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I was sleeved 7/15/16 Protein shakes make me wanna throw up just thinking about it but I try to compensate by eating tons of eggs tilapia and yogurt I know I still don't meet my mark but I can't stand the Protein Shakes anymore... I think it might be still a little too soon for chicken Turkey beef etc they're really heavy but maybe you can try some different fish good luck Sent from my Z828 using the BariatricPal App

I recently bought a bunch of whey Protein crunchies and have been having fun coming up with ways to use them. One of my favorites has been to make my own high-protein "granola" out of them. I sprinkle it over greek yogurt, or sometimes just pour a little milk over it and have ti like Cereal. My recipe always changes based on what I have available at home, but I just made a batch that I really liked so thought I would share it with you all. Protein Granola 100 grams whey crunchies 14 grams cacao nibs 15 grams unsweetened coconut flakes 56 grams almonds, chopped roughly 1/2 cup dried unsweetened cranberries (I make my own using frozen whole cranberries. Just heat them in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes, then take them out and smoosh them down with a spoon, then put back in the oven and lower the heat to about 225 degrees and cook until they dry out.) 1/2 cup Water 1/2 cup Swerve sweetener (Serve is my sweetener of choice, but I'm guessing you can use whatever sweetener works best for you) 1 tsp blackstrap molasses spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, etc) to taste In a small saucepan, mix the water, Swerve, and molasses and heat over a medium heat for about 10 minutes. The mixture will boil and should reduce down to a light syrupy texture. Take off heat and add in the spices. Mix all the other ingredients together in a mixing bowl, then pour the syrup mixture over it and mix together well so that all pieces get coated in it. Spread onto a cookie sheet and put into a 250 degree oven. After 45 minutes, take the cookie sheet out and mix everything together with a spoon, then spread it out on the sheet again and put it back in the over for another 30-45 minutes, until it is dry. The recipe makes 10 28-gram servings, which each have 100 calories, 4 grams net carbs (I don't count Fiber or the Swerve, so your own counts may vary), and 9 grams protein. You can easily add more protein per serving my using more whey crunchies or fewer nuts.

cheese, avocado, hummus, greek yogurt, Peanut Butter, spinach dip, refried Beans, soft scrambled eggs with cheese, chicken salad, seafood salad, crab legs, crab cakes, deviled ham.... So many better things for you than cheese-itz. You will get to the crunch, promise.

I've never tried powder with yogurt. Hmm.. Might be good for the puréed or mushy stage Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved 6/14 and I am able to eat meats. I don't eat much beef though...whenever I do it feels hard to swallow even if I chew chew chew .. im mostly eating fish and chicken with my veggies...I don't know how much calories I eat in a day im guessing between 500-800. I also drink premier Protein and I think im lactose intolerant whenever I drink the shake or have yogurt or Cereal with milk I get cramps. it doesn't stop me from drinking the shakes tho... just trying to get a much protein as possible.. I hope your able to eat meats again.. I know your tastes change after the surgery because mine have good luck to you!!

It really isn't THAT hard. Don't let yourself overthink this. These are issues you are perfectly aware of, so plan ahead. Get a water bottle you like that holds about 30 oz. Carry it with you at all times. Make sure you go through 2 a day. Pick out protein sources you like and stock up. There are so many options. The hard part is remembering to eat throughout the day. I am on yogurt and chili (pureed) because it is 2 things I love. I will probably eat these 2 things all day til I tire of them and then move on to something else. A Protein shake (30 g), a yogurt (15 g) and chili (15 g) and you've got your protein for the day. Of course that is split up into 6 meals You will do fine!

