Post-op Diets and Questions

Green Chili cheese Puff Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 50 mins Serves: Makes nine 3x3 squares A super easy and flavorful cheesy Protein meal that works for Breakfast, lunch, supper, or as a tapas style appetizer to serve with a glass of white wine! Melty cheddar and canned diced mild green chiles provide the winning flavor combination for a make ahead bariatric-friendly meal your entire family will love. Instead of mild green chiles, use diced ham or sauteed onions. Ingredients 8 large eggs ⅓ cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup, small curd low fat cottage cheese 8 ounces reduced fat Mo…

A lot of WLS patients find their tastes change after WLS. Sometimes it’s too bad, like not liking healthy foods like chicken or salad anymore. Sometimes it’s a good thing, like when you don’t like greasy foods anymore. Sometimes it’s a direct result of surgery, like being intolerant to super sweet foods after gastric bypass or not liking the taste of Water anymore after the sleeve. Sometimes it’s the result of getting used to a new set of foods that you first FORCE yourself to eat, and later actually enjoy more than the junk food you used to eat. Like many lap-band patients, I didn’t notice any immediate changes in my tastes post-op, but my tastes have definitely chan…

And I'm in charge of making dips so I was thinking of making spinach artichoke dip and beer cheese dip sooo regardless if I can eat it or not I'm making that. But question is my surgery was 10/7 am I allowed any of the above spinach artichoke dip with be light cream cheese and beer cheese dip with be lowfat cheese and a low carb beer??

Okay so, you may have seen the post i made about the Protein mug cake. If you haven't I will enlighten you. ( i promise to minimize the enlightening as much as possible..) I use Syntrax products for my protein supplements. Well every day for lunch i normally have a Protein shake. But now that its cold ( dang im freezing lol) and id love something not cold, So i came across an idea on the net and ran with it. And boy do i love it. You take a scoop of your favorite Protein powder, ( i use syntrax matrix Cookies and creme and syntrax nectars Cappuccino and syntrax nectars chocolate) so 1 scoop of the powder, 1/8 teaspoon of baking powder and add non dairy creamer unti…

Late last night while studying I craved the salty, crispy yumminess that only comes from a potato chip. I haven't had a potato chip in about a year and before surgery was eat Pop chips, Veggie Sticks, Pork Skins, Pirate's Booty. Ya know Snacks that you convince yourself are not as bad as eating a handful of Lay's. I have a few different recipes that would satisfy this need PLUS be low-carb, WLS friendly and give me some Protein. I also had a couple of zucchinis in the fridge that needed used, so I Googled, then Pinterested and found this recipe: Parmesan cheese Crisps Laced with Zucchini & Carrots *Note - I left out carrots. Print Parmesan Cheese Crisps becom…

Every year a friend, a neighbor, a co-worker,or a distant relative end up handing you a plate (or tin or Ziploc or Tupperware container) full of Holiday treats. Cookies, brownies, truffles, rice krispie treats and other goodies that not only can you not eat but don't really want around the house. I also make foodie goodie plates. This year I am taking on a different approach and picking 4-5 items that can be enjoyed by all including a few Vegans, those that are lactose intolerant, those that are WLS patients and those that don't worry about the 5-10 pounds they gain during the holidays. With the plates I will have the recipes for each item printed on index cards, this …

Like most girls I know, chocolate, especially chocolate Desserts are a weakness. I am no exception. My Aunt is a chocolatier and all my life chocolate was the masterpiece at all holidays, birthdays, celebrations and even at a few memorials. The answer to any of life's problems has always been "chocolate!" Followed by "wine!" I am going to make this recipe and wanted to share it with you all. Hope it makes someone very happy! These delightful flourless brownies can satisfy your chocolate craving with only 3 grams of carbs per serving. eggs 4 lg egg yolks 1 tbsp vanilla 6 tbsp cocoa powder Directions Preheat oven to 350°F Melt chocolate and butter over VERY…

I'm flying cross country on Thursday so I'm going to be spending most of the day either at the airport or on the plane. Does anyone have any suggestions of low calorie (around 100 calories) non-perishable snacks that I can bring? I hate buying food at the airport because I'm a control freak who likes to weigh and measure as much of my food as possible.

I really wanna make a stuffed ground turkey and low fat cream cheese scallion and garlic popper and bake it in the oven not fried! No batter either! I made these prior to surgery so yum and healthy just don't know if I can eat the jalenpeno!! I had gastric bypass FYI

I am about 6 weeks post op. I have a family function today and was asked to make dip. No biggie, found lots of good recipes that are good for me. One problem....what can I eat this dip with? I am pretty much convinced I will just have to use a fork lol. Is there no kind of whole grain whole wheat cracker or toast I can have? I know, vegetables, but I am still not supposed to have raw yet and not a lot of veggies go with different dips....ugh. Any suggestions??

