Hey all,

so I'm 25 days after my operation and have by now lost a whopping 16-17 kilos! So no complaints there.

I am now in the mixed foods stage and everybody's been telling me to eat cottage cheese.

Slight issue: I live in France where it's virtually all but impossible to get that stuff, which I LOVE.

So I lucked out at the organic store today and found some, but it's 4% fat. I wanted to know if 4%

is still appropriate to my current and/or long-term diet. I just love this stuff, plus it's a great Protein source,

but if 4%'s too fatty... What's your take? Thanks people!

I don't think it's a problem unless you are eating tons of it. A small serving is still going to be reasonable in calories as well as high in protein. Plus, you need fat in your diet in order to properly absorb fat-soluble vitamins. So in my opinion, don't go overboard with it, but enjoy

Hi,

thanks! here's a link to the specific product, just learned it's lactose free and considered low in fat...

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still good? thanks!

Agree with @Bufflehead. A serving for you will be small anyway. You should be fine. Glad you found some!!

All diet guidelines are different. I can't have dairy products until the six month mark. For me that means no yogurt, milk, cottage cheese, and most cheeses except low fat cheese sticks and then only one a day. I really miss yogurt with a little organic honey and cottage cheese. I am three months out from surgery.

I actually prefer the taste of the 4% so that is what I buy. My portions are so small the difference in the 0-2% which are also sold here is negligible.

Enjoy!