Food and Nutrition

I am 5 days post op and my family came home with Little Cesar's pizza. And crazy bread!!!! My faves. :-( I am actually angry with them.... I WANT some!!!!! But then I feel bad. This is a choice I have made, not them. And someday I will be able to have a piece. I guess I just wish they were on this liquid diet with me. :-(

Okay - I'd like to have a list of the different kind of SF flavor syrups (Torani, DaVinci) that you guys enjoy and where you purchase them. I hope everyone is doing well - I've been very busy at work, so I haven't had as much time to check the board. Love to all.

I just made home brewed decaf iced tea. can I use like Splenda, or Stevia to sweeten?

OMG!! I bought my first outside drink and forgot about the straw drinking. I have the worst gas pain. I did some walking and still feel it. Will this harm my sleeve? It has only been 10 days post op.

I bought the sweetest watermelon night before last and it tasted great to me... too good I could not stop eating it even though it was filling me to the brim and I was getting miserable. I never did get sick ( unfortunately) but I do know that I cannot eat watermelon because I have no control. This is the first food since surgery on 4/11 that has had that control on me. Saying it to "my family" makes it all better. Thanks!!

Hey guys, I haven't been doing too good since my snacking is killing me but that's because I'm not planning my meals I was sleeved 4/9 and only 20 lbs down. Could anyone share any ideas for a high protein breakfast that won't include eggs or Greek yogurt as I can't see them anymore. Thanks!!!

Sleeved 14 days ago, no hunger for food, but craving oj and fruits like strawberries, mangos, oranges, pineapples, etc. when can I eat them again? I miss my fruits!i tried strawberry frozen yogurt, it was yummy and the first solidish food I could get down, then freaked when I realized it had seeds in it still

I had gastric bypass September 12, 2011...I have done great with it...I'm down 100 pounds! My doctor said no alcohol for the first year, but now that it is summer, I really want a glass of wine. Anyone out there have any suggestions? Did you really wait a year??? Thanks

I'm just beginning my journey and hope to have my surgery in early September. In the meantime, I'd like to start making some incremental lifestyle changes in anticipation of post-sleeve life. I'm buying a stationery bike and some hand weights to start an exercise routine, but I really need help on what diet changes will be most helpful at this point. I know that I will need to taper off of caffeine and eliminate my Coke Zeros all together. I also know that I'll need to get used to drinking water pretty much all day long. What about protein shakes? Sweets? Carbs? Medicine? I feel like if I'm focused on what I can control, the "long" wait wont drive me so crazy!!!…

I started my full liquid diet today yeah!! I am wondering what exactly is a full liquid? This morning I had a yogurt that I blended with some milk to make it thin. Could I do the same with Soups? I read somewhere that if you can drink it through a straw it is considered a liquid. I have a delicious Soup recipe I want to make~ and then blend into liquid. Would that be ok? Any advice or suggestions appreciated. Corinna

Turned out AMAZING! Whoever came up with it is a genius!

Has anyone used this service? My husband is going to be out of town for 3 months and on the days that I work 12 hour shifts It is hard for me to find the time to plan out my meals. I though about using this company and splitting the portions in 2 just on the days that I work and supplementing with my protein shakes and fresh veggies

Lord help me!! I am about to start eating any kind of food and i know i cant just jump into whatever but i am at a loss as to what to eat. I almost feel like to forgot how to eat like a normal person. What do you all eat on the normal diet. I need ideas please!

Was looking at their website and they have a sugar free mix for frozen beverages in a few flavors. Wanted to know if anyone's tried them? I really looooove a cafe vanilla frappuccino and it's too costly, I also wanted to mix it with my protein powder for flavor.

so to celebrate our last day we went to an italian restaurant and i had lobster bisque soup 1 bowl...afterwards i stood up and i almost passed out i got real dizzy till i sat back down..i got enough liquids in me from earlier in the day and from a search on this forum i cant find why i was dizzy is it because the soup itself is not liquid enough and too thick? also when i did sit down i felt better except i started sweating for a few minutes

Anyone have any good options for an ice cream substitute?? I had some sugar free low carb fro yo but I want to find something at the grocery store that can fill the urge when it comes up! :-)

I will be one month post-op tomorrow and I am able to eat regular foods now. When did everyone start to eat salad again?? I am craving a nice salad but I know that ruffage is a bit harder to digest... Just wanted to hear from others... Thanks!

