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This is really great to read from someone who is just starting their journey. I was banded on Monday and today I've started to worry I'm already doing it wrong - I'm meant to be on liquids and I made myself a milky smoothie with a yogurt and banana, in my head I've messed up already :/ Anyway congratulations on your success and thanks for sharing!

This is a big family weekend and I'm going to try to stick to my plan. Food is gonna be wayyyy caloric and carbalicious. So I will really have to remain on guard and try my best not to go completely off the tracks even though this is a semi food funeral. Friday Menu B-cottage cheese, yogurt, pomegranite, GS apple, almonds, cinnamon MS-psylli tea L-2oz BBQ Beef Rib, 2oz smoked turkey, 1/3 link beef sausage, 3oz green beans (Black's BBQ Lockhart TX) Cocktails-2oz Queso w/pork rinds, 1 Michelada (12oz Miller Lite, 4oz Tang's BM Mix, 2 lime wedges, ice) Dinner-3oz grilled flank steak, 2oz roasted acorn squash with 1 tsp butter, 1 1/2 cups Caesar salad (no croutons), 5oz cabernet sauvignon Daily Totals: 1501cals; 77g prot; 75g fat; 92g carbs; 16g fiber; 76g net carbs Saturday Menu B-cottage cheese, yogurt, pomegranite, GS apple, almonds, cinnamon MS-psylli tea L-1 bratwurst w/German mustard, 2oz sauerkraut, 12oz Miller Lite (WurstFest) Cocktails-1oz Manchego cheese; 2 Triscuits, 12oz Miller LIte D-1cup chopped salad with 3Zeros dressing, 4 Daddy's Meatballs & Sauce, 5oz zoodles, 1/2 tbsp Parm, 5oz cabernet sauvignon Daily Totals: 1511cals; 60g prot; 60g fat; 105g carbs; 24g fiber; 81g net carbs I will have to work Sunday's up that day. Maybe we will just keep this thread going for next week? I don't want to clog up the "Recent Posts" area with lots of menu threads. Is that ok with you guys? Thanks and have a great weekend!

Congrats, I️ had my sleeve on 10/23. I️ got gas but I️ found that having warm broth helped me, it gets better I️ also had chobani drinkable yogurt with probiotic and that helped as well. Just try to drink small amounts and always stop eating before you get full that is when you vomit, which it only happen once for me. Best of luck

I can have Greek yogurt & cottage cheese next week. As well as fruit or veggie smoothies [emoji4] Never thought I’d be so excited about yogurt lmao

Our program is 2 weeks liquids...anything high protein preferred, milk, cream soups, Greek yogurt, high protein oatmeal made runny with milk, 1 week soft foods such as cottage cheese, poached or scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, if you .ca mash with a fork it's good...then at 3 weeks start on real food 1 at a time and see how it feels Sent from my SM-G950W using BariatricPal mobile app

I'd be careful of adding sugar to things - just don't be heavy handed about it! I'm not allowed to add sugar to stuff yet, and can only have low sugar or no sugar foods. I'm too scared to even attempt having added real sugar to something lol I've done buffalo chicken salad (canned chicken, frank's red hot sauce, blue cheese, light ranch dressing), egg salad (ratio of 1:1 whole egg and egg white, light mayo), plain oatmeal with protein powder and sugar free maple syrup added, Oikos Triple Zero greek yogurt, BBQ chicken (canned or soft cooked and mashed up chicken breast, sugar free BBQ sauce), low fat (or fat free) cottage cheese. I tend to make a batch and then portion out into smaller containers. That way I'm not making a tiny serving constantly!

