Adeline Ronado

Lettuce wrapped, cucumber, etc...all great! But what low carb bread and tortilla products do you like?
I am 5 weeks out and those small, thin sandwich rounds and pita bread have been great.
SW 255 on 6/19/17

look at it this way, newly bariatrisized people (myself included)........ we will lose the weight. it might be 6 months, it might be 12 months, it might be 18 months. but the weight WILL come off. and if it doesn't? congrats, you will be the one person that gastric bypass doesn't work for and they'll study you in Geneva for the rest of your days and you'll be famous in all the scientific literature.
me? i'm gonna go find a new hobby. and try to get used to a new life of NOT obsessing about my weight all the time. after all, that's a big reason i had the surgery.

I had a bit wrapped in lettuce instead of bread pre op and it was so good. I've thought a bit trying it but I'm scared it'll hurt, I haven't tried lettuce yet, it'll probably feel better than meat though I'm thinking. I'm 7 weeks. Although, I had a Protein Bar with 20 gm Protein for lunch today and it was filling but satisfying. Although like 280 calories so it would need to be a meal not a snack. But it laid nicely.

Endless 80
I know how you feel I was sleeve two weeks ago and I have to say I am a carb addict. There are people who just downright don't want to eat carbs ever again. I too have sandwich dreams and I also love Italian food. I have these crazy cravings which are crazy but alas I am not able to indulge and I'm grateful for that. But at the same time I'm frustrated, I want to eat and have hope for the future tone able to go out to dinner and do that eat but know my limit.

I madethis today, wanting some deviled eggs, and decided to switch up the mayo with hummus! I used spicy hummus and they were DELICIOUS!
4 eggs hardboiled
3-4 TBSP hummus (I used supremely spicy hummus by Sabra mixed up)
I TSP mustard
A teeny bit of mayo will help make it more creamy for those who like a more creamy filling
Slice eggs in half and combine yolks with hummus, mustard, and maybe mayo for filling. Fill egg whites. Consume!
I made it with 3 TBSP hummus and a tbsp miracle whip and 4 halves (or two eggs) was almost 14g of protein!!!!

Wow thanks everyone! I guess I was more asking about the ability to tolerate bread products but I wasn't very clear sorry. But I appreciate all the advice!


SW 255 on 6/19/17

Watermelon - where does it fit in? It isn't high in Protein, but can you count it towards Water intake (since it is naturally flavored water, technically)? What stage would it fall under? You need to chew it but it melts in your mouth - does that qualify as the mushy stage?
I'm honestly just curious. I plan on sticking to what my doctor and nutritionists tell me, but I had a piece of watermelon yesterday and got to wondering what stage it would be a viable option.

I didn't incorporate tortillas, bread, and rolls back into my diet until I reached my goal weight.
Still, I'd tread carefully. I run an average of 30 miles per week, so I can eat plenty of carbs and maintain my weight. For those who are less active, eating carbs and sliders often spells REGAIN.

I've been successful by avoiding most carbs. I'd skip the rolls, tortillas, Buns, even brad until you reach your goal, and then only incorporate the quality, complex carbs, and do so sparingly.
At 8.5 months post op, and just 10 lbs away from my goal, I just today ate my first slice of bread. It was whole grain, and I had it with turkey. I also worked out today! I feel great, but I wouldn't have (and don't suggest) you eat bread early on. Carbs are way too addictive and plus they take up and waste. valuable space in your tummy.

My NUT would have me eating so many carbs. I don't follow her guidelines but do a lot of smiling and nodding. She's super sweet but we don't see eye to eye on carbs. 15-20 most days for me.

The guide my Dr gave was packed with carbs. I realized quickly that 1) I wouldn't hit my Protein goals if I ate the way it described and 2) carbs make me crave more carbs and spiral out. I probably average about 30grams total per day but I try to eat only complex carbs so no bread, sweets, pasta/rice. I eat potatoes a couple times a week but about 1/3 of a cup max.