By ideas on making thinned mashed potatoes??? I am on the full liquid portion of my post op... Protein shakes, pudding, pulverized oatmeal, etc. paperwork says I can do thinned mashed potatoes but then I started thinking.... We put butter/margarine in mashed potatoes.. We use low fat low cal stuff but honestly I am not sure how to make them without. Any ideas????

So I've tried caltrate chewables and caltrate gummies. I've also tried the caltrate chocolate chews. I can't stand them. Any suggestions?

I'm a band to sleeve revision 9 weeks out. I think I eat WAY too much. I just got a smart phone so I could download My Fitness Pal. For the last three days, I have finally been keeping track of my calories. I'm eating around 1500 calories a day, which just seems outrageous. Also, I feel like I have just plain poor eating habits. Like my old habits are not going to die. Sugary things are really hard for me to get away from, and I crave carbs. I have been hitting my 60 g Protein requirement pretty early, so that's not too big of a deal. I do good on Water, too. I don't do pop or alcohol, and I don't crave those things at all. Also, I have come across nothing, …

One of the things I am doing in anticipation of my VSG surgery is experimenting with foods that will be allowable after the procedure. A few nights back I was taking my walk and found myself craving something sweet. When I got home I took care of the craving by eating 6 ounces of Chobani plain Greek Yogurt. It was one of the most filling things I've ever eaten and the nutrition is good. The taste, however, was not all that good. It reminded me of sour cream, which gave me an idea. Today at the grocery store I picked up some onion Soup mix and when I had my yogurt I tried adding some, effectively making the yogurt taste like onion dip, albeit much more healthy. It was de…

Hey there....only 7 days out and looking at my food intake. I'm getting about 2500mg of sodium a day, almost entirely from the soups I enjoy (blech to the low sodium!). This is around the rda...but certainly seems high compared to my caloric intake of about 400 calories a day. I'd anticipate it getting better when I move to mashies in about 2 weeks but don't want to slow weight loss in the meantime. Thoughts?

Can someone please tell me how they are makining Chili ? I've seen different ones talk about it, but not sure how they are doing it or what they are using. So please???? Also, can someone tell me how to upload a photo that was e-mailed to me? It's a "before picture" that I would let you all see if I could figure out how to do it from e-mail. Thanks all!

How did your surgeon progress you? I was discharged on full liquids, 18 days later at my "2 week" check up, I was allowed to eat soft foods, skipping purees (yay!). Next week, I go back for my 1 month follow up and I'm anticipating being progressed to the next stage. What is that, normally? Obviously, it varies wildly between programs, but what's next? After soft foods, what is there left to restrict when you're on regular food? Or is it everything as tolerated? I'm just very nosy and like to be prepared.

Anyone know if Atkins granola bars are okay to eat on pre-op diet? They have nosugar, but sugar alcohols.v 18 grams of protein. I just really want something with substance!! I am okay to have anything sugar free, veggies and any protein supplements.

Im on full liquids and next is pureed but curious how some of you introduce real food?

Ok so I stayed home from work today because I felt horrible in the morning (have my period). I've been so bored all day and I've found myself snacking... Mostly healthy like chicken breast or fruit or Greek yogurt... But then I had about 7 saltine crackers. I know I did it out of boredom and head hunger... I have food in the house that I'm supposed to eat... But I couldn't make myself stop! Now I'm completely full I guess what I'm asking is is it ok to mess up every now and then?

