Hey All... i'm 3 mo post op (almost) and feel like i eat the same stuff a lot.. i'd like to start a "list" of high Protein healthy Snacks... things we can grab and go or prepare and grab and go.

I'll start:

Turkey or Ham with a little cream cheese spread on and rolled up (yummy with olives in it too)

Handful of Nuts (pistachios, almonds etc..)

Piece of string cheese

Greek Yogurt

Hummus and veggies

sugar free pudding

Sugar Free Jello

all great ideas and many I use nearly every day!

I gonna have to order this PB2 cause I love me some PB!

Where can I get a single jar of PB2? I can't seem to order it online except in bulk. What stores carry it?

I bought mine at Whole Foods - I wasn't a huge fan, it's ok if you need a pb fix but I don't use it as often as I thought I would

I live off of fat free greek yogurt and deviled eggs made with fat free mayo

I agree with this..I normally can make two meals out of it too!

How long post op before the chili? It has meat in it, right?

Crispy roasted chickpeas. I believe it's 7g of protein per a serving. All you do is bake one can of chickpeas lightly salted or spiced how you like. Pat dry with paper towel and drizzle with a little olive oil. And bake at 400f for about 30-40 mins. Or until they become crunchy. It's awesome!!! I discovered it online a few months ago as an alternative to potato chips!!! It's a great snack!

How long post op before the chili? It has meat in it' date=' right?[/quote']

Well..I puréed it up..so I guess it could be considered soft if you purée it up...yes there is Beans and meat in it. I am 6 months out so I just eat it..about 1/2 if it and leave the other 1/2 for later.

Crispy roasted chickpeas. I believe it's 7g of Protein per a serving. All you do is bake one can of chickpeas lightly salted or spiced how you like. Pat dry with paper towel and drizzle with a little olive oil. And bake at 400f for about 30-40 mins. Or until they become crunchy. It's awesome!!! I discovered it online a few months ago as an alternative to potato chips!!! It's a great snack!

I am going to try this very soon!

Great thread

Yep' date=' there can certainly be exceptions. Just in general, what ORT said is what I've found as well. Reading the entire label is always a good way to go. But some people just see "low fat" or "fat free" and think it's good. Peanut Butter is one of the items I've noticed most. "Reduced fat" peanut butter has almost just as many calories, but instead of fat (which occurs naturally in peanuts) it contains way more processed high glycemic carbs.[/quote']

Thank you this helps a lot. I do read the entire label & dont go by just "fat free" & I also compare. Very glad you & ORT commented on this thread. Im always up for learning.

Idk if all of you eat Avocado but my Nut program recommends them. I am preop but this is one of the recipes I make and I imagine I will be able to eat this when released to full food after surgery

10 oz canned tuna drained

1/2 medium avocado mashed well

2 cloves garlic pressed

Salt&pepper to taste

It makes a bunch but I just use 2 oz or so at a time and eat on cucumber slices. You could eat sliced bell pepper with or celery or anything . The recipe sounded gross to me at first but I tried it anyway and was pleasantly surprised:)

Idk if all of you eat Avocado but my Nut program recommends them. I am preop but this is one of the recipes I make and I imagine I will be able to eat this when released to full food after surgery

10 oz canned tuna drained

1/2 medium avocado mashed well

2 cloves garlic pressed

Salt&pepper to taste

It makes a bunch but I just use 2 oz or so at a time and eat on cucumber slices. You could eat sliced bell pepper with or celery or anything . The recipe sounded gross to me at first but I tried it anyway and was pleasantly surprised:)

That sounds wonderful. Im going to hv to try it.

I gonna have to order this PB2 cause I love me some PB!

If you have amazon prime you can get a 1lb bag pretty cheap

I live off of fat free greek yogurt and deviled eggs made with fat free mayo

Me too! Those two items are my mainstay! I start my shakes tomorrow , getting sleeved Nov 6!!! Pre liquids wt loss 40lbs! Ready to get this next phase started!!!

Mini baby bell light!!

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