Good Morning Sleevers,

I am 23 years old and DOMINICAN! I was wondering how all my hispanics have gotten through the obstacles or resisting our carb loaded, sometimes greasy but amazing delectable cuisine? I love myself a nice plate of rice and Beans with some type of Protein on the side and nice little salad.

I just want to know how you guys have gotten through it without the rice and beans i guess LOL

I actually still eat a lot of Beans they have Protein and are a good source of Fiber. They are one of the first foods I ate post op. rice has become a treat for me. If I'm in the mood for some ethnic food, I will usually make a guisado in the crockpot. For a snack I will make a quesodilla, I only will eat corn tortillas, but this is only occasional. I live pozole and it seems to sit pretty well with me.

I really don't have any restrictions. when I go out to eat I will order tacos and eat the inside of it, caldo de Camaron, or fajitas. I tend to stay away or really limit the greasy foods. If you think about it Hispanic foods to tend to have a lot of protein and veggies, and that is the stuff you want to stick with.

This is with all foods in general, you really have to learn how to modify your food selections. If you want a burger try a turkey burger with 1 bun, or baked chicken wings instead of fries ones. When I order an omelet I usually get egg whites only. It really is the little things like that, they make all the difference. Best of luck to you.

Well, i'm not hispanic but my in-laws are Nicaraguan and I could swear I was Hispanic in another life. I absolutely love lechon asado and arroz con gandules, and my husbands sister owns a cuban restaurant so those cuban sandwiches have been freeflowing.......when we go to his moms house its always pasteles and café being put in front of me.....so, i have changed how i prepare these. I use brown rice and always cook the beans seperately, i season the meats the same way and just bake then instead. Not quite the same, but it works, i have seriously cut back on the cuban sandwiches though.....

I love lengua, so I cook it in the slow cooker. I add a little bit of chile and it goes down fine. Sometimes I will add some beans "de la olla" but then I can only eat very little. I also do a lot of shrimp and crab meat with salsa, lemon, and avacado. Eating out is one soft chicken taco with sour cream (so it's not so dry), and I never eat the tortilla. I get full with the chicken and fixings.

I'm early out (7 weeks) so I could not tolerate posole or a tamal, but I tried at Christmas and New Year's. I take 2 shakes everyday and an egg, to make sure I get in my protein, and the other things are extra protein!

I'm PR I was sleeved in Dec 18th and it has been extremely difficult not having carbs .

Dominicana aqui!! Im going to get sleeved on feb. 12 and wont be able to eat any regular hispanic food for a while. Mija, take it stride. It will all be worth it. Hay que ponerse BUENA!

Hey Iam rosa and I am having my surgery on 2/25!! Excite I was worried about the food thing As well? Glad It still seems ok for everything. I just wonder about Mexican BBQ??? Tortillas??

I'm Mexican American first generation so I know what you mean. I'm not too worried about the food bc I figure I can have a bite or two of something when I'm recovered. I'm worried about my chile. I love salsa and jalapeños. I like the spicy food. I'm the type that has a jalapeño on the side to bite into while eating their meal. I guess I'm a little worried about the rice too. A few people have posted that it has no real nutritional value and that it expands in your stomach but I can't imagine not ever eating my Mom's arroz con pollo again.

Dominicana aqui!! Im going to get sleeved on feb. 12 and wont be able to eat any regular hispanic food for a while. Mija, take it stride. It will all be worth it. Hay que ponerse BUENA!

Good Luck on the 12th and yes ay que ponerse buenisima

from SA and my husband cuban so food food food !!! im 7 months out and can eat anything i want ! but in moderation its reallly the amount the portions that matter ! for example i have half a bistec half cup of rice or beans and small salad and im stuffed! its such a small amount compared to how i used to eat before i could have had 2 full plates of everything and maybe thirds lol not good so it the portions for sure

Im mexican living with an Irish husband so i have to tone things down for him, so im kind of used to the toning of my foods. I haven had the surgery just yet but i am diabetic and i eat black beans with shredded chicken with a tiny bit of salt or taco seasoning and eat it with Quinoa, or egg whites with black beans with a little sason and you got double protein winner.

Dominicana aqui!! Im going to get sleeved on feb. 12 and wont be able to eat any regular hispanic food for a while. Mija, take it stride. It will all be worth it. Hay que ponerse BUENA!

Lol.. Asi es, hay que ponerse buena. I am also Dominican and love my rice and beans, my mangu with salami, fried cheese and eggs. I getting sleeved on February 14 so i am on full liquids now. I hope I can have all my favorite foods (obviously in very small portions) and made more healthy. Good luck to my fellow compatriots y pa'lante a ser mamis

Hola gente bonita, I'm new to the group I just search Hispanic people because I'm not very good with my english, I would love to know about your experience with the sleeve, I'm scheduled for March 26th, one of my concerns is to lose my hair, can someone tell me about it? Please

I'm also dominican and worry about that too since i cook everyday for My husband and kids but we have to find a way because we need to get not only skinny but healthy . I have my first appt today so i will be asking this qs .

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Hola everyone, I'm Mexican my one worry is not being able to eat spicy food again. I love our traditional food and our culture. [emoji631][emoji1166]