Hi, I haven't had my sleeve yet, I just did step 3 my psche eval, he told me I could never have alcohol drinks again, not that I drink alot but at celebrations I like wine etc, is it true that you never can have it again? just thought I ask, I'm going thru old posts to get all my answers but just thought I post, also no gum or straw uses? thanks for help Jenn

Brief history: Sleeved on 4/10 w/hernia repair Hospitalized from 4/27 to 4/30 - unable to eat or drink without excruciating pain. CT scan showed inflammation and erosion (stomach and esophagus) from years of heartburn/reflux Started on Carafate (Sucralfate) on 4/27 (still taking it now) Doctor put me back on liquid diet (including yogurt and other things of that texture) 5/23 Doctor wants me to add chicken (soft, not pureed), fish and eggs to diet. Berries, Beans, cheese and veggies that have been cooked to death are okay, too. I am getting maybe 300 calories a day and that's probably exaggerating it. My sleeve is very tight, so I need something that packs a punch…

Hey! Sleeved Monday and on clear liquids for 10 days (4 more to go!). After that I move to "full liquids" for another 10 days. My surgeon's recommendation for that phase includes "thicker low fat soups". Anyone have favorites? I picked up some thicker cream-based soups but most of them don't look like they're low fat. Welcome ideas!

I thought it might be fun to share some food finds with each other. I'm not really talking about recipes, just things we find at the market that are really tasty, high in Protein and ready to serve or easy to cook. It might be a good idea to name the store or website etc that you found it on. For instance, I found at Trader Joe's Turkey meatballs Serving size is two meatballs 100 calories 4g of fat 5g of carbs 1g of sugar carbs 2g of Fiber carbs 12g of protein They come fully cooked in a 1 pound frozen bag and have no artificial color or flavor and no preservatives. And they're really delicious! I had trouble eating two but they are a great alternative t…

I'm watching this show on hbo called the weight of the nation...its really interesting!

I am a very heavy Water drinker daily, no joke. Almost my whole life even when at a correct weight I would drink a minimum of a gallon a day. Most times even more per day. I asked my Doc about fluids after surgery and said no problem. So my question is after reading about others sipping small amounts at a time. Will I cut way back on this habit or would issues arise? It sounds funny but all my life my daily water intake has been much more than most.

My dr gave me the go ahead for the puréed stage. Please please please tell me that there's better things than baby food to eat! That's all the dr brought up. I could barely feed it to my child, much less feed it to myself. Maybe I'll just stay on the protein shakes.....

Hey guys, I'm 5 days post op and I'm CRAVING my citrus diet green tea. However, I remember reading somewhere that citrus is bad for your stomach. Does this include citrus-flavored green tea? This is the actual product: any info would be greatly appreciated THANKS!!!

OK, I never in my life thought that I'd ask this question (I was always a huge volume eater), but here goes: Am I eating enough? I'm currently almost 12 weeks post-op, feeling quite good, losing weight, but I have this nagging feeling that I should be eating more. I have an appointment with my NUT in about 5 weeks, but in the meantime, I was wondering what others' experience has been with this. Until now, I haven't been weighing my food, just estimating how much I could eat and usually ended up leaving some over. Today I prepared what was meant to be two meals for my working hours (I usually eat four meals a day) and decided to weight it - it came out to just over an ou…

I found these Chicken Spinach and Feta cheese burgers at Sam's club that are really good. The brand is Old World Kitchen, I believe they had another flavor too, but can't remember what it was. Anyways they one patty has 20g of protein and only 180 calories. I am able to eat one patty with some tomatoes and lettuce and I am very full with it. Just thought I'd share with you all! Have a grea day!

I'm 16 abd had my gastric bypass on the 16th of January. I have already lost around 4 stone. When I first had it done I could barely eat but started to introduce new foods. Now, an average day is ; Breakfast - 2 slices of brown toast with no crust Later after breakfast - a yoghurt and a packet snack a jacks. lunch - a full tin of Soup Tea- 3 chicken nuggets, 2 pieces of brocolli/roast potato Before bed - a yoghurt I am concerned that I'm eating too much and I don't have much variation in my diet at the minute. I don't really monitor calories and like I said, I'm concerned I'm eating too much. Does anyone have any advice? Many thanks, Emma

