Favorite Food Staples Post-Op?

[pink dahlia 2,513]

Congrats on your 35 lbs ! Woo hoo ! Way to go ! I dont do well with eggs but my hubby loved these Breakfast Bites- preheat oven to 450, grease a muffin tin very well. In each well put 3 slightly defrosted tater tots and squish them down to make a crust. Bake 10 mins. Reduce oven to 350, sprinkle tater tots with cooked meats of your choice, plus chopped veggies, sprinkle with cheese. Whip together 8 eggs and 1/4 cup milk. Pour over each well, add salt and pepper. Bake 20 mins, then slide a fork under each to pop out of the muffin tin. Let cool, store in freezer. Easy to grab and microwave on busy days. Good luck !

[DeniseNCC1701 306]

Those breakfast bites sound great!

My go-to foods are:

Store-bought:

Cans of tuna or sardines

The mini-cans of baked Beans

eggs, cheese

Cottage cheese (used to hate the stuff pre-op, now I love it)

Beef Jerky occasionally

I like to cook, so I make a bunch of stuff on the weekends, and either freeze individual portions or just try to make less. I live alone as well, so I invested in smaller cookware such as a 2-quart slow cooker, 6" frying pans, and assorted ramekins. I also purchased a vacuum sealer, which allows me to buy things "family size" chicken breast and freeze portions.

Homemade staples:

Baked Beans

Greek yogurt

Baked fish (I'm a fisherman, love the sport, and if I'm lucky, will always have a supply of freshly caught fish in the freezer)

Fish chowders

Popsicles made with the above yogurt, pineapple and/or another fruit and a little coconut stevia. Delish.

I'll be getting a mini smoker and look forward to making my own beef jerky (less salt and no nitrates) and smoked fish which I will mix with cream cheese for a nice dip.

Be well…

[jess9395 5,449]

I've seen most of my go to's listed here big wanted to add....

Pacific Gold Turkey Jerky (I get mine at Costco)

Cashews and pistachios

Laughing cow light cheese wedges