3 Weeks Post Op - Are chips and Guacamole allowed?

[Armygalbonnie 643]

Actually, the rudeness comment was directed toward my comment and I'm ok with that. I'm just amazed when people are a couple weeks out from surgery, and they are asking when they can have chips, ice cream, alcohol, etc. To each his/her own.

[trekker954 421]

I added guacamole as a spread to my turkey and cheese roll up (instead of mayo or mustard). Probably 3 or 4 weeks post op. I also do the same with hummas. I'll also do that with sliced avacados. Not daily but now and then. Obviously it didn't hurt or slow down my progress.

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[iam_yamii 24]

Ok folks, you all heard of cravings right? Sometimes things come to mind that you actually know are not what u are supposed to eat but it's a thought. I don't come here to get a reaction out of anyone, I come on here to get different points of views from those who have done it before me and/or are currently at my stage. Suggestions are always welcomed and alternatives.

So for example one gentleman said not chips but try cheese squares. And for the record I can ask about French fries 3 weeks out but it doesn't mean I'm going for it...i look for what people are doing or have done to replace those cravings. I never said I was eating those things already.

Thankfully, with the help of this tool (sleeve) and by the grace of my God I have lost 30lbs in just a little over 3 weeks by eating the right things and following my diet. So I do take my choices very seriously.

Lastly @@LisaMergs I can laugh because I actually thought that starting your sentence with "not to be rude" was funny. I cannot control other people's emotion and how they react to whatever anyone posts. So if they chimed in that's their choice. The same affect follows with people looking at your post with how you started and would chime in just the same. These are open forums and it's part of it. The best thing in these places is to never take it personal.

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Edited November 15, 2016 by iam_yamii

[iam_yamii 24]

I added guacamole as a spread to my turkey and cheese roll up (instead of mayo or mustard). Probably 3 or 4 weeks post op. I also do the same with hummas. I'll also do that with sliced avacados. Not daily but now and then. Obviously it didn't hurt or slow down my progress.

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Great ideas, thank you for your suggestions. They sound delicious.

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[trekker954 421]

I'm in Mexico this week for work. At the Breakfast buffet, put a smidgen of refried Beans on my plate. Ooooo, must be a chili in there. The guac was delicious though. I'm hoping the business lunch will have good offering of Protein. I'll bring a packet of GENEPRO with me just in case.

As I progress, I notice I do get hungry if I go 3 hours without protein. At home this won't happen but on travel it does.

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[Candygyrl 637]

Is 3 weeks post op the magic number? It is true anytime you ask about something obvious like chips, soda, crackers, alcohol, ANYTHING NOT Protein you will elicit a response. Period. I'm still kind of a newbie and @@iam_yamii there are people who will politely tell you hell to the no... there are others who have hit their wall post op newbies asking about such things. Don't take offense. Think of it as watchers of the sleeve protecting you from yourself. I don't think you need a forum to answer your question. You already knew the answer-- maybe you were seeking validation or admission from others who do partake in chips and dip.

My journey hasn't been without a flaw but I will say this-- after having to require surgical intervention to help me lose weight I honestly could have cared less if I ever saw another chip or cookie or anything that falls into the junk food category regardless whether it was paired with an avocado. This is an opportunity to start fresh-- a clean slate hopefully you follow the guidelines provided to you and try not to read into it. Your sole focus should be protein and Water. Nothing else. Nothing else matters right now. Maybe once you're on regular food you can expand your horizons to include fruit and veggies in various forms but chips, crackers, pretzels should be something you SLOWLY incorporate during maintenance. Your body will thank you. Carbs drive hunger. Protein =Satiety.

[iam_yamii 24]

Is 3 weeks post op the magic number? It is true anytime you ask about something obvious like chips, soda, crackers, alcohol, ANYTHING NOT Protein you will elicit a response. Period. I'm still kind of a newbie and @@iam_yamii there are people who will politely tell you hell to the no... there are others who have hit their wall post op newbies asking about such things. Don't take offense. Think of it as watchers of the sleeve protecting you from yourself. I don't think you need a forum to answer your question. You already knew the answer-- maybe you were seeking validation or admission from others who do partake in chips and dip.

My journey hasn't been without a flaw but I will say this-- after having to require surgical intervention to help me lose weight I honestly could have cared less if I ever saw another chip or cookie or anything that falls into the junk food category regardless whether it was paired with an avocado. This is an opportunity to start fresh-- a clean slate hopefully you follow the guidelines provided to you and try not to read into it. Your sole focus should be protein and Water. Nothing else. Nothing else matters right now. Maybe once you're on regular food you can expand your horizons to include fruit and veggies in various forms but chips, crackers, pretzels should be something you SLOWLY incorporate during maintenance. Your body will thank you. Carbs drive hunger. Protein =Satiety.

