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Eating a whole container of yogurt isn't a problem. My program recommends 2-3oz of lean meat or cheese, and the equivalent they list is 6oz of greek yogurt. Measuring is definitely an excellent tool (I do it,) but that much yogurt really is fine. Sent from my SM-G920P using BariatricPal mobile app

I have only had yogurt, chicken broth, sugar free popsicles and jello, so I am not sure. Sent from my SM-G925V using BariatricPal mobile app

That's a good point. I should be measuring out all my food. I guess I just thought a yogurt would be fine. Especially since it was Greek yogurt with no sugar added and 16 g of protein. My bad for assuming. Will do better tomorrow. Thanks for responding. "Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying" HW 237 SW 225 CW 214 GW tbd

Hi all. I had my surgery consult last week and will be doing 6 months of supervised weight management in preparation for the surgery (RNY bypass). The guidelines the nutritionist gave me for eating during this phase included eating 60-80 grams of protein per day and eating low fat. (Low carb was not included as a guideline but avoiding processed carbs, flour, sugar, etc. was.) Could someone let me know the rationale for eating low fat, both during this time period and following the surgery? Up to this point, during periods in which I have been feeling my best, losing significant amounts of weight, and managing my blood sugar levels well (I have type 2 diabetes), I have eaten a whole-foods, low carb diet focusing on eating by hunger and satiety rather than counting calories, and my diet has been high in fat and protein. Not in fried foods and such, being that I wasn't eating things like french fries or breaded foods, but I was eating full-fat cheese or yogurt, for example--whole foods. The fat increased satiety and helped slow the release of glucose. It feels strange to me when I'm focusing on my health to buy non-fat or low-fat versions of foods that may have additives or other ingredients to compensate for the removal of fat, and so I'm struggling a bit. If I better understood why, then I wouldn't struggle quite so much. Is it simply that a gram of fat has more calories that a gram of protein or carbohydrate, and the thinking is that low fat eating will lower calories? Or does fat promote sliding through the pouch? I thought dumping syndrome was more related to sugar/high carb foods, but perhaps I am wrong? Thanks so much for any information!

Three weeks out from VSG. I just ate an Oikos Triple Zero peach yogurt. It was 5.3 oz. I had no idea it was that much! I didn't look at the size until I was done. It took 45 minutes to eat it and I was sitting at my desk. Should I be worried that my Sleeve is already stretched?!! My doctor said I should be eating 2-3 oz at a meal. Please tell me what you think! "Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying" HW 237 SW 225 CW 214 GW tbd

Liquids up to two weeks. Soft foods (yogurt, cream soup, cottage cheese, protein shakes) for another 4. Don't advance your diet any quicker than the guidelines.

What about berries pureed with yogurt, then?

I had the procedure on the 15/08/17. The bad news They said there would be some mild nausea and it would settle about 8 hours after the surgery. Well it didn't. It lasted 10 days. I lived on the vomit wafers. The pain from the gas also killed for 2 weeks constipation is also difficult I'm used to being daily now it's at worst weekly at best every few days Good news is ; no pre op diet , BMI started at 33 I'm 167cm / 5ft 6. I started at 93.7kg. In first 2 weeks lost 7kg. Been at a stall for the last 2 weeks. With a fluctuating gain of around 500g up and down. Restriction is real. I've just moved onto soft foods so feeling a bit better. Exercise (weights) restriction until end of week 6. So 2 more weeks to go. Struggling to drink my 1.5-2l a day. Can't do protein shakes of any type. Trying to reach 50-70g of protein per day. Some days is a struggle. My diet looked like this. No pre opt. Day 1-14 fluids only that can pass through a thin straw. Day 15-28 purée fluids that can pass through a thick straw. Day 29 -42 soft foods / mash. Day 43-56 start moving to a normal diet. Just now I'm day 29 and my diet looks like this. Breakfast - 1 egg scrambled, morning tea - cheese stick. Lunch slow cooked roast pork 100g and tablespoon apple sauce, afternoon tea yopro yogurt, dinner fish, with garlic butter. Dessert custard or chocolate milk or a banana paddlepop(125ml) around 60g protein and about 800-900 cal im trying to walk about 30 min at least 3 times a week will be hoping it to more when I can eat real food I find right now I fatigue very quickly and am still recovering from spinal fusion 10 weeks ago favorite thing in liquid stage - cauliflower soup favorite thing in purée stage - mince blended, guacamole and cheese was nachos without the chips good luck everyone

I don't do artificial sugar, I think it tastes like chemicals. I am okay with the taste of Stevia in my coffee but I use very little. I like the liquid Stevia drops from Trader Joe's because I can use about half the regular amount. A bottle is going to last me years. I can't do dairy since my WLS so I don't consume sugar in yogurt or pudding. When I want something sweet I eat something with real sugar, just a really small serving, like a fun size candy bar. It doesn't bother me at all.

I also like the bento box for portion control. I might have a boiled egg, nuts, cheese stick, yogurt, and of cigar coffee since I work graveyards.

