Curious to see how surgery has affected others like me concerning foods we use to enjoy and those we wish we still could. I'm only listing three or four that I miss and can't really handle anymore. I'm a little over five months out of RNY.

1. Salads: I've tried and tried to eat salad once I was able to get back on solid foods, but I find after only a few bites I simply don't enjoy it. I miss it, loved a good salad pre-op and there's a lot of good options for eating it if you don't go crazy on the extras. I think more than anything I may not be able to handle the lettuce and dressing now.

2. Chick Fil A Sandwiches: Love the original chick fil a sandwich, probably my all time favorite although I know it wasn't a great option given it was fried. I've tried to eat small portions of a sandwich over the last couple of months and even those very small portions don't sit well. I'm convinced it's the "fried" aspect because I have absolutely zero taste or tolerance for anything fried these days.

3. Anything with a bun: I'm definitely beyond craving bread, but these days the thought of a hamburger or hotdog wrapped in a big bun simply doesn't do anything for me. Pre surgery I was all about it (I know, not a good thing), but now I have no desire for these foods. I do enjoy an occasional roll or slide of bread if it's whole grain, but that's about it.

It's been interesting to see how my taste have changed. I'm definitely not a sweet person anymore, but I also don't deny myself a small taste if I see something I want. I've found better food options to satisfy cravings if they do pop up and that's kept me on the right track for losing weight and being healthy.

I'm still on a pretty heavy Protein kick. I "front load" a lot of my protein early in the day with Greek yogurt (and a scoop of high quality protein) and either a Protein shake or Quest Protein Bar. I haven't found a ready made protein shake I can tolerate, so I mix my own with unsweetened almond milk.

The one food group I'm enjoying more of is fresh fruit, but it has to be cold and I keep the portion size very reasonable.

I'm 2 1/2 months out but so far I cannot tolerate chicken in any form, pork in any form, only beef I can handle is a fattier tender cut like ribeye or tenderloin. I can't tolerate bacon, or protein bars, lunch meats, beans, rice, bread or crackers, um pretty much all I can tolerate these days are fish, shrimp(which I just became able to eat this week), eggs, salad as long as the lettuce is tender, and cheese. I jokingly say I've become a lacto pescitarian since all I eat is cheese and fish. ????

I'm Hispanic so not being able to eat breakfast/fajita/anythingyoucanimagine tacos makes me frown. Flour tortillas are a definite no. Corn tortillas are iffy with me. Any kind of bread really, but considering those things are considered high in carbs, it's probably for the best. I can eat a taco salad at least with taco meat, lettuce, tomatoes, etc.

I haven't really encountered much else that I for sure can't tolerate. Fruits have been good to me (apples, grapes, watermelon, grapefruit). Most veggies that I like (which aren't many) have been good; love making my own salads and sometimes getting a chopped salad at Subway that I can make 2-3 meals from.

I've been able to tolerate all meats as well plus any fish/shrimp; just have to be careful on the bite sizes and chewing well. I had a couple of boned-in baked chicken wings 2-3 months post-op, and that was not a good experience. I'm 5 months out now, but I haven't tried doing that again at all.

Edited January 22, 201610 yr by DangerMouse007

@@DangerMouse007, isn't it funny how after you have a bad experience you really don't want to try it again? I have been told many, many times that I need to continue trying meat, but I am scared to death because vomiting is not really my idea of a good time :-) But, someday I will try again!

Pizza. Was a favorite go-to pre-op, cannot tolerate it post-op. Same thing with Pot roast. I'm fine with that, 4.5 months post and down 75 lbs. fine with it!

Me, too, with pot roast. But rare steak is okay. I only had a few bites, but it was more than what I could stomach of pot roast.

Oops...wrong thread...but to add to this one, I had a strange thing happen today. I had a catered lunch today with a side salad of just lettuce and spinach leaves. Something must have gotten stuck because I was throwing it all up about 15 minutes later. Not very happy about that!

Edited February 5, 201610 yr by DangerMouse007

At six months out I can finally handle chicken and turkey breast. But I cut it up into very small pieces and heat it in a small pan with some water. That moistens it up nicely for me. Can't stand fish any more. None of it. Just looking at it makes me queasy. I don't try beef except for taco meat my cousin made that I ate with shredded iceberg lettuce at Christmas. I only had about a tablespoon and then just pushed it around my plate like I was eating. I was really afraid of getting sick at that celebration. The only thing I have thrown up was pickle. I know, very bad idea but I was craving it so bad and I shaved it into tiny pieces but it came right up. I was able to eat protein bars early on but now when I try a bite I have to spit it out. Thank goodness I do well with protein drinks.

I'm about 7 weeks out. I tried tuna and put in low fat mayo, small amt of dill pickle relish and tiny chopped onions. Threw it right up and even saw small amounts of blood. I'm sure the mayo and pickles hate me right now...

I also can't drink Protein shakes. Not premade or a high quality powder. Tried $300 worth of different ones. HATE THEM ALL. can't even swallow them. It's too bad I hate yogurt and fresh fish too. Ugh. I'm a mess

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