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Trader Joe's bariatric-friendly products?
BigSue replied to BigSue's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm surprised I didn't get very many responses about this, but I guess if you don't live in the middle of nowhere, a trip to Trader Joe's is not a big event 😀. I found some product recommendations on keto web sites and YouTube videos. Here's my haul: They didn't have several of the items on my list, and there were a few things I didn't buy because they seemed way overpriced, but here's what I got (some of it is just general grocery items just to save me a trip to another store): Meat Individually frozen boneless skinless chicken thighs ($7.99) Ground chicken ($3.79) Ground turkey ($2.99) Pork tenderloin ($4.15) Chile lime chicken burgers ($3.69) Chicken sausage ($3.99) Produce Spaghetti squash ($2.99) Organic romaine bagged salad ($2.69) Heavenly tomatoes ($2.79) Head of garlic ($.49) Organic ginger ($1.79) Frozen Frozen green beans ($1.99) Frozen asparagus ($2.99) Frozen raspberries ($2.49) Pantry Avocado oil ($5.99) Kalamata olive oil ($8.99) Sesame oil ($2.99) Rice vinegar ($1.99) Salsa Autentica ($1.99) Salsa Verde ($1.99) Sundried tomatoes ($1.99) Masala simmer sauce ($2.69) Almond flour ($7.49) Snacks Chomps jerky ($1.69) Quest Hero bar ($1.99) Power Crunch bar ($1.49) Freeze-dried raspberries ($3.99) Refrigerated Plain nonfat Greek yogurt ($.99) Green goddess salad dressing ($3.99) Spicy cashew salad dressing ($3.99) I've only tried a few of these items so far. I love the green goddess salad dressing; it's only 10 calories per tablespoon and surprisingly tasty (I actually licked the bowl when I finished my salad). Sadly, it's perishable and only has about a month shelf-life in the fridge. Haven't tried the spicy cashew dressing yet, but online reviewers love it. I like the chicken burgers, but they'd be better on a nice, fluffy bun. I felt so weird buying all healthy stuff and no junk food! If I had made this trip a year ago, I would have been all over the delicious-looking baked goods and the snacks and desserts stacked above the freezer aisle. -
Tips please on starting purees
BigSue replied to WafflingWafa's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Starting purees is great! After the liquid diet, it's nice to be able to eat something resembling real food. You should mix protein powder into purees to make sure you meet your protein goal. My advice for that is to use flavored protein powder for sweet foods and unflavored protein powder for savory foods. Here's what I ate in the pureed stage: Fat-free, no sugar added Greek yogurt (vanilla yogurt + birthday cake protein powder; vanilla yogurt + chocolate protein powder + powdered peanut butter; strawberry yogurt + strawberry protein powder, etc.) Fat-free, sugar-free pudding (chocolate pudding + chocolate protein powder + powdered peanut butter; vanilla pudding + strawberry protein powder, etc.) Unsweetened applesauce + cinnamon roll protein powder Protein oatmeal + cinnamon roll protein powder Pureed refried beans + unflavored protein powder, topped with enchilada sauce + Laughing Cow cheese Pureed black bean soup + unflavored protein powder Mashed cauliflower + unflavored protein powder, topped with gravy -
Gas! Ugghhh just Gassyyyy!
icandothis_gastricsleeve020221 replied to Cantstop1977's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@cantstop1977 I completely understand. My sleeve was on 02/02 and all the meetings and appointments did not prepare me for the gas pain. The bloating is insane, it causes chest pain, back pain, and shoulder pain. It was so bad I didnt wa t to drink anything. I will say after day 3 it does get significantly better. I find that the more I fart the more it helps, I got a little gassy day 4 and much gassier day 5. I will also add today is the first day I ate and I had 2 tbsp of Greek yogurt so that may have played a part. You can do this! It does get better! Hang tight. Tomorrow will be much better! Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Ok, now hear me out. I had a little yogurt and two bites of chicken breast last night for dinner and never felt the stuffed feeling or even full feeling. I’m three weeks out from surgery. About 10 minutes later I noticed the calcium chew samples that I will need to start in a few days so I thought I’d test one. The minute I ate it I ran to the bathroom thinking I had to throw up but instead experienced the dreaded foamie thing for two hours. What did I do wrong? It’s not blatantly obvious to me because I didn’t overeat at dinner. I never want to experience that again- I’m sure I will, but if there is an obvious reason PLEASE share!
