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I'm a full fat kinda girl. Real cheese, real butter, real salad dressing, real mayo, real sour cream. I do drink skim milk because I like it, and I buy light Greek yogurt because the kids prefer it. Full fat tastes better and keeps me full longer. Much more satisfying.

I have a hard time eating anything else than protein shakes and / or Quest bars. I can eat salmon as long as it not over cooked. Yogurt also goes well. Everything else is either leading to acidity or a trip to the bathroom. Cereals for breakfast is also ok. I don't know if this is related to stress as I am under an unbelievable workload lately. I take my vitamins but I feel exhausted al the time. I did not go to the gym at all this week, which means that my weight did not change (or not much). A week to forget. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@tnf0920 I have lost about 220 lbs. My standard eating plan in weight loss mode is the same now as it was 2 years ago, I think. I drop back into weight loss mode occasionally when I find I've strayed out of my comfort range. I am in weight loss mode right now! Here is my plan: 4 small meals each day + 1 snack & 1 protein shake. Breakfast: 3 oz chicken breast Lunch: 3 oz chicken breast + 1.5 oz chopped green veggies (asparagus, artichoke hearts, green beans, etc.) + 1/2 T. light salad dressing Dinner: 1.5 oz roasted veggies (broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower -- something like that), + 2-3 oz fish or maybe 2 oz fish + 1 egg. Sometimes I mash up the fish with some avocado or frozen chopped spinach or kale and some sauce, such as curry sauce, and bake it in the oven with the egg on top. After dinner: this is my "dessert" meal -- Greek yogurt, and a very small amount of nuts and dried fruit. Snack: small apple Protein shake: I use a half serving of protein powder and mix with unsweetened vanilla cashew milk.

Get unflavored protein powder and add to soup, yogurt or even water. I am pre-surgery and already hate protein shakes (pre-made).

When I first met with my surgeon, I asked him what research he had used to come up with his post-op guidelines, and why there was such variation in the post-op guidelines from different surgeons. He laughed and said that there really wasn't any research, and that it seemed like most of the guidelines out there were based on an abundance of caution- like no really knows the best time for moving to soft foods, so most surgeons have a really long liquid phase just to be sure. He said that when he and his partners formed their surgical group, they each had different post-op guidelines that they were used to, and that they just flipped a coin to decide what would become the guidelines for the group practice. Then he said that all that really mattered to him was that patients stay on Stage 1 (Clear liquids plus Protein shakes) until their first post-op appointment with him. But after that, he was fine with advancing the stages quicker than his written guidelines, as long as the patient proceeded with caution. You will get a lot of advice on here to follow your surgeon's plan exactly. You're not going to go wrong following that advice. But it also doesn't make much logical sense to me- there are tons of different post-op plans out there, but somehow your own surgeon's plan is the only right one for you? I say that in the end, you are responsible for your own health. I personally don't feel like you've taken an unacceptable risk by straying from your surgeon's plan with liquified, thinned-out chili and yogurt. It's not like you were eating solid food or anything else that might put undue pressure on your staple-line. In the end, it's up to you to decide.

I'm 10 days post op. band removal and sleeve. rough couple of days. 2 days in hospital. no vomiting but lots of heartburn/nausea. hard to tell if hunger pains or nausea. salty foods go down better loving tomato soup. on pureed diet. Breakfast is worst, as I luv my coffee. taking Prilosec 20 30 minutes before breakfast. didn't work today,lightheaded/nausea. greek yogurt goes down ok and dry chicken soup mix. I am very sick of the Protein drinks but know that is a guaranteed protein.

If I want something frozen I will freeze a Greek yogurt and it fills that want for ice cream.

I don't have a problem with Arctic Zero. I eat the ones with only 5g of sugar per serving. I have many more issues with lactose and since it's lactose free, it works for me. However, my favorite "ice cream" is mixing nonfat greek yogurt with frozen blueberries and stevia. The frozen blueberries turn the yogurt into a gelato sort of consistency. It's freaking delicious.

