Hi, my name is Susan, this is my first time writing on this forum. I'm 7 months out. I don't know if there is a post like this already on this forum, i couldn't find one.

I think it will be helpful if we post what we eat each day, it might give us ideas for Breakfast, lunch, dinner or Snacks.

breakfast: chocolate Protein shake

lunch: cup of Soup

snack: plant based Protein Shake

dinner: piece of chicken with cauliflower

after dinner i'll probably have another shake to increase my protein for the day

Edited October 2, 201411 yr by susansleeve

I just posted this in another thread where someone was asking about how I can get 85-100 grams of Protein in per day. I'm only one month out and still on soft foods.

This is what I ate yesterday. It was 101 total grams of protein.

Breakfast: Protein shake (17g)

Morning Snack: Reduced Fat String cheese (8g)

Lunch: Leftover Wendy's Chili w/ .5 oz. of Reduced Fat Cheese (12 g)

Afternoon Snack: Leftover Lobster Bisque with some Reduced Fat Cheese (11g)

Pre Work-out Snack: 1/2 Whole Wheat Mini Pita with 1 TBSP Hummus (4g)

Dinner: Shelly's Ricotta Bake 1.5 servings - I usually have 1/6th of recipe but last night had 1/4th (19g)

Evening Snack: Protein Shake (30g)

This is what I plan to eat today. It's 90 total grams of protein.

Breakfast: Protein Shake (17g)

Morning Snack: Reduced Fat String Cheese (8g)

Lunch: Scrambled Egg w/ .5 oz. of Reduced Fat Cheese and Taco Sauce (10g)

Afternoon Snack: Dannon Fit & Light Greek Yogurt (12g)

Pre Work-out Snack: 1/2 Whole Wheat Mini Pita with 1 TBSP Peanut Butter (6g)

Dinner: 4 oz. Jack Daniel's Pulled chicken (7g)

Evening Snack: Protein Shake (30g)

I am a little over 10 months out and here is what my average day looks like.

Breakfast: 3 egg whites scrambled with green pepper and red onion, 2T feta cheese and 2T reduced fat cheddar = 142 calories, 2 net carbs, 7g fat, 18g Protein

Morning snack: coffee with 1/3 cup 2% milk and 2T half&half, sweetened with Splenda = 83 calories, 5 carbs, 5 fat and 4 protein

Lunch: 4 ounces tuna canned in Water, drained, with 1T Hellman's lite mayo = 146 calories, 0 carbs, 6 fat, 23g protein

Dinner: Yankee Trader brand Crab Cake with 1/4c lettuce and 1T yogurt Bleu Cheese dressing = 150 calories, 8g carbs, 8 fat, 7g protein

Evening snack: 6oz Chobani fat-free plain Greek yogurt, sweetened with Splenda = 80 calories, 6 carbs, 18 protein

Daily total: 600 calories, 22 net carbs, 25g fat and 70g protein

Hi, my name is Susan, this is my first time writing on this forum. I'm 7 months out. I don't know if there is a post like this already on this forum, i couldn't find one.

I think it will be helpful if we post what we eat each day, it might give us ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner or Snacks.

breakfast: chocolate Protein shake

lunch: cup of soup

snack: plant based protein shake

dinner: piece of chicken with cauliflower

after dinner i'll probably have another shake to increase my protein for the day

So how have you done so far? Are you losing well?

I just posted this in another thread where someone was asking about how I can get 85-100 grams of Protein in per day. I'm only one month out and still on soft foods.

This is what I ate yesterday. It was 101 total grams of protein.

Breakfast: Protein shake (17g)

Morning Snack: Reduced Fat String cheese (8g)

Lunch: Leftover Wendy's Chili w/ .5 oz. of Reduced Fat Cheese (12 g)

Afternoon Snack: Leftover Lobster Bisque with some Reduced Fat Cheese (11g)

Pre Work-out Snack: 1/2 Whole Wheat Mini Pita with 1 TBSP Hummus (4g)

Dinner: Shelly's Ricotta Bake 1.5 servings - I usually have 1/6th of recipe but last night had 1/4th (19g)

Evening Snack: Protein Shake (30g)

This is what I plan to eat today. It's 90 total grams of protein.