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Curious... How long before you could eat your first piece of pizza?
FINFAN3DP posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Curious... How long before you could eat your first piece of pizza? It seems as if each doctor has a different diet plan for before/after surgery. For instance, my surgery was 1/29/2021. I am on 2 weeks liquids to include Protein shakes, Protein Water, Water, Yogurt, Fat free/sugar free pudding and low fat ricotta. then i go to 1 to 6 months of soft foods, to include ground meat, deli slices, non-fat cheeses, etc then on to solids again. My main thing is pizza. I just want to know realistically when I will be able to eat it again. I don't want any lectures on how i shouldn't. I'm only wanting one slice vs the 4 or 5 I used to eat. So spare me the anger. -
Glad it went well!! I just got sleeved too on February 3. Hospital jello and broth was disgusting! Managed some apple juice while in hospital. Now that I am back home, I’m sipping on cold milk, coconut water, some runny Greek yogurts.
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Hey all, I am coming up on 3 weeks post op VSG next Monday. I was allowed to start soft foods such as ground meet/canned chicken, etc. today. After looking through my post op binder, I was wondering if any of you received any sort of calorie limit for when you start more solid foods? The info in my binder mainly talks about protein and fluid daily amounts. I just want to make sure that the foods that I am choosing are not exceeding a certain calorie limit?? Does that make sense? I can give an example of the things that I ate today and calorie/protein total to see what you all think?? Breakfast-small homemade strawberry protein smoothie 165 calories, 37 g protein morning snack-cup of lipton cream of chicken soup 60 calories 2g protein lunch-about 2 oz of light and fit yogurt 20 calories 3g protein, a very small portion of cream of potato soup with protein powder 90 calories 13g protein. I ate an early lunch and could only eat a little bit and felt nauseated so I came back about an hour and a half later and had a small portion of sugar free chocolate pudding 30 calories and a couple of bites of chicken salad 20 calories 2g protein Dinner-1 beef/pork Italian meatball with a small amount of mozzarella cheese on it and marinara sauce 145 calories 14g protein and 1/4 c of homemade unsweetened applesauce 20 calories I drank approximately 50 oz of calorie free fluids throughout the day as well. so about 580 calories and around 70g protein. I know it seems like a weird choices of foods...does this seem normal????? I just want to make sure that my choices seem ok and that I am not going over in calories. I'm getting enough protein everyday along with my fluids. Sorry for the long post!! Just wanted to see what you all think! Thanks!!!!
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Is this normal? Post Gastric Sleeve Issues
MzBumbleBee posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello, New to the forum ad this is my first post. Sorry its so long but I need some help from ppl who have already had the Gastric Sleeve. As of today I am 3 & a 1/2 weeks post op. I had my first follow up with the Dr. 2 weeks ago and will have the second follow up next week. I am past the clear liquid & full liquid phases and stated to move to more solid food. Here's my problem my Dr says I am progressing normally but I'm not sure. I would get heartburn occasionally prior to surgery but a few tums would take care of it. I am taking the vitamins and gerd medicine as directed with no issues. Since the first day of surgery I could feel like whatever i drank even the small sips would sit in my throat, then go down a little at a time and my stomach would "pinch". I also had this when I moved to full liquids and now to soft foods. I can eat something like really soft mashed potatoes, yogurt, whipped cottage cheese or farina and mostly can hold them down. I have vomited a few times but i think its because the food is in the esophagus sliding up and down and its nauseating. When I do "eat" it is only a few tablespoons max and the whole time I feel like the food sits in my throat and doesn't go all the way down, I get back pain in the middle of my back at my bra line and the food hurts in my stomach. I feel like I have to burp and its not air its whatever I've consumed coming back up. I don't have fever or shortness of breath, I don't get weak just nauseated by this liquid/food that doesn't go down and just sits. Did/Does anyone else have this problem? -
Week since surgery, down 11lbs, 50 overall. & What I have learned.
