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Hi all! I was banded on Jan. 14, and I was able to start mushies yesterday (Jan. 19). I think I have been on liquids for so long that I am taking the pureed food diet to an extreme, and I want to make sure I'm not doing anything bad. I've read so many threads, and some people talk about having things under soft foods that I thought I could have this week (like scrambled eggs or noodles). I am basically thinking anything I can put in the blender and puree is fair game at this point. I just pureed a small bowl of macaroni and cheese for dinner, and ohmygod, it was so freaking good!!! I really have been trying to stick with healthy foods, but tonight, I just wanted something with a little more substance. Other things I bought to puree are vegetable beef Soup, canned chicken with cream o'chick soup and mushrooms, turkey chili (with added steamed veggies), refried Beans and salsa, tuna salad, egg salad, pudding, peaches, bananas, cream of wheat/oatmeal. Are these things all okay? Or are pureed foods supposed to be things like yogurt, applesauce, and soup? What is everyone else doing for their mushies?
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So I am 1 week out of surgery and have just moved to full liquids. I have been eating about 1/2 a pudding cup at a time or 4 oz of cream Soup at a time throughout the day. I just went back and read through my book again and I realized it said I should be eating a teaspoon to a tablespoon of food "at a time" Does this mean I should be having a tablespoon of pudding/soup for a meal? I'm having trouble knowing how much food I should be eating. Overall how much should I be eating in a day? and how long did it take you to transition from clear to full to pureed etc. For example today I have eaten in total: 1-1 1/4 pudding snack 3 oz applesauce 2 oz yogurt
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full liquids, shakes, yogurts, sf pudding for me anyway. You really should get some info from your doctor.
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What Is Your --"good Go-To Food" For Protein
Globetrotter replied to slatond's topic in Food and Nutrition
They say that failing to plan is planning to fail but that isn't always true; if I am travelling and did not pack anything I know that I can pull into a gas station and get some plain beef jerky, it would be the rare gas station that doesn't have that! A lot of gas stations now also have pretty nice little convenience stores attached too, especially if they are truck stops. Greek yogurt and RTD protein drinks are pretty readily available. If on the other hand I am packing my own goodies for travel then I will make a batch of chicken salad or tuna salad and bring a bag of colorful pepper slices for scooping, a protein shake, and some "good" low sodium jerky. -
What did you eat today????? Tuesday
Cherrybomb replied to silkhair1's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Today (my "free day" from exercise): B: yogurt (Yoplait light); babybel light cheese (2) L: 1 oz chicken breast, 5 cherry tomatoes, tbsp honey mustard dressing, 1/2c croutons, few lettuce leaves Snack: 60 cal pudding, 60 cal puff pastry twists (2) Dinner: 1/4c mashed potatoes, chicken tender w/ BBQ (KFC) Estimated cals (haven't calculated yet): 1300 -
Ok, so what is your favorite HIGH Protein food ( low carb / low fat) I've been leaning toward high protein but also high fat ( red meat / cheese / greek yogurt ). I know I can adjust those 3 to the lower fat versions. But what else ? I've never liked cottage cheese. Taste might have changed and I might try again? Suggestions on ways to eat it that are yummy? I don't mind experimenting and learning new tastes.... so let me know what you would recommend!?
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I made this last week. It was pretty good. It was like a little bit tangy, so I added some honey. My greek yogurt was plain and tasted like sour cream, but if you used a flavored one, it would be even better! I liked the mix of coconut and mini chocolate chips.
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Are you getting any protein in? Think out that yogurt with some unsweetened almond milk and see if you can drink the protein rather than eat it. I find the ready-to-drink shakes are gross and hard to swallow, so I am using Syntrax Nectars (powder) made with either unsweetened almond milk or water. Getting the fluids in is very important, so you don't get dehydrated, so keep sipping. Baby sips, all the time. It helps if you are sipping something with protein in it, but if you have to do water or diluted juice to get/keep the fluids down, that's a start! Don't worry, it'll get easier. Just keep trying.
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Sorry, purées just suck. There are people on here that purée normal meals and eat em (meatloaf, fajitas, etc) so that's one option (bleh!!!). I personally ate a lot of beans/bean Soups. Retried Beans thinned with a little chicken broth, add puréed salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream. Bean Soup cooked til it's mush and the vegetables are completely falling apart. Egg salad (boiled egg, dab of mayo, mustard, salt, pepper. At first I puréed this, then further out just used my fine grater to grate the eggs. Broccoli cheese soup puréed with my ninja, roasted squash soup also puréed. I was not super creative but the thought of pureeing meat horrified me!!! So I avoided meat for the most part. Oatmeal/cream of wheat but use caution, this is where I started dumping. sugar free pudding made with sKim or 1% milk, add a scoop of Syntrax nectar (pick your flavor) and stir with the pudding powder before adding milk. Covers the Protein flavor fairly well. 1/2 cup has 100 calories and 10 grams of protein. And of course, smooth Greek yogurt. I use dannon light and fit greek 2x the protein, 80 calories, 12 grams of protein. Play around with it! You'll find something you can tolerate. My emergency lunch meal was egg drop soup, just strain out the chunks. Lived off this for lunch during the week! Google the world according to eggface. She has many ideas. Her ricotta cheese bake (ricotta, mozzarella, spaghetti sauce) was also one of my purée staples! Good luck!!!! HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 204.2
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Good or Bad Mushies?