Not quite 2 years out but 6 mos shy. I do get hungry its not ravishing hunger but I think a normal signal letting me know its been awhile since I've eaten. Long gone are the days I could go an entire day before realizing I haven't eaten a bite!! I still have pretty good restriction depending on what I eat. I work a desk job so I try not to eat much during my work hours. I keep it light for breakfast maybe a yogurt, or cup of fruit, or a breakfast smoothie depending on what I'm feeling like. Lunch is super light like a 1/2 cup of soup or a side salad. I may have a afternoon snack (whatever is left over from lunch) and then dinner. I made turkey chilli w/ cheese on Tues for the fam so we'll have that for the next few days but I didn't eat any last night. Hubby and I went to the gym for the first time in a while-- I came home showered drank my water and got ready for bed. I figured it was too late to eat so why mess up my workout. But then I'll have a day like today I treated myself to a starbucks peppermint mocha, then I had chipotle burrito bowl for lunch HOWEVER I notice my restriction big time when I try to eat something like chipotle. I was done after 4 forkfuls. I guess with the blackbeans, chicken, steak, and brown rice it doesn't take much. I just feel like I hardly touched it-- which is a good thing! I'll eat a little bit more this evening when I get home that will be dinner for me and give my daughter the rest SHE'LL be ELATED I'm sure and then off to the gym with hubby. Hoping it will be the same 2-3 5-10 years from now.

Your high-protein weight loss surgery diet might not leave much room for extras, so what happens when cravings strike? Some patients do better by ignoring the craving, while others are best off giving into it with a single bite of what they crave. A good solution for many patients is to find a substitute that works with your diet. Here are a few examples of common cravings and a few low-calorie swaps. Chocolate A small square of dark chocolate may be good for your heart, but the 50 grams of sugar and 20 grams of fat in a 400-calorie slice of frosted chocolate cake far outweigh any heart-healthy benefits in dark chocolate. A serving of Double Chocolate Protein Cake with 120 calories and less than 6 grams of sugar and 5 grams of fat can satisfy the craving while also providing 12 grams of protein. Or, you could try a Chocolate Dream Bar with 10 grams protein and 160 calories. Imagine pulling that out after a workout and showing your friends how you lose weight! Mac and Cheese Ahh…nothing like plopping down in front of your TV with a bowl of mac and cheese after a tough day, and then feeling oh so bad about the carb coma you just put yourself in. Keep the mac and cheese, and skip the coma, with a smart swap. Opt for cooked cauliflower chunks, shirataki noodles, or Protein Fusilli instead of regular macaroni, and a sauce with non-fat cream cheese and low-fat cheddar instead of full-fat cheeses. Mashed Potatoes Mashed potatoes and gravy are the ultimate comfort food and the opposite of the weight loss surgery diet ideal. Put another way, they’re a load of carbs, fat, and calories, and devoid of protein. Instead, make pureed cauliflower with almond milk, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and pepper, or try pureed turnip or carrot. Turn it into an entire meal by topping your potatoes with Protein Gravy, which adds 10 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber for only 65 calories. Chips… A little crunch can be quite the welcome afternoon companion, but oftentimes, your crunch indulgence sticks on your hips instead of leaving at the end of the afternoon. A few handfuls of potato or tortilla chips can cost you 500 calories before even talking about the fat and calories from a creamy dip. If all you are looking for is some mindless munching, try celery (if you can handle the strings), cucumber sticks, bell pepper strips, or snow peas. An entire cup has less than 50 calories, and it can fill up your pouch or sleeve pretty fast. Or, if what you really want is the entire chip experience, go for Protein Chips in flavors such as ranch, salt and vinegar, BBQ, and more. …And Dip The ranch, French onion, or spinach and artichoke dip you love may be giving you more than a meals’ worth of calories, without the protein you need to keep full. Keep the calories down with salsa, or get yourself some nutrients by making a dip with a base of non-fat sour cream, cream cheese, or Greek yogurt. Chinese Takeout It was so easy and delicious to order fried rice, chow mein, or sweet and sour chicken, but was it really worth a thousand calories? Make your own Asian inspired dishes with ingredients such as Protein Fettuccine instead of chow mein noodles, low-carb Asian flavor sauce, and riced cauliflower, along with lean proteins such as shrimp and chicken, and plenty of veggies. When you are stuck for time or want a ready-made meal, the veggies, rice, and chicken in Spicy Chicken Oriental with 230 calories and13 grams of protein can be on your plate in less time than delivery. Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup It is classic but so far-fetched on a high-protein bariatric diet…until now. Get your grill on by toasting low-fat cheese on Protein Bread with 2 grams net carbs per slice. Pair your open-faced grilled cheese sandwich with Protein Tomato Soup, and you could easily get more than 20 grams of protein in a filling meal with under 200 calories. Dessert No explanation is necessary. Fruity, chocolatey, nutty, or caramel-y; crunchy, chewy, or spoon-y, dessert tastes good. Keep the good without the guilt or dumping syndrome with any number of high-protein choices. Stash Protein Bars, Protein Pudding, and Protein Cookies in your favorite hiding spots so you can grab a low-sugar treat whenever you need a lift. Whether you are craving lemon, cranberry, coconut, peanut, toffee, or s’mores, there is a choice for you. Cravings can hit hard, but that’s okay! With a little thought, you can make smart choices to satisfy your craving without missing a beat in your weight loss.

