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Blending ur own smoothies during liquid phase of diet
Mariew94 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I'm still on the liquid phase of my diet. But I'm only 12 days post op. I decided based on recipes I found online and on here to blend my own smoothies. I brought all frozen fruit, a huge tub or plain greek yogurt, EAS vanilla protien powder 30 gram , PBFIT powder, frozen spinch. Then also a magic bullet. The only liquid i add is Water. No added auger of any kind is used I blended my first smoothie last night which I drank for dinner. Which took me almost 2 hours to drink down. The smoothie alone is about 50 grams of protien when made if not a lil more. It went great. Stomach felt good and tasted great for not adding no sugar like honey or using some type of juice to sweeten it up. I figueed only do this just once and a while is ok when drinking the ready made shakes get boring.Wanted to know has anyone else done that. What did u make as smoothie.? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using the BariatricPal App -
At 8 weeks out, a pause (I call them pauses as a stall is a completely different animal) is completely normal. Your body is doing things... just let it do it and keep following your surgeon's rules. What stage are you? Are you on solid foods yet? I don't cook so I'm an expert at finding bariatric friendly foods to eat. For example, if you're on soft foods, get some Soup from your grocery store, yogurt, cottage cheese, string cheese if you can handle it. Grab a six pack of eggs and fry yourself up some eggs and cheese. I find hardboiled eggs to be more dense than I expect them to be, but if you just eat the whites and eat slowly, they could work. Swing by taco bell and get some refried Beans and cheese. (I'm suggesting fast food because if you buy a can of refried beans, you'll never eat the entire thing and you'll have to save some of it and you can't, unless you load up a cooler with some ice-- that's an idea.) If you can eat soft meats, you can get tuna salad or chicken salad in a can at the grocery store, or the tuna in a pouch. Don't forget all the ready to drink Protein shakes-- I liked Atkins shakes because they weren't too thick. Or again, roll by a mexican restaurant, get a soft taco or burrito and eat the insides. I did that for FOREVER. Or if you can get some ground beef, you can have a cheese burger in a bowl-- ground beef cheese, ketchup, maybe crumble some bacon (you can get cooked bacon at the grocery), stir it up. Wendy's has a great chili, but even their small was too much food for me at 8 weeks out. They will also serve any burger or sandwich without a bun. Might be a little tough for an 8 week old stomach-- it depends on how far out you are. I think the best way to manage this is to stick to the dollar menu... portions will be smaller (so less waste) and think about how to DE-carb whatever you're about to eat. Soups are also a great idea... it won't take much to fill you up. I also think ice in a cooler is a good idea to keep a few things in the house like shakes cold.
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Suggestions - prefer vegetarian
princess77 replied to mcoutreach's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Cottage cheese, Peanut Butter yogurt, milk, many veggies and many nuts are high in Protein. Yeah carbs are not our bariatric friend. Stay far away from them. In moderation is fine but if your already falling back to them it's best to clean them right out of the house. Make a menu for the week and go grocery shopping after a meal and stick to the list. This really helped me. Not sure what support you have but talk to your dietitian about portions and meal ideas. Also could join if you haven't yet the meals forum on here. Great ideas. Or even Google bariatric meals. There are thousands of great ones. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using the BariatricPal App -
Help ! What should I be eating during the 'mushy ' stage after VSG surgery ?!
adriant replied to xogipsy's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yogurt, mad cow cheese, runny porridge, hummus these are my main things I live on. Good luck Sent from my HTC 10 using the BariatricPal App -
I'm on my 5th day, I brought a rotisserie chicken and took the meat from the bone and boiled it. This was my broth for a few days. Made a smoothie from Greek yogurt and a banana. Good luck Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App
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what are you stocking up on for your post-op diet?
breakinout replied to newmein2017's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dont stock up too much especially on dated foods, ie yogurt. I stocked up and threw much of it away. Also once I started back on foods, I didnt want to drink broth mix I bought through bariatric site. I wasted alot of money. Plus you won't be as hungry as you once were and can't eat much at all. Good luck and God bless! Sent from my SM-J700T1 using the BariatricPal App -
My best friend bought me some and brought to the hospital. 9 weeks out I use them for my yogurt and pudding still Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App
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what are you stocking up on for your post-op diet?
Hazel_eyez replied to newmein2017's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wouldn't stock up too much. Your taste buds might change. I now hate pineapple and broth. I can barely tolerate SF applesauce and yogurt. -
what are you stocking up on for your post-op diet?