terrydumont46 replied to Neila's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
do one thing for yourself. put a piece of paper on your kitchen counter and everything that goes in your mouth list the protein content and calorie content. Protein content s/b 60 -80 grams a day. calorie content s/b 1000-1200 calories a day. if you are getting enough protein without going over the calorie count than you can call the day a success. but to often what we allow in our mouths is way to much calories. the first time i did this i had managed to keep my protein okay but i had eaten 1390 calories. just with mushies. you are still on a diet. your band isn't helping much. practice being on a diet and eat diet food. sorry i know it isn't what you want to hear but it is the best advise i can give you. mac n cheese not a good selection, noodles give you no protein, so also not a good food choice right now. cream of chicken regular can read the calories vs. protein. not a good choice. but homemade chicken soup that u used yogurt or skim fat milk and pulverized the vegetables and chicken together good protein little calories. there are still rules to follow even though you have a band. i have to remind myself that all the time. -
Will I ever feel better?
toomuchrose replied to toomuchrose's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@enjoythetime Thanks. The 31 lbs isn't since my surgery, it includes the 5 months of qualifying diet. I was down about 14 when I went into surgery, The day I came home I weighed 6 more than when I went in due to IV fluids, so it was a seesaw, but since surgery, I've dropped about 18. It got hard to keep track, but in all, I've lost 31 as of now. I agree that I'm just not taking in enough calories to keep myself going. This week I'm making smoothies with Muscle Milk, Greek yogurt, fruit and almond milk, but I just had one and it made me sick! @@Bandista and @@Jack, thanks for the kind words. -
Not doing well emotionally post-op-HELP PLEASE!
honk replied to drivera's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm sorry to hear that you've had a hard time. I am a little suprised that you're doctor has you on clear liquids for 14 days. I was on broth (and jello which I refuse to eat) for 7 days and then could move on to smooth yogurt and smooth soups (tomato). While I was'nt necessarily hungry by the end of the first week I was definately tired of broth; and actually enjoyed drinking something different. Also what are you having for protein right now? My doctor required up to 60 grams per day even at the beginning and I was using protein shakes. -
Feeling full on the sleeve. What it like?
Indymom replied to Brockcrawford's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Remember anything liquid is going to flush through quickly so you may never get a feeling of "full" from a yogurt drink or even a protein drink. From what I've read on here, once you start on regular solid foods (like meat) you'll quickly figure out what "full" is. -
Scared..Surgery in less than two weeks
kimba6999 replied to njkelly's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow. Post op i was only allowed to drink my protein. I was 2 weeks post all liquid. You're lucky if you get to do yogurt and stuff already. Keep up the good work. -
Hit My First Stall and It Sucks
BLERDgirl replied to mnmlst's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I don't avoid dairy at all. I eat cheese and 0% Greek yogurt almost daily. The same thing with fats and carbs. I eat healthy fats and complex carbs regularly. Your body needs these nutrients. I avoid fake, processed foods and sugars that are more challenging for your body to break down and use.. I do the exact same thing as @@WL WARRIOR. I only get weighed once a month, preferably at my f/u appointments. I hit my 4 month mark on the 18th but I'm going in this morning to get IVC filter removed so today will be my weigh in. I'm not sure what I will do next month since my next bariatric follow up won't be until I hit the 6 mth mark. I may go see my primary instead. My point is I don't allow myself to become married to the scale. I take my measurements and simply work really hard following my program and getting adequate exercise. -
Dessert Substitute?
Inner Surfer Girl replied to acm22_'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Depending on where you are in your program there are lots of options. Off the top of my head: protein pudding, protein shakes, protein bars, fresh fruit/berries, protein hot chocolate, Greek yogurt, etc. -
What are the first foods to try in week 4
ShelterDog64 replied to CVanPelt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Is your week 4 purees or soft foods? Every plan is different, I was on full food by the end of week 4. Good soft foods: refried Beans with cheese, ricotta with sauce, cottage cheese with pureed fruit, soft scrambled eggs (for most people, not for me), yogurt, softer cheeses. I mixed unflavored Protein into most everything I ate. Like @@amandastearns said, shakes are a good option still at that point, especially if the food choices are complicated and you don't have a lot of time to spend worrying about food. -
My liquid phase was two danon low fat yogurts, 5 high Protein drinks and one slim fast a day. I drank Ensure High Protein and fell in love with the banana flavored one. The others were very good too. Try to use the Slim Fast powered before the ready to drink ones in the cans. read the labels. there is a difference in what you get and the cans if I remember have more sodium then you want.