Breakfast: Protein Shake (17g)

Morning Snack: Reduced Fat String Cheese (8g)

Lunch: Scrambled Egg w/ .5 oz. of Reduced Fat Cheese and Taco Sauce (10g)

Afternoon Snack: Dannon Fit & Light Greek Yogurt (12g)

Pre Work-out Snack: 1/2 Whole Wheat Mini Pita with 1 TBSP Peanut Butter (6g)

Dinner: 4 oz. Jack Daniel's Pulled chicken (7g)

Evening Snack: Protein Shake (30g)

Ok, so tell me please, how are you able to eat this much food AND drink water; with having to wait an hour after eating to drink and no drinking 30 to 60 mins before eating? At least that's my surgeon's instructions. I'm 2 1/2 months out and I have no room for this much food. Drinking Water is my biggest struggle. I just cannot get it all in. I cam close some days.

I lost 63 pounds so far, but ihavent loose much the last two months, i loose a pound and gained back

Ok, so tell me please, how are you able to eat this much food AND drink water; with having to wait an hour after eating to drink and no drinking 30 to 60 mins before eating? At least that's my surgeon's instructions. I'm 2 1/2 months out and I have no room for this much food. Drinking Water is my biggest struggle. I just cannot get it all in. I cam close some days.

Well, I'm lucky on that front. My nutritionist is only making me stop drinking 5 minutes before eating and 20 minutes after. So it's not too bad. Plus I'm able to drink quite a bit of water pretty quickly now, especially during my 60-90 minute "brisk walks". The only time drinking water causes me discomfort now is first thing in the morning... the first few sips feel weird. Or if I really do try to take like 3 big swallows right in a row.

Edit: My water schedule is usually something like a half cup between when I wake up and go to work, three cups while I'm at work, a cup and a half while I work out, and one and a half to two cups throughout the evening before bed.

Edited October 2, 201411 yr by JamieLogical

I lost 63 pounds so far, but ihavent loose much the last two months, i loose a pound and gained back

Well, I'm lucky on that front. My nutritionist is only making me stop drinking 5 minutes before eating and 20 minutes after. So it's not too bad. Plus I'm able to drink quite a bit of Water pretty quickly now, especially during my 60-90 minute "brisk walks". The only time drinking water causes me discomfort now is first thing in the morning... the first few sips feel weird. Or if I really do try to take like 3 big swallows right in a row.

Ok, now that makes sense.

I lost 63 pounds so far, but ihavent loose much the last two months, i loose a pound and gained back

Congrats on the pounds lost. You are almost to goal. I hope I have such great results at my seven month mark. Do you drink alot of water? I am still unable to get in 64 ounces.Don't know if I'll ever get there. I'm just not thirsty and when I force too much down Igfet heart burn.

Congrats on the pounds lost. You are almost to goal. I hope I have such great results at my seven month mark. Do you drink alot of Water? I am still unable to get in 64 ounces.Don't know if I'll ever get there. I'm just not thirsty and when I force too much down Igfet heart burn.

Correction * I get*

thank you finediva, i don't drink all the water that i'm supposed to, i tried, but i can't. I was very good with my eating habits the first 5 months, but i'm not so good lately, i have to get back on track

breakfast : chocolata protein shake

lunch: tuna with crackers

snack: plant based protein shake

dinner: maybe some sushi, we taking my son to a sushi restaurant for his birthday

I'm actually in the process of writing a blog post right now showing a day in the life of my "diet" 1 year post op. I have it updated with pics through afternoon snack with nutrition facts included (amt of Protein, carbs, etc.). Just need to add dinner tonight. lol. Link is in my signature if you want to take a peek.

Great idea for a topic. Will deff be following this for ideas.

I'm actually in the process of writing a blog post right now showing a day in the life of my "diet" 1 year post op. I have it updated with pics through afternoon snack with nutrition facts included (amt of protein, carbs, etc.). Just need to add dinner tonight. lol. Link is in my signature if you want to take a peek.

I just read your entire blog...from the beginning. It's amazing. Thank you. I'm 8 days post-op and so grateful to know what I'm feeling is normal (sadness, food withdrawal, emotional roller coaster). You inspire me. Thank you!

I just read your entire blog...from the beginning. It's amazing. Thank you. I'm 8 days post-op and so grateful to know what I'm feeling is normal (sadness, food withdrawal, emotional roller coaster). You inspire me. Thank you!

Thank you!! And thanks for reading! It's been quite a journey & yes I think I experienced all of the things you are feeling. I promise it gets easier!