Hi everyone,

I've started the TLBC pre-op cottage cheese/yogurt diet and I need some ideas on things to add to the cottage cheese/yogurt to give me some variety, this is my second day and I'm bored and HUNGRY!!

I've always just added salt... that's good enough for me.

I know some people like their cottage cheese with fruit. What about sprinkling a little splenda or crystal light on it? Sounds gross to me, but maybe it would be ok?

Yuck! lol

Other than that... I just don't know what you could do to it.

Have you ever tried those Davinci Syrups? They have them at that coffee shop (not sure what it's called) that is, I believe across from the old Walmart on 8th St... I think it's called Jimmy Java or Java Joe's or something like that. It's in a building with a strip of little shops. They're like $16-20 a bottle, so I don't know if you'd wanna experiement with it. They've got all kinda of fruity flavours, and they're made with Splenda. Maybe a little splash of it on top of your cottage cheese? Once again, I say "yuck", but...

Is there very much selection of Fat-free yogurts? Maybe you should hit some grocery stores you don't normally go to and see if they have something different that what you've got.

I eat cottage cheese with fruit and I use the low carb canned fruit (can't think of the brand right now....) I think its Dole??? I do sprinkle a little splenda on the fruit and its tolerable to me, gives me a little sweet treat :heh:

Buffie,

I had to do that too. Plus, I HATE cottage cheese and don't go near it so I only had yogurt (& lots of it!!). I came across Yoplait's SOURCE yogourt (fat free). And they have SCRUMPTIOUS (& I do mean scrumptious!) flavours now that are to DIE for!! So, I didn't get bored and I kept on loving them. You can get a good deal on them at costco...but they are also in regular grocery stores. They have flavours like "Lemon parfait", "Blueberry crumble", "Raspberry Apple Crumble", Stawberry Chantilly" etc. Soooooo good. AND, I lost 18 lbs during my 2 week preop diet!!!

I'll have to try the Crystal Light thing and the new flavors.

Yoda, can I have anything on/in the cottage cheese like spaghetti sauce or fruit? Or is it just the straight yogurt and cottage cheese with just spices? I can't remember what Nisrine said. They probably only want the basics since adding sauce or fruit would add calories.

I'll have to try the Crystal Light thing and the new flavors.

Yoda, can I have anything on/in the cottage cheese like spaghetti sauce or fruit? Or is it just the straight yogurt and cottage cheese with just spices? I can't remember what Nisrine said. They probably only want the basics since adding sauce or fruit would add calories.

That's correct Buffie...you can't add anything!!! Just spices if you want. You can't even add fruit to your yogurt. I didn't even drink fruit juices...just Water and crystal light. Here's what you do (it worked for me so it might work for you). Put your yogurt in a wee bowl (don't eat it out of the container)...sit down like you are having a regular meal with your wee spoon (I used a baby spoon...partly to train for later and to make it last longer) and eat your "meal" of yougurt. Also, don't be afraid to mix two yogurts together...I was doing that & was creating yummy flavours. You can do it. Don't think about how long you have to do it for (will drive you insane). Take it one meal at a time. Hmmmmm "what will I have for lunch today"....hmmmm I think I"ll have yogurt. Yeah, that's it.". (same thing for supper, Breakfast etc). You'll do it ok.

Hmmmmm "what will I have for lunch today"....hmmmm I think I"ll have yogurt. Yeah, that's it.".

LMAO @ Yoda!!! Hahahaha!!!

You've inspired me!! I think I'll go pick up a bunch of fat free yogurt.:hungry: It will help my with this "Last Supper Syndrome"

Hmmmm....I only have 13 days left to eat normally. What potentially heart stopping garbage should I eat today?...hmmmm....it seems I only have yogurt in the fridge.... Ah well, yogurt it is!

*exausted sigh after good belly laugh*

I add Mrs. Dash (seasoning) to the cottage cheese, and cut up tomatoes. I prefer the salty to the sweet with cottage cheese.

If you don't have Mrs. Dash, try the tomatoes (or other diced up veggies) with cottage cheese and salt and pepper.

I like my cottage cheese with rasberry Jam or mixed with peach yogurt. It is also good mixed with some spaghetti sauce w/ salt and pepper another favorite is to mix it with some soft scrambled eggs and salt and pepper.

Add some French dressing. Gives it a tangy zip to it. LOVE IT!!! Don't knock it till you TRYYYYYY it!!

You guys... I don't think she's allowed to add ANYTHING. It's supposed to be a yogurt and cottage cheese diet, that's all. No jam, no dressings, no veggies. The Mrs. Dash is a good idea though.

What if you can't stand the taste of yogurt? There used to be this stuff called "Kissle" that was like chocolate pudding but yet a yogurt and I liked that, but the regular yogurt taste, even if it's got fruit in it, I just can't do. I do, however love cottage cheese and usually add diced peaches. So could I add peach juice for flavor? I'm 28 days til I get banded and see the dietition on the 16th. I'm assuming I'll be starting my pre-op diet on the 21st. Thanks for any advice!

Ok, here's what I've tried in my bored, tired cottage cheese...Splenda brown sugar and cinnamon, Protein shake mix stuff...it's a weird texture, but adds a hint of flavor and more protein...but some calories too...maybe with some Skim Milk in the Magic Bullet???

Well, there's 2 more I think haven't been mentioned.

I know it feels like forever on this side, but sooner than you think, you;ll be back to regualr stuff. It feels like forever, but it won't be...I promise!

Could you sprinkle some sugar free jello on cottage cheese? I havent tried it but it seems like pink strawberry flavored cottage cheese would be good.

yoda did you have that kind of yogurt on your pre op or the plain fruit yogurt i don.t like cottage cheese thanks loriely