I was sleeved on 5/3, and have been on the post-op stage 2 Full liquid diet stage for a little over a week. Had my first post-op appt today, praying I could move on to purees, but my doctor has a blanket 3 weeks of stage 2 rule. I'm getting more than enough Protein and fluids, staying under 800 calories, and having no issue with the supplements. I only get head hunger at dinner time. I just want to taste different foods. What's the difference between full Liquid and super pureed to the point of practical liquification? If I pureed chili until it was completely smooth (thanks to the vitamix!), and it was just as thin as a thinned cream Soup, what's the problem? I'm frustrated because I told my doctor I had eaten Apple sauce and Greek yogurt and he completely flipped out on me. Maybe he didn't hear me say I thinned and processed it until it was practically a drink... But now I'm confused. Is it OK for me to liquify things at this stage or not? How come surgeons progress people at different time periods? It hardly seems custom to the person and their recovery, but rather a doctor decides the plan that all of the doctor's patients must follow. I'm mainly focused on the medical risks. Is liquified chili sauce more dangerous than strained cream of chicken soup? Sent from my Nexus 7 using the BariatricPal App

I'm currently taking my last sips of Water before midnight. I'm getting the balloon in tomorrow extra early and I am really nervous! I wanted to start a new forum so I can update everyone on my experience. I'm getting it done in New Brunswick, NJ. Height 5'3 Weight 209 I will hopefully be well enough to update everyone tomorrow. I am fully stocked with a wedge pillow, dollar store buckets, popsicles, Isopure zero carb drinks, yogurt, chicken broth and medications.

Oatmeal with chocolate protein powder and pb2. Greek yogurt. Cottage cheese. Leftovers. Egg mcmuffin with an extra egg and half or none of the muffin.

Plain oatmeal (add sweetener) and some FF Fairlife milk, turkey bacon, Greek yogurt, Apple w/ peanut butter (natural or Jif Whips), Yams, cheese. Oh yeah, and plain FF Fage yogurt with PB2 powder, tastes pretty good, tons of protein. All of this depends on the phase you're in..

Hi all, I was sleeved 12/22/15, was hospitalized a month later with sepsis..the following months 1/27/16-3/16/16 during those two months I was on a liquid diet..once I was allowed to eat it was with no restriction. I slowly started to eat but now I almost feel like I eat too much...heres a typical day Bfast: 2 eggs 1/2 sandwich thin Snack: cheese stick or fruit lunch 2-3 oz of Protein, 1/4 c carb, 1/4 c veggie Snack: almonds 1/4 c or Greek yogurt dinner usually same as lunch... One big problem lately is eating fruit or sugar free reduced fat ice cream late at night I'm still losing weight tho Hw:265 Sw:229 Cw: 167 I want any advice so I don't start my bad habits again..be gentle please ..God bless???? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

My "go to" breakfast choices are ground turkey, pesto and cheese, cubed ham, an egg and cheese; leftover dinner from the night befor. If I'm going for a run, I typically have 1/4 steel cut oats mixed with 1/3 milk, half a carton of greek yogurt and a tbs of Peanut Butter. I agree that breakfast doesn't need to be traditional "breakfast" food.

My favorite thing was Beans, cheese, and salsa, microwaved. Amy's refried black beans is so good! yogurt is good too, lots of Protein. avocado smoothies are good too - avocado, milk if you're allowed, and a little brown sugar, in a blender. can use some other type of milk that is allowed if dairy is not. good luck!

Cottage cheese, hummus, soup, yogurt, beans or refried beans, tuna, canned chicken, sweet potato (if allowed), ricotta bake. Be creative and enjoy.

Ok I had surgery 2 weeks and 5 days ago on April 21st. I lost 16 pounds post op on liquid diet but have only lost 5 pounds since surgery....I am not eating actual carbs except for drinking milk, yogurt and a little cheese.....I live off of eggs chicken and pad salsa with a protein shake in the morning....has anyone else gone through this? I am def not getting in my 64 oz of liquid a day but I am trying.....advice?

I've been doing the light fairlife milk, light mayo, 100 cal Greek yogurts, reg cottage cheese and cheeses, and substituting plain Greek yogurt for sour cream. Just trying to cut out where I can without sacrificing taste!

I'm picky about my chicken salad, but I did find a pre made on at target with Greek yogurt, cranberries and almonds. It's in .5 cup servings, so I can grab and go!

yogurt or applesauce with added protein powder. & like others have said.. just sip sip sip and don't be discouraged if you don't meet your goals.. you will get there. I didn't meet mine for quite some time.