I had the bypass and Im feeling something similar. If I have yogurt or applesauce, one or two bites and Im feeling it. Today I was having some broth while on the phone. I was super lazy with it, so I hadn't strained out the veggies, I was simply spooning around them. 45 minutes of gossip later there's barely any broth left ,and I start to panic. I didn't feel any signs of going overboard, I'm hoping I didn't do any damage. It's never too late, until its too late

For mushies, I ate scrambled egg with cottage cheese in it. It becomes super soft and easy to eat, and I got about 6 oz from 1 egg and a spoonful of cottage cheese, so I would seperate it after into 3 2oz containers for 3 seperate meals. I also tolerated Wallaby fat free plain Greek yogurt with a bit of mushy canned fruit mixed in. I bought a bunch of Tuna, and then realized when I ate it, it tasted super gross, and I used to love tuna! So that didn't work for me. Ugh. Im just glad to be on real food now. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

@@Suziesue1706 I really hope that helps you. I was sleeved 7/1/16. I'm now 5 weeks post op. I'm at about 27 lbs lost post op. My goal is to get to 30 by next Monday. I lost 14 the first week stalled the 2nd week and early into week 3 I started losing again at an average of about 3-4 lbs a week. I'm waiting on the stall but praying it doesn't come for awhile. So all in all its going well I think. I screwed up during week 2. I was pushing the limits and trying foods I had no business eating (hot dog, chips, soda) But I put a stop to that and recognized that the surgery is a tool, and will not prevent you from eating things you shouldn't. That really scared me--how easy we can let old habits creep up-- but it also empowered me to make better choices from that point forward. By week 3 I was back on track and trying to create a plan to reach my Protein, Fluid and exercise targets. By week 4 I was implementing those plans and trying to make it stick because I felt like its been 1 month and I can't just keep NOT hitting my goals because I'm still trying to "get the hang of it". So it's week 5 and I'm getting the hang of it. Some days are better than others. Everyday is a new day to push reset. Not really struggling with food choices at this time. Just struggling to get it all in. So because of that I push most of my Proteins and fluids between 8am and 6pm. I drink one premier shake, 2 greek yogurts and a snack like hummus, or tuna to hit 80% of my protein goals before I get home from work. I drink from a 24 oz Water bottle so I prepare it the night before, I start on it first thing in the morning I'm refilling it usually by lunch 2pm, and done by the time I get home from work. if I workout, I'll have a little more, If I'm outdoors, I'll have a little more. I know I could probably force myself to drink more in a shorter time but right now I'm maintaining just fine and will continue to pace myself. Eventually I will get there. Right now, I don't exercise everyday (shame)-- But again, I will get there. Right now, I'm exercising about 2 days a week, 1 hour. In 2 weeks I will increase by 1 day, in another 2 add 1 more day, and then I'll be content with 4 days a week. I'm not where the exercise physiologist wants me to be, but I'm where it works for me right now. The other 2-3 days a week I will do strength and toning exercises like yoga, pilates, stretching, dumbells and such for a min of 30 min. Everyone has their own journey. I don't compare myself to others and I don't try to do what someone else is doing unless I think it will benefit me. Some of us are more motivated less motivated, organized, disorganized, We all have different personalities, and things that either trigger us or motivate us There is no one size fits all in this journey. I remember casting down judgement on a member because she ate bacon 2 or 3 days post op! And then I turned around and ate a hot dog and Doritos 8 days post op. The point is none of us are perfect. I wish you well and hope that your situation improves very very soon!

I was told that I could start on really soft foods so that is string cheese Soups yogurt liquids everything seems to get a little stuck I have a bit of tightness in my chest when I swallow like it's too much at times I am going to try and slow it down my surgery was on 7/26 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone, I had my gastric bypass surgery on July 28th, and I am on full liquids, yogurt, cottage cheese, consuming 3 oz. per hour. But I find myself hungry as the hour gets closer. Is this normal? Worried I will be hungry all the time. Maria Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I am lactose intolerant. I use the premier shakes at costco no issue. I also have powders that I use almond milk with. I also use yo plait lactose free yogurts and fine. This has only just started in the last two years for me Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Did you use a food processor or blender? I found that meats were much easier when ground. I had a week of serious food aversions after surgery (July 12) but made myself eat and got over it. What about Beans, yogurt, etc? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's normal. It does get better. I couldn't eat yogurt or anything sweet for two weeks because it all tasted absolutely disgusting. It's better now. I also had a super nose immediately after surgery. I could smell -everything-, and it grossed me out. It's not as bad now (a month out), but my sense of smell is still much stronger than it was before. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is what one internet source recommends: Instead of sugars and simple carbohydrates, eat complex carbohydrates because they release less sugar over a longer period of time. Having a complex carbohydrate with Protein will slow this release even more. Try putting any of these together when they fit the stage of bariatric diet you are at: Complex Carbohydrates • whole wheat crackers • whole wheat bread • whole wheat pita • whole grain rice • potatoes • cereal Protein • nuts • cheese • meat • lentils • Peanut Butter • eggs • yogurt Here are some snack ideas to have to treat low blood sugar: crackers and cheese pita and hummus nuts and yogurt melba toast and peanut butter

