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I'm only three weeks out and I was advised to eat between 500 to 600 calories. I do this by eating 2 eggs for breakfast, 2 oz chicken for lunch, and 2 oz salmon for dinner. For a snack I have 5.3 oz vanilla Greek yogurt. I also get I 8 oz of Unjury chicken soup which has 21 grams protein. I end my day with 74 grams protein and 570 calories. I hope this helps.

@@swimbikerun - Received it yesterday. No taste, no smell. Blends well with coffee, eggs, yogurt. 25g of protien per scoop at a very good price. It's worth trying out.

@@Indieflickers - I've done this. I bought pumpkin puree, not pie filling because that has a ton of additives and sugar. I used real maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg & ground glove spices, orange zest andFAGE0% greek yogurt and rolled oats. YUM!

Overnight oats are a great way to food prep! You can do them 1 - 2 night in advance. If you use yogurt instead of milk, you can do 3 - 4 days in advance.

We all screw up at some point. You have to give yourself a break but use it as a lesson. Get back on the program and you'll be fine. The first few weeks are rough and all you think about is food. But I have to say, I am a year and a half out and I wish I was back at that stage! lol. I know, I'm weird! But now I think I could do it better. All I thought about was biting into food. Food that I didn't even normally have but sounded amazing. Just ride the wave of imagining it and don't give in. chicken broth really helped me because it actually had that savory flavor that I needed. It "tasted" like real food. And sugar free jello! I put that in my plain FF Greek yogurt or even in my FF cottage cheese to add flavor. Totally helped. Just brush yourself off and get back on the program and you'll do great.

I just discovered refrigerator steel cut oats! Take a small jar and put in 1/4 c steel cut oats and 1/4 c milk (I use fair life but almond or whatever you use) and some flavoring--fruit, protein powder, pumpkin purée, some SF torani, Greek yogurt--shake it up and put it in the fridge overnight! In the morning top with some nuts or unsweetened coconut...YUM! Some add chia seeds which I don't like but I added flaxseed and will have that to try in the morning!

Breakfast: Greek yogurt with triple berry mixture (buy it frozen at Costco) over top. 145 calories Snack: reduced fat Colby jack cheese string Lunch: 1 oz almonds, 1 oz diced deli meat Snack: premier Protein shake Dinner: 2-3 oz meat of some type Snack: another cheese string. Still trying to work on getting my calories up, typically get around 800/day

1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets Cook the cauliflower in salted water until soft.....20-30 minutes Drain off water, put cauliflower into food processor (sometimes I put half in, then pulse, then add in the rest) Salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Blend in food processor until very smooth Adjust seasoning to your taste

Pureed cauliflower is amazing! I have been using it as a replacement for mashed potatoes for over a year....long before my surgery. It is not a starchy veg, so virtually no carbs. You can add plain greek yogurt and parmesan cheese to add Protein to it, plus it will kind of taste like loaded mashed potatoes. Yummy! You're right, I misspoke. It is low in carbs. However try as I might it never taste like mashed potatoes to me. I even tried roasting it a bit before pureeing. Please share the recipe.

Dannon Light & Fit Greek yogurt is very good. It has 80 calories for 12g Protein and 7g sugar. You can find it in almost any grocery store.

Pureed cauliflower is amazing! I have been using it as a replacement for mashed potatoes for over a year....long before my surgery. It is not a starchy veg, so virtually no carbs. You can add plain greek yogurt and parmesan cheese to add protein to it, plus it will kind of taste like loaded mashed potatoes. Yummy!

