What’s Your Best Food Swap?

[Alex Brecher 10,516]

There are a lot of foods you can’t eat after surgery. It could be that you’re intolerant to it, like some sleeve patients can’t tolerate meat for a while post-op. Or it could be that it makes you sick, like sweets and fried foods can give gastric bypass patients dumping syndrome. Or it could be something like popcorn, where the kernels can hurt band patients. Or, it could be anything that’s too high-calorie or unhealthy to fit into your post-op diet.

Which foods do you miss the most from the old days, and how do you substitute for them? Do you have healthier recipes, like eggplant lasagna instead of regular? Do you have different foods to serve the same purpose, like munching on bell peppers instead of potato chips when you’re at home? Share your swaps!

Pre-op patients can weigh in, too – there’s definitely a good chance you’re giving up a lot of foods even before surgery as you get ready!

[Katnroyal 225]

I miss pizza!!! But I make homemade pizza using a zucchini crust. I also do mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes, I use non fat creek yogurt anytime something calls for sour cream or cream cheese. I also make veggie Pasta, and I use ground turkey anytime you would use ground beef.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Greek yogurt blended with ricotta, vanilla, and sweetener gives me the taste and texture of vanilla ice cream and does a lot less damage.

[Katnroyal 225]

Greek yogurt blended with ricotta, vanilla, and sweetener gives me the taste and texture of vanilla ice cream and does a lot less damage.

I am going to have to try this!

[dede0314 356]

I really miss bread but I try to substitute it for other things. Like instead of just a regular Philly steak I make Philly steak stuffed bell peppers.

[lifeofblair 308]

I do miss bread, Pasta, pizza. Occasionally, I use egg roll wrappers as a Pizza Crust. I don't do it much because of the carbs, but when I'm craving it it hits the spot.

[Alex Brecher 10,516]

Thanks for all your replies! @@MissMac, do you freeze the mixture completely? Does it stay soft like ice cream, or does it freeze like ice? It sounds really good!

@@Katnroyal, How interesting! I’ve heard of cauliflower crust for pizza, but not zucchini crust. How do you make it?

I’m with you in missing bread and the starchy foods. It’s hard to keep them to a reasonable serving, so I try to stay away, or I’ll have them as part of a healthy meal with plenty of veggies and Protein to make sure I only have a little.

[Katnroyal 225]

@alexbrecher

Here is the recipe:

http://www.melskitchencafe.com/zucchini-pizza-crust/