions on adding shredded cheese, fully melted in? Just a small amount....do you think it will hurt my sleeve? I'm wanting something new to add to this week lol

I have lost 136 lbs since my sleeve. Still have about 50 to go but I'm like starving all the Time now. Is that normal?

I am not sleeved yet but have a concern for after I heal from surgery. I really like snacks that are crunchy. I thought celery until I heard how harmful it can be to some of us. I obviously prefer something low calorie, low carb. Any suggestions? thanks.

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Anyone on here eat the Fiber One bars?

I am scheduled 8/31 for my sleeve, I decided to stop the sugar now and hopefully that will be partly behind me when I start the pre op diet in a couple of weeks. I am on day two of no sugar (no bad carbs period) and I am having crampy muscles. Is that a possible side effect?

I'm bearly starting I have my pre-op appointment on Aug 16 and my surgery is the 28th and I'm currently starting to diet n loose 15+ before my pre-op apointment and I like to know which are the best shakes out there that I can buy and the clear protein also for when I start my clear liquid diet.....and after surgery? HELP!

Ok I understand that all surgeons are different. Some are bariatric center of excellence some are not Some say rice some say no no rice Some say flat diet soda is ok. Other not Why isn't the food requirements at least all the same. I would think that would be a simple one for all to follow?

I am quite fond of a tropical smoothie with splenda and whey protein now. But they are 20 oz! Would they be okay to eat after surgery and it seems like I would waste a lot of one? Thoughts...

Hey every one, I am struggling... i feel like i can get the protein in but then there is never room for veggies or fruits unless i whip up a smoothie. I miss the crunch and stuff so now i fined myself eating chocolate and potato chips..craving for the sweet and carbs is terrible and i dont want to do my self a diservice so soon after the surgery.. what do you eat on a daily basis?

Ok so I dont wanna sound like a wennie. But Im Mexican-American and I love food. Im addicted to food that is why I had surgery. SO i wouldnt eat in BIG servings. But Im getting tired of the fact that I havent found a protein that I feel ok with, and I can;t have at least one bit of foods I enjoyed pre-op. ughhhhhhh Its frustrating I cant even go out to a bbq anymore. Im at one right now and everyone is enjoying food carne asada beans rice guacamole chips salsa sour cream and I can't ughhhhhhhhhhhhh, Im going crazy here. I at least wanna eat pinto beans with rice and sour cream and a little bit of red salsa its not like im gonna eat a lot anyways . I can only have a bout a…

Hello! How many calories do you take in a day? When you're in a weight loss slump do add more calories or less? My NUT confuses me. I've been stuck at the same weight for about two weeks now. I'm three months post op, down 65 lbs and I'm "supposed" to get 800 calories a day. Thanks for your input.

You know the feeling-- it'll be good once you start but--- I'm to tired, that doesn't sound good, there's nothing I want-- then you start and HEY!! I do like-- food! I swear I have to talk myself into that first bite every time.

Do you have a Pinterest board dedicated to WLS friendly recipes? Let's share and follow! I have a board called "After WLS ideas". I think you can search for me by name: Cindy Braziel, or you can access it via this link: http://pinterest.com/butterflylegacy/after-wls-ideas/ Sent from my SGH-T679 using VST

Hey all....I found two low carb high protein apps......wicked recipes...one is low carb food street and the other one is high protein not sure by who......

Anyone have any info or experiences? My new tummy can't quite handle swallowing anything, so I was looking into chewables. Gotta try and protect my hair!

this is for everyone that has already been sleeved , we all are on some kind of carb restrictions but i was wondering how are you keeping carbs low if fruit has so many of them i see so many ppl say they only do about 20-80 carbs, a orange has 25 does this mean you dont eat fruit ?

I usually buy Fage brand - but I will certainly be reading labels closely if I ever buy another brand of Greek yogurt. http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/07/19/156997600/high-tech-shortcut-to-greek-yogurt-leaves-purists-fuming?ft=3&f=111787346&sc=nl&cc=es-20120722

Okay, maybe I'm overthinking this but it woke me up at 3am lol Having surgery in 9 days and this is the type of thing that keeps me up. We are suppose to eat 5 small meals a day. However, we are not suppose to drink at least 1/2 before and 1/2 hour after each meal. AND still need to get a minimum amount of Water in without gulping -- sip sip sip Seems like all i will be doing is counting down how much water, how many minutes, how much Protein, how much more time until cycle repeats, sip, sip, sip repeat. repeat repeat. now squeeze in exercise too....oh and don't stop living...and start living again. Yeah, I know. probably overthinking but I so want this to wor…

Does anyone have recipes to substitute pizza crust and taco shells?

I guess I have been feeling depressed lately knowing that I will never just be able to sit down and enjoy a meal again. Eating isn't the same when you get full on 4oz of food. Does anyone else mourn food/eating? I am sad I will never have a calzone or a burrito again lol. I suppose my feelings are intensified by the fact that I am losing weight very slowly. It's been almost 5 weeks and I've only lost 20 lbs post op. I just miss food, the foods I will never have again, and the act of having an actual meal as opposed to 4 bites of food. I feel like im being punished...but i guess i deserve it. I abused my old stomach and turned myself into a disgusting cow. I'd be …

13 days post-op and constipated...please help!!!

I'm having such a hard time with everything. Water, eating soft foods and protein. Someone please help me! I don't want to end back up on hospital because I'm dehydrated. I do popsicles but after awhile it won't do for nutrition.

