Post-op Diets and Questions

Hi. So I'm nearing the end of my full liquid stage and i've developed a strong aversion to protien shakes which of course means my protein needs aren't being met. I've been eating some soft foods (and honestly some that are more like normal food) to get my protein and I fell a little bad about not following the diet stages precisely. But I haven't had any problems with any of the foods I've been eating, even the regular ones. I guess I just wanted some opinions on this because I hate not "following the rules" but on the other hand I need to get the protien somehow. Thoughts?

I am a year out from my sleeve and have not lost as much as the doctor has wanted me too. Only lost about 55 lbs. I have had a hard time finding a diet that gives specific things I can and can't eat. I was hoping someone knew of a plan like that. I don't do well with vague things like eat more veggies and less carbs. A diet with actual foods like eat 4 oz of grilled chicken with 4 oz of carrots is more what I was looking for. Is there anything out there like that?

Just did weigh in down 47 to 244 nutritionist is so wrong using government fat ideas low carbohydrates work and since surgery no craving for sugar. I'm doing 150 grams Protein a day she told me 90 but my exercise routine is intense. Others with sleeve same day as me in stalls it's those carbs they're the enemy but people get money from the government so they adhere to what progressives think is best. This is 6 weeks since surgery and Low Carb is working well. last week at Doctor i was 5 LBS more and Nut told me that I was going to slow because protein is calories. THATS BS AND THEY STILL BELIEVE THAT LOW FAT MYTH OF WAY LESS CALORIES! Not true Sweden knows and it is junk …

I recently tried some low carb/high Protein breads from netrition.com. Today I had half of a sesame bagel from Mirico. They make other bread products, too. You can also get it on Amazon. Fiber that offsets the carbs, as well. Anyway, thought I would share. I've been missing bread. Anyone else have similar stuff to share?

I'm about 6 weeks postop and on the final food plan. I get to have "real food"! lol However, I was wondering about spicy food--does anyone eat spicy food? Such as Indian food or Mexican or some hot sauce or chili. I've got a hankerin for chicken tikka masala! But, only if it's ok.

A little over a week left before I move to puréed diet for a couple weeks. Anyone have any recipes they are willing to share?

Hello. I am 5 days post - op. I was surprised to see Tomato Soup as one of the food options. Does anyone know what other types of soup would be considered whatever is acceptable for post op. I was under the impression clear liquids would be broth only. If tomato soup made with lactaid milk is ok I'm wondering what else is. Also can protein powder be put in the soup? I'm currently only getting approx 300 calories a day and only 30 protein so I'm trying to find ways to add it. I put it in sugar free pudding and it was fine. Last question is. I was using Muscle Milk powder but I'm almost out of it. What is everyone's favorite or best choice for protein. Thank you :-)

5 weeks out and down 39 lbs. I tried a veggie burger yesterday and a turkey burger today. Could no get through the recommended amount. Had to stop eating and walk around for a while and burp...I felt terrible! Has this happened to anyone? I am thinking that they may have been too dry? Any thoughts?

I am an ovo-lacto vegetarian (no meat but will eat dairy products and eggs). In the last two years I've even been a raw vegan - a fantastic healthy diet but not socially easy or viable for very long (no meat, dairy, eggs or any cooked foods... just raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds). I was wondering if there are any other vegetarians here and if the information you received was different since you could not eat meat, fish or poultry? Robin

Does anyone eat like lean cuisine, smart ones, or atkins meals and which ones u think is the better ones.

Me and my pouch are hitting the open skies! It's our first trip together, and includes 4 10hr flights (2 there and 2 back). I'm 6 months out, so not completely new, but the thought of having such limited options for food/water for such a long period of time make me nervous. Does anyone who has travelled post-op either domestically or internationally have some advice they would be willing to share? -How did you manage getting enough Water in while flying? (those cups they give you are tiny!) -Did/were you able to bring Protein bars or beef Jerky or anything like that? -Did you need a letter from your surgeon/doctor for anything? Also, I'm going to be in India for 3…