newmein2017 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm starting to think about what to buy for the post-op liquid diet. I'm trying to plan for at least the first week when I might not want to goto the store. Curious what others are buying ahead of time. My plans are: chicken broth Protein powder sf Jello sf popsicles crystal light yogurt preimer Protein shakes Anything else? Any blender recipes to try? -
I am so glad I bought a package of baby spoons from the dollar store right before I started my second week. Since I'm allowed to have up to 2 tablespoons of applesauce, light yogurt, mashed potatoes or oatmeal for each meal 3 times a day. The baby spoons not only make it easier to eat over 20 minutes, the smaller spoons I think will trick my brain into not wanting bigger portions like before surgery. Sent from my SamsungGalaxy using BariatricPal App
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Help with soft food start
Sloane replied to Nicole711's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I start soft foods tomorrow....My information packet from my nutritionist has these foods listed (eat at your own peril)... Canned fruits packed in juice, not syrup...peaches, pears, fruit cocktail Canned vegetables - green Beans, carrots, peas, etc. Baked potato (no skin), crackers, hot Cereal, Pasta (?) its on the list... Fish - canned or fresh (nothing fried, no shellfish) Soft mild cheeses, cottage cheese, yogurt eggs Tofu -
Food Aversions
Jamieson replied to littlemomma0831's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did experience aversion to food. I wasn't nauseated, but just couldn't stand eating. At about the five week mark I found a couple of things that tasted okay. Then thing started improving and I can eat now. At my worst, yogurt seemed to go down without a problem. I also had peanut butter on Melba toast or 1/2 a toasted English muffin. I love milk, so that helped. -
Unflavored Protein question
ShelterDog64 replied to Christina.Rose's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What do you put your Genepro in? I have some and tried it with watered down juice (I can't handle artificial sweeteners) and it made it change a weird color and get really THICK. And it was a large glass. Yuck. I use it in coffee every morning...I dissolve it in some half and half in the bottom of the cup, with a fork, then add the coffee. If you don't use cream, some lukewarm Water works too. I also put it in refried Beans, yogurt, soup...anything loose or moist works well. And I tried something new the other day that worked fine: I think you probably know about my incessant struggle with meat, so cheese is a huge source of protein for me. I like the La Tortilla Factory high pro/high fiber/low carb tortillas, so I took one of the small ones they made and made a quesadilla like I usually do, but I tossed the shredded cheese in some Protein Powder before I put it in the tortilla. I used the rest of the scoop in the sour cream + salsa mixture I make to dip it in. That little bit of extra effort got me 20+ grams protein in my quesadilla The secret to Genepro, in my experience, is to mix it into something cold or cool then add it to warm liquids. I add it directly to warm thicker foods like refried beans with no problems. I don't use it in cold liquids at all, since all I drink is water. I'd think you could mix it into lemonade, though, in a shaker bottle then let it sit for a few minutes for the foam to settle. -
I was sleeved on November 18th and so far it has been smooth sailing....possibly to smooth and that's my concern! I haven't had any issues with throwing up, pain, protien, or intake. During my liquid phase (which ended 2 days ago) I could easily take in 4 oz of broth or soups, then within an hour (or less) go back for 2-4 more. I can eat a whole Jell-O, yogurt, or pudding, no problem. I don't ever get a full feeling and have tested it a bit with my broths eating up to 6 oz in a setting to see what my limits are.. but still I get nothing. I don't want to be unsafe or sabotage myself so I don't want to push it any further. I don't really crave food like I did pre-op but my biggest problem was/is that I am a marathon eater. In other words portion control. So hopefully you can understand why im so concerned. I was really hoping for a nice restriction so that it would be difficult for me to overeat like I have in the past. I'm afraid it isn't working! Since starting soft foods I have had pureed bean soup ... I ate 4 oz then 30 min later had 2 more. Nothing... but I stopped anyways. I'm getting discouraged! On top of that, the scales aren't moving. So far I have followed my diet faithfully yet I have only lost 6 pounds since my surgery two weeks ago. My sw was 192 (I'm 4' 11"). I don't understand how I haven't lost more with such a reduction in my calorie intake? Please tell me there is still hope. I'm looking for encouragement! Has anyone else experienced something similar and still had success? I keep seeing how so many have done so well and how there restriction has been such a big help and tool to getting where they are.. but what if I don't have that... it is what I needed?
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Stalls-Please share your experiences
PB42 replied to jilani's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am usually around 500-600. I am really "by the book" and eating exactly what my handouts tell me. Scrambled egg for Breakfast. A starkist tuna pack for lunch and chicken or salmon for dinner. Maybe some yogurt or a sugar free popsicle thrown in. At 3 oz a meal it just doesn't add up to more. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I'm 17 days out from bypass. My surgeon's WOE is very strict so I just moved up to Clear Liquids, Protein drinks, plus yogurt 4 days ago. Incidentally I also have woken up with a headache every day since the diet changed. I'm getting in at least 64 oz of (clear) liquids. Since I can't take ibuprofen and it's got to be something I'm missing in my diet, anyone have any tips? I'm averaging 500 calories a day, 60 g protein.
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October Sleevers, how are you doing?
