Food and Nutrition

Hi everyone! I am 5 days post op from my sleeve and have been thinking about Dr. Weiner's long term nutrition goals that he gives his patients. I know I am a long way out but I would love some opinions from those of you who are WLS veterans. I know that my practice, as well as many/most others really stress the importance of high high protein diets and protein first. If you have watched Dr Weiner's videos or read his book, you know that he is more of a believer in lots of veggies, fruits, seeds, nuts and legumes and lean proteins-poultry and fish-he's not a beef fan. His recommended protein levels aren't as high as what my practice instructs, or what I have seen on this …

I’m going to be asking a lot of questions because this is more resourceful than google. Y’all have been so helpful, I’m officially on the “losers bench” lol I’m recovering it’s been 2 days post op. I’m trying to figure out where I could get a pill crusher.

Hi guys! So I’m wondering if I am eating too much. I can eat about a third of a cup. Maybe a little more depending on what it is. I had VSG. I have become obsessed with figuring out if I’m eating too much or not. Like right now I had 2/3 ish of a beddar cheddar sausage from Johnsonville and they are about 2.3 oz each. I could have eaten the whole thing though. I’m just really worried and combined with this almost month long stall I’ve had I’m feeling really down. I’m not getting all my water in, it’s really hard but I do usually get at least 40-50 oz a day but I’m supposed to get at least 64 oz per my dr. Help me out please! Thank you.

Hello, I just ordered the patches for vitamin D and Iron. I was wondering, is there anyone that has positive results from them yet? such as seeing your blood work improving? Also, anyone have a suggestion on the protein drinks on here that are good. I ordered some and will post a comment on what I think after I try them.

So, I am preparing for surgery on the 31st and thru this whole process I have wondered how much this will affect my work as a Chef. I would love any insight that others in the same field can pass along to a fellow Chef

I planned to clarify with my dietition, but figured i would ask here. After gastric bypass when looking for acceptable choices, am i only looking at the sugar amount or the total carbs?

I’m in week 2 of my post op stage and I can barely handle anything that isn’t ice. I’m suppose to be able to eat cream soups and even that gives my stomach the blues, along with the gas medicine I’m on I feel doesn’t help at all! Is anyone else having this issue? I’ve been forcing myself to eat some things so that I don’t end up in the hospital but I thought this was suppose to get better and it seems to only be getting worse! Help!!

Y is it that im almost 2. Years out and I still get sick on some foods that I eat Sent from my RCT6773W22B using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi there, I am cleaning out my pantry and have quite a bit of high protein low carb foods for pre and post op diet. Protein powders snacks jello Gatorade and the whatnot. If you’re in the Phoenix, AZ area feel free to message me and we can set something up. It’s free. Some might be open and partially used, but it’s mostly unopened and barely used. I just can’t stand the sight of any of it anymore. Soups, liquids, etc. I’ll even deliver. I know how expensive it can be so I’m just wanting to help since I’m mostly healed post surgery and am back to normal foods.

I am breaking down and buying a 3qt Instant Pot. This is a big thing for me. In the last year, I bought an expensive 7 inch frying pan and a little spatula for it. Also bought a knife. So this is a big step [emoji38] What is your favorite source for Instant Pot type recipes for post -op surgery? Sent from my XT1609 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi! I’m about 7 weeks post vgs...I’ve noticed some foods I LOVED before that I cannot eat now. Mainly over easy eggs (the yolks!!!) I can eat scrambled but not soft. Also coffee!!! I drank a lot before. I know it’s not good to drink a lot but I thought I would enjoy a very small half cup this morning. I couldn’t choke it down. Also certain types of Turkey luncheon meats. Anyone else??

looking for a good app or website with the most/best restaurant nutritional information. (Bubba's 33)

Has anyone tried popcorn 8 weeks out from gastric bypass??? Cravings!!!

I'm tired of the same pureed foods. 2 more weeks and I'm off purees. Any suggestions? Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi Everyone! Does anyone have any alcohol suggestions that are the best option for my situation? I know your tolerance is basically gone post op but I just turned 21 years old so alcohol free is a little harder than anticipated. I do not like michelob ultra (My mom was sleeved 6 years ago and this is her drink of choice). Please drop suggestions!! HW 240 SW 232 CW 203 (6Weeks out)

Just wanted to share something I've been having over the last few days. I had a craving for some Thai tea. It is normally made with condensed milk. I bought the tea at a local store, prepared it as instructed. Instead of sugar I used Swerve. I let the tea sit for a few hours. Then sifted the tea and placed it in the refrigerator. The next day I poured about half a cup of tea over ice and then about half a bottle of vanilla Premier Protein. I enjoy the flavorful spices in the tea and the sweetness.

