I understand the whole concept of not combining eating and drinking at meal times and agree--it's super, duper important to feel satiety for as long as possible after eating a protein forward meal. So do any of you still eat soup? Like, you know, REAL soup: vegetable beef, Italian wedding soup, pho...the kind that is brothy with solids (prot/veg) floating in the broth having fun. I am a soup-nut/soup-evangelist and LOVE me some brothy soups. Are there any solutions other than: take a steaming cup of STFU and pull up your big girl panties--cuz which is more important to you, having a successful tool long term and reaching goal, or eating the danged ol' soup? (BTW, not talking about creamy, pureed soups.)

Experiences appreciated! TIA!

5 hours ago, TheRealMeIsHere! said:

I still eat the same way as when first sleeved (5 years ago) and on to solid food. Dense Protein, non-starchy veggies, no liquid a half hour before/after solid food, no Pasta, potatoes, rice, flour, sugar, bread, Cereal, etc......except for a rare occasion, and then not more than a couple bites. Rarely, fruit such as a few grapes or bites of watermelon. Cakes, Cookies or Desserts, 1-2 times a year. A Hershey's miniature, which I thoroughly enjoy with mindful eating and making it last with 6 teeny bites, once every few months.

The only thing that has changed is that my portions are bigger than in the beginning.

Basically, I follow the program according to the nutritionist.

Thank you. I thought this would be the case, which means I have to have a permanent breakup with brothy soups post WLS *sob*. *hic*. It's so surprising some of the little things that become huge in our minds. Right? And yet, I still, like an addict, want to see if I can MacGiver the crap outta soup. You know? Like, what if I strain it and drink the broth 30 minutes before a meal, then eat the strained solids as the meal. Such goofy head games. You know?

So if it's a stewpy kind of soup like chili--something with very dense and minor liquid portion, is it ok, or do you still need to strain out some of the solids and eat only them? Not trying to work around, just adding to my encyclopedia of WLS for do's and definite don'ts. TIA hon!

4 hours ago, heycrystal2052 said:

That sounds delicious, w/ still being in the beginning phase, are you speaking about a broth?

I strain it, it tastes way better than broth. When I get to the pureed stage, I'll just vitamix the hell out of it!

5 hours ago, TheRealMeIsHere! said:

I still eat the same way as when first sleeved (5 years ago) and on to solid food. Dense Protein, non-starchy veggies, no liquid a half hour before/after solid food, no Pasta, potatoes, rice, flour, sugar, bread, Cereal, etc......except for a rare occasion, and then not more than a couple bites. Rarely, fruit such as a few grapes or bites of watermelon. Cakes, Cookies or Desserts, 1-2 times a year. A Hershey's miniature, which I thoroughly enjoy with mindful eating and making it last with 6 teeny bites, once every few months.

The only thing that has changed is that my portions are bigger than in the beginning.

Basically, I follow the program according to the nutritionist.

I would like to do this. I see myself following this same path.

24 minutes ago, Half-Tum said:

I strain it, it tastes way better than broth. When I get to the pureed stage, I'll just vitamix the hell out of it!

I really wish soup didn't fill me up as soon as I start eating it, I usually remove the liquid and just eat the meat and veggies. Drab! lol

1 hour ago, FluffyChix said:

Thank you. I thought this would be the case, which means I have to have a permanent breakup with brothy Soups post WLS *sob*. *hic*. It's so surprising some of the little things that become huge in our minds. Right? And yet, I still, like an addict, want to see if I can MacGiver the crap outta Soup. You know? Like, what if I strain it and drink the broth 30 minutes before a meal, then eat the strained solids as the meal. Such goofy head games. You know?

So if it's a stewpy kind of soup like chili--something with very dense and minor liquid portion, is it ok, or do you still need to strain out some of the solids and eat only them? Not trying to work around, just adding to my encyclopedia of WLS for do's and definite don'ts. TIA hon!

We were actually advised that if we did have a brothy soup, to strain and eat 30 minutes apart.

VERY thick stews, chilis etc...I just eat as is. And I'll sub similar tasting, lower carb veggies.

9 hours ago, TheRealMeIsHere! said:

We were actually advised that if we did have a brothy soup, to strain and eat 30 minutes apart.

VERY thick stews, chilis etc...I just eat as is. And I'll sub similar tasting, lower carb veggies.

Yeah, I hear ya on the subbing for lower carb veggies. I heart using cauliflower, radishes, turnips, zucchini and yellow squash, mushrooms, and a sometimes a tiny bit of rutabaga in place of traditional things like potatoes, barley. Also I add a buttload of chopped greens in my soups to add to the chew factor. Thanks so much for helping with the practical, information gathering!! ((hugs))

17 hours ago, Half-Tum said:

Make sure we're all talking about being in the same phase of our eating. Someone 3 weeks out on phase two is going to have different needs than someone years out on solids.

Just keep that in mind when giving suggestions.

Great point! It's definitely not apples and apples in this scenario.

Ok, me thinks peeps tend to overthink the soup thing.

For those that are healing, obviously follow your post op phases. No chunks on purees and the like.

For those on a regular diet, measure your soup, count the calories, and enjoy! If you get hungry before the next meal.. either suck it up, or decide soup isn't worth it.

All this talk of straining solids.. come on! Food should be nourishing and enjoyable, not turning us all into wild-eyed cokeheads...

Frothing at the mouth..

"BUT THERE ARE CHUNKS IN MY SOUP!"

My doc and nutritionist consider soup food and not a drink. They don't apply the no drinking/eating together to soup.

I've followed their instructions and done just fine. I am not a huge soup eater to begin with so it's only a couple times a year. Now chilli I do all the time! Four years out and about 1/2 a cup is a meal, it's quite filling.