Ok everyone since we are getting close to December I figured I would go ahead and start us up a post op thread

They aren't too bad..i use them with soup..30 crackers/chips are 110cal but kinda high carbs.i think 23g for the 30..i usually use about 7 of them when I have soup so overall not too bad

I sometimes eat a couple when I'm needing something crunchy

I can't wait to have some crackers. The Special K cracker chips are delicious, and not bad if you only eat a few. I'm dying for some crunch in my diet & since celery and lettuce are out of the question, looks like "healthy" crackers will be the way to go.

If you're feeling nervous about having them in your house though then you should get rid of them. You don't want to feel bad about what you're eating. Good luck

Pistachio nuts are a good snack too..about 30 of them is 170 cal and 6g protien

Should I be worried that I am overeating if I can eat 4ozs. of applesauce in 45 minutes?

PSKKJM. DOS 12/31/12

Should I be worried that I am overeating if I can eat 4ozs. of applesauce in 45 minutes?

PSKKJM. DOS 12/31/12

I would say no! I can eat chili in 30 minutes. As long as you don't feel it in your chest that you ate too fast. And you will feel it.

DOS 12/17/12

Should I be worried that I am overeating if I can eat 4ozs. of applesauce in 45 minutes?

PSKKJM. DOS 12/31/12

I don't think so. I can eat more now that I am 5 weeks postop. I used to be able to do about 2-3 oz, but now can easily do 4-5 oz for my meals unless they are meat or fish, then not as much, but anything soft I can eat 4 oz of in 25 to 30 minutes.

So I was a little bummed with my weight loss being slow so I drank/ate 65g of protein today and drank 6 bottles of water. I felt lighter which was strange and from this morning to now, 12 hours later I lost .8 pounds. I wish I could lose that everyday, lol. Now I will probably not lose for another week, lol.

Does anyone have a sample menu they would be willing to share? An example of a typical day for you that includes 60 grams of protein? I am really struggling with this right now and any help would be much appreciated. I am 5 weeks post op today.

First, love eggface, Shelley's awesome, but remember she's about 4 years post op. a lot of her recipes are things we can have one day. Also if you're on puréed or soft foods no crackers or anything with crunch. It can really hurt your pouch. Once you start normal foods crunch away

Ugh' date=' what a bad day :-( gloomy out, not feeling hungry at all but I know I must eat. Also yesterday I had a hard time getting more than 40oz water. All in all just don't feel well today.

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

Hope you are feeling better today

Hope you are feeling better today

My pouch just isn't wanting any foods:-( I think tomorrow will b a liquid and shake day to give the pouch a break.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Also talked to my surgeon today. He said dont weigh food... It doesn't work. Just eat slow and pay attention to full signs. When you're full, stop.

First' date=' love eggface, Shelley's awesome, but remember she's about 4 years post op. a lot of her recipes are things we can have one day. Also if you're on puréed or soft foods no crackers or anything with crunch. It can really hurt your pouch. Once you start normal foods crunch away [/quote']

I think i lost my way on the every 2 week switch up. I think the 2 weeks after surgery was supposed to be full liquid only. Which i think was water, shakes, cream soup, popsicles, SF of course on all pudding and jello. Then after you have your 2 week post op appt you go into soft and puree foods. This is where you blend up your fat free foods. Refried beans, scrambled or poached eggs. Oatmeal, cream of wheat. I think most doctors want you on this 2 to 4 weeks before introducing the solids. I could be wrong please correct me? I know i am on day 14 post op. i have already did refried beans, string cheese, i even had a small portion of a smart one entree. That had meat and veggies. Rest of the time its been jello pudding lots of water and those crappy shakes. I think i have ruined it for myself. Its those flipping food commercials on TV, lol dammit!!!

I think i lost my way on the every 2 week switch up. I think the 2 weeks after surgery was supposed to be full liquid only. Which i think was water, shakes, cream soup, popsicles, SF of course on all pudding and jello. Then after you have your 2 week post op appt you go into soft and puree foods. This is where you blend up your fat free foods. Refried beans, scrambled or poached eggs. Oatmeal, cream of wheat. I think most doctors want you on this 2 to 4 weeks before introducing the solids. I could be wrong please correct me? I know i am on day 14 post op. i have already did refried beans, string cheese, i even had a small portion of a smart one entree. That had meat and veggies. Rest of the time its been jello pudding lots of water and those crappy shakes. I think i have ruined it for myself. Its those flipping food commercials on TV, lol dammit!!!

Oh don't feel too bad. I did the same thing! My nut said that as long as my pouch was handling it well and I'm not getting sick from it, then it's ok. She said to just be sure to continue doing everything in moderation and get in my fluids and protein. Eventually that's where you'll be headed anyway, so if you can handle it already, that's great! If you can, check in with your own nut to make sure that's ok.