Bad Constipation and plateaued. I am now 9 weeks post op and still doing the same thing. Water intake is still the same. I work out also but I feel the fact that im constipated will not help me lose anymore. I have no idea where to go from here. Any advice will help. T.I.A. Sent from my SM-G935P using BariatricPal mobile app

Good morning, everyone! Here's a recent honest unboxing of the BariatricPal Box of the Month Club from Becca The gastric Chef on YouTube!

What are the best tasting sugar free ice pops?

Hey everyone! On my second month to the new journey.. had my second dietician visit and lost nothing.. any advice or recipes for the diet plan? I feel hungry and then don't feel like eating?!!! What's wing with me!! Sent from my Z982 using BariatricPal mobile app

I bought the tespo, I originally used patches, surgeon is making me buy his recommendation too and I still don’t know what the heck I actually want to do post op. I need the easiest regimen. What is yours? Picture of products, how much you spend monthly, and the schedule you take them on.. Also have synthroid to add in too and I think that is what’s stressing me out because I’ll prob have to take that in the middle of the night considering that can’t be taken with any form of iron or calcium.

I started on my pureed stage today. My doctor told me I'm allowed to add in creamy soups, tune, blended chicken and blended fish. I gave tuna a try with a bit of mayo. I had about 2 oz with two crackers. Chewed it a bunch of times until mush and then swallowed. Not even 10 min later I threw it up. Did this happen to anyone else? Not I'm afraid and just want to continue with my fluids

So I’ve always loved sour/vinegary foods but I am craving pickles bad! I was sleeved 1/25/18 so I’m almost 2 weeks post op. Do you guys think it would be okay to drink pickle juice or is that too acidic?

Since I have always eaten a carb heavy diet...even while I was on WW, I’ve been making a list of higher protein foods and recipes that I like and will be able to eat after surgery. Finding some great options, including some pre prepped stuff at the grocery stores near me. (High protein packs with cubed deli meat and cheese for an occasional lunch on the go, chopped fresh fruit and veggies, trimmed lean meat etc. to make dinner prep easier, and even a packaged meal I could eat in a pinch on a busy night) Since I will be eating less food, I’m willing to pay a little more for convenience. One thing I definitely wanna try is mashed cauliflower to see if that could replace ma…

When are we allowed to drink coffee post gastric sleeve surgery?

So, I don’t know if this has happened to anyone else. All of my life I have been an emotional eater hence why I am over weight, but since I started the process of getting the gastric sleeve my eating has changed. My surgery is scheduled for the 12 of February, and I am in college pursuing my nursing degree. I am stressed out all the time, so I am not eating and when I try to eat I feel sick. I have done a complete 180. I don’t know what to do I have lost 2 pounds in the last three days, and I’m worried it might get worse. Any advice? Don’t tell me to stop stressing that’s not going to happen

Hi ladies, I am currently 16 months post op with pcos and I have lost 100 kilos. At 12 months we were given the go ahead to try for a baby but my periods stopped. After months of testing they found I have really low estrogen due to the rapid weightloss ( apparently this is common). We are starting induced ovulation with fsh injections next week. I'm just wondering what you eat/ate while trying to conceive or once you were pregnant?

I invested in an air fryer last week and it works amazing! I think it's a must have for gastric surgery patients. It makes great grilled chicken!

Hey y’all! I’m trying to plan ahead and find some things that I think will be my go to sources of nutrition post surgery. When I was on WW, I used to blend chocolate premier protein shakes with pb2 and ice to make it taste kinda like an actual milkshake. Not bad! After reading several posts about cold things hurting when you swallow after VSG, I’m concerned about having to ingest things at room temperature. I can drink water either way, but can’t tolerate the taste of a lukewarm protein shake! ? Anyone try blending yours with ice after surgery? Did it hurt going down?

I figured out I am lactose intolerant after the three week liquid diet of being nauseous all the time barely getting down any of the whey protein shakes or cream soups. After trying a plant based pea protein shake and not having any symptoms we figured out the problem. Relief!!! So happy to have found the solution!!! Now I am looking into more plant based protein most of I have never tried or can’t pronounce. This is exciting and makes me nervous at the same time to be making such a huge change. Any suggestions for what to try at first? I get overwhelmed looking online. I’m not the best in the kitchen but am eager to start trying new things. Thank you all for your suppo…

I’m supposed to begin my 2-week liquid diet on March 25th. Wondering if any of you have done liquid only for more than 2weeks?

Anyone know where to buy some good low carb wonton wrappers for air fryer stuff?