Chocolate A small square of dark chocolate may be good for your heart, but the 50 grams of sugar and 20 grams of fat in a 400-calorie slice of frosted chocolate cake far outweigh any heart-healthy benefits in dark chocolate. A serving of Double Chocolate Protein Cake with 120 calories and less than 6 grams of sugar and 5 grams of fat can satisfy the craving while also providing 12 grams of protein. Or, you could try a Chocolate Dream Bar with 10 grams protein and 160 calories. Imagine pulling that out after a workout and showing your friends how you lose weight! Mac and Cheese Ahh…nothing like plopping down in front of your TV with a bowl of mac and cheese after a tough day, and then feeling oh so bad about the carb coma you just put yourself in. Keep the mac and cheese, and skip the coma, with a smart swap. Opt for cooked cauliflower chunks, shirataki noodles, or Protein Fusilli instead of regular macaroni, and a sauce with non-fat cream cheese and low-fat cheddar instead of full-fat cheeses. Mashed Potatoes Mashed potatoes and gravy are the ultimate comfort food and the opposite of the weight loss surgery diet ideal. Put another way, they’re a load of carbs, fat, and calories, and devoid of protein. Instead, make pureed cauliflower with almond milk, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and pepper, or try pureed turnip or carrot. Turn it into an entire meal by topping your potatoes with Protein Gravy, which adds 10 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber for only 65 calories. Chips… A little crunch can be quite the welcome afternoon companion, but oftentimes, your crunch indulgence sticks on your hips instead of leaving at the end of the afternoon. A few handfuls of potato or tortilla chips can cost you 500 calories before even talking about the fat and calories from a creamy dip. If all you are looking for is some mindless munching, try celery (if you can handle the strings), cucumber sticks, bell pepper strips, or snow peas. An entire cup has less than 50 calories, and it can fill up your pouch or sleeve pretty fast. Or, if what you really want is the entire chip experience, go for Protein Chips in flavors such as ranch, salt and vinegar, BBQ, and more. …And Dip The ranch, French onion, or spinach and artichoke dip you love may be giving you more than a meals’ worth of calories, without the protein you need to keep full. Keep the calories down with salsa, or get yourself some nutrients by making a dip with a base of non-fat sour cream, cream cheese, or Greek yogurt. Chinese Takeout It was so easy and delicious to order fried rice, chow mein, or sweet and sour chicken, but was it really worth a thousand calories? Make your own Asian inspired dishes with ingredients such as Protein Fettuccine instead of chow mein noodles, low-carb Asian flavor sauce, and riced cauliflower, along with lean proteins such as shrimp and chicken, and plenty of veggies. When you are stuck for time or want a ready-made meal, the veggies, rice, and chicken in Spicy Chicken Oriental with 230 calories and13 grams of protein can be on your plate in less time than delivery. Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup It is classic but so far-fetched on a high-protein bariatric diet…until now. Get your grill on by toasting low-fat cheese on Protein Bread with 2 grams net carbs per slice. Pair your open-faced grilled cheese sandwich with Protein Tomato Soup, and you could easily get more than 20 grams of protein in a filling meal with under 200 calories. Dessert No explanation is necessary. Fruity, chocolatey, nutty, or caramel-y; crunchy, chewy, or spoon-y, dessert tastes good. Keep the good without the guilt or dumping syndrome with any number of high-protein choices. Stash Protein Bars, Protein Pudding, and Protein Cookies in your favorite hiding spots so you can grab a low-sugar treat whenever you need a lift. Whether you are craving lemon, cranberry, coconut, peanut, toffee, or s’mores, there is a choice for you. Cravings can hit hard, but that’s okay! With a little thought, you can make smart choices to satisfy your craving without missing a beat in your weight loss.