This is my typical day. 10:30 about 5 oz of chobani yogurt (takes me an hour to eat) 12 or so I'll have a fruit cup about3 oz of peaches Then around 1 pm I'll have like a cheese stick or maybe another piece of fruit Then like 3 pm maybe another yogurt. Then 6 pm I'll have a few ounces of chicken Then 8 pm I'll have like five spoons of Soup And I'll prob get hungry again at like 10 pm I just feel like I am consuming too much.... I am trying to eat Protein for the most part although I am really enjoying fruit I eat to the point where I get full and stop. Sometims though I'm really enjoying what I'm eating and take a few too many bites... And I pay the…

Hi all, I'm having issues. I 'm supposed to be getting more protein than I think I am. I'm 9 days post op. even with 2 shakes that will give me 34 gms. Of protein I don't understand how I will ever get in the amount I need to meet the requirement needed. A serving of tuna has 10 gms of protein, but the serving size on the can says 1 can. There is no loving way I can get this much in. 60-70 grams is a lot and I'm worried that I'm not going to get in what I need. Anyone have any ideas?

I am 5 days from my surgery. So I'm on day 5 of this prep diet and am really needing some kind of snack food. Anyone have any suggestions??

Help! Not too long ago a thread was posted (unsure of under what forum) and the person shared a HUGE list of Protein shake recipes (at least 20). I thought I made note of it but apparently not. If anyone knows the post I'm talking about could you please point me to the post or person who posted? Thanks in advance!

Hi all, I just needed to bounce this off some people. I am obsessed with the idea that I will stretch my pouch. I stop before I overdo it and although I have felt full quite a bit, I have never really felt pain. How can you tell if you are stretching your pouch? I am only 3 weeks out and am on mushy food, but I have found that means about anything moist that you chew well enough. I can't stop thinking about ruining my surgery. I am averaging 600-800 cals daily and really have to work for those. I have also been doing plenty of fluids. If I forget and don't give it a full half hour, mixing food and drink will make me vomit. That has happened twice and I fully int…

Today I bought the generic crystal light from Target and they make a flavor called cranberry/pomegranate. It is so good! I was getting burned out on lemonade type flavors so this made me happy. My kids like it too.

When can I eat raw vegetables?

I am 12 Days post-op. Just starting on "smushy" foods. After the first two bites i feel a " girggle" in my throat. Is this normal? eating to much to fast? I am so trying to do this right. This group is such a inspiration!

As I marked the two-week anniversary of my sleeve on my calendar, I realize how much I miss my food. All I wanted to do today was go out with my family and go have a good meal -- I wanted a hamburger and fries and a Coke. Now don't get me wrong. I know that what I have done will enable me to live a healthier life going further, but the truth is, I feel like I am mourning the loss of a good friend. I have been through all sorts of therapy and I know, and always have known, that food was my "drug-of-choice". However, nothing in my life has been provided me such unconditional love like food. Food has always been such an integral part of my life that now I struggle wi…

So the nutritionist told me that they do not require the 2 week pre op liquid diet because they feel that their patients get burnt out since we have the Protein shakes for two weeks afterwards then move to soft foods like yogurt and stuff. I'm feeling for those of you who have to do that! Of course this doesn't mean I get to eat whatever up until the surgery. They want me trying different shakes and I've found I enjoy the myoplex. They told me to stop the caffeine, sugar and such so I'm steady working towards that.

Hi again! I apologize that I keep posting my fears/questions on here. I'm a little over a week before surgery (May 30th) and I'm still excited/nervous. My question today is: What if I can't eat the foods I need to after surgery? For example, I like cottage cheese now. What if I can't eat it after? I love chicken, but I know sometimes people can't eat it after. Same thing as the Protein shakes...I drink them now with no problem. What if? I am worried that I will not be able to eat/drink the sources of protein that I can now. People have said that their taste buds change. I'm scared that I won't have anything to fall back on for protein like eggs, cottage chees…

i am on the soft diet and was wondering if any one has tried lunch meat at all at this stage or if it is not a good idea? Thanks for all your advice