Already had the surgery, 3mons postop now. As some know, riding season is on us. Normally riding with the hubby is an afternoon ride and we stop for lunch and/or dinner to accommodate my eating schedule. Fluids are a non issue as I own several camelpaks to use on the rides. However, we have a group ride/vacation planned for August this year, and the big ride day is a 12+hr ride day in the North Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina Mountains, there is a stop for lunch planned, but Breakfast and dinner are on our own. I can scarf a boiled egg for breakfast, but what can I pack as non perishable Snacks that meet the dietary guidelines postop? Nuts I already tolerate well and eat on occasion as a boost if I feel tired while out running errands. So I thought about that as an idea. But I need veggies I would think. Can y'all help me?

Tricia

I keep on hand StarKist lunch To Go, Albacore Tuna in Water. It comes with reduced mayo, a spoon, napkin and you mix it up in it's own tray. It doesn't require refrigeration and it has 18 grams of Protein. I buy a box of them at costco. You can also buy just the single serve tuna if you are able to eat it dry and it only has 80 calories.

Following for ideas...long ride in June.

I ride too. I am 9 months out and always have nuts and a protein bar or shake on hand. Just in case they stop somewhere I can't eat. I have a small insulated lunch bag and have taken yogurt and boiled eggs, I put a freeze pack in it and it stays cold.

I ride a 250 cc scooter. I always carry water and protein bars and glucose meter with me.