Hello! The next meeting of the SF/Bay Area WLS Support Group is just around the corner... Date: Saturday, March 1st Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Location: James Flood Building 870 Market Street @ Powell San Francisco, CA 94102 As always, we will have an open forum to discuss anything and everything WLS related. Additionally, this month we will be joined by special guest, Laura Scherling, RD, a dietitian with the Community Health Resource Center at California Pacific Medical Center!! Laura has extensive experience in bariatric nutrition and a wealth of experien…

I got a lap band over a year ago and find that my body tells me when enough is enough with both my band and my digestive system. I was reading the recent addition of Men's Health (March 2014) and came across this great snippet of information. It's explains, maybe, why I've become more sensitive. It's so good I had to share! The 30 Percent Solution If your weight is trending upward, consider this: Australian research shows that cutting calories by nearly a third primes your body for easier weight loss. Obese men who did that increased their production of satiety hormone, and their small intestines became more sensitive to recognizing food, all of which makes it easi…

I'm nearly six weeks post-op and would really like a vehicle for all this egg/tuna/salmon salad and hummus. My meal plan says nothing about crackers except for unsalted Saltines weeks 5 & 6. I'm skeptical about Saltines because I used to binge on them and haven't had refined flour for almost two months now. When were you able to successfully incorporate crackers and what kinds worked better with the sleeve early on? Do you know of any sleeve-friendly crackers/bread substitutes (I can't have raw veggies yet)? I'm not concerned about grams of carbs, just the risk of awakening the refined carb monster, and the pain that comes with pointy foods. Thank you!

Hey everyone I'm 3 months post op and I'm dying for fruit has anyone tried that had gastric bypass and if yes what kind of fruit?

Here is an interesting article about caffeine and it's effects. The section on Gastritis applies to WLS folks, so you may want to wait a bit before hitting the coffee, tea or other caffeinated beverages. http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/five-scariest-things-caffeine-does-body-215400917.html

Do you eat on a somewhat set schedule or just listen to your body?

I expected to feel like I was starving but after drinking the Protein shakes, I really didn't want to eat..even when I was offered delicious food. Nobody can throw down on some boneless chicken breasts like me but when I tried to eat it, I felt nauseous like someone offered me a dead mouse. I find this strange but who knows, maybe I can manage to get through the next 3 weeks without cheating. anyone else felt like this? also, how was the first day of your diet?

Just wondering if anyone can shed some light on why we cannot have coffee after being sleeved?

Is this acceptable as a liquid? I'm craving something with flavor but not sure because there are those egg chunks that are in it..

So not complaining, but haven't lost in two weeks, and think I hit my first stall. I had surgery in Mexico so haven't had the luxury of a NUT. I checked into it but didn't see the point of paying $300 when I've been pretty successful on my own (to this point). I've been at 800 calories for several months and 60-80g of protein a day. I'm debating if I need to increase my calories or protein? For those of you around 6 months like me, what's your calorie/protein intake?

I there sleeved 1/14 and wondering will I ever be able to have popcorn again?

Good Evening! I plan on having VSG in April and am already trying to adjust my diet so it won't be such a shock to my system...eating lower carb, more Protein, lower fat etc. I also have very high cholesterol so there are some "heart healthy" foods that may not be sleeve healthy There are a few foods that I am curious about...foods that I generally think of as healthy, but am not certain if they are sleeve friendly Avocado/ Guacamole - One of my favorites! Good Fat, Heart Healthy...I can eat it by the spoonful! Would the fat content of this diet staple (for me anyway!) make it a no no? I was looking forward to Guac and Avocado being a big part of my post-op di…

Good Evening! I plan on having VSG in April and am already trying to adjust my diet so it won't be such a shock to my system...eating lower carb, more Protein, lower fat etc. I also have very high cholesterol so there are some "heart healthy" foods that may not be sleeve healthy There are a few foods that I am curious about...foods that I generally think of as healthy, but am not certain if they are sleeve friendly Avocado/ Guacamole - One of my favorites! Good Fat, Heart Healthy...I can eat it by the spoonful! Would the fat content of this diet staple (for me anyway!) make it a no no? I was looking forward to Guac and Avocado being a big part of my post-op di…

Today is my first day at home I'm mainly concentrating in taking my protein and liquid in. Is it important to have my broth as well? Or can I build up to it? I know it might sound silly but I'm just curious.

