Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

Lets talk sausage....

Nurse_Lenora

Recommended Posts

FinallyFit50s    202

FinallyFit50s
Posted

I too love sausage! I've had no problems with Pasta, bread, potatoes or rice. Before surgery, my NUT had me get black bean Pasta from costco. It does NOT taste like pasta, but for some reason, I really enjoy the chewy texture. It has half a days worth of Fiber and lots of Protein. I top it with zucchini, chicken and yellow squash with a bit of butter and chicken stock. It's filling and gives me plenty of "chewing".

Also from costco, chicken, Apple and red pepper sausage. VERY GOOD! It has a lot of flavor and just enough zing!

post-246922-0-80811600-1456804131_thumb.jpeg

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

FinallyFit50s    202

FinallyFit50s
Posted

Didn't even realize until I looked at the pic again, the brand is Explore Asian...

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

4MRB4PHOTO    3,899

4MRB4PHOTO
Posted

Search Amazon for "Explore Asian" - they have some high Protein "bean pasta". The spaghetti is not to bad, but probably not something you can eat for a few weeks.

I typed "Explore Asian" in my internet browser and in many of those websites those women were doing a lot of things with sausages, not pasta; I guess I need to change the search engine filter from off to medium.:)

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

JamieLogical    8,684

JamieLogical
Posted

While we are on the topic of Pasta.....how about chick pea Pasta? ?

Sent from my SCH-I545 using the BariatricPal App

I tried it and it was GROSS. After costco stopped carrying the red lentil pasta that I loved, I've been looking for other high Protein pasta options, but they have all been disgusting. The red lentil pasta was the only good one I found. Tempted to try to order some online, since I can't find any locally anymore.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Christinamo7    4,041

Christinamo7
Posted

So as I creep closer to the puréed food stage I am researching recipes for purse and beyond. I'm Italian so Pasta WAS a way of life for me. Now that I can no longer have it and will not have it I'm thinking about the sauce. I would happily eat just the sauce with a spoon.

So, I need to ask my nutritionist but what's with sausage? I use Italian sausage in my spaghetti sauce.

Maybe I need to modify my methods....

one way we get the sausage flavor in our meat sauce is to use half ground sirloin, half ground turkey breast and add salt, pepper and herbs d provance. that herb blend gives it a very sausage taste.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

JamieLogical    8,684

JamieLogical
Posted

@@JamieLogical I never knew these pastas existed. I think I'm going to have to give them a try when I really want some Pasta.

The red lentil Pasta is made of 100% red lentils. It's the only ingredient. So it's no different than eating Beans and lentils in terms of the carb/protein content. One serving is 14 grams of Protein, iirc, but you won't be able to eat a whole serving, obviously. I would eat half a serving with half a poultry italian sausage (cut into slices) and some Pasta Sauce. Delicious and still in my target range of 16-20 grams of Protein per meal.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

JamieLogical    8,684

JamieLogical
Posted

I'm on purees now and the ricotta bake has saved me!

Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App

Can I PLEASE have the recipe for that! Lol

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

It's on this page, along with some other great recipes:

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/pureed-foods.html

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

scampbell33    88

scampbell33
Posted

I'm on purees now and the ricotta bake has saved me!

Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App

Can I PLEASE have the recipe for that! Lol

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

It's on this page, along with some other great recipes:

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/pureed-foods.html

Thanks!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

CelesteMarie    129

CelesteMarie
Posted

I do love sausage. Thick, juicy, glistening meat. I love the way it plumps up as you prepare it, the way it starts to curve slowly in one direction or the other in anticipation of becoming a delicious feast, the way it starts to ooze juices when it's just about ready...

MMMmmmmm...SAUSAGE.

But tongue works, too.

Omg Lipsticklady, that was some description! Couldn't help going "there" as you described it. Wow. I need a cold shower now! Good thing my guy is on his way over! Lol. He's bringing the sausage. Turkey sausage of course. Life is tooooo short I tell ya.

Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

CelesteMarie    129

CelesteMarie
Posted

I found a local market in my area called Sprouts that has the best sausage. I couldn't really do pork prior to surgery, however I do love the chicken spinach and feta sausage. Super filling.

I also haven't tried Pasta since surgery, been to scared to. I stopped eating it way before surgery because I was diabetic and it would raise my blood sugar. If I want something along those lines, I do zucchini as well

I'm diabetic too and haven't had bread or Pasta since surgery may 5th. The closest I have come to any "bad" carbs is dry popcorn. I do miss spaghetti sauce but I think I can live without the pasta (really used to raise my sugar....rice did the same) but I love me some sauce. I know it has a lot of sugar in it though. Any suggestions?

Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

JamieLogical    8,684

JamieLogical
Posted

I'm on purees now and the ricotta bake has saved me!

Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App

This saved me too!!

What is the Ricotta bake?

Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Recipe is here: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/pureed-foods.html

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Go To Topic Listing General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Eve411

      Eve411

      April Surgery
      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
      Thanks
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Clueless_girl

      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KeeWee

      KeeWee

      It's been 10 long years! Here is my VSG weight loss surgiversary update..
      https://www.ae1bmerchme.com/post/10-year-surgiversary-update-for-2024 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Aunty Mamo

      Aunty Mamo

      Iʻm roughly 6 weeks post-op this morning and have begun to feel like a normal human, with a normal human body again. I started introducing solid foods and pill forms of medications/supplements a couple of weeks ago and it's really amazing to eat meals with my family again, despite the fact that my portions are so much smaller than theirs. 
      I live on the island of Oʻahu and spend a lot of time in the water- for exercise, for play,  and for spiritual & mental health. The day I had my month out appointment with my surgeon, I packed all my gear in my truck, anticipating his permission to get back in the ocean. The minute I walked out of that hospital I drove straight to the shore and got in that water. Hallelujah! My appointment was at 10 am. I didn't get home until after 5 pm. 
      I'm down 31 pounds since the day of surgery and 47 since my pre-op diet began, with that typical week long stall occurring at three weeks. I'm really starting to see some changes lately- some of my clothing is too big, some fits again. The most drastic changes I notice however are in my face. I've also noticed my endurance and flexibility increasing. I was really starting to be held up physically, and I'm so grateful that I'm seeing that turn around in such short order. 
      My general disposition lately is hopeful and motivated. The only thing that bugs me on a daily basis still is the way those supplements make my house smell. So stink! But I just bought a smell proof bag online that other people use to put their pot in. My house doesn't stink anymore. 
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      BeanitoDiego

      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
      Surgery was in August of 2023. A bill shows up for over $7,000 in January. WTF? I asks myself. I know that I jumped through all of the insurance hoops and verified this and triple checked that, as did the surgeon's office. All was set, and I paid all of the known costs before surgery.
      A looong story short, is that an assistant surgeon that was in the process of accepting money from my insurance company touched me while I was under anesthesia. That is what the bill was for. But hey, guess what? Some federal legislation was enacted last year to help patients out when they cannot consent to being touched by someone out of their insurance network. These types of bills fall under something called, "surprise billing," and you don't have to put up with it.
      https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises
      I had to make a lot of phone calls to both the surgeon's office and the insurance company and explain my rights and what the maximum out of pocket costs were that I could be liable for. Also had to remind them that it isn't my place to be taking care of all of this and that I was going to escalate things if they could not play nice with one another.
      Quick ending is that I don't have to pay that $7,000+. Advocate, advocate, advocate for yourself no matter how long it takes and learn more about this law if you are ever hit with a surprise bill.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×