Hi,

I am at 7 months out and am dealing with food issues - "head hunger" ... I feel like I am in a rut with my food choices and would like input or advise from others.

I keep my calories between 1000 - 1200 and carbs under 45....

My meals are all pretty much the same, my tummy cant handle much in the morning so I do an EAS low carb premix shake, mid morning snack Atkins peanut butter protien bar. Lunch: 1/4 cup fat free cottage cheese and 1/4 cup of either chunk chicken or imitation seafood. afternoon snack - beef jerkey or protien bar evening dinner is either a salad or 1/2 cup of chicken/turkey/seafood. SF popcycles & SF fudgecycles are a staple at night! I rely heavily on crystal light and flavored water.. some days I get more than 64 oz and some days if I am super busy at work I struggle to get my water intake in.... I know I need to work on making sure I have my 64+ fluid a day.

Any advise from others that could help me along more? I cant do yogart...just cant get past any of the tastes and cheese has a bad effect on me!

Thanks for any advise you can offer...

Althought I have not been sleeved yet. I was VERY creative with my band post op diet- I had a hard time too getting in Protein and Liquid and for a while was on the "wrong" liquid to fill up- I switched up my protein powder- and got a variety of different ones to add to either ensure or boost- Some days yogurt was ok others it made me gag- I used it often in smoothies- adds calories (good ones and good protein too) and the consistency is masked.

I don't know if it helps or not but good luck- Also are you working out or anything to do aerobically?? I know when I switched from walking to zumba and then did walking and zumba it really helped just changing up things for a few days.. sort of tricking your body/mind....Good luck!

I'm between 3 and 4 months out - don't do much of the Protein bars/shakes - only if I'm really stuck do I use those as a backup. I've been trying to do 'real food' which does give some more variety. Not sure if that's good or not, but I think I'd get bored quickly with the same few things. Some ideas on what I've been eating...

- 1/2 toasted english muffin with Peanut Butter

- scrambled egg with one slice of bacon each morning (sometimes with veggies in it)

- slice of meatloaf with mashed potatoes or creamed spinach

- turkey meatballs

- lox (smoked salmon) with some crackers

- cheese and wheat thins

- grilled cheese on whole wheat

- 1/2 burger (or small slider) on toasted bun with some ketchup

- sliced turkey rolled up with some cheese

- wheat thins with peanut butter

- grilled chicken thighs with lemon pepper seasoning

There are some other things but these are the ones I have most often... hope this helps.

Hi,

I am at 7 months out and am dealing with food issues - "head hunger" ... I feel like I am in a rut with my food choices and would like input or advise from others.

I keep my calories between 1000 - 1200 and carbs under 45....

My meals are all pretty much the same, my tummy cant handle much in the morning so I do an EAS low carb premix shake, mid morning snack Atkins peanut butter protien bar. Lunch: 1/4 cup fat free cottage cheese and 1/4 cup of either chunk chicken or imitation seafood. afternoon snack - beef jerkey or protien bar evening dinner is either a salad or 1/2 cup of chicken/turkey/seafood. SF popcycles & SF fudgecycles are a staple at night! I rely heavily on crystal light and flavored Water.. some days I get more than 64 oz and some days if I am super busy at work I struggle to get my water intake in.... I know I need to work on making sure I have my 64+ Fluid a day.

Any advise from others that could help me along more? I cant do yogart...just cant get past any of the tastes and cheese has a bad effect on me!

Thanks for any advise you can offer...

Althought I have not been sleeved yet. I was VERY creative with my band post op diet- I had a hard time too getting in Protein and Liquid and for a while was on the "wrong" liquid to fill up- I switched up my protein powder- and got a variety of different ones to add to either ensure or boost- Some days yogurt was ok others it made me gag- I used it often in smoothies- adds calories (good ones and good protein too) and the consistency is masked.

I don't know if it helps or not but good luck- Also are you working out or anything to do aerobically?? I know when I switched from walking to zumba and then did walking and zumba it really helped just changing up things for a few days.. sort of tricking your body/mind....Good luck!

Hi,

Yes, I am walking 3 miles 6 X week... actually working on a slow jog!!!! I am signed up for my first 5K on Labor Day 9/5!!!

I'm between 3 and 4 months out - don't do much of the Protein bars/shakes - only if I'm really stuck do I use those as a backup. I've been trying to do 'real food' which does give some more variety. Not sure if that's good or not, but I think I'd get bored quickly with the same few things. Some ideas on what I've been eating...

- 1/2 toasted english muffin with Peanut Butter

- scrambled egg with one slice of bacon each morning (sometimes with veggies in it)

- slice of meatloaf with mashed potatoes or creamed spinach

- turkey meatballs

- lox (smoked salmon) with some crackers

- cheese and wheat thins

- grilled cheese on whole wheat

- 1/2 burger (or small slider) on toasted bun with some ketchup

- sliced turkey rolled up with some cheese

- wheat thins with peanut butter

- grilled chicken thighs with lemon pepper seasoning

There are some other things but these are the ones I have most often... hope this helps.

Hi!

I am curious how the carbs are for you? I have not yet had any bread, rolls or buns....havent touched them cause of the unnecessary calories & carbs.... a grilled cheese sandwich sounds wonderful and english muffin with peanut butter... OMG.... but the carb issue is a concern, I have really been trying to stay away from the carbs... ugh.... dont they leave you wanting more?

I think I've been okay with them - they seem to do the trick - I need a little crunch here and there texture-wise. I have a few Wheat Thins each day. I don't have bread every day - probably only 2x per week and then it's a slice of ww toast or 1/2 english muffin (ww also). I have been totally away from rice, Pasta and the like. I've had some pierogies also - just keeping the portion down. I seem to be losing okay so I'm guessing it is okay...

Hi!

I am curious how the carbs are for you? I have not yet had any bread, rolls or buns....havent touched them cause of the unnecessary calories & carbs.... a grilled cheese sandwich sounds wonderful and english muffin with Peanut Butter... OMG.... but the carb issue is a concern, I have really been trying to stay away from the carbs... ugh.... dont they leave you wanting more?