My team at work is very... food-centric. I knew this before, and I've been doing a phenomenal job sticking to only eating what I bring. I'm almost four weeks post-op, and I didn't tell the majority of people at work (except my bosses), as I really feel like its no one else's business. But I knew it would happen sooner than later... there's a potluck scheduled for next week! Any ideas on what I can bring that I'll be able to eat but that everyone else also might enjoy? Ultimately, what I don't want is a bunch of questions about why I'm not consuming the way I used to or bringing something that everyone else won't enjoy... help!

Chili is a great option. You can put it in a crock pot and make it as spicy or mild as you like. Bring some shredded cheese and low fat sour cream to melt on top.

Also buffalo chicken dip is another good one. I use canned shredded chicken and make it in a crock pot. You can use low fat dairy options when you make it. I personally just eat it off a spoon but bring chips for your co-workers.

Grape meatballs are so good if you looking for something a little sweet too.

Grape meatballs?

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8 hours ago, AshAsh1 said:

I love this recipe! I'm not saying this to be argumentative, but just to clarify for my own knowledge. I'm still not an expert on interpreting recipes/labels. But in the recipe, it says that it has 6 servings (24 meatballs). This means that per serving, it is 4 meat balls (6 servings total). So in reality, your calculations would be cut in half.

4 meatballs: What is on the label

2 meatballs: 136.6 cal, 5.65 total fat, 11.55 carb, 0.25 g sugar, 7.75g Protein.

And if I'm wrong, please let me know. Like I said, I'm still trying to figure this all out myself.

https://damndelicious.net/2014/04/30/slow-cooker-buffalo-chicken-meatballs/

Go figure I never even saw that at the bottom of the recipe! I just did the calculations based on the ingredients I used (looking each one up - thankfully there aren't many!) and dividing by the number of meatballs it actually made (I didn't get quite 24).

1 hour ago, BigViffer said:

Grape meatballs?

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I'm guessing it's this recipe. Super tasty and easy, but a lot of sugar.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/239824/grape-jelly-meatballs/

Go figure I never even saw that at the bottom of the recipe! I just did the calculations based on the ingredients I used (looking each one up - thankfully there aren't many!) and dividing by the number of meatballs it actually made (I didn't get quite 24).

I love recipes that provide all the info

Ah, I do something similar. I was thinking of something with actual grapes. Thank God I was wrong!

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You know, I had that thought almost immediately after I posted it, so I checked the list (which was put up by my group while I was out for my surgery... we're planners, ha) and someone's already doing pulled pork. Harumph. It sounds great, but not making it myself and not knowing what the sauce is on it will probably rule that out :/

What about the buffalo chicken dip just no chips or crackers

You can't go wrong with mashed potatoes. Who doesn't like mashed potatoes?

I can’t have mashed potatoes until 4 months out. And then the nutritional value isn’t the best.

Mashed Potatoes? That's something I'm not allowed to have at all, no starchy carbs. You could do something with cauliflower instead. I've made Mock mac & cheese with cauliflower it's very good. Just don't tell anyone it's made with cauliflower.

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Make a zucchini lasagna like the ricotta bake, but use cottage cheese! No noodles. Use zucchini or grilled sliced zucchini or eggplant slices as the lasagna! You can grill them in a grill pan too if you don't have an outdoor grill. So dang easy peasy and feeds a ton! Have fun with it!!! Or make a huge pot of chili!

On 12/13/2017 at 0:26 PM, Mstlawrence said:

My team at work is very... food-centric. I knew this before, and I've been doing a phenomenal job sticking to only eating what I bring. I'm almost four weeks post-op, and I didn't tell the majority of people at work (except my bosses), as I really feel like its no one else's business. But I knew it would happen sooner than later... there's a potluck scheduled for next week! Any ideas on what I can bring that I'll be able to eat but that everyone else also might enjoy? Ultimately, what I don't want is a bunch of questions about why I'm not consuming the way I used to or bringing something that everyone else won't enjoy... help!

I'm in a very similar situation. I am to start my liquid diet on the 22nd which so happens to be the day of our work Christmas potluck. But im stuck to clear liquids. Looks like Chicken broth for me!

6 hours ago, Holls06 said:

I'm in a very similar situation. I am to start my liquid diet on the 22nd which so happens to be the day of our work Christmas potluck. But im stuck to Clear Liquids. Looks like chicken broth for me!

But that's so exciting! Once the weight starts coming off, you won't care about that potluck food at all