I'm 10 1/2 weeks post op and have been very blessed in that I can eat almost anything with no problem. My issue is that I really don't eat dairy (no reason, just don't like eggs, cheese, cottage cheese or yogurt). I do drink milk, but I know we are supposed to try to get our Protein from real food instead of shakes. I'm so sick of eating meat three meals a day! Don't really feel like eating it in the morning, and can only come up with so many ideas on what to cook. If I'm sick of eating this way after a few weeks, I'm scared of how I'll adapt to this new eating plan for life. I sure would appreciate any help any of you can offer. Mahalo!

Lots of ideas and recipes in the Food section of this forum and similar forums. Also check out a blog called The World According to Eggface--amazing recipes.

meat is not your only Protein option. Beans and legumes are options also. I love turkey or chicken chili. There are so many different variations on how to make it that I haven't got bored yet. Also I like to mix refried beans in with Soups, casseroles, veggies, and ground meats. I even use refried beans as a dip with legume crackers (another higher protein option). :-)

'The World According to Eggface' is a great website. Other places to find recipes and ideas are 'Atkins', 'South Beach', any low carb site, and bodybuilding sites and books. My husband is a body-builder. I can eat anything I make for him, just less of it. :-)

I happen to love eggs and cottage cheese so I don't have a problem getting my Protein in. However, after surgery I lost my taste for meat !!! Its so strange but I'm not complaining I am just going with the flow. I do drink shakes when I know I am not getting my protein and only use the shakes as a supplement. My taste buds really changed after surgery. Try different recipes there is so much out there to get your protein in.

You can also try sea food, snow crabs (my favorite) shrimp, salmon, tilapia, when I have meats I make sure I make it to it's falling from the bone soft so my pouch can tolerate it...our taste buds do change after awhile it will get better....before surgery I loved milk, after I'm lactose intolerant...certain things I can have certain things I can't.

Good luck,

The world according to eggface, bariatric foodie have recipes as well

I am 8 months post op and I am so tired of meat. I have gotten into the habit again of relying on Protein shakes to get enough protein in. I do eat eggs but only 3 times a week, I hate pork, will not eat it nor will I eat lamb or veal but I was that way before surgery. I will eat cottage cheese (low fat), cheese and yogurt. I guess this is my new life and I need to get used to it. UGG,

How many veggies are you getting in each day? 1/2cup, 1 cup and how many fruits?

I have 1/2 to 1 cup of fruit at Breakfast and that is all. Does that sound too low to anyone?

thanks for the feedback.

Cheryl

I am 8 months post op and I am so tired of meat. I have gotten into the habit again of relying on Protein shakes to get enough protein in. I do eat eggs but only 3 times a week, I hate pork, will not eat it nor will I eat lamb or veal but I was that way before surgery. I will eat cottage cheese (low fat), cheese and yogurt. I guess this is my new life and I need to get used to it. UGG,

How many veggies are you getting in each day? 1/2cup, 1 cup and how many fruits?

I have 1/2 to 1 cup of fruit at breakfast and that is all. Does that sound too low to anyone?

thanks for the feedback.

Cheryl

Fruit only for breakfast won't work. Protein protein protein. Cheesestick and yogurt is an option. Nuts also.

Thanks for the feedback everyone, I really appreciate it! CA712, i probably get a cup each of fruits and veggies per day. Not sure how good or bad that is...