Oh man! I don't know why I haven't done this before but I finally bought something to keep food warm while I ate it and got down a whole scrambled egg and it stayed warm! I was so sick of cold meats and eggs and would eventually just give up halfway through once the food got too cold. Blech!.... I got a candle warmer / coffee cup warmer and set my plate on it and wha-la! Here is the one I got in case anyone is interested. (It has a larger surface so it heats a little larger surface.) broth warm in between very slow sips.)

Hey guys, I was curious if anyone purchased any kitchen items to help them with portion control... (2 oz storage containers, smaller forks, smaller plate, etc.) Someone I know who had the RYN bought 2 oz baby food containers that she said helped her, but I wasn't sure if it was necessary. Obviously I have a problem with portions NOW, but I am hoping with the planning process I will get better with it. Any thoughts, experiences or suggestions?

Does anyone find that crystal light gives them belly bloat?

Does anyone feel like they eat too much at times? I swear at dinner I ate what felt like the equivalent of half a cow, but at lunch I had about 4 bites of chicken and was full. I feel like I'm struggling with portion sizes. Anyone have any advice?

I'm only 3 weeks out, but I've been looking for different diet recommendations for sleeve patients. During my pre-op appointment my nutritionist specifically told me she was not the low-carb believer, meaning she would prefer me to have a balanced diet. I know most people here tend to stick to the low carb rule, so I started questioning her advice and I'm now a little bit lost. I am suppose to see her in 3 weeks to talk about my further diet, but I've come across this article: http://bariatrictimes.com/recommended-levels-of-carbohydrate-after-bariatric-surgery I now it applies mostly to the gastric bypass patients, however, the recommendations seem to be based on th…

Hi there, I am having a hard time with chewy foods. I got the clear from my doctor to eat anything to get my Protein in. I've been eating a fairly regular diet of: B: Egg sub with cheese or Low Sugar PB with WW Crackers and Bacon = 20ish Grams Protein Iced Coffee: Decaf with Kroger Carbmaster Milk = 11g Protein (not everyday) L: "Kibble" 30g Shelled Roasted pumpkin Seeds 28g Roasted salted Peanuts and 20g Whole Grain Goldfish = 20g Protein D: Protein Powder "Cookie"/Bar = 18-24g Protein I usually can't finish this. I know I'm not getting in my protein. Total daily Protein I'm getting is only about 45-50g. I would really REALLY like to come up with foods that a…

For those of you who like quest bars has anyone tried the new pumpkin pie one? Let me know.

Hi everyone! My RNY is in about three weeks, so I'm working on getting everything in order for my post-op diet. I've come across something called "Protein shots." They're basically 3-4 oz drinks with about 20-45 grams of protein each. They're made by various companies and come in a variety of flavors. Most are very low in fat and sugar. Here's an example of one i'm looking at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FKJLPM/ref=pd_luc_rh_sim_01_01_t_img_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Has anyone had experience with these? I'm thinking they could be a miracle for the liquid phase when it's a struggle to drink enough protein through shakes that might be gritty or not taste so good.

So basically i called an "i didnt know" about food, when you realize something you never realized about a food or product. For example, i was looking at a "lite" salad dressing this weekend, and the "lite" version had 6 times as much sugar in it as the "regular" version did?? This is one of those events, those things that rally make you think about how things are labelled or how they are represented to us. WHat kinds of these events have you discovered?

Anyone know of a good online food diary website? I've used MyFitnessPal for a few years. But now they won't record my diary, because according to them, I am not eating enough!! I hope I am putting this in the right area.... Thanks!

I am a month post-op and am trying to incorporate some new foods into my diet. I see that hummus is on my approved list of foods, but I am struggling to figure out the best way to consume hummus. Pre-op I would eat hummus with pita chips or pita bread. What is the best way post-op to eat hummus? Does it pair well with other food (chicken), or can I use something to replace the pita chips for dipping?

I am still not able to keep full meals down all I eat is yogurt, and junk food but I exercise and the weight falls off but the correct nutrients are not being absorb am I hurting myself with not eating full Protein meals will my organs shut down I do take supplements and Vitamins and I do drink Water. no real protein I lost to date 70lbs which is awesome i just feel as though i am missing something at the dinner table.