Thank you for your response. I appreciate it. I don't take offense. I didn't say anything negative to anyone and welcome all feedback.

Not looking validity at all just getting a good convo going to what's an alternative to things that we know we can't/could eat. Sort of like what folks have been saying about guac...some said yes to it and others said no for X reasons. That's the type of convo I hope to get from folks. It doesn't always work that way but my question could be someone else who is afraid to ask. This is a community to help everyone in some sort of way so all comments are welcome.

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[ShelterDog64 2,364]

A better way to say it is. I 3 weeks post op its probably not a good idea for lots of reasons such as empty calories etc. But, further in the future try a few and if u can handle it treat yourself sometimes with a few chips but be careful bc there is not a lot of nutritional value n chips…. Try other alternatives also… but not to be rude spoke for itself

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This is much more polite, but not good advice. I'm firmly on the 'food is fuel, not treats' side of this WLS thing and you'll see me object nearly every time I come across a post, especially from someone new to this, talking about 'treating yourself' and advising people to 'try it and see if you can handle it' with known trigger foods like chips, sodas, candy, ice cream, etc.

You don't stop eating your 'bad' foods until you're healed then start introducing them again...get over that mindset.

To the OP, guacamole can be a good choice at 3 weeks if it's fairly smooth...I wouldn't eat big chunks of onion or jalapeno. I eat avocados with a spoon, right out of the skin, with a bit of balsamic vinegar. Very high-quality fat and a surprisingly high amount of Fiber, too! Enjoy!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

3 Weeks Post Op - Are chips and Guacamole allowed?

@@iam_yamii

ok guy and gals

back to original question ok???

i don't think chips are ok'd by a doc

check with NUT

yum yum on the potato chips

can't control my intake

so i just sustain

better than eating a whole bag

(ahhhhh the good ol' days!!)

i don't like Guacamole

you've gotten some good responses

happy 3 week surgiversary

good luck

kathy

[iam_yamii 24]

3 Weeks Post Op - Are chips and Guacamole allowed?

@@iam_yamii

ok guy and gals

back to original question ok???

yum yum on the potato chips

can't control my intake

so i just sustain

better than eating a whole bag

(ahhhhh the good ol' days!!)

i don't think chips are ok'd by a doc

i can't stop at one chip

i don't like Guacamole

you've gotten some good responses

happy 3 week surgiversary

good luck

kathy

Hahaha!

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[TheCurvyJones 721]

A lot of people enjoy guac and hummus with their meat.It helps coat the meat and make it more moist, goes down easier and adds flavor to dry white meat chicken. I like to go to Zoe's kitchen and get a steak or chicken kabob and a side of hummus. I dip the chicken or steak in the hummus. YUM. O. Plus two kabobs from Zoe's is like 3 or 4 meals!

[iam_yamii 24]

I'm in Mexico this week for work. At the Breakfast buffet, put a smidgen of refried Beans on my plate. Ooooo, must be a chili in there. The guac was delicious though. I'm hoping the business lunch will have good offering of Protein. I'll bring a packet of GENEPRO with me just in case.

As I progress, I notice I do get hungry if I go 3 hours without Protein. At home this won't happen but on travel it does.

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I have to travel for business the end of this month for a week. They asked if I had dietary restrictions so hopefully they will offer a few options for me. I too get hungry at around 3hrs.

Is GENEPRO unflavored?

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I'm in Mexico this week for work. At the breakfast buffet, put a smidgen of refried Beans on my plate. Ooooo, must be a chili in there. The guac was delicious though. I'm hoping the business lunch will have good offering of protein. I'll bring a packet of genepro with me just in case.

As I progress, I notice I do get hungry if I go 3 hours without protein. At home this won't happen but on travel it does.

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I have to travel for business the end of this month for a week. They asked if I had dietary restrictions so hopefully they will offer a few options for me. I too get hungry at around 3hrs.

Is Genepro unflavored?

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[iam_yamii 24]

A lot of people enjoy guac and hummus with their meat.It helps coat the meat and make it more moist, goes down easier and adds flavor to dry white meat chicken. I like to go to Zoe's kitchen and get a steak or chicken kabob and a side of hummus. I dip the chicken or steak in the hummus. YUM. O. Plus two kabobs from Zoe's is like 3 or 4 meals!

Yummm that sounds really good.

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[Malin 470]

ok, now I'm craving avocado! Not even a chip, just some avocado. mmmmm, nature's natural dip. Looks like you got some good suggestions, @@iam_yamii !

[Babbs 14,680]

Guacamole is my soul mate.