I was so relaxed, they gave me something because I was so nervous!!! I was going out while they wheeled me into the OR. But I do remember scooting accross to get on the table. But...now I don't want to sound like a B**CH but with my past experience's with my Dr Tersigni ( he was a very cold man and had no bedside manner at all) as I was getting ready for yet another Endoscope w/ dialaton. I seen him standing outside my room with his bright hat eating a yogurt (no problem him if I was to be put out with that but when I go without my coffee and they come in with their cup I almost go physio) I started saying is that Dr. Tersigni is that the DR? Don't let him TOUCH me until I have got my stuff to go night night. Please don't!! She aske him if I was going to be put out? He said, "we always do!! I had seen him put his scissors into my hubby's infected stomach without numbing it at all. So with all of that stuff I FIRED HIM!!! We now go to one of the best Bariatric Center with the EXCLLENCE CERTIFicate. Not saying that our Tersigni didn't have that too but this is a whole different ball game!!

I was prescribed clear liquids for 1 week after surgery, then full liquids for 1 week, then pureed foods for 2 weeks, then mechanical soft foods for 2 weeks. In other foods, I wasn't eating regular food until 6 weeks post-op. 2 weeks out I ate pureed consistency foods like yogurt, cottage cheese, and cream soups. Some people use a food processor or blender to prepare pureed meats, but I was too lazy to wash a blender after using it, so I didn't bother pureeing anything.

Thanks for the response! I spoke to my surgeon's office and they pretty much said the same thing. "Stay the course" be patient, things will pick up again soon. The only "real" food my doc suggested in week 3 was lean ground beef, eggs, ground sausage, and very well cooked veggies. So that's what I'm doing along with all the apple sauce consistency foods like yogurt, oatmeal, cream of wheat, etc. I'm thinking about adding that clear fiber stuff to my diet to help with regularity. Doc said that was ok to do too.

I do the same as rainbow. I consume food in its normal form. Milk is just plain, whole, milk. Yogurt is plain. Can add plain whole berries to it for a bit of sweetness. I do add butter, ground black pepper, garlic, and salt to things I'm cooking. I have been putting milk in my tea, but adding a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup would be fewer calories and help me transition away from dairy (dairy was my bestest friend immediately postop, but it's not as good anymore). Plain tea doesn't work for me. My vitamins are full of artificial sweeteners, but they work ok so I'll keep them. The idea isn't to be devout.. it's to retrain yourself in the direction that makes sense for you.

I hear you on the protein shakes--I've been trying to be creative in making sure I get enough each day. I drink protein water, killing two birds with one stone, as it were. And I also struggle to get enough water in. I have some yogurt--like, half of one a day. I also made some sugar-free pudding and added two scoops of protein powder, so that's a little different. But I totally agree with the advice that you attack your food addiction with the therapist. The surgery won't help in the long run if you can't tame that beast as well. Best of luck!

Hi. It really depends on the person and how your doctor and nutritionist are seeing your recovery. The y started me on purees and creams and greek yogurt after 1 week postop. But you really need to try to find a way to get the proteins in because they are like (beside water) the most important thing. I think they sell like shots of protein and I know the protein tastes awful but it is what it is. Or talk to your doctor and try to find a solution together Sent from my F3313 using BariatricPal mobile app

Also everything is relative. And again they remove 75%-85% of your stomach. Even if for some reason they "accidentally" made it bigger, youre still looking at a stomach thats drastically smaller no matter what, meaning the surgery would still work and youd lose a ton of weight. But forget that line of thinking, it wont help you or do you any favors Presumably your wife isnt a 6'1 man with a large frame. So it would make sense for her stomach to be different from yours, and her daily caloric intake should be much smaller than yours as well. I think getting the diet in order should be your #1 goal though. Maybe talk to the therapist as well, but I think you need to be making better food choices and developing strong habits while the surgery is fresh. Also I dont remember seeing it, but hows your protein intake ? Because not all greek yogurts are protein rich, and I know tomato soup sure aint. Its a learning process and youre going through a ton of change I get that. But you also have a rare and golden opportunity to make lifelong changes to help make your life better. Give it all you got while its fresh, this is the best time to do it

I am about 3 weeks our and protein shakes are almost making me gag. I'm going to try putting Okois yogurt and skim milk in a blender with maybe a quarter cup of protein shake. Hoping that will do it. I also wonder if I am able to eat too much. I can eat about 4-5 Tb ff refried beans thinned with broth. So weird to think that may be too much! Still trying to figure out what it feels like to be "full." Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

After RNY, I had sf hello only for a week while on liquids. I would think chocolate syrup and Ff milk would be too high in sugars! How long do you need this stuff. Would Greek yogurt be a substitute for pudding?