Buffalo chicken salad all day: canned chicken 2 oz. blue cheese crumbles small container plain Greek yogurt chopped celery/onion garlic powder/dill (or a 1/2 packet of ranch seasoning) S&P Frank's Red Hot to taste This is my absolute favorite and the above recipe makes enough for the week. It's on my lunch menu today!

I do the full fat versions (except for my greek yogurt, because I LOVE the Dannon Light and Fit). I would rather eat a bit less and have the real thing than eat a bigger portion of flavorless fat-free food, or food that gets its flavor from additives. Also, fat in food doesn't make you fat and a healthy amount of fats help to keep your appetite in check.

Everyone needs carbs. The key is where you get the carbs. When nutritionists tell me not to eat fruit because of carbs, I know it's a fad just like egg beaters. I know it will get compared to a Twinkie diet, but my family is Italian and have been eating Pasta for generations. My Grandparents, who were born and raised in Italy, lived into their 90's and were very healthy and ate pasta until the day they died. They didn't even know what a carb was. 4 oz of egg noodles with a fresh whole tomato as sauce, has 17 grams of Protein. To put that in perspective, two jumbo eggs have 16 grams of protein, a 3 oz chicken breast has 18 grams, a 5 oz cup of Greek yogurt has 15 grams, and one of my Qwest Protein Bars has 20 grams. The pasta is right there with all the other popular high protein meal choices and it also offers a lot of Calcium, Vitamin C, fiber, Iron, and a host of other minerals. You could even be radical and add a little grilled chicken breast to the pasta to give it a little more protein. I continue to plan on eating pasta weekly after surgery.

If you are doing seriously hardcore workouts, there may need to be some planning to go along with it. You will need something that is nutrient as well calorie dense. Also, do not fear good carbs prior to working out. 20 minutes prior to your workout, carb load with oats or shredded wheat. Not instant oats though, steel cut are a better choice. Post workout, I would recommend something higher in Protein and fat. Ah! I said that scary word didn't I? Don't worry, in this instance fat is being used exactly as it is supposed to be used. A higher calorie storage of energy. Peanut Butter mixed in with plain yogurt will give you the protein and fat you need to fuel and recovery from exercise. There is also tuna with mashed avocado for a health fat/protein combo. Good on you for working hard!

Congratulations on your impressive weight loss thus far. My nutritionist has bemoaned that a carb is treated as a dirty four-letter word, when in actuality it can have nutritional and even psychological benefits. It all depends on the quality of the carb, the quantity of it, and how each of us reacts to it. Having pasta or rice a couple of times a month as an accompaniment to healthy Proteins, or a slice of bread on an open faced sandwich on occasion is sound to me. It's not on par with consuming a plate of linguine alfredo as a common meal, or eating a loaf of white bread a week, but is instead balanced. She also only advocates having Protein Shakes immediately after surgery, or as a supplement if needed (I add some to coffee) rather than as a routine meal. I started having smoothies with high-protein Greek or Bulgarian yogurt (24 grams a cup), kale, and just enough berries or acai to mask the taste of the kale, about a month in, and have continued to have them regularly. There's around 22 carbs in the smoothie on average, but they're nutritious. I think there are some basic fundamentals to losing weight after WLS that everyone should try to adhere to (don't gorge on junk food, as an obvious example), but that we also need to tailor our eating habits so that they fit us personally. For me, eating in a sensible way that is sustainable is crucial. In the past I've gone on restrictive low-carb diets that have ultimately been counterproductive for me because I'd end up feeling so deprived and craving carbs with such ferocity I'd cave in and overindulge in them, then berate myself. I'd lose weight, then gain it right back and then some. I also didn't feel as energetic or as sharp on low-carb diets. It's why it's mentally liberating to me to allow myself to have pasta, rice, bread, and fruit, and even chocolate, but in reasonable amounts. I've only had pasta and rice a few times in the past eight months - mainly at dinner parties - but feeling free to have it or another carb-heavy food in a small portion on occasion actually makes me want it less. I don't feel deprived. I've had other carbs that have a lower impact but satisfy my craving for them, like Brazilian Bites cheesebread that has 4.6 carbs per little piece, low carb almond flour muffins, or pancake bites by "Eggface" a few times a week. I've lost weight slowly, but have still met all of my goals and have been in the "normal" BMI range for my height for a while now. More importantly, I feel that I can maintain my eating and exercise habits and keep the weight off. Keep doing what works best for your body and your life.