It's me again.. Just curious. I'm only 11days post op and so many questions. What's everyone's slider foods?

M&Ms.

For me, definitely protein bars. I have to not buy them because it is way too easy to eat 2 at a time.

Edited February 23, 201412 yr by Fiddleman

Definitely popcorn (As I mentioned in your last post) corn chips, potato chips, and any other salty/crunchy food I avoid like the plague these days. When I ate rice or Pasta, they were slider foods. I also sometimes eat a whole Protein bar when half of it would do the trick--but I can't stop! ( So I buy 1 or 2 at a time and use them as a treat when I need more protein.)

I don't eat salty crunchy slider foods anymore. If my husband brings them into the house, I command him to eat them all and leave nothing in the bag. Too tempting.

Crackers. I bought the baked ones thinking it was a at least a better choice, but when I easily eat two servings - not a good choice.

Chips!! chips are my downfall...even at 6 months out! Down almost 80 lbs and I can take a half a bag of spicy pig skins like I did before my surgery!!

Fat Free Refried Beans. I portion control. and hey, there's some nutrition value . But not much prolonged satiety.

I'm scared to try any kind of forbidden foods, lest I slide to the point of no return (pun intended LOL) and I'm paranoid it would be a slippery slope to ruining all my hard work thus far.

I'm not allowed grains, starchy veggies, or sugar, so I don't know about things like crackers, chips, or cookies. But I suspect they will be sliders for me. I am allowed to eat nuts, and I feel like I could eat them forever. Like they don't engage restriction whatsoever. I have to weigh the nuts beforehand (no more than an ounce, usually less) and stick with that amount. If I let myself eat however much I wanted I feel like I could eat a whole jar of them. Not that I've ever tried it but that's what it feels like!

Saltine crackers

red velvet cake!!! I pretty good at forgetting about other things but Im always craving red velvet!!!

So far no sliders. I have been boringly rigid to my diet guidelines!

Sugar. I am an addict

Macman how much have you lost since day of sleeve? I am at 40 lbs down since dec 18 but your weight loss is amazing!!!! I would love to see your diet guidelines as I really have none because my surgery was done out of town no nutritionist. I can eat very little, like 3 bites and then start hurting.... Practically only eating protein and water!

. What's everyone's slider foods?

lapnicky

Boo hoo Boo hoo

Pistachio nuts

Protein bars

Luv them with a passion

i am at the the grocery store and frequently am strong and won't buy them

but........sometimes they just jump in my cart

hate it when that happens

kathy

Edited February 23, 201412 yr by proudgrammy

I just don't allow myself to eat anything high cal or carbs, I think it's very important to keep yourself away from the bad food that could become your slider. My personal belief is I put my body threw major surgery and had a huge part removed, why do all that if I go back to my old ways. This is just how I believe. I understand not everyone thinks that way but it's working for me. Iv lost a total of 80 lbs 70 since sleeved oct 9 th, my way of thinking had paid off for me. So at 11 days post op plz don't be even wondering ab sliders bc it might be your down fall a few months out

Gettingsexyback

I lost 42 pounds before surgery. I am now 8 weeks out from surgery, 12/23. The first 4 weeks I was on full liquids and at 450-600 calories. I was able to do some light cardio on a recumbent bike, but it was an effort. The last 4 weeks I have been on soft Proteins, 600-800 calories and have gradually intensified the cardio getting to 30 min a day for 5 days. I have managed to keep losing, 48 lbs since surgery.

Next week I graduate to stage 5, adding fruits and vegetables and a calorie count of 800-1000 calories. After a short vacation I will begin some strength training and will watch calories closely. I feel like I may need to increase to 1200 calories at that point to make sure I can support the needs of muscle recovery.

I think that you have to make the call regarding calories and what your body is telling you. I have focused on consistent weight loss, staying within the guidelines given to me. I am also committed to no white starches: potatoes, rice, bread, etc for at least my first six months. So I haven't come across any slider foods yet because all I have eaten is liquid and soft Protein.