Don't know what to eat :(

[soontobeskinny2014 19]

Hey guys I'm 6 weeks post op. I'm having a hard time with meal planning. Can someone please share what a typical day of food consumption is like for them. I don't even know how many calories I'm eating daily. Stuck @ 206 for a week now.

[clasnic1 36]

I don't watch my Calories very much, I watch my Protein and carbs levels. (that is what my doctor told me to watch) He wants me to get at least 30 grams Protein and no more than 30 of carbs. I usually start with 1 cup of Cereal (most generally Special K.) with just enough skim milk to cover it. Then maybe some lasagna without the noodles, or a rev. or tuna fish with maybe 1 tablespoon of mircle whip with olive oil, then for dinner I might have some haddock (broiled) with cottage cheese. Most generally I eat my protein first and that will fill me up. I am 6 weeks out. I am still on soft foods. I try to stay away from all pastas. They make me feel bloated and way to fill. I do use My Fitness Pal to keep up with my levels. It does tell me calories also.

Edited November 9, 2014 by clasnic1

[sabrowne20 15]

Go on pinterest and search gastric sleeve recipes! Soooo many different things you can try.

[joatsaint 2,814]

At 6 weeks, I was eating 1/2 cup of food per meal, 6 - 7 times a day. My food was pretty boring - I ate almost the same thing every meal - my concoction of refried Beans, turkey hamburger and salsa.

Here's the recipe:

http://www.bariatricpal.com/blogs/entry/31168-my-favorite-mexican-food/

There would be some variation in my diet. At my office, there would always be some leftovers from meetings and I would eat a few pieces of fresh fruit or 1/4 - 1/2 of a sandwich for lunch. But Frankensleeve really didn't like it, so I primarily stuck with the refried Beans.< /div>

I roughly estimated that I was eating 800 - 1000 calries a day.

Being stuck at a certain weight for a week or two was normal for me. Eventually I learned that if I just stuck to my diet plan and kept up my walking, the weight would start dropping again.

I did learn real quick that eating fruit would slow my weight loss, so I stuck to low glycemic vegetables and lean Protein as much as possible.

[gaudjosl 22]

I haven't tried fruit. ...

[JerzyTomato74 91]

Pinterest has a lot of good recipes! I've been pinning them all week! You can also check out this blog: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

[Bobby46 327]

Hi, Typical meals.

Breakfast: coffee with a tablespoon of Creamer and 1 egg with a handful of spinach and a laughing cow cheese wedge. Or, oatmeal with a tablespoon of pumpkin seeds or trailmix. Or 1 egg with 1 turkey sausage link.

Snack: cheese stick. Or, greek yogurt or cottage cheese

Lunch: Imitation crab, tuna or canned chicken with a little low fat mayo, chopped onioin, a few grapes quartered and a tablespoon of chopped pecans....eaten with about 5 special K cracker chips. Or, refried Beans with shredded cheese and taco seasoning. Or veggie burger patty with a laughing cow cheese wedge. Or chili with Beans. Serving size about 1/3 - 1/2 cup.

Snack: a small banana or apple....sometimes with a little Peanut Butter

Dinner: Grilled chicken, fish or beef and veggies.....very little veggies, usually because I get the Protein in first. Or, Italian meatballs in marinara sauce, meatloaf, taco meat with a sprinkle of cheese and avocado, or chili.

Snack: Protein shake if I need to up my Protein. Or, a low sugar, low calorie fudgecicle.

I end up with 750-900 calories and 55 - 75 grams of protein.

[soontobeskinny2014 19]

Thanks Bobby46:) that's exactly what I was looking for. I don't think I'm eating enough.

For Breakfast : premier Protein shake

For lunch: a few bites of chicken

Dinner: Beans with a few bites of chicken. I get full with just 3 bites. I also don't drink enough Water, I'm lucky if I can drink 30 oz a day. I don't snack because I don't get hungry.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I switch up. I'm at 7 weeks. My doctor said I should be getting about 800 calories a day. I also use Myfitnesspal. I break my diary up into Breakfast, lunch dinner and 2 Snacks. In between I drink Water.

Breakfast varies. If it's a gym day I do CVS whey Protein, unsweetened almond milk and a tbsp of almond butter. It's a great boost at 31 gram of Protein.

Non gym day I do a soft scrambled egg, with a bit of cheese. I may add a tsp of salsa or chopped spinach. Other options oatmeal using the premade Orgain shake with a few dried cranberries. If I want I may have a coffee using the Orgain premade or herbal tea using prosource liquid

Lunch: I may do a veggie burger with some salsa. If I have that I eat half at lunch and then the other half for a mid afternoon snack

Snack may also be half a navel orange

dinner is usually a Soup

I try to finish eating by 8pm and then I focus on getting in the rest of my Water. if I want a snack I may have hot chocolate using the Orgain premade or herbal tea using prosource liquid

Edited November 15, 2014 by Blerdgirl

[nikkycoly 13]

I eat a lot of salad...usually with tuna, chicken or some kind of Protein added. For Snacks I eat nuts or string cheese or laughing cow. dinner it ranges. Ground beef or turkey stuff in zucchini boats...meatballs...fish...chicken pretty much anything in the meat family. I use sauces to make it wet and easier to digest. No shakes anymore I have them for a fast breakfast etc but I try to get my protein from food. I'm the same also a good 4 bites and I'm full. I keep track of my protein and calories with my fitness pal. I have it set to 1000 and usually don't hit it. Hope that helps!

[leenieceymic1 90]

I'm having the same problem.., finding different things to eat. Pinterest is have a lot of good recipes as others have stated. I boiled some shrimp & mixed it with avocados. I made it into a dip. Ate a few whole grain crackers. It was good.

[leenieceymic1 90]

I'm having the same problem.., finding different things to eat. Pinterest has a lot of good recipes as others have stated. I boiled some shrimp & mixed it with avocados. I made it into a dip. Ate a few whole grain crackers. It was good.

Edited November 11, 2014 by leenieceymic1

[Bobby46 327]

Soontobeskinny,

You are a few weeks behind me, I was sleeved on 8/11/14. I usually only eat about 1/3 to 1/2 cup at a meal. It will take a few more weeks for you to eat that much at a sitting. It took the full 12 weeks for me to get to that point. I would suggest that you keep eating what you can and supplement with Protein Shakes if you have too....and don't forget your Vitamins. Give yourself some time, you will get there and you will figure out a food plan that works for you You're doing great! No worries!

[unsupersizeme 43]

Breakfast Premier Protein shake or Atkins mocha Protein Shake ( my favorite!)

Late morning snack cheese and thin pickle spear wrapped in turkey dipped in mustard

lunch 3/4 of a turkey sausage ( johnsonville turkey cheddarwurst are good) I top sausage with homemade pimento cheese. Or 2 meatballs topped with cheddar or tuna or chicken salad or 1/2 a bean and cheese cup from Taco Bell

Snack jack links turkey Jerky insividual packs ( love these) or a couple slices if cheese or cottage cheese

dinner shrimp and squash cooked in nuwave oven or extra lean ground beef cooked in nuwave oven or chicken marinated in a 30 minute marinade with carrots cooked in nuwave. The nuwave oven really helps me cook a super quick healthy meal. I would struggle without it. I'm 7 weeks post op and want to start juicing soon. I eat 0 sugar. I don't like sugar anymore at all. I do crave savory though. If I am craving something naughty like Cheetos I eat a few and I'm satisfied.