6 weeks post-op ... what did YOU eat?

[LonghornNiner 75]

I have been researching websites all day trying to figure out what would be the best food route to take come week 6 and a lot of these websites contradict one another. One site says you can eat oranges while another states that you MUST stay away. So I come to you my fellow VST.com sleevers for a bit of advice by letting me in on your week 6 secrets I would really love to know what some of you ate 6 weeks out. Thanks in advance

[Diane_65 11]

As far as oranges, it's the membranes that are rough on you. You can trim those out if you want. I find mandarin oranges packed in Water are best for my orange needs! LOL I eat Campbells Soup at hand anytime I'm in a hurry. I love the Gortons Signature grilled tilapia. I grill it in a pan and after I remove them, I warm a can of whole baby carrots or french style green Beans in the same pan. Takes me less than 10 minutes to prepare and even my kids enjoy this meal. I eat chicken, tuna and eggs alot also. I normally grill a chicken breast and eat half and cut the other half up and mix with chopped sugar free bread and butter pickle, low fat mayo and a hard boiled egg. One chicken breast will yield 3 meals for me. Most salsas are good. I like fresh salsa on grilled chicken. Ham and cheese rollups are a staple for me. I use 97% fat free ham and 2% Cheese. I also spread fat free cream cheese on ham and roll it up and eat with sweet bread and butter pickles. I avoid all white carbs and use MyFitnesspal to keep track of my nutrients. I also drink 2 Protein Drinks a day. nectar fuzzy navel or strawberry kiwi are my favorites mixed with crystal light and lots of ice. I hope this helps. ..

[mokee 588]

At 6 weeks my surgeon released me to everything. There was nothing that I could not try and I did. If it didn't go well I tried another time.

[sharonintx 1,275]

I can eat most anything I want. Oranges cause no problems. The only things that cause problems are really rich sweets and if a food is really heavy - a lot of restaurant food falls into this category. I still have a hard time eating slowly and taking small bites ( a lifetime of bad habits are hard to break) but in general I can eat

what I choose.

[newat52 1,612]

I was released of dietary restriction at 6 weeks. I have been adding foods slowly. Not in a big hurry to eat everything. Working on making sure the good, dense Proteins are doing ok. Like grilled chicken and fish. have had a beef hamburger on the grill. Working on grilled veggies.

Have not tried bread or rice or potatoes. I have not had any refined sugar or white processed flour since Jan. and not craving it so going to stay away for a while. Next up is fresh fruits and work up to salad.

I am just taking it slow and so far not having issues.

Good luck!