Pinkygirl 34 Posted January 11, 2011 Was wondering if frozen dinners like smart ones, lean cuisines would be good to eat? Does anyone rely on those for lunch or dinner? Portion would be perfect since they are small. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TKW 501 Posted January 11, 2011 I do them often for lunch. It seems to work out pretty good for me, some of them have quite a bit of protien. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyGirl80 12 Posted January 11, 2011 I have lean cuisines, healthy choice or smart ones with a small side salad during my "in between" grocery shopping days. Most of the time I like to cook, but when there's no time or nothing to make, they are the perfect lunch or dinner for me. My nutritionst said they were ok to have, just to limit them because of the sodium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CheckYes 46 Posted January 11, 2011 In general, I *think* that frozen dinners tend to have a lot of sodium. If that might be a concern for you, I would ask your surgeon if they are ok with them. I think once in a while is probably ok but daily might be a bit too often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaggieB 6 Posted January 11, 2011 I do eat them on occasion - usually when I am low on groceries Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinkygirl 34 Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks everyone! That's what I was thinking, maybe 1-2 times a week for lunch. Yes, they do have a lot of sodium. But I go in for my 1st fill Jan 22 so I will ask then! So excited to start loosing weight. I have been up and down since surgery Dec 20th and I know I shouldnt be worried about losing right now just healing but I am anxious lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomorejellybelly 77 Posted January 12, 2011 I buy them, but it seems like even the small ones are a larger portion than we're supposed to be eating. I have some in the freezer right now, that I need to take to work. Good luck to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emsbugbug 7 Posted January 12, 2011 They are high in sodium and also tend to be pretty high in sugar. I generally stay as far away from frozen dinners as I can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GavynsMum 1 Posted January 14, 2011 On my preop diet i ate the smart ones. They are somewhat big in portion size though but they tended to be the best tasting and filling frozen meals i have tried. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TKW 501 Posted January 14, 2011 Marie Calander's chicken Fajita Bowl Steamer... DELISH! It's not a "diet" meal but only 330 calories, 22 protien. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humming Bird 275 Posted January 16, 2011 I found that I just can't eat them. It seems like they all have some sort of Pasta or rice and those are 2 things my band does not tolerate. They also just don't taste good to me anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcowens 2 Posted January 16, 2011 Well, my surgeon and weight loss center told me no frozen dinners. So I wouldn't really know. I think that if I was in your position I would talk to my dr/dr's office first before doing it. That's my advice. =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
