What's everyone's spin on cheese post op? I'm to the point where I can have it. Being a cheese lover, I think I can incorporate it in healthy meals as long as it is low fat and high Protein, but I want to know what everyone else thinks and how they've eaten cheese post op. I don't want to end up gaining weight post op. Thanks!

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I eat all the cheese I want as long as it is real cheese (no fake cheese BS like American or Provel) and it is full fat. Low fat cheese has carbs and more fillers.

I like the extra then cheddar slices for my burgers. One slice is 50 calories and it adds just enough cheese.

And I eat a lot cream cheese. I make low carb cream cheese pancakes and I have cream cheese as deserts/snacks.

Cheese is life.

I love cheese in all it's forms (expect maybe spray...), but over the past month I've learned to treat it like I used to treat Cookies... have a small serving every now and again. For me at this time, the salt (Water retention) and binding effect are not a good combo and I'm already at my Protein goals, so I'm mostly going without.

I do have cottage cheese every day for Breakfast, though.

I'm almost 4 weeks out. I had mozzarella string cheese, it's got 9 grams of Protein. I chewed it until it was practically mush.

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Some people are addicted to cocaine. But me... I'm addicted to cheese. I usually eat those Frigo Cheese Heads cheese sticks. I don't eat more than 3 a day, since they can pack on some calories if eaten in a high amount. But they definitely help with my craving.

You CAN eat cheese, just NOT SO FAST. Take your time and cut it into small chunks. I too am a Cheddar-holic, and the appetizer size chunks are now 2 bites each of pure enjoyment.

You have a new relationship with food now, so embrace it with both hands! Enjoy, just don't obsess on one thing. Taste it, enjoy it, have something else as well. Remember the word VARIETY!

I start puree stage in two days. I've already bought the cheese for Eggface's Ricotta Bake.

I *may* be just a little too excited about getting to have cheese.

Has anyone here ever tried Argentinian provoleta? OH LAWD... It's a hunk of round provolone cheese, about an inch thick, seasoned, and grilled on the BBQ until the outside is crispy.

I'd almost kick a baby for a bite of some right now...

Fresh mozzarella and prosciutto..OMG..so gooooooood. My favorite!

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cheese......love it.

I made a batch of kickin' pimento cheese a few days ago and have been enjoying it immensely.

@@Dub Pimento cheese looks delicious! Do you eat it with something else?

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I do not understand pimento cheese. AT ALL.

@@Dub Pimento cheese looks delicious! Do you eat it with something else?

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It's great on celery........and at the point I'm at.....it's great on whole grain, high Protein, wheat bread.

I do not understand pimento cheese. AT ALL.

I can't explain........other than to say it's been a staple on the dinner table since I was knee high to a grasshopper.

Recipe please?

Cheese......love it.

I made a batch of kickin' pimento cheese a few days ago and have been enjoying it immensely.

Recipe please?

Cheese......love it.

I made a batch of kickin' pimento cheese a few days ago and have been enjoying it immensely.

I would, but........it's been a closely guarded family secret for the longest.......

@@Dub - too many family secrets up there in Georgia

Go ahead and let one out!