For the liquid phase: -Protein powder of your choice (I like Body Fortress). -ready-to-drink Protein shakes (optional, but useful. I like Premier Protein and Met RX RTD 51). -low sodium broth, whatever flavors you like. -cream Soups (which you can make with low fat milk and strain any pieces out of. I got unjury chicken Soup flavored Protein Powder and would put a scoop of it in my milky cream of chicken soup for a protein packed, soothing drink). -some people like crystal light powders or similar products. But I hate them because I hate the taste of sugar Water. But there are a lot of sugar free options that might work well for you if you do like them. -sugar-free popsicles. For the puree phase: -canned chicken (it's softer than cooked chicken and easier to puree, I found. I like the chicken from Trader Joe's. Sooo good). -cottage cheese (I ate a lot of this because it's easy on the stomach and has a lot of protein in it. I'm in the soft foods stage now and I still eat cottage cheese daily. If you can find a low fat option, that would be very useful to you. It tastes MUCH better pureed, if you're one of those people who hate the consistency of it, like I am). -canned or from a pouch - tuna, salmon. -sugar free or low sugar applesauce (you can toss a scoop of protein powder in it). -sugar-free fat-free pudding (Jello makes a TON of sugar-free fat-free options. I would often make mine with a Protein shake instead of milk AND put a scoop of protein powder in it and eat it in little tiny bites throughout the day when I had a hard time eating anything more than a bite at a time, and that will most likely be a feeling you will have as well). -part skim mozzarella (purees really well, surprisingly, and has a really good amount of protein even for just like 2 ounces. easy to throw into your meals in small amounts for a lot of added protein). -yogurt. For solid (but soft) food phase: -eggs. -soft, low fat cheese (mozzarella sticks work well for me). -chicken/turkey cooked in a crock pot so it is VERY soft (eat these really slowly. some people find they can't tolerate meat unless it's pureed). -more cottage cheese. -any fish or seafood. -tofu (if you have insulin resistance or PCOS - DO NOT EAT THIS as soy is terrible for women with these problems). -Beans (cooked well). -part skim ricotta. -oatmeal (cooked very soft with low fat or skim milk. Watch the sugar content if you buy flavored oatmeal. I like the Quaker Oats Weight Control Oatmeal because it's low fat and low sugar but has a higher protein content). -cream of rice or cream of wheat. -veggies (here's something that is on my food list from my surgeon, but I honestly can't get in all the protein I need yet and don't have room for veggies yet. But if you can fit them in, try to. Stay away from raw, fibrous veggies, seeds, and skins. Try for cooked fresh veggies that are very soft or canned veggies). -fruits (similar to veggies here for me. Just no room for them. But if you can, try for ripe, soft fruit. Stay away from skins, seeds. Also avoid citrus fruits because they can irritate your stomach lining, grapes, and berries because they are way too high in sugar content). Hope this helps.

CarbMaster "yogurt" is a Frankenfood . . . they aren't even legally allowed to call it yogurt because it doesn't have enough live cultures and other characteristics of yogurt. You'll notice the containers say "dairy blend" on them, not yogurt. But if your doctor recommends them, I guess no harm in giving them a try!

How close is it in macros to Oikos Triple Zero Greek Yogurt ? I freaking love the Oikos Triple Zero Greek. I've yet to try a flavor that wasn't outstanding.

Soft foods: scrambled eggs well cooked shredded chicken or turkey chili w/ meat (meat replacement) & Beans or baked or broiled fish. regular Soup yogurt w/ fruit cottage cheese w/ fruit egg salad

hi - I am also at 6 months and I still stick with 2 oz of Protein and 1 oz of veggies so still at 3 oz of food for each meal. I am still losing - have 50 pounds till goal. I will say - I can eat 5 oz of yogurt (one container) since its goes down easier. Definitely watch the slider foods - but dense protein for me is still 2-3 oz total.

My doctor is recommending Kroger yogurt or carbmaster. I live in Rockville Center NY and can't find this. Does anyone know where I can get this, or recommend a yogurt that is similar? I just started the 2 week prep. Surgery is Oct. 14. Thanks!