Hope this helps you out on your VSG journey. Remember to follow your own surgeons plan as each surgeon has different methods. These are just so you can see what others are saying about how to reach goal. Me? Generally I tried to stay above 60 gm of Protein and below 30 gm of carbs. This is what worked for me and may not be right for you. Hope you like! Bariatric diet guidelines.pdf bariatric nutrition guide-sleeve gastrectomy.pdf diet guide vsg.pdf dietary_guidelines_sleeve_gastrectomy.pdf nutrition_sleeve from hopkins.pdf sleeve-gastrectomy-diet from northwest.pdf Sleeve Cookbook.pdf

I'm looking for some ideas for some casserole/soups/meals I can make and freeze ahead. Thanks in advance

So, I've been reading a lot about trying to eat a low carb diet. What do each of you consider "low carb"? How many grams do you strive for, and how far out are you? Thanks a bunch!

I have been told different things so I want to get the "straight skinny" from those in the know! Here are my questions. 1. True/False: My doctor says my taste buds may change after surgery and foods I love now I may not like. 2. Will my appetite REALLY go away? Will the feeling of being hungry all the time disappear? 3. I'm totally addicted to food. While I have been able to mostly control it over the past 3 months, there are times when I have NO WILLPOWER and stop at Culver's on the way home from work for a big, greasy double cheeseburger and a soda! Will I be able to break this after the surgery? I'm so worried about this. I'm already having a hard time with the l…

It's my birthday in little less than two weeks and I was thinking about making myself a cake and have been scouring the Internet for recipes that fit my low sugar, low fat, low carb needs. I have fully accepted that this may be impossible but I figured I'd ask for suggestions? I can't really tolerant Splenda or aspartame. I made a practice cake with Swerve yesterday but something about Swerve made my tongue numb! I successfully made chocolate zucchini pumpkin bread and coconut flour shortbread (I add protein unflavoured protein powder) but I'm looking for something a little more birthday cake-y. Has anyone made something like that?

A new artificial sweetener is about to hit the market called Dolcia Prima. "Dolce" means sweet in Italian; and Prima means "first." The chemical name of this sweetener is allulose (also D-Psicose), and it’s totally natural, albeit rare. Small amounts of it may be found in figs and raisins for example. Allulose is 70% as sweet as table sugar, but contains just a 10% of the calories of processed sugar. Allulose has a taste profile that closely matches sugar, with an almost identical perception of sweetness over time. Allulose is not metabolized by the digestive system and therefore its effective calorie value is so low. It can be used in baking which is one of the pr…

Does anyone find that quest bars make them bloated?

Here are links to several VSG diets from well-respected bariatric surgeons, hospitals, and clinics around the world. I didn't make this list for the purpose of "diet shopping". It is remarkable how similar the advice is in most of these lists. We all know it: Protein first Lots of protein (I think the lowest plan here calls for 50 grams) Don't drink with meals Drink 8+ glasses of Water a day If your surgeon's plan is not on this list already and it's published online, leave the link as a reply and I'll add it. Maybe we can get this thread added to the stickies. Auckland Weight Loss Surgery (New Zealand) Baker Bariatrics Brigham and Women's Hospital Columbia Univers…

I have been using the MyNetdiary food tracker for the iPhone and it is a really great app. You just take a picture of the UPC code and it list tall of the nutritional information for that food. You enter the serving size and instantly your intake for the day is calculated. You can even scan ur vitamins and track your water intake. Easy to use also. It also gives the food choices a rating so you know if it is a wise choice (A-F).

Due to constant stomach pain I'm going to try going back to a full liquids/soft diet for a bit. I think part of the issue is having difficulty digesting dairy. I need suggestions for getting 15 grams of dairy-free, soft Protein 5 times a day. I'm also curious if others have experienced bloating, gas and feeling like a brick was in their intestines even with daily bowel movements?

Something I haven't heard much about from my own medical team is what foods have a tendency to cause dumping syndrome? Please share your knowledge with me!

Not sure what it was that caused it thinking the 3 ritz crackers with my tuna ..But its also my fist day of veggies had some peas with my tlapia .. I felt bad after lunch but just now got sick .. Any ideas?

I have found a zero calorie drink that I like. Vitamin Water Zero Squeezed Lemonade. It has zero calories, but 5g Carbs per bottle. Is this something I should be concerned with? BTW I am 24 days post-op VSG. All is going well. Love this board!

Such a learning curve... Now the hard part begins Who knew that eating a healthy balanced diet was soooo complicated?? Well not me. No wonder I've been overweight for 30 years. No wonder my children have no clue about nutrition. For some people, the surgery and recover may be the hardest part. Maybe even the low calorie count is the hardest part. As for me, the hard part begins now that I am eating a regular diet. I want to learn about balanced diets. I want to eat healthy. It's about so much more for me than just eating little portions. Trying to figure out how to get in the right amount of Protein, vegetables, fruits, starches, dairy, and fats. On top of that k…

Hi all, 5 weeks post op tomorrow and was wondering what you are eating. Iv been pretty good and being able to eat a lot of diffent foods. Iv lost 16.2kg or 37.7 pounds .

