I'm about three weeks post op, but just getting ready...

I bought some Lily's chocolate baking chips (I'd read about them on here). Curious to see what's people's reactions have been to consuming chocolate post-sleeve, when you had it for the first time, and if there are any other kinds out there to recommend?

13 minutes ago, Mstlawrence said:

reactions to consuming chocolate post-sleeve

hi newbie

wow - 3 weeks old, and still around to talk about "it"

great!!

sorry, i don't remember when i had chocolate for the first time

pretty sure it was past 3 weeks, maybe months PO

i like Quest Chocolate Protein Bars if have one close to

bed time - i wake up in the middle of the night with terrible

heartburn!!! if/when i have chocolate during the day, no bad reaction

i luv, luv, luv chocolate in my "other life"now, i still love to eat chocolate

but, it does not always luv me back, so i usually pass

good luck

kathy

The only chocolate I get these days is the chocolate protein shake. Pre WLS I was a chocolate fiend. It wasn't a good relationship as it contributed to my weight gain and I'm sure it didn't help my diabetes. I'm trying to not introduce the foods that led to my health demise pre WLS. I'm the type that a "little" always turns into more than I should have.

The Lily's that I ordered came in the mail today--the nutrition facts are FAB, and the serving size is 60 chips, which is FAR more than I could even potentially eat at this point. I tried a couple of chips, let them melt, enjoyed them, and seem to tolerate them well! I've always been much more of a salty snack than sweet fan, but as a person who really digs baking and wants to incorporate healthier ingredients, I think this will work out nicely! Sugar free (stevia sweetened), low carb, low calorie, low fat...

The Lily's that I ordered came in the mail today--the nutrition facts are FAB, and the serving size is 60 chips, which is FAR more than I could even potentially eat at this point. I tried a couple of chips, let them melt, enjoyed them, and seem to tolerate them well! I've always been much more of a salty snack than sweet fan, but as a person who really digs baking and wants to incorporate healthier ingredients, I think this will work out nicely! sugar free (stevia sweetened), low carb, low calorie, low fat...

What is the name and where do you order them? Thanks

It's Lily's chocolate--I ordered it from Walmart, but I know Amazon sells it, as does Thrive Market online. I'm sure there are other places as well

It's Lily's chocolate--I ordered it from Walmart, but I know Amazon sells it, as does Thrive Market online. I'm sure there are other places as well [emoji4]

Thank you

While I'm not really a chocolate person. It is Winter and snowing quite a bit. What's the viability of making hot chocolate with something like this? I've never made hot chocolate with anything but that cheap powder ****

Can you make hot chocolate with chips, would it be decent? I tried making my own with cocoa powder and splenda, and it was extremely bitter and disgusting

Edited December 9, 20178 yr by Mhy12784

1 minute ago, Mhy12784 said:

While I'm not really a chocolate person. It is Winter and snowing quite a bit. What's the viability of making hot chocolate with something like this? I've never made hot chocolate with anything but that cheap powder ****

Can you make hot chocolate with chips, would it be decent? I tried making my own with cocoa powder and splenda, and it was extremely bitter and disgusting

Hmm... maybe if you add skim milk while it's melting in the pot? I'll play around with that as well and let you know! Maybe putting some unflavored protein in it will be better?

Hmm I'm not even sure I used to live chocolate but don't think I've ever had any yet ? I forgot about it lol I'll probably have some at Christmas I'm 5 months post. Does your plan say anything about chocolate ? Mine didn't mention it

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4 hours ago, dreamingsmall said:

Hmm I'm not even sure I used to live chocolate but don't think I've ever had any yet ? I forgot about it lol I'll probably have some at Christmas I'm 5 months post. Does your plan say anything about chocolate ? Mine didn't mention it

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Nope! Mine said nothing at all about it. I've seen others within this site talking about this brand, so I gave it a whirl!

Have you guys tried the ProtiDiet hot chocolate??? So good! It satisfies the chocolate craving and 15 grams of protein a cup. I get it on Amazon.

8 hours ago, ErBearWell said:

Have you guys tried the ProtiDiet hot chocolate??? So good! It satisfies the chocolate craving and 15 grams of Protein a cup. I get it on Amazon.

I haven't even heard of that! I'll definitely give it a try! Thank you!

Chocolate doesn't bother me. I had chocolate protein shakes from the get go. Actual chocolate I would say, maybe 3-4 months post op I might have had a bite. I'm not a huge chocolate person but when I do have a piece here and there I prefer plain old dark chocolate.