it has now been 5 weeks since my surgery. i was cleared at 4 weeks to start eating normal foods. however, i dont know what to eat! LOL

i've been sticking with lunchmeat, chili, tuna, chicken salad and cheeses. those have been my staples since 2 weeks out. and i'm SICK of them.

i never thought i would say that i didn't know what to eat. i'm working on changing my thought process toward foods. yes, i know i could just run to taco bell and grab a taco or something, but i really want to make good food choices.

i really know what i should be eating, but i guess i find it hard since i DONT feel like eating.... so strange.

so help me out - what are some of your favorite things to eat? or a favorite recipe? i prefer chicken over beef or pork if that helps.

thanks all!

Thanks - great recipies!!

Wow Tiffykins, Thank you so much! I am 3 months, 3 weeks out and am really wanting to get some flavor onto my little plate and this was information was just what I needed!

I love my George Foreman 360 grill and crock pot. If you'd like, I can toss some of my tried and true recipes with the tweaks that I've made to increase the Protein, cut the fat, and carbs. I just don't want to inundate you with stuff that you may not be interested in eating.

Also, if you'd like me to share let me know if anything is an absolute "no go". Certain flavors, or any specific type of food. For example, if you don't like Asian food, or if you don't like mushrooms etc etc. I can definitely help you out.

For me, the George Foreman grill makes chicken perfectly moist, and I am able to eat it more comfortable than I am baked, pan seared, or from an outdoor grill.

Toss me some please! Im gonna need the protein.

This is a great thread, thank you! I'm going to save it for future reference!!

I have not had surgery yet...BUT I have done low carb for extended periods. =)

this is a great salad and I eat it on lettuce leaves.

Asian chicken salad

4 boiled and chopped chicken breasts

1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced

1/4 cup scallions (green onion), sliced

2 tbsp real mayonnaise

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp sesame oil

makes 3 cups

Another trick I use for my meatball sauce (sweet and sour) is to add splenda with about 1/2 tsp blackstrap molasses in place of the brown sugar. Not quite as good but still is wonderful. =)

For some more ideas (of course you may have to cut some fat from the recipes or change them a little) go to

Active Low-Carber Forums - Atkins Diet & Low Carb Support Message Boards

This is a great site and recipes are in the Kitchen section.

I do not usually cook separate from my family...tonight we had tacos. I used the same meat for me and made a taco salad instead of tacos for me. Many times I make things and only eat it a little different.

Good luck! Hopefully I will be joining you and be "sleeved" sometime before the beginning of the year. =) I am almost done with the 6 mo diet, etc. I meet with the nutritionist tomorrow, the pulmonologist on Monday, and the Psychologist on Wed. Then I have to get some records for last year. Then we will see what Aetna says. =)

Good luck!

Thanks for all of everyones thoughts and information. I am joining thread so I can find it later.......