For weight loss and health, consider moving away from prepared foods (including protein shakes and bars) and to lean protein, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Follow the stages of eating during healing of course. Then focus on healthy and delicious foods. My observation is the people who struggle most with cravings are consuming sweet protein shakes and bars and searching for lower carb substitutes for past high fat/carb foods. Taking advantage of the early days to change eating patterns will have incredible payoffs over our whole lifespan.

I totally agree with this. One of the million diets I tried was Paleo and I felt great while I was doing it. The struggle for me was the work the went into always eating "real" food, especially because work keeps me out of the house quite a bit. Do you have any post-op tips? Favorite meals/snacks you can suggest?

"Out of the house" can mean so many things. Assuming you are in your car a lot, you could get an insulated lunch box with a cold pack inside.

Hard boiled/deviled eggs

Cottage cheese

Salad in a jar (watch youtube videos on this)

Cold, cooked salmon (had this yesterday, so good!)

Cans of tuna or chicken.. bring condiments and veggies in little containers/baggies

Nuts and seeds (I portion out 1 oz into little containers and keep in my purse)

Cheese sticks

Fruit

Quiche or meatballs precooked in little-muffin pan (I love my little-muffin pan.. great for small-portion control.. easy grab and go size..).

I picked up some little 2oz clear plastic disposable covered containers from the grocery store. They are very handy.

Good luck!

Awesome advice! Thank you!

"Out of the house" can mean so many things. Assuming you are in your car a lot, you could get an insulated lunch box with a cold pack inside.
Hard boiled/deviled eggs
Cottage cheese
Salad in a jar (watch youtube videos on this)
Cold, cooked salmon (had this yesterday, so good!)
Cans of tuna or chicken.. bring condiments and veggies in little containers/baggies
Nuts and seeds (I portion out 1 oz into little containers and keep in my purse)
Cheese sticks
Fruit
Quiche or meatballs precooked in little-muffin pan (I love my little-muffin pan.. great for small-portion control.. easy grab and go size..).
I picked up some little 2oz clear plastic disposable covered containers from the grocery store. They are very handy.
Good luck!

Thanks for all these tips. I'm definitely getting those containers. Perfect size.

I cook a bunch of protein at once and generally have 2-4 choices in my fridge (chicken thighs, roast chicken, fish, seasoned ground turkey...) I also cook up batches of vegetables. At mealtime I mix and match based on my appetite or what gets me good variety. When eating out I choose a salad with protein, no dressing. My treats are plain yogurt with chopped apple, or a bowl of berries. Some nuts and seeds. Lots of different herbs and spices. Cheese in moderation.

This is exactly what my surgeon says! I'm glad to know this is healthier and will curb cravings post op. I too did Paleo for a month and a felt great, but meal prep was a huge chunk of time. I like the idea of prepping a lot of meals at once. Thanks for the tips everyone!

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