I had my sleeve on April 23, 2013. Original weight 274 Height 5' 10". Weigh at surgery 268. Weight now 248. My goal is 200. I am wondering if anyone has meal suggestions for someone 3 1/2 weeks post-op. I tolerate cheese but scared of meat and can only eat non-starchy foods. ANY suggestion are welcomed since I can only eat about 2 to 3 bites.

the things i was eating the most at 3+ weeks out was tuna salad, and canned chicken salad. They are very soft and moist and are generally well tolerated. baked fish is also a good one, or shrimp. black bean soup was another staple for me, i'd add in a little unflavored protein powder as well just to help supplement. You do need to add the meats back in to help get your protein ( unless you're vegetarian). Just start small, take one small bite of tuna, and wait 4 or 5 min. then try another. and chew it up really really well, this helps tons! Good luck to you!!

Thank you so much... I am so glad to get someones advice. I felt really alone through this. I am going to try it : )

I had my sleeve on April 23' date=' 2013. Original weight 274 Height 5' 10". Weigh at surgery 268. Weight now 248. My goal is 200. I am wondering if anyone has meal suggestions for someone 3 1/2 weeks post-op. I tolerate cheese but scared of meat and can only eat non-starchy foods. ANY suggestion are welcomed since I can only eat about 2 to 3 bites.[/quote']

May I asked why you are scared of meat? Are you vegan? I had my surgery the day after you and I have chicken, fish, shrimp, crabmeat and occasionally potted meat (my husband thinks it looks like canned dog food) . I even throw progreso soup in my blender to get my veggies and Beans in during the day. I can only eat 2-3 bites as well. I am still struggling to get my calories past 500 a day. Doing much better with my Protein now that I have found a Protein Powder I can drink.

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I am not a vegan or vegetarian I am afraid of meat because I have a hard time processing it. My stomach is very tight in the middle and sometimes meat makes me have nausea. The taste of meat is not appealing to me. I would to be able to eat it but the texture in my tummy and the way I feel when trying to process/digest it is not pleasant.

Thank you for your support. I went to my 3 week post-op appointment every thing went fine. I am doing better I was having to go in for fluids because of stomach tightness, but I have mastered drinking and doing better. My weight was 244...30 pounds down from my start weight. I am going to start trying different flavored soups. So far I like onions soup. But bean is sounding good. Again thank you for your support : )