I'm 4.5 weeks post op, and I am craving home made salsa (mine is so good!), and am assuming since it's all fresh veggies that it's a good thing for me to eat. But I am wondering if there is a tostito type chip that I can eat with the salsa that won't be a bad diet choice? I'm thinking Kim's Magic Pop wafer/chip things might work?

I read this interesting article on the quality of different types of Protein sources today. I couldn't wait to start pureed foods partly because I'm concerned that the protein in powders and drinks isn't the same quality as that in real food. I found this article interesting, and some of the recipes sound really good, especially for those of us who don't eat meat! I can't wait to try the egg muffins. Do you think they would be ok for Stage 3 (soft foods), or will I have to wait for Stage 4 (regular foods). I actually have the same question about quinoa. I LOVE quinoa, but I'm not sure when I can start eating it again. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-best…

So I wanted to check in with you all and see what you think of my eating today-I am discouraged by my snack and I couldn't figure out why I was so hungry but I did work out extra hard tonight... Breakfast-protein shake Lunch-4-5 bites of lemon pepper fish Snack-string cheese Dinner-tuna melt minus the bread Snack-small piece of leftover pizza Does this sound ok? I am 5 weeks out. I went for a 2 mile walk, did a Jillian Michaels workout and did my PT toning exercises tonight

Has anyone tried pasta/rice/noodles made from konjac plant? There's a brand called Better Than that sells this and claims it has zero carbs, sugar or fat. Sounds like a healthy way to enjoy those foods post-sleeve if you choose to. Any experiences with them?

So basically i am getting the feeling that we are supposed to be on a low carb diet from now on , does that seem pretty accurate? I have been stalled for 2 weeks sitting between 240-243. Ive been eating low to no carbs for breakfast and lunch and then having a little for dinner. Should i just cut them down for dinner too? I cant say i am having tons maybe a few from crackers or a small portion of potato, or even flat out bread.

Hi guys, I'm pre-op and trying to plan ahead what I can eat during the various phases after surgery. My nutritionist suggests sticking to foods with 10 grams of sugar or less and 5 grams of fat or less. But she also says olive oil is okay. Does that sound right to you guys? I'm hoping I can continue to use olive oil in salad dressings and to roast veggies. What's your experience been? Also, I have questions about meat. When I'm back to solid food, do you know if 93 percent fat free ground turkey or chicken is okay? Or does it need to be 99 percent fat free? I tried making turkey burgers this weekend with the 99 percent and they were, understandably, pretty dry. I'm wond…

I think my brain my explode. It is amazing to me what I did not know about Nutrition and how much I have learned through this process. It's no wonder I have been obese for so long. I realize a lot of you may already know this stuff or have learned it from your nutritionist but I have had to figure this stuff out on my own. So, I am going to impart some of what I have learned on the assumption that I am not the only clueless person here ????. And if I am the only clueless person, please be gentle lol. 1. Balanced nutrition - Protein, carbs, and fats. An emphasis is certainly put on protein. It is the priority. However, Carbs and fats are also important. The bala…

I am 13 days post up. I tried different brand of Protein shake but they are disgusting and taste terrible. Tomorrow I will start puree phase and planing to force my self with protein shake. Just one question, since I didn't get protein in the past two weeks, will this affect me health wise? You know like increase the risk of leak or I am not ready for puree phase or something like that?

So I'm super curious what everyone is having for Breakfast and what phase they are in and how far out post-op we each are. I would love new ideas, recipes, and products to use. I would also love any comments as to what may be wrong or incorrect about my meals. As for me, here is my breakfast and the nutritional breakdown. I will be six weeks post op on Monday July 27. I started my preop on May 26th and sleeved June 15. Down 31 pounds since start of pre-op 1 pouch of Oat Revolution Steel Cut oatmeal with flax 1 Tblsp of natural honey 1 Tblsp of finely chopped walnuts 1 Tblsp of finely diced strawberries 241 calories 6 gr Protein 40 gr carbs 8 gr fat A…

I went to dinner this evening with family visiting from out of town and wound up sitting next to two cousins and a nephew who were second and fourth graders. I found it very interesting that I ate about the same as the second graders (except they filled up on chips, salsa, and queso before the entree and drank real pop). I even still had leftovers to bring home. This post-surgery life really is amazing.

So my mother in law does not understand I'm on a diet:/. She got the whole family together tonight and made reservations at a Vietnamese restaurant. I'm on soft foods-can I eat like a chicken and vegetable dish??

I'm going to dinner at Perkins tonight-any thoughts on what I can have on a puréed diet? I was thinking scrambled eggs with some cheese?

I live on the west coast in Calif, and I know brand names are a little different from one coast to another but can anyone recommend a brand of peanut butter low in fat and sugar? I am at a loss on this one.