You should be fine with that. I am not a lap-band patient, but us sleevers still deal with the slider issue. I have protein smoothies all the time, and it holds me over pretty well. I would choose the lowest sugar Greek yogurt you can find. As far as fruit, maybe some raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and/or strawberries. I add 1/2 banana to mine along with about a 1/2 cup of frozen spinach. If you add all of these in frozen, they make a great milkshake type protein shake. I have made 32 ounces at one time, and divided it into four 8 oz. servings. I then drank two each day. It really is more filling than regular protein shakes. If you have access to seeds in Scotland, those are great as well. Chia, Hemp and Flax seeds add good fats and protein to your shakes as well. Good luck!

Same here. Been at a stall. It could be my monthly cycle? But I think it's the dairy from yogurt, cottage cheese and string cheese. I'm going to cut out all dairy these next 2 weeks and stick with soft fish and veggies. Hopefully it will help Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

I’m amazed at some of these pre-op diets. My surgery is Nov 21. I’m on day two of my pre-op diet and it’s no fun! Mine requires three Premier Proteins, one yogurt, four cups lettuce, two tbl lite dressing. I can add broth and jello. I’m not starving but boy oh boy do I want real food. How will I get through the next 12 days!?!

So everything is super sweet and I am having a hard time getting my protein in. I am trying Greek yogurt and some chicken broth but I need more protein. Anyone have a good (not too sweet) protein shake idea? So appreciated!

@beckyagain What all does your liver shrinking diet entail? I've found most differ a little from doctor to doctor. I am 8 days into my liver shrinking diet and have another six to go. I can have unlimited protein shakes, white meat (such as chicken, turkey, fish), low-fat cottage cheese and low-fat plain Greek yogurt and sugar free water enhancers and sugar-free popsicles

Hello, I will be 1 year on Dec 15th 2017 . My morning goes : 1 cup of Oatmeal with a bit of butter about a half hour later I will have yogurt with some type of fruit about 6 to 8 oz in total. I always have my organic coffee with dark chocolate almond milk ( Everyday maybe, twice) Today I had black bean chili ( Organic) that I made from scratch about 1 cup for lunch. about half hour later I had another 1/2 cup For dinner I made gluten free lasagna cupcake style so i will eat two each a half hour apart. I always have blue bunny ice cream about a cup with two tablespoons of peanut butter ( every night faithfully) Sometimes I eat potato chips or snack on cupcakes, but in moderation. If I go out to eat , I order normal meals and then take home, it takes about three meals to finish that one. I never say I can't have something, but I will think if it's the best choice and maybe rethink what is better. I lost 110 pounds and I'm maintaining right now at about 164 pound my goal weight lose was 175 pounds so I'm 11 pounds under. The hardest part for me is to eat, I no longer live to eat but eat to live, and the hardest part is to remember to eat because i'm hardly ever hungry.

