Feelings on Eating Fast Food (McDonald's) 7 weeks Post Op

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I think it is a good idea to avoid the wrap as everyone above has said, but also see if you can ask them to leave the dressing or sauce off. These usually contribute to calorie, carb and fat counts in a sort of "hidden" way.

If you look at the nutritional information on the grilled chicken wrap, it has on average 270 calories for 1. Are you going to have 1 or 2 per meal? Even for 1, If you are eating 5-6 times a day ( to better control blood sugar levels), this calorie count may be a little on the high side when added up over the duration of a week. I like that it has 18 g of Protein, but watch out for the high sodium count of 800 mg. The sodium is probably injected into the chicken so cannot be avoided.

Given that you are with limited options because of the nature of your trip (kids love mcD and cheap), this is probably your best Protein choice on the menu.

To most, myself included, the McD chicken wrap looks like a healthy option. Looks can be deceiving! Something that looks healthy may end up being higher cal, high sodium, etc so it is important to try and research menu options ahead of time instead of just evaluating based on what you think is healthy. You made a good choice to ask on this forum instead of finding out a week later you gained.

The fast food marketing machine has really figured out how to disguise their food. At least people are tending to wise up about it in recent years in part to publications like "The end of overeating." Eating fast food tends to make you want to eat more fast food because of added sugars, salt and fat. Eating a couple fries may trigger you to want to eat more fries, especially when everyone around you are eating them.

Hope this helps. Be strong.

[hanners2009 40]

My doctor said i couldn't have lettuce for 6 months

[lilbearzmom 584]

What an idiot! How bad am I that I want to see ths video, though. How do I find it?

I found it!

So I lied, he's not 5 days out, he's two weeks out. LOL!!!! I don't care if you can't eat it, what about you relly SHOULDN'T? OMG

[funinthesun00 156]

I found it!

So I lied' date=' he's not 5 days out, he's two weeks out. LOL!!!! I don't care if you can't eat it, what about you relly SHOULDN'T? OMG[/quote']

Thanks for finding it for me. I am not only amazed that he is eating solids 2 weeks out, but his food choices are terrible- biscuits and gravy and southern fried chicken sandwich and fries. Geez.

[.......... 129]

,

[Takingcontrol 467]

I was cleared for solids 2 wks out. I agree, his choices are not the healthiest...& not what I choose to eat...but it's HIS journey & his right to do it as he see's fit. He DID make his point about how little he eats now!

[kimbernada 190]

Thanks for finding it for me. I am not only amazed that he is eating solids 2 weeks out, but his food choices are terrible- biscuits and gravy and southern fried chicken sandwich and fries. Geez.

I was eating solids two days after my surgery, as per my surgeon's direction. Soft solids, but solids. HOWEVER.... I agree, his choices are most likely NOT what is on his "outpatient" discharge instructions.

[ljmasterdebater 71]

Please Keep The Subject Matter on my Post directly to what I asked and only that. Thanks!

[NurseGrace 509]

Consider ordering the fish with no bun, or part of a bun. It's softer (I know its fried, but I'm thinking in terms of what you will be able to eat without getting sick on)

Its 230 calories (enough to get you through the day)

11 grams of Protein, and 10 carbs.

It was hard to find EXACT calories and information for the other

it did have slightly more Protein clocking in at 13 grams and less carbs without the tortilla (5g)

What worries me though is its only 100 calories like that. Is that going to be enough for you on an active day without feeling faint?

[LaserSkinGirl 147]

Steak and shake has cottage cheese and pineapple, chilli and grilled chicken for variety if your near a steak and shake!

[SleeveNZ 219]

Yes that would be fine its nice when u can eat with everyone else Don't skip the sauces as it might be too dry for your sleeve without. Just ask for low fat mayo or a healthier alternative.

[Fallenangel2904 494]

About 5 weeks out I was out Chistmas shopping with no food and stopped into Burger King and did just that. Grilled chicken snack wrap, tossed the wrap and just ate the chicken, cheese and lettuce. I was fine and it was filling. Don't recommend doing it on the regular but once in a while its fine.

[Mich grand 35]

I am seven week out tomorrow and have lost 39 pounds. I would rather drink the Protein Shakes than eat solid food. I feel so much better drinking than eating anything. I have tried to eat slow and chew chew chew. But I still f eel terrible after eating. Kinda like it doesn't go all the way down. And I could throw it back up if I am not very careful. Any suggestions or must I live on Protein shakes for the rest of my life. Hahaha.

[Mich grand 35]

PS-I love the Protein Shakes from the Vitamin Shoppe. ISO-100. Gourmet chocolate. I look forward to getting to have one.

[Takingcontrol 467]

I wish I could just drink Protein shakes! My surgeon said it's not good for me & he'd much rather I eat my protein instead of drink it! I still have to try & squeeze in a shake or I don't get my protein in! :-/