I go to my 6 week post op today. I hope it goes well. I feel like I am healing OK, but I need some food help. I did this to be a healthy weight and I knew on the front end this was NOT magic. I don't really Cook so what are some good grab and goes I can build my new life around? Help me.... BTW I have not seen any change in tastes that people have talked about so the really scary part is my veggie pallet was/is set to starch. I have not lost control but I am scared. I have to find things I can maintain for life EVEN if it is a cycle of 5 to 7 rotating dishes. I'm pretty good in the morning.... yogurt and a pack of Belvita crackers but I need easy goto lunch and dinner.

I suggest you go to the library and check out some cookbooks from different countries to find out what you like (my personal fave is Indian). You can make great veggie dishes and freeze them in ice cube trays, then into a large zip lock freezer bag. A little more work up front, but DEFINITELY worth it & take out what you'd like to eat at breakfast time & it'll be easy to microwave in the afternoon or for dinner.

Dump the crackers

chicken and green Beans

Do not eat corn...............................

I know that my taste buds changed a lot. BUT I was told to drop the carbs and stay under 35 grams a day to ensure maximum weight loss

Refried Beans with cheese

eggs, fried or scrambled with ham, cheese or some veggies

I ate lunch meat, ham rolled around a piece of baby swiss --- yummy

Not sure where you are but if you have a Trader Joe's near you, they have a case of prepared, refrigerated meats and meat meals - like fully cooked sirloin, BBQ pulled chicken breast, roasted turkey breast, lemon salmon - stuff like that. They also have similar things that are frozen. I rely on those a lot - I can just take 2-3 ounces and heat them up in the microwave. They also have great frozen veggies like broccoli florets, brussels sprouts, grilled asparagus, cauliflower & romanesco, grilled eggplant, and artichoke hearts, with minimal added sauces or butters. I use those - just take a small portion and either heat in the microwave or roast in the oven. Super simple, easy, and healthy.

Trader Joe's also has turkey bacon, turkey hot dogs, and really good fresh chicken sausage. Their canned sardines are great if you like that sort of thing (I do but I know they are not everyone's cup of tea). Scrambled, poached, or fried eggs, or an omelet made with some cheese and diced meat. I also like to use the little packets of flavored tuna (ranch tuna, sweet & spicy, etc.) and make a little tuna salad. You don't need to put it on bread or crackers or anything, just eat the salad with a fork! Another super easy meal.

Good luck!

ABSOLUTELY----------------TRADERS JOES IS MY NEW LOVE

Thanks a lot. I do have a Trader Joe's that I never go to. (I do Publix) but I will check out the grab and go meats. I saw my nut today and I plan to pick up some Atkins meals. I was NOT happy with my 6 week post op number. Only 11 pounds since week 2, that us 2.5 a week this was too drastic a measure for those pitiful numbers. I was really sad.....So now I am faced with my big test.... not giving up. I have to fight. I want to win. I've also slacked off this site too and it really helped me pre- op and initially post op and I see I still have support here. THANKS I live alone so I have no help. It's all me and damn it I can.

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Great ideas for all stages of WLS.

I learned about a new breakfast treat yesterday. Take a small container of greek yogurt with the fruit flavor of your choice. Add one packet of instant oatmeat meal stir then let sit over night. The oats absorb the liquid and it turns into a thick frosting consistancy. Was very suprised at how delicious it turned out. Fiber, protein and only 160 calories. Very filling.

Needed this thread

I tried one yucky Atkins (recommended here lol). Give me chicken or tuna salad any day. Refried Beans with taco sauce. Aidells Caramellized Onion Turkey Meatballs, yummy.

lunch today is curry chicken salad with craisins from the deli, but since it had more dressing that i'd use, I came home and dumped in more chicken strips, doubling the meat and halving the mayo affect. I chop it up a bit and spoon it onto lettuce leaves for an easy wrap. Today I added some chopped tomatoes too. CAREFUL though if you mix foods like this, as you need to be sure you'll be able to eat all of your Protein. I only do as many as I can eat containing my full 2 ounces of meat. Prepping more wraps than i can eat means i don' tknow if i ate enough protein before the lettuce and tomatoes.

Tonight's dinner is crabcakes. I can't eat a whole one, so I buy two at the fish counter and reshape into three. Perfect!