I know we all have differing pre op liquid diets but could yall give me a few tips and pointers? My liquid diet is 2 weeks of Protein shakes, clear and cream Soups (strained) sugar free Jello and pudding and yogurt. Any combinations that were tasty and filling for yall? I have Isopure unflavored Protein powder to mix into pretty much everything i eat so getting my protein in wont be a huge issue. Just looking for a few creative ideas that will make this a little easier. Thanks in advance for your responses!!

Push yourself harder during the stall. In a nut shell the advice I was given by one of (or a few rather) the vsg "guru's" here. I was told to kick ass basically during that time. I had a stall last week & I increased my treadmill workout (higher interval & speed) cut out the mashed potatoes & grits I was approved to eat, made mashed cauliflower instead, went to plain yogurt & as of yesterday I'm down 3 pounds! May not be much for some but be determined, keep working out to your best ability & you will overcome the stall! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just checking in sleeve was Friday 8/5. The night in the hospital was horrific. I came home Saturday afternoon and my husband has been a great nurse. He goes back to work today and it will be me and our two greyhounds. I have been adding gene pro to soup and yogurt to get more protein in. Today's goal is more water. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You definately need to plan ahead but it is doable. I personally use premier Protein ready made shakes. They have 30 grams of protein, 1 gram of sugar and are 160 calories. They will fit nicely into a lunch box and are a great source of protein when you are starting out. For me, I lived on Greek yogurt, 1% cottage cheese and Protein Shakes for nearly the first 4 weeks. I still eat those items daily for Breakfast and lunch. They are great protein and fill you up. I also added fresh fruit to this line up at 4 weeks. Strawberries and watermelon, apples....you name it. Also I leveraged Protein Bars, 1 oz portions of cheeses and 1 oz. portions of nuts.

Protein shakes can be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator. I also bought my yogurt. It doesn't take much to get filled up. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon says yes to grits and oatmeal. He even says toast(not brave enough for that yet) I know that grits aren't very nutritious but I was thinking of whipping them up with scoops of unflavored Protein powder just for something different. I couldn't stomach jellos or puddings before surgery and even after its hard to to get one down . Im already down to shakes, popsicles, and yogurt so it'd be nice to have a different texture at least once a week. It's never too late, until its too late

@@Lema, I think it is good to identify the foods that you are scared of. Then you can try to figure out why they make you scared, and try to decide whether you should just avoid them without worrying about it, or try to find substitutes for them, or try to include them in small servings. On your list, there are some healthy foods that are high calorie, for example, Peanut Butter and cheese. If you’re afraid of eating too much, just skip them from now. You can easily get your Protein from foods like meat and fish, and you can easily get your Calcium from yogurt. Or, you can work on portion control, like choosing individually wrapped string cheese sticks and single-serve packets of peanut butter. Things like rice and bread…you don’t need them right now if you’re scared. They’re just calories and carbs, and you can get enough from other foods. Processed meats? Good call (in my opinion) to be scared of them – the authorities on cancer agree! I really don’t think you’re quite at the point of cutting out all your necessary nutrients. We all have foods that we stay away from. As long as you’re hitting your protein and calories, and you’re adding a variety of healthy foods back in gradually as you get further out from WLS, you’re doing fine.