Pre-RNY (Daily goals: 1500cals; 74g protein; 60-100g carbs; 25+g fiber 11.08.17-Why do I eat? Today I am only eating in response to a meal time. Even if I'm not hungry, I'm supposed to eat at this point in time so that I get used to eating on a schedule to meet my nutritional needs. I'm very regimented right now. If it's 3pm, it's time for my snack! LOL. I also am having to take in a ridiculous (for me) amount of calories pre-surgery per my doctor. She wants me on 1500cals. I feel an incredible amount of guilt eating like this right now--when I'm not hungry. But the RD said that if I feel this way now with an unaltered anatomy, it will be 10x worse after surgery and she said once surgery happens, that eating on a schedule will be the only way to get in my protein each day and my water/fluid each day. Ideally, the answer to "Why do I eat?" will be only, because I am hungry. It used to be so different. I would eat from boredom, sadness, tiredness, anger, frustration, just because food was present or I saw a commercial on TV. It was crazy behavior and I had the ass to match it at 325lbs! B: Blueberry cottage cheese yogurt and Fiber One MS: Hummus and carrots L: Chocolate peanut butter banana and fiber protein smoothie AS: Psylli iced tea; apple and peanut butter D: Grilled chicken; avo and tomatoes, broccoli and KG butter BS: SF Lily's dark choco chips and roasted almonds; strawberries Daily Totals: 1284 cals; 80g protein; 67g fat; 94g carbs; 34g fiber; 60g net carbs

I don't count calories. I'm just drinking 2 protein shakes a day which are 160 calories each and about 60 oz water. I have a yogurt and a cheese stick and some chicken broth or tuna salad.

Today it will be some seafood (as I love it) - likely 4 large shrimps would pack me full. Pure protein, low fat. Sometimes just a can of zero greek yogurt (around 120 calories with 19g of protein). And finally (I know this is not good anyway, but I can't stand it!) a bottle of organic Ginger Kombucha. It has some natural alcohol and minor natural carbonation, plus it has no protein and have some sugar (just around 5-6g probably), it is still low in calories and I don't think it would harm alot

[emoji177] Sounds wonderful! [emoji177] My chicken bone broth have had very little meat in them but the beef broth I am making now has a lot more. I am making one batch of bone broth and the second batch will be beefy cabbage soup, I will cycle each batch through twice before starting the next batch. The recipe I use for cabbage soup says 1 cup is 100% of your daily fiber requirements, I’m going to ask my surgeon if I can eat that during the broth stage (yogurt is allowed so I thought over cooked cabbage might be ok). I am really worried about the constipation, my plumbing has slowed down quite a bit on the mostly protein diet. ☹️ Have a great day! Amanda [emoji16] HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Pumpkin, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. You have an astounding amount of beta-carotene to protect our bodies with an assertive amount of antioxidant power. Beta-carotene morphs into Vitamin A to assist in healthy vision and immunity. Pumpkin also delivers a punch of potassium, a comely amount of copper, an interesting bit of iron, a pleasing amount of magnesium and a fair amount of fiber. A caution for bariatric patients is the 10 grams of carbohydrates found in a ½ cup pumpkin puree. And who doesn’t love carving Jack-O-Lanterns with your children (or just for you) for All Hallow’s Eve? Who has not posted adorable pictures of their kiddos in your local Pumpkin Patch? You can prepare your own pumpkin puree or stock up on the canned type. Perhaps our greatest love of pumpkin awaits us at Thanksgiving with our beloved pumpkin pie. One estimate says Americans eat 50 million pumpkin pies at Thanksgiving. Alas, a pie is known as a confection loaded with sugar and fat. What is the bariatric patient to do? Modify the recipe, of course! Lower the sugar and fat and pump up the protein is the goal. Try the Pumpkin Pie pudding recipe on the BariatricPal website. If you need a pumpkin treat before Thanksgiving, there are many pumpkin-flavored protein shakes, protein bars and yogurts in the stores right now. So, pumpkin can be a health partner this season. Enjoy!

