My wife and I have been getting her pre-approved by insurance for the past year. She is going to have her surgery in September. So we were thinking that we should start getting used to eating the types of foods that we have to eat once the liquid and soft diets are done, so it won't be such a drastic change. I need to find as many normal recipes as possible. and any tips on making the liquid and soft diets more enjoyable/acceptable would be awesome. Thanks all.

I will message you...

but also, just remember - low carb, low sugar...and since you are sharing, consider looking through the books "eat this, not that".

Atkins cookbooks are good, too.

I thought atkins was too high fat - since he doesn't limit fat. Don't get me wrong - Atkins is the only diet that ever really worked for me so if this is true I would be much happier.

I'm going in tomorrow!!! So your saying eat this not that is a good book??

Glad to see a supportive spouse!! Mine has been, and it makes all the difference in the world. Some are not so lucky.

Fat isnt the problem - carbohydrates are Atkins is excellent - Primal is even better.

I would suggest finding a few simple recipes that you both like that are Protein based with veggies on the side - she will be on liquids for a while after surgery and it takes a bit before she can eat again and when she does it will be like 1/3 of a scrambled egg my husband and I keep it pretty simple, do a lot of grilled meats, aged cheeses, and though it slows weight loss fruits - it is hard to resist the summer fruit in season for me so I will have a piece every few days.

There are some fine recipes shared in the forum here and here are some links to very popular recipe sites that folks here frequent.

Bariatric patient who has awesome recipes:

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

This gal is a recipe blogger who tailors recipes to Weight Watchers - lots of good stuff, especially her wonton muffins.

http://www.emilybites.com/

Primal site - primal/paleo are very similar with Paleo eliminating dairy, which can be rough for new surgery patients because it is a great source of protein and nutrients. In a nutshell, eating this way" meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds.I have a big group of freidns who are firefighters, and this is how they eat. This will be farther down the road post surgery, but there are folks here who enjoy eating this way (myself included) and it falls right in line with post surgical recommendatons. Excellent recipe section.

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/#axzz20oAM2VNa

Best of luck - spend some time with this board, the amount of valuable information as well as the kindness and generosity of its members is staggering

if you are on facebook. look up "foodcoachme" she gives lots of recipies for weight loss surgery. I also stay low carb and it has worked for me the best so far. I might have some potato once a week or a few teaspoons of rice.

good luck

Weight loss surgery for dummies cookbook is good and great tips geared for us.