FINFAN3DP posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So, a week since my surgery. One, you gain about 10lbs in water weight from all the iv fluids they pump in ya, but you pee them out quickly. Two, The pain from the hernia surgery far outweighs the pain from the sleeve surgery. Three, Getting fluids in is rough, because it seems there isn't enough time in the day. Four, ZERO Hunger, but every time a commercial for pizza or burgers comes on tv I want one. Five, So far so good. Can't wait to get to soft foods in a week, because the protein shakes, protein water, and yogurt is getting old. Six, Down 10lbs since the day of the surgery Not including the 10lbs of fluids, 50lb mark overall. Not so bad yet. -
I do a lot of casserole type things. For example, this week I did "Eggroll in a bowl" - it's ground meat (I used turkey), cabbage, carrots, onions, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, and a little rice wine vinegar. I added a little cooked rice as well. Another favorite is a veggie au gratin: cauliflower, broccoli and leek with greek yogurt, dijon, thyme and cheese. I add in sliced dinner sausage to give it more protein. One more: An easier version of stuffed peppers. Ground chicken, quinoa, onions, tomatos and spices in a cooked bell pepper (or just dice the bell peppers in) and add a little pepper jack cheese.
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Thank you! I spoke to my Nutritionist and he advised if crystal light is easier then I should drink that instead of water. He recommended blending it and adding a bit of light mayo or greek yogurt. I'll try that along with scrambled eggs. Thanks for your advice!
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Yes, I had an appointment with the Nutritionist and he recommended to pure the hard boil eggs in a blender and a bit of light mayo or greek yogurt to make it moist. Thanks for the advice.
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Was going to ask if the water issue was because of physical inability or aversion. But then you answered in a later post: Since it sounds like an aversion issue, you can perhaps try the following: Experiment with temperature. Immediately after surgery, I only wanted HOT, HOT water. A couple of months later, I only wanted COLD, COLD water. Try a couple drops of sugar free sweetener (preferably with Monk Fruit or Stevia as sweetener, studies have shown that Monk Fruit does not seem to affect blood sugar levels, as well as Stevia but not as well as Monk Fruit. Make a smoothie with lots of ice and lower-sugar fruits OR BP2 powder & instant decaff coffee crystals OR with your favourite low-cal/high-protein yogurt. Carry a water bottle or thermos around with you everywhere you go. Set a timer to remind yourself to take a sip at regular intervals. Good Luck!
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Favorite Grocery Products
Uomograsso replied to ChubRub's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Haven't found this is any grocery store near me yet but looks like a great way to get some protein in. 20 g protein, 3g fat, 8 g carbs, 140 cal Oikos PRO Yogurt -
I just get Centrum (or more often, the generic equivalent at CVS, Walgreens, or Costco) for my multi. You have to take two of those a day to meet the requirements, though. I have several versions of calcium - Bariatric Advantage chews (which I order online), Upcal D (a powder I mix into yogurt - also ordered online - through amazon), and generic calcium citrate tablets I get at Walgreens or CVS. yes - a lot of people drink (and like) Syntrax Nectar products. I like several of the flavors. I mix the chocolate and vanilla ones with unsweetened almond milk, and the fruity ones with Crystal Light lemonade (the lemonade boosts the flavor a bit more)
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Just got home... Pain isn't too bad...
FINFAN3DP replied to FINFAN3DP's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I think the gas pains are all gone now. Really, i think it might not have been gas that was causing pain, but rather my diaphram from being blown up. I feel pretty good right now, had an oxy about an hour ago, and have started drinking my Protein 2.0 water. I can tolerate little sips, but nothing more. May wait till tomorrow to try yogurt or pudding. All in all, the Hernia pain seems more than the sleeve pain. Standing up or sitting down takes a lot as it is very painful. But, i'm doing it. Taking small walks downstairs or just down the hallway. Excited to see the weight shedding. I gained 10lbs in the hospital, and have already lost 3lbs from peein. The stomach needles for the blood thinner isn't as bad as I thought they would be. Thanks to everyone for their support on this site. -
I used (and still use) my blender and food scale all the time. I've never used an air fryer and rarely use sieves. I agree with the small dishes - I bought ramekins in different sizes so I could "eyeball" portions easier. Of course, I could have measured things as well (and some things I DID measure), but sometimes it was easier to spoon things into a 4 oz ramekin, or an 8 oz ramekin, or whatever, since that would have been pretty close (if not exact). Plus then I could just eat whatever it was directly from the ramekin. I also bought baby spoons and still use them to this day - mostly to eat yogurt with. I don't know why, but I love them!