Why oh why did I try to eat cauliflower last night!?!? It tasted delicious. Roasted in the oven, but I couldn't keep it down! I'm almost 6 months out from surgery and haven't felt like that in months! I felt like the surgery was last week again! In a way, I'm actually glad (sick, I know), because it's a reminder to watch what I'm eating and keeps me in check! Anyway, just felt like sharing!

Hey there everyone!! I am almost 3 months post op. I will be 3 months on the 23rd (sleeved 9/23/13) I have lost a total of 66lbs so far. I was just wondering what are most of you guys eating at this stage.?I know most people are still doing soft foods but I feel like I eat the same thing everyday. I just wanted to switch it up a little. What are/were your favorite food to eat at this stage? Feel free to leave recipes. Thanks all. I hope you all are filled with holiday cheer!!

Help..... I'm looking for an app for my smart phone or website where you can enter ingredients or recipes, to calculate fat, calories, carbs, sugars based on number of servings.

Am 31/2 weeks post op and have been in soft foods for 3 days. Went out to eat! Ordered white fish with citrus salsa (hold the salsa). Ditched the rice in exchange for plain baked potato and steamed veggies. Eyeballed about an ounce of the fish, tablespoon or so of potato which I mashed. And set the rest to the side.I skipped the veggies as they weren't properly overcooked ( most restaurants wouldn't WANT to do that). It was really good. I ate slow and I'm so happy it all agreed with me. Even better..I could have continued eating and probably would have been within plan to have a little but more but didn't want to push my luck. I brought the rest home and for k…

I'm about two and a half months out from the sleeve. I'm mostly have what I consider success. My biggest problem is the AWFUL habit of eating bites that are too large and eating too quickly. I've tried putting the fork down, I've tried cutting foods into smaller bites. I don't know if anyone has any other tips on how they relearned a proper eating pace. Thank you!

I'm trying to figure out a calorie count as well as number of fats, Protein, sugars and carbs that works best for me. Any suggestions? I'm post-op 29 days and will be cleared for all foods in five days. Any help is appreciated. Happy New Year!!!

Im sure it's probably different for everyone but are there specific clues to watch out for?

Hi All! :} I'm just curious if anyone else out there is doing regular bodybuilding/weight lifting, because I have recently started in the hopes that I could break this stall/plateau. BUT...it's not working. I'm not sure if I'm eating too much, too little, the wrong stuff... NO ONE in the traditional bodybuilding/personal training world can help me. They want me to eat like 2200 calories, but I am only 9 months out & still struggle to get 600-700 CLEAN calories in. (Trust me...I can do much more than that if I eat junk) I also feel like when I go back to liquids - avoiding "real" solid foods - I lose again. Am I crazy?! I did the bootcamp diet after New Year's and …

I am 12 days post op is it to soon to try some egg salad?

I am 3 weeks post op and on day 2 of soft or what I call real foods. Started yesterday with 1 oz tuna with a little reduced fat mayo. I had to use a tsp for consistency and even then it found it dry. Probably doesn't help that my mouth has been very very dry despite all the liquids. So this morning...giving Morningstar veggie sausage patty a go. Starting with a half. The good news is that I like it even though I disliked them a lot pre surgery. The odd thing is that I am finding them spicy. And these are the regular ones, not special flavor or spicy. I suspect heartburn might result. Anyone have suggestions for what was the best tasting, easiest to digest foo…

I feel like I'm on a really strict diet....I still can't hold down meats - deli chicken with mayo, tiny pieces of steak in Soup, I regurgitate all meats. I try to avoid carbs like bread, but I had 3 tiny pizza rolls (you know those tiny things you cook in the oven) and they tasted so good, but I know I shouldn't be eating them so not having them again. I haven't tried eggs yet but to be honest the thought makes me gag. I am tired of Soups, burrito fillings, Protein shakes, cottage cheese, hummus... Any new ideas for 5 week post opers?????

I just felt like sharing I had yogurt and it was delicious (I'm 5 days post op) it had been a while I had not enjoyed something like I did this yogurt. Any recommendations on good yogurt??