Ugh I hated green peppers so bad b4 the surgery and now I love them, does anyone else like something now that you didn’t b4 or vice versa?

You can find riced cauliflower in the frozen vegetable section of the supermarket. They are quick and convinent as they only take 4 minutes in the microwave. The cauliflower is super good for you and delicious as well.

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Okay people do NOT knock it until you try it. This hummus is PERFECT for any sweet tooth. I was sleeved on 1/8/18 and am now starting to crave sweets again so I’ve been looking for something to fulfill that craving. I’ve tried sugar free ice creams and water ice and everything tastes sugar free (If that makes sense). I have started to save my sugars for “sweets” so I’m not consuming too much. All day, I eat sugar free so when dessert comes, I can indulge in a little bit of this Brownie Batter hummus with 4 sugars and 3 proteins per serving. Man am I loving it. Do not let the word hummus fool you, there is nothing savory about this stuff. GIVE IT A SHOT if you need someth…

Thanks to@Johnnycakes for bringing this to my attention! Great randomized study by docs at Stanford! The study does rely on self report so there’s room for error but with the sample size and random assignment it really give some significant results. Also shows that food quality matters as in whole not processed foods— https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2673150?redirect=true http://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2018/02/low-fat-or-low-carb-its-a-draw-study-finds.html https://nytimes.com/2018/02/20/well/eat/counting-calories-weight-loss-diet-dieting-low-carb-low-fat.html?referer=https://www.google.com/

I’m 4 weeks out and was wondering if I could eat any type of nuts I love pistachios and cashews I know they have some protein but don’t know if I can have any.

I am a new sleever and am exactly 6 weeks out of surgery! I am eating everything now (meaning no dietary limitations outside of the obvious) so I was wondering if anyone has any great recipes. I am doing cauliflower pizza tonight!!

I've been taking biotin for a month or so and it's really helping my nails! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey everyone! So I’m going grocery shopping tomorrow and i wanted some ideas on what to get for my purée stage... what all did you all like and dislike during this stage?! I’ve looked on YouTube to get some type of idea butttttt no luck!

Hi...I’m just curious about those of you who are several years out...those who met goal and are keeping it off...what do you eat throughout the day...when, what, how much, how much water and exercise...I’m really struggling and have put back 50 pounds! I need help quick!

Hello I’m 4 weeks post op and was craving some chips before surgery nutritionist said I could eat them but buy baked ones any advise. HW: 293 SW: 277 CW: 256

Hi guys, I ran a search but not much popped up. I've been on a ketogenic diet (high fat, moderate Protein, very low carb - basically the induction to Atkins except you keep it up forever) for the last 15 months. I know it's not a very well-understood diet and gets a lot of flak, but it's been great for me. I'm healthier than I've ever been and I adore this style of eating so much. The only problem is I hit a wall hard in the weight-loss department, hence the surgery. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience eating this way post-op? I know low-fat gets pushed a lot in surgeon-recommended diets, but I'm not sure if that's because low-fat is part of the government's id…

Hi, I am 6 1/2 years post op (gastric bypass), I’ve gained 54 pounds since my lowest weight of 245. I’m not up at 299 and need to loose the weight. I’ve taken the necessary steps to make it happen, but am struggling with my calorie goal each day (logging on My Fitness Pal), I can’t seem to pass the 900(ish) calorie goal, I’m eating VERY CLEAN and Lean. Is this too little calories or should I be consuming more? I do work out one on one with a trainer 3 times a week, and 2 other days, I’ll do Home walks and what not. In the past i went with calories suggested from MFP, and I lost 2 pounds in 2.5months (I was working out hard, and eating right, but eating the 1,875 calor…

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I try, but can not get past the aftertaste of Truvia, and or stevia. Does anybody else suffer this? I feel like it's a metal like taste. Any recommendations? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J727A using BariatricPal mobile app

I been reading a lot of the comments about the two weeks Pre-op diet and I’m a little councern about it.. I don’t understand why I only got 3 Day liquid diet.. should I be worried?? Any one ealse?? ... I’m going on Jan 19th

Hi, I’m new. Just had my surgery and was approved for phase 2. I’ve lost a total of 15lbs so far. But I’m still sore and it’s hard for me to exercise. My question is, does anyone else have problems sleeping? My legs get so restless I am literally up all night tossing, turning and stretching. Is it just me or is all this protein have something to do with it?

Hi there! Has anyone tried cloud bread post op in the “soft food” stage? Here is the recipe. Very low carb. Just don’t know if it’s soft enough? https://www.aspicyperspective.com/best-cloud-bread-recipe/