Why do we crave sugar, carbs, salt and fat? Two little words - "It's biological." How do you fight the cravings? Two little words - "I don't!" http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/la-he-cravings-20120721,0,7439824.story

Its day five of this liquid crap. I'm craving a burger sooooo bad. I need something other than chocolate or vanilla. No way can I do this for two weeks. My head hurts constantly. If I cook up a small filet steak would the set me back. I just need to eat something with substance. I want to work out but I'm very weak and this headache won't stop. I've lost 12lbs since I've started. What do I do.

Omar was going to send me a pre-op diet list. He asked me to text him to remind him 2 days ago. I hadn't received an email yet so I texted him again. He just sent me a extremely brief text. However, but I thought I saw something on this forum before where there was a deailed pre-op diet list from Kelly. Brief text for 34 BMI: 7 days of green fruits & veggies and liquids with one protein shake daily last 3 days clear liquids with one protein shake I have 13 days till surgery.

so with my husband gone all summer I am really not cooking that much but I had to give you guys a heads up. Once a week I have been going to Sam's Club and buying a whole rotisserie chicken for $5.99. I'll bring it home and take all the meat off the bone and put it in a tupperware container. It lasts me all week with myself and daughter. Their breast meat is really tender & juicey. Add it to a salad, use refried beans and salsa for quick mexican dish. There are so many possibilties. my favorite is just adding grilled mushrooms with low carb/sugar BBQ sauce to it. The dog loves it to because if there are any leftovers at the end of the week he gets a treat

So I know caffeine is a no no. Can I have decaf coffee hot or iced? Can I put milk or sugar in it? I am three months out

Preop 238 At surgery 210 Current 159 Height 5'3" I was told that I should keeps carbs at no more than 80 a day, I feel like I have been loosing very little, exercise at least 5 times a week some times twice a day calories at 800. Advice please on carb intake and your experience please trying to find the problem with my stalls? Driving me crazy, maybe I'm just stressing too much and should be happy with the rate I am loosing weight, but not having the scale move or the measuring tape change is killing me and makes me want to just pig out!

I'm newly sleeved and am still on full liquids, but I have a few questions. Before my surgery I lived off pasta, pizza, and tacos. just wondering if it is possible to still have these things every once in a while? I have heard that breads upset most peoples stomachs..so I know pizza will be limited, but what about a taco shell?

I am five days post op and I need help on something that has taste and I can hold on too. Don't know what else to do.

How are you measuring food? Measuring spoons,cups or scale? If a scale what kind? Also how do you find the nutriential value of foods you make? I know there are apps or web sites to do this but which ones are good?

Is everyone finding it a waste to go out to eat? Have you noticed a savings in your wallet since you can't go out?

I know that for most of us its the normal - breads and pastas but I also can no longer tolerate red meat. Specifically hamburger. Anyone else have this issue or others like it?

Found this great app for smartphone users. You can set up what you want (protein) and what you don't want (added sugar) and it will give you a food score, quick list of nutrients, and alternatives. You can also scan barcodes. Super helpful in the soup aisle yesterday. I scanned a can of soup and it gave me a quick list of better options. Also very helpful for allergies. Tells me quickly which products contain egg ( my son is allergic). Eat well!

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I love eggs... Always have, always will. Any way you cook them, I'll eat them, but since being sleeved I've discovered that unless they've got ketchup on top (something I never would have eaten before,) I can't eat them. chicken HAS to have BBQ sauce on top no matter how it's prepared, broccoli has to be steamed plain with no cheese... I realize that food wise our tastes have changed but I'm just curious what other "weird" food preferences others have now that they may not have had before.

I'm newly sleeved and am still on full liquids, but I have a few questions. Before my surgery I lived off pasta, pizza, and tacos. just wondering if it is possible to still have these things every once in a while? I have heard that breads upset most peoples stomachs..so I know pizza will be limited, but what about a taco shell? Out if anyone has recipe for pizza, spaghetti or tacos? I understand trashy I will need to use low fat/fat free ingredients but will a taco shell upset your stomach like bread? And if I do consume these things will I just get a upset stomach or is it dangerous/cause a block? Confused: /

I just wanted to know what are you eating 20-21 days out. I am eating tuna and scrambled eggs but need some variation...so any response will help. thanks,

Are there any vegetarians out there ? And is it possible to get enough Protein if you don't eat meat ? Never give up ╰☆╮

Go to "the world according to eggface" she's giving away a protein shaker and some individual protein packets.

I have a question to anyone that has already had their surgery, my orginal date for surgery was 7/9, but it has been changed to 8/1.. this is my dilema, I am going on vacation to California on 8/15, my family lives there and we will be celebrating my parents 60th wedding annivesary. I am concerned because it will be so soon after and I will still be in the soft food stage. I want to have it before I go because I've been waiting so long. So my question is do I have it before vacation or wait till after ?

I love blueberry yogurt but even the Greek ones are high in carbs which is not good. But after searching the Carbmaster series of yogurts, they fit the bill. With only 4g of carbs and low cal at 60 to boot. Yes, I can have my blueberry yogurt again. Protein is about between a regular yogurt and Greek one so a scoop of protein would not hurt.

I just went to to soft foods and I'm having a hard time eating slowly. I know eating should take me about 30 minutes or so but I dont know how to make a meal last. Any suggestions on how to slow down and eat evenly across 30 min?

I'm 1 month post op and am down 22 lbs. I thought it would he more. My head of course is telling me this isn't gonna work for you. I walk everyday, struggle with the protein but I get at least 50g in daily. Calorie intake I struggle to get at 500. Has any one else felt or been thru this?