M@E replied to The New Kel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved on 28th Oct and all going ok. Main issues are new foods do not seem to stay down so only on cottage cheese, yogurt, baby bell olives and hummus! Have lost 28lb since start of pre op diet and feeling fine in myself. Back to wk. In Uk no advice on Protein goals etc but no way am I getting enough or fluids. Got review on 14th Dec so will ask NUT then. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Daily Sugar/Carb Intake
Aggiemae replied to mylastchance21's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have 80-85 grams of Protein a day and keep my carbs between 20-25 grams. Usually on the lower side. The only sugar is from raw fruit juice. I use 4oz (plus a cup of ice and a scoop of unflavored protein) in my daily shake. I use 2% yogurt and cottage cheese and if I drink milk it's 1%. I eat 1/4 of an avocado a few times a week and use a splash of heavy cream in my morning cup of tea and a bit of butter on my veggies, so I guess don't restrict fat as much as some people do but most days I am around 600-700 calories. -
Flavorless Protein powder
Aggiemae replied to Christina.Rose's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I use the unjury unflavored Protein. I add it to yogurt, cottage cheese, Soup (not too hot), oatmeal etc. to boost the protein. As log as you dont over do it it doesn't add any flavor or change the food or drinks texture. 1scoop in 8 oz of 1% milk (100 calories, 19 grams carbs) =29 grams protein 1scoop in 8 oz of cashew milk (only 25 calories, 0 carbs)= 21 grams protein 2 scoops in a large tub of cottage boosts the protein from 15grams per 4 oz to 20 gr I use low fat Greek yogurt and only add 1scoop of Protein powder to a 32 oz tub of yogurt because it seems to thicken it but you could probably add 2 scoops to regular yogurt and not notice any change in flavor or texture. 1/2 scoop into 4-6 oz of soup. You need to mix the powwwith WARM broth, Water or milk and stir it into the hot soup. The soup shouldn't be hotter than 150 degrees. I use a thermometer (Unjury sells them) as the powder clumps up if it gets too hot. The thermometer is a good thing to have if you eat lots of soup. There are other brands of unflavored protein powder. I but the UNJURY in the canisters as the individual packets, though great to carry in your car/pouse/lunch box, are twice the cost. -
Eating protein
agirlhasnofluff replied to sdwhitney2010's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm nearly 6 weeks. I struggle, too. I get the brick feeling often, and then I can't eat or drink for the rest of the day. chicken does this to me, for sure. I think I eat too fast and am not chewing it well enough. Shrimp doesn't sit overly well, either. Canned chicken seems to be fine for me and sometimes tuna makes me feel bricked out. It's really annoying! Soft cheeses do okay for me though. And fage green yogurt and cottage cheese are fine. I ate an egg yolk from a hard boiled egg yesterday and was mostly okay, but the whites made me want to puke. It's definitely a tough stage to be in! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App -
Today I was able to start having applesauce, plain/light yogurt, mashed potatoes or low-sugar oatmeal. Starting with one teaspoon and work my way up to 2 tablespoons by next Friday. I loved applesauce before my surgery so that's what I started with this morning and my stomach did not agree with it at all. I had light yogurt for lunch & dinner and it hasn't bothered me at all. I hope at some point my stomach can tolerate applesauce better but in the meantime, I'm quite happy being able to have yogurt instead of just liquids Sent from my SamsungGalaxy using BariatricPal App
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Food Aversions
Spartanpride replied to littlemomma0831's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 11/14 too and I'm just now trying some purred veggies and pulled chicken. I did well on yogurt and 4 shakes a day but I'm ready to move on. I can't tell if I'm full or there's gas bloating me but I try and stop eating before it's too much. Down 30 lbs so far and I don't see it stopping If I keep this type of diet up. SW 281 CE 249 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Have you tried yogurt or cottage cheese? My 6 week diet allows for lean red meat I have not had problems introducing new foods.
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there are Patches available for Multivitamin - I think they may even have them in the shop on this site. I personally haven't tried them but have seen posts from others who have. Hopefully one of them will comment here. I take the Centrum adult chewable complete multi. Orange flavored - not the greatest taste but it's medicine so it isn't supposed to taste good. Sometimes the morning one will make me a little nauseaus but not for long and if i have a spoonful of yogurt before I take it so i'm not taking it on a completely empty stomach, it does better.
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October Sleevers, how are you doing?
jellybean12 replied to The New Kel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone - This is my first post on the forum. I was sleeved on 10/24. I've lost about 20 pounds since then. I'm happy with the weight loss. Had a stall for 2 weeks where the scale wouldn't budge and then I dropped 5 pounds in a week. I am back to eating real food and have tried a bunch of different things. Nothing is really bothering my stomach. But my issue is that I feel hungry about 1.5-2 hours after eating. I'll have a premier Protein shake (30g protein) or yogurt/fruit/protein power or baked chicken and broccoli and 2 hours later my stomach feels like an empty pit. I don't have hunger "pains" the way I used to when I was hungry. It just feels like my stomach is empty and hollow. I used to have acid reflux that was painful. During the surgery, I had a hiatal hernia fixed. The acid reflex pain (acid coming up) is 100% gone and I'm not taking any meds for it. My dr. suggested that the "empty stomach" discomfort may still be acid, but it seems weird as there is no pain. Just a hollowness. (It's pronounced enough that I wake up at night feeling what I think is "hunger".) I can eat way more now than I could a month ago. So not sure what is going on. Anyone else experience this? Meanwhile, I love feeling my hipbones again when I lie down!