Pumpkin also delivers a punch of potassium, a comely amount of copper, an interesting bit of iron, a pleasing amount of magnesium and a fair amount of fiber. A caution for bariatric patients is the 10 grams of carbohydrates found in a ½ cup pumpkin puree. And who doesn’t love carving Jack-O-Lanterns with your children (or just for you) for All Hallow’s Eve? Who has not posted adorable pictures of their kiddos in your local Pumpkin Patch? You can prepare your own pumpkin puree or stock up on the canned type. Perhaps our greatest love of pumpkin awaits us at Thanksgiving with our beloved pumpkin pie. One estimate says Americans eat 50 million pumpkin pies at Thanksgiving. Alas, a pie is known as a confection loaded with sugar and fat. What is the bariatric patient to do? Modify the recipe, of course! Lower the sugar and fat and pump up the protein is the goal. Try the Pumpkin Pie pudding recipe on the BariatricPal website. If you need a pumpkin treat before Thanksgiving, there are many pumpkin-flavored protein shakes, protein bars and yogurts in the stores right now. So, pumpkin can be a health partner this season. Enjoy!

I was sleeved on 9/21, too. I can tolerate every food I have tried. I typically can eat around 3 oz. of a meal with dense protein. I can easily eat a 5 oz. yogurt, though, or a small bowl of soup. You are supposed to be able to eat more as time goes on, so don't worry about that! You can't survive on 3 oz meals forever. Try not to compare yourself to anyone else - you have lost 39 lbs and are doing great! I definitely understand your fear, though, because there are days I worry that I am losing too slowly or eating too much, too.

Update: ok so I drank my 11oz of Premier Protein Carmel and it was goooooood. BUT!!! It took me roughly from 1pm till almost 8pm to do it. On week too where I get mashed potatoes, oatmeal, cream of wheat, yogurt and pudding. I did the math so bare with me. I have averaged getting up around 10-11am since hubby has been home all week. If I’m up at 11am, I have to drink FOUR oz of water per hour which means, 11am sip, sip, sip. 11:15 am, sip,sip, sip. 11:30am sip, sip, sip. You see where km going with this. I’d have to stay up till about 3am to get in the 64oz they want us to get in????? Even if I get up at 8am, I’d be up till about 1am. HOW IS THIS RIGHT? And I’ve thrown popsicles in which are only 1.5oz each. My stomach has barely been able to hold 40oz and for that I seriously have to push it in,almost to the point of getting sick. I know they don’t want us to be dehydrated,which I’m not. Urine looks great, still no BM, but all I’ve had is water and we started adding the Mirolax to it today. But come on, 64oz of liquid?????? [emoji24] [emoji24]

I am exercising and I am on my feet all day. I am a hair stylist in a very busy salon it's always non stop. I usually start my morning off with a premier protien bar or a lean 1 snickerdoodle shake which is 30 or 25g Then I take a new whey liquid protien shot which is 42g. Usually during the day I'll eat a cheese rectangle which is 14g and the only meat I eat now is either chicken, salmon, tuna, or turkey. For water i usually drink about 2 to 3 bottles and 1 or 2 Lipton diet green tea bottles. For a snack I'll have protien chips or Greek yogurt or something in that nature. I do always feel like I'll eat and like a hr later my stomach feels empty it's weird. I'm just doing this alone and I'm just so sacred I'm gonna mess it up. My kids are being a great support they r 10 and 6 and they have changed their eating habits and encourage me to go to the gym in my apartment complex and stuff like that.. sometimes I feel like when I eat dinner or lunch that I'm eating too much so I stop myself. Idk I'm just nervous i guess. I feel like I should be losing more. My clothes r fitting looser and people are telling me in losing so much but I guess I'm in denial. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using BariatricPal mobile app

They provided me the meals that I was allowed. I did have to add a packet of Splenda to that yogurt because it was plain and gross and I poured the shake over ice to thin it a little. For lunch I got a bowl of tomato soup. [emoji106] Sent from my XT1635-01 using BariatricPal mobile app