Ok so I know mashed potatoes, retried beans hummus, yogurt, pudding, puréed soups is considered puréed. I start puréed Saturday and I want to go grocery shopping for a few things but I don't know what to buy. What did everyone eat during there puréed stage? Is this all what we could eat my nuts list didn't specify. Thank in advance =)

OK post op folks...I really need help wrapping my head around something. Saw the nut today. She's 1 of 6 in my program. Anyways we were going over a typical day of eating. 9am-Rtd shake Noon-1oz light cheese with 1 oz turkey breastfeeding cubed 3-2oz fage Greek 0% yogurt with half scoop Syntrax powder 5:30-2oz fage Greek 0% yogurt with half scoop syntrax powder & 1 oz chicken thigh or leg meat 7:30/8- 1 oz or less beef Jerky. So...she tells me...I have to stop eating the yogurt and drink milk. I tell her it makes me sick. Drink soy she says. I don't like it I tell her. "Well, I want u back here in 6 weeks and I want to see that you've cut out Greek yogur…

Wow. Dr. Kellys office just sent my diet info. Pre- not so bad. 3 days liquid..a fine puree once a day. (Lower bmi) Post- whew whee..I can see the challenge here. 1 week clears and juice. 2 more weeks of liquids Not even any protein shake or yogurt for 10 days?? Then..purees til week 5. Ok there. But 10 days with no protein. Wow...I'll suck it up. Lol (no pun intended) but I think I'm gonna be HUNGRY with nothing to provide a full feeling. (Groan)

I am starting post op week 3 today and can start tryig mushy foods. I also had my gallbladder removed when I was sleeved as well. This morning I made a scrammbled egg in a spray of olive oil cooking spray... I ate 1/2 of it over a 30 minute period...had a ton of burping and was in the bathroom with a very loose BM 5 minutes after. Is this normal when you start mushy foods in general? Does having my gallbladder out make any difference? When you started muchy foods, did you do 3 meals of it that day or work your way up to it? Or how did you do it? Sorry for all the questions...my surgeon is fabulous but his staff is not and emailing the nurse is not fun...we tend…

Hi, I'm 9 days post opt and on the full liquid diet for 14 days. I'm beyond sick of broth, plain yogurt w/dasani drops, Water, and sf pudding. Anyhow while at the market to purchase more Jello pudding i saw something called rice pudding. It's 90 calories and has 5 grams of sugar per serving (which is about a 4oz cup). I'm wondering if it's okay to eat that at this stage? My full liquid plan says i can have pudding but no Soup with chunks. I assume rice pudding has chunks, so i'm thinking it's a no. I know i need to talk to my nutritionist but it's New Years Day so her office is closed. If anyone can offer advice or tell me if rice pudding was okay on your diet that…

I bought some pita chips today, 19 grams of carbs in 1 ounce. I weighed out 1 ounce and ate them with roasted pepper hummus. You think it is ok to have that for lunch when your on "real" food? I hope so cause tasted yummy.

SO! I am starting the Pureed stage in 5 days! I am at a loss to what taste good pureed and what everyone suggests! Please give me some ideas the internet is very overwhelming right now! Thanks in advance!

When is sushi permitted? I'll eventually ask my nut but just wondering how everyone fared with it and how early they were able to safely manage it? I'm 2 weeks out today and can start cooked flaky fish on jan 8 or so- can't wait! I miss sushi and hope I don't have to wait 6-12 months for it

I've been cleared for baked fish this week and have clearance for meat, pork and chicken next week. What I can't seem to find it is when I'm cleared for seafood. My aunt arrives tonight from Seattle with fresh crab, salmon and cod and I would love to have some Dungeness crab fresh from the Atlantic!

Have you tried them?. I am on puréed foods and have started using this in my chicken salad instead of mayo. 25 calories, 1g fat, 2g carbs, 2g protein. I like the taste and I'm trying to squeeze in protein wherever I can.

I just broiled 8oz of cauliflower seasoned with olive oil, s&p, and a sprinkle of parm. Then blended it with a dash of milk and veg stock. It's quite delicious.

liquid stage Soft stage Puree stage Semi solid stage I don't cook and I am trying to find a place or food that I can eat on the different stages, making it easy for me. what have u ate ? Liquid stage -- doing it know with a Protein.

I'm going home from the hospital today. I get a pain every time I sip on my water. I'm scared to get dehydrated. The nurse told me just to force it. Did any of you have this problem any suggestions? Id really appreciate it. Thank you.