Does your surgeon's office offer a nutritionist or any support? Talk to them. I agree, you need filling food. If Greek yogurt is convenient for you, add some flax meal or chia seeds. How is your water intake? At least 64 oz per day? Find Dr Duc Vuong on Facebook so many free videos and he also has sleeveacademy.com check that out I would also think if you aren't chewing food, maybe that act is causing you to be hungry I find when I have all the same texture, I'm not as satisfied

Try salmon, the list below might help with high protein foods Top 10 Protein Food List 1. Fish (Cod, Tuna, Salmon) - 17g (35% DV) in 3 oz (85g) 1 gram protein per 4.2 calories 20g (41% DV) in 100g Other fish high in protein per fillet(3oz or 85g): Tuna (22g), Salmon (22g), Halibut (22g), Snapper (22g), Perch(21g), Flounder and Sole (21g), Cod (20g), Tilapia (17g). Click to see complete nutrition facts. 2. Cheese (Non-Fat Mozzarella) - 36g (71% DV) in 1 cup, shredded (113g) 1 gram protein per 4.4 calories* 32g (63% DV) in 100g Other cheese high in protein per ounce(28g): Parmesan (10g), Romano (9g), Low-fat Swiss Cheese (8g), Low-fat Cheddar (6g), Low-fat Cottage Cheese (5g). *Low Fat Mozzarella and Cottage Cheese provide the most protein per calorie, full fat cheeses typically only provide 1g protein per 20 calories and are less optimal sources of protein. Click to see complete nutrition facts. 3. Lean Turkey and Chicken (Turkey Breast) - 25g (50% DV) in 3 oz (85g) 1 gram protein per 4.5 calories 30g (59% DV) in 100g More Chicken and Turkey: Chicken Leg - Drumsticks (60g) provides 16g protein. Chicken Thigh (37g) provides 9g protein. 3oz serving of Chicken Breast (85grams) provides 14g protein. Click to see complete nutrition facts. 4. Lean Beef and Veal (Low Fat) - 31g (61% DV) in 3 oz (85g) 1 gram protein per 5.3 calories 36g (72% DV) in 100g T-Bone Steak 3oz (28g) provides 19g of protein, 1 Piece of Beef Jerky (20g) provides 7g of protein. Click to see complete nutrition facts. 5. Pork Loin (Chops) - 41g (82% DV) in 1 chop (137g) 1 gram protein per 5.4 calories 30g (60% DV) in 100g Sirloin Roast 3oz (28g) provides 23g of protein, Ham 3oz (28g) provides 18g of protein, 1 slice of bacon (8g) provides 3g of protein. Click to see complete nutrition facts. 6. Tofu - 6g (13% DV) in 1 slice (84g) 1 gram protein per 7.9 calories 7g (15% DV) in 100g 1 cup (252g) of firm tofu provides 20g protein. 1 cup of soft tofu (248g) provides 16g protein. 1 cup of tempeh (166g) provides 31g protein. Click to see complete nutrition facts. 7. Yogurt, Milk, and Soymilk - 14g (27% DV) in 1 cup (8 fl oz) (245g) 1 gram protein per 9.3 calories 6g (11% DV) in 100g 1 cup skim milk (245g) provides 8g protein, 1 cup soymilk (243g) provides 8g protein. Click to see complete nutrition facts. 8. Beans (Mature Soy Beans) - 31g (62% DV) in 1 cup (172g) 1 gram protein per 9.6 calories 31g (62% DV) in 1 cup (172g) 18g (36% DV) in 100g Other beans high in protein per cup cooked: Kidney Beans (17g), White Beans (17g), Lima Beans (15g), Fava Beans (14g), Black Beans (15g), Mung Beans (14g). Click to see complete nutrition facts. Click for full list of high protein beans. 9. Eggs (Especially Egg Whites) - 6g (13% DV) in 1 large (50g) 1 gram protein per 11.9 calories 13g (25% DV) in 100g 1 Egg White (33g) provides 4g protein, 1g protein to 4.4 calories. 1 cup of scrambled eggs (220g) provides 22g protein. Click to see complete nutrition facts. 10. Nuts and Seeds (Pumpkin, Squash, and Watermelon Seeds) - 8g (17% DV) in 1 oz (28g) 1 gram protein per 19.1 calories 30g (60% DV) in 100g Other nuts and seeds high in protein (grams protein per ounce (28g)):Peanuts (7g), Almonds (6g), Pistachios (6g), Sunflower Seeds (6g), Flaxseed (5g), Mixed Nuts (4g). Click to see complete nutrition facts. Click for full list of high protein nuts.

Yeah it's sliding right through but at least Greek yogurt is better than a lot of other things you could be eating

Clear liquid diets consist of see-though, clear liquids (read: clear juice without pulp, water, broth, jello, tea, etc). Full liquid diets consist of liquids you cannot see through (read: milk, shakes, strained soups, yogurt, pudding, gravies, thinned oatmeal, thinned cream of wheat, sherbet).

I am over-eating because I am starving and a food addict. It is nice to know that dense food will fill me up more. I think I am going to stop buying the Greek yogurt. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app

So, I am just focusing on getting enough liquid in the next few days. Will reevaluate at the end of the week, because I am not itching to start puree: the only things on the list that appeal to me are runny scrambled eggs and yogurt. Sent from my SM-G935T using BariatricPal mobile app