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Should you only eat when you get hungry?
Sue Magoo replied to ghannouge's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Even at two years out I have a problem if I don't eat every 4 hours. What happens for me is that if I go too long I pb and slime with the food that I do eat. Because of this, I usually have a healthy late afternoon snack of yogurt or nuts or fruit to hold me over until supper. I love my band and my new flat tummy! Sue -
frustrated
FailureIsntAnOption replied to angelicforever's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's not impossible! I did the liver shrinking diet for 10-days prior to surgery and lost 11 pounds. Start now, have a Muscle Milk for Breakfast, lowfat cheese for snack, Muscle Milk or chicken breast for lunch, more lowfat cheese or lowfat yogurt snack, for dinner eat lien. Avoid Pasta & potatoes. There are other good Protein drinks on the market besides Muscle Milk. Just make sure you drink one with 15g of protein. Good luck to you! I am so glad I had the band done. I had mine 1 month ago and feel fabulous. Have lost 24 pounds since. -
You all probably already thought of this, but the way I get extra Protein in my full liquids is to add a jar (3 oz) of gerber baby chicken. For example, I put it in my black bean Soup and added some cilatro and green onion before I blenderized it. That really gives it a high protein kick. There are 12 gm of protein in 3 oz of baby food chicken. No fat, no carbs. I added it to other Soups too. Creamy soups go down nice and easy and the extra protein is a big plus for me. I am finding a lot of the full liqs are just too sweet for me, even though they are artificially sweetened, like the pudding and Protein shakes. I was missing some nice savory flavors. I also made a "soup" in the blender from a jar of chix, a can of cream of chicken soup and some thai green curry (from Trader Joe's). Also added a spoon of greek yogurt. While I had my dinner in a cup, my husband used the rest to dip his corn tortilla chips in and loved it. It satisfied my need for something hot and spicy without bothering my sleeve. I was worried that with a sleeve I wouldn't be able to do spicy foods. Looks like that's not the case so far. gg
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Hi everyone! Maybe you can help me shed some light on what I am feeling... I am 8 weeks on Sunday. I have been feeling great. No side affects. I can eat everything now. Well, for the past week or so, my scale has not moved. I have lost 30 pounds since June 29th when I had surgery but the last week or so the scale has remained the same. Also, I feel hungry for the first time. I am told to eat every 3 hours. So, by the time 2 hours pass by, I am, what I think is hungry. I even had a headache today like I used to get when I was hungry and needed to eat. I am eating about 800 calories a day and am exercising daily and from what the elliptical machine says I am burning about 500 calories. But, I am hungry before my 3 hours. Let me give you an idea of what I ate today: Breakfast: yogurt, piece of string cheese. snack: greek yogurt, lunch: black bean Soup cup with a boiled egg; snack: Protein shake; dinner: ceviche (shrimp and fish in lemon). I am not sure what is going on??? :thumbup: Do you think exercising is making me hungry?
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Joining the land of Bands
voodookitty replied to voodookitty's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have been able to eat some creamier type soups if they're well diluted and my dh made me a nce smoothi with two containers of light yogurt mixed with skim milk and half a banana. That was enough for two meals. Glad you're doing well too!!! -
I'm 5 days post op, although I am looking forward to the future with my sleeve, I am starting to regret having gotten it so soon. Not because it hurts or because I am in pain or anything like that, but simply because I live in a household with 2 other people that constantly eat out and cook every single day!!!! I get so tired of smelling the juicy chicken, veggies, fish and types of other hot delicious foods While I sit in the living room drinking shakes and eating yogurt! It's really bothering me to the point I can not stop crying! All I hear are potato chip bags rattling in the kitchen and crunching and laughter, it's very hard on me right now because I have not enjoyed a piece of solid food in 7 days and it's really stressing me out!! I can not smoke a cigarette because I am still healing *sigh* I am a wreck. I do not want to scare anyone who has not had it yet because others may have a lot more self control than me, but as for me.. it's hard
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Can't Make My Body Happy
NurseTAB replied to JustJenn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have found I can stomach the oh yeah ready to drink protein drinks I had lap band about 2 years ago and that whole time never found something I could tolerate. They have 32 grams of protein they remind me of slim fasts. Then I eat cheese and yogurt and cottage cheese to get my other protein in, was crazy I had a half oz of broiled pork last night and was full. Was a amazing feeling after only so little.