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Fell off track 8 months post opp.
catwoman7 replied to Yvonne84's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I agree with not going back to a liquid diet. Just go back to the way you're supposed to be eating. Protein first, then non-starchy veggies, and then an occasional small serving of fruit or whole-grain carb if you have room and/or really want them. Track your food. Make sure you get all your fluids in. You haven't gained anything yet, so just pick up where you left off. if you must snack, keep things like sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles around. I also mix ranch dressing mix in plain Greek yogurt and use it as a dip for raw veggies, which I keep cut up and in the fridge. I also usually have grapes around most of time. it's tough to rein yourself in, but you can do it! -
Protein drinks suck post op
BigSue replied to davis29's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Try protein hot chocolate. I found it much easier to drink than cold protein shakes. If you make it with Fairlife milk instead of water, it has as much protein as a shake. I love the BariatricPal brand, but there’s a similar product from ProtiDiet that you can buy on Amazon. You can also try protein soups if you’re tired of sweet drinks. Another option is clear protein drinks (like Protein2O or Syntrax Nectar), which are more like juice than shakes, so you might find them more palatable. When are you allowed to start puréed foods? You can mix protein powder into almost anything puréed (unflavored for savory foods, flavored for sweet foods like yogurt or sugar-free pudding). -
Gastric Bypass lasted 5 hours due to scar tissue.
RhondaHigdon replied to RhondaHigdon's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well, I had just had 5 c-sectons, and in between those I had a tubal reversal. Which worked. I had 3 more children. Hence the 5 C-secions, 1 tubal reversal, Then I had a complete hysterectomy. Just so much scar tissue. I am sorry to hear that you have been so nauseated. I have been lucky as far as that goes. Only a little, a couple of times. I just did make me some of those ricotta cheese bake, and I was scared to death, but I just took my time and so far so good. I have had 2 of them. I'm scared to try anything else. I am such a picky eater. I don't like yogurt at all. I don't like tuna fish, which i can use the can chicken. Anyway, back to the surgery part when I woke up in recovery I felt like my stomach was on fire. I was begging the nurses for relief. I was in recovery for quite sometime. I don't know why, but all my Dr was giving me was Toradol and Tylenol. The following day that worked fine, but right out of surgery, not so much. Thanks for letting me know I wasn't a lone wolf. Rhonda -
Dr saying not to drink protein shakes!
LaoDaBeirut replied to Dubai_MGB's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So I think this might be a cultural difference. I'm also in the Middle East and the dietician told me I don't need protein shakes. Americans seem all about them. She didn't mention the heart palpitations but she just said they're not really healthy and have a lot of additives. I haven't had any shakes post-surgery. For the first couple weeks I had a lot of milk, juice, and yogurt. In the pureed stage I had all kinds hummus, baba ghanoush, lentil soup, mashed potatoes with nutritional yeast on top, more yogurt, soft cheeses, and fish. Now I've added in some other things. I get between 80 and 100g of protein a day and don't use the shakes. You can do it! -
February 2021 Sleeve Surgery
Dubai_MGB replied to LifelongJourney's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
February 3 !! Starting 1 week of pre-op diet tomorrow!!! So excited so nervous so scared. My pre-op diet : Breakfast: Low fat milk with half a banana or OPTIFAST or Greek Yogurt with 1/2 a cup of fruits Lunch: Vegetable Soup with Green Salad and Grilled Chicken Breast or Fish Dinner: Vegetable Soup or OPTIFAST bar or Greek Yogurt with 1/2 cup fruits. -
Diet Once You’re Back to Regular Foods
Luna805 replied to MM1604's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had bypass but I think food reintroduction is the same. Im over 2 months post op and lighter type foods still are my go to. It’s kind of trial and error at first. But cottage cheese, berries, avocados, tomatoes, diced lettuce, lighter cheese & turkey rolls, soups, yogurts are still my go to foods. Chicken is still difficult, so I will boil it in spices/water to soften it up. I can eat a few whole wheat ritz crackers, but other overly crunchy crackers don’t sit great. Peanut butter/almond butter must be in small doses with apple slices or celery.. that’s what works for me. Good luck on the next phase! -
I sounds like you just aren't quite ready for those yet, even if they are on your plan. You may have more inflammation in your stomach than most, which restricts the thicker (or sometimes even the thinner) things more than others experience. I had yogurt (and purees, etc.) in the hospital without problem, but others on the same plan couldn't handle them. Our general rule was to try new foods one at a time to test for tolerance; if it worked, great, if not, try it again in a week or two.
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Pain from yogurt/pudding??
KellyMarie8288 replied to KellyMarie8288's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had vsg. The surgeon gave us full liquid for 2 weeks that includes pudding, yogurt, and jello. Sent from my Pixel 3a using BariatricPal mobile app