Hi Dk370,I am big time struggling with the same thing. But I am about to have yogurt even though I can not have milk, lactaid, fairlife, soy or almond milk. My dietitian for the program tells me to keep try different Protein shakes. She mentioned isopure or take the shakes with Water. Atkins now has a protein water. It has 21 grams per bottle. I wasn't a huge fan of it but my mom loves it. It all depends on the person. Hope this helps some Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

I am married but my hubby doesn't eat with me due to his job. I cook, almost every day for myself. I make enough for two of us and it will usually last for at least two meals. I try hard not to do takeout because you never know what is in it and I really hate it now. There are a few places like Panera where I can get a half salad with Protein in it or even a cup of Soup. Noodles and company have awesome buff bowls which are all veggies and protein. My favorite is the Janpanese pan buff bowl with chicken instead of beef. Their beef is too chewy for me. (By the way, I end up eating less than half an saving the other half for another day), I am also almost 2 years out but ate this quite regularly early on. It would last me 3 or 4 meals. Mostly I buy a lot of cottage cheese, lunch meat, Greek yogurt, salad fixings. When I cook, one of my favorites is stir fry with homemade stir fry sauce. This will last me several meals and you can really change this up. No rice of course. Taco meat - I use this for salads or every once in a while I will try to make an omelet with it. My pouch does not like eggs but I keep on trying because I used to love eggs. If I could eat eggs, I would eat them once a day. I have things like full fat cheeses, low fat cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cooked shrimp, deli meats like turkey, chicken or ham. Fresh mozerrella cheese, tomato and cucumber to make a small caprese salad. YUM! I know a lot of people eat Beans an legumes, I am alergic but if I could I would. Ricotta cheese as well. You can make some great 1 person dishes like ricotta bake. Or you can make a chicken breast with marinara top it with a dollop of ricotta. It is delicious and has good protein. I also keep SF pudding on hand so if I get a craving for sweets, it will usually solve that problem for me. I found real fruit crisps with no added anything. Apple is my favorite and they make a good crunchy snack. I keep pistachios on hand and separate into 1 oz. servings for a quick snack while I am not at home and need something. I also buy Atkins Protein Bars, they have both snack and meal bars. There is one, Peanut Butter pretzel meal bar that I will sometimes use as a meal and it is satisfying and good without all the sugar and decent protein. Speaking of peanut butter. I have used a tablespoon of peanut butter with an apple and that has been a quick Breakfast or lunch for me. I peel my apples still. I have a hard time with them otherwise. Lastly I would just say I cook a lot of soups, stews, chilis, for myself. They go down well and you can eat on them for some time. More importantly you can control what goes in it. I always cooked but had to change the way I cook. I started by going onto Pinterest and finding recipes that I could quickly change to make them bariartric friendly. Also there are already a lot of good Bariatric friendly recipes. As a Bariatric patient you have to be one with leftovers LOL. I even bought a food vacumn system that I would separate meals into for me, seal them and freeze them. When I wanted something I would just boil the pouch in Water and I had a great portion for myself. I also would do this with restaurant left overs like Benihana. Love to go there and just eat the protein and veggies. I would come home with a lot of leftovers and in the beginning they would last 3 or 4 meals.

Hi there, I'm single and live alone as well. I've been happy not to cook, because now I can keep my kitchen spotless :-) You can totally get takeout and live off that for a few days, especially if here is a healthful takeout spot near you that you feel like is upfront and honest about what ingredients they use so you can track it properly. But something I've been doing well with so far is what @@Inner Surfer Girl said: small, single serve yogurts and cheeses. Hummus singles. Whole foods sells a box of organic grilled chicken cut up. I forget the brand but I portion out 2 oz to bring for lunch at work everyday, and pack that with a yogurt or cottage cheese. It's more expensive than just grilling my own chicken but it's delicious and EASY and I feel like I'll succeed if I make this easy for myself.