So we all see the signs about Boobie month - Happy Breast Cancer Awareness month. I know we all talk about how they ("our girls") are shrinking with weight loss.... I just had to share my Friday morning moment. Got to the office, went to kitchen to cut my apple and get my yogurt. As I am walking, I look down at my feet. And what do I notice, my stomach is not the first thing ... nope, it's my boobs. It really made me laugh - my boobs are now bigger than my stomach. YEAH!!!

i have been eating a variety of foods that have chicken, such as stir frys and what not. For Snacks I have been eating pork Rinds, Greek yogurt (the seasonal caramel Apple Pie is my favorite!) I will also snack on Nature's Valley with Protein bars. With my food selections I make sure they have at least 10 grams of protein in them. I eat about every 2-3 hours.

Look at website thworkdaccordibgtoeggface. She has a link there for some pureed ideas. Ricotta bake is really good. During pureed stage I ate hummus mixed with a little unflavored Protein, Greek yogurt mixed with vanilla Protein powder, sugar free fat free pudding snack mixed which chocolate protein powder, pimento cheese made with half mayo half Greek yogurt, laughing cow cheese wedges, fat free refried Beans with cheese melted on top. This is a tough stage. You just have to bear it and get thru it unfortunately. In the next phase you can try scrambled eggs with cheese, tuna salad, chicken salad, fish, etc. For me I had to chop up the meat really fine before mixing it with the mayo or yogurt or even hummus. But it turned out I had a stricture so I may be a little different than what most can eat. Good luck!

Good topic. I thought I was the only one! I enjoy the days where I can hardly eat. Not so fond of the days where I can tolerate more... I have found that there are certain foods that fill me up quickly- one is greek yogurt and the other is steamed shrimp. On those days when I am feeling "hungry" I try to snack on those.

Where do you get the Core brand? Never heard of it. I usually make my own with 8 oz. Fairlife milk and Dannon Light and Fit Greek yogurt (5oz tub) any flavor. For about 200 calories it replaces and meal and gives 20 gms of protein. If I have some fresh berries in the house I will throw them in too. I don't have a lot of Protein shakes now that I am a little further out, however, I do enjoy them for Breakfast and this one is quick and tastes good.

For the first few months I couldn't eat more than 2-3 oz at a time. I am almost 7 months and am full on about 3.5 oz of solids. i can eat a little more of soft stuff like yogurt, just shy of a full container. I still weigh most of my meals. I do get hungry! I have an early lunch at 11:30 and usually have a small snack between lunch and supper. I pretty much eat 4 small meals a day since there isnt much difference in the size of a meal or snack : )

Track your food... Log every meal/snack and get an honest idea of how much calories/carbs/protein you are getting. It is very easy to underestimate without logging it somewhere. Dont use guesswork at all until you get back on track, and then keep logging to stay on track . Take your calories back down to 1000-1200 calories a day. (I really think 1200-1400 is too high for weight loss.) Focus on high Protein foods and aim for at least 80g protein daily. Limit your carbs, under 40 g per day. Go back to how you were eating in the beginning (when you were losing). Also, make sure you are getting in all your fluids. Lean beef, chicken, seafood, eggs, and low carb veggies should be the main solids you make meals from. Avoid high carb foods like potatoes, breads, rice, and fruits for now. Keep smart snack choices handy if you need one between meals. Light n Fit greek yogurt, beef Jerky, sugar free pudding cups, cottage cheese, a boiled egg, etc... Go back to the basics. I know that if you recommit yourself to this that you can do this!

@@bigirleurope I am a November 4th Sleever as well; glad to see another person with the same date! I was advised by my nutritionist to try the Liver Shrinking diet as a test, and I lost 8 lbs in a week just trying it out. It is very possible. The diet plan she gave me includes: 2 Protein shakes (Under 200 calories, under 12 carbs, up to 5 grams of fat, and up to 35 grams of protein) 1 meal (palm size protein, and three handfuls of veggies or one handful of fruit) 2 protein servings for Snacks (cheese, hummus, chicken, turkey, yogurt, nuts, and you can add celery or lettuce to these) It works for me when I mix it up, having my meals as a protein snack, and the shakes in between with my main meal being a lunch. I feel this plan will help me get used to the new lifestyle. It actually is more food then you think. Hope this helps!