Don't like to cook- can I make this work?

[Hitorikiri 0]

Is it possible to be successful post-op if you don't like to cook for yourself? I've seen tons of great recipes but I just really have an aversion to cooking for myself most of the time. However I know I can't depend on Protein Shakes either. Are there any options out there that will allow me to still make the sleeve work for me or is it just better to have more control over what you're eating?

[Tiffykins 673]

I loved to cook pre-op so cooking post-op has been fabulous as well.

My recommendations for those that don't enjoy cooking is to get a small crock pot, and a little George Foreman type grill.

You can cook meats in any of the cream of whatever Soups, season them with various spices, and it's not really cooking. meat freezes well out of the crock pot so you can knock out several meals with 1 easy preparation.

The GF grill is a godsend. Seriously, I don't know how I survived before I had it. And it's super easy to clean and cook on.

I wouldn't rely on frozen, prepared meals as most of them are super high in sodium and pretty carby. But, that's just my personal opinion.

If you need any help with how to prepare stuff, let me know and I'll be more than happy to share how I convert recipes to more sleeve friendly meals.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I don't cook at all. I mean NEVER. I did cook twice when I had a guy over for dinner. I live alone.

I eat out a lot and one dinner out is 2-3 more meals at home for me. I make sandwiches now out of that really thin bread that looks like a hamburger bun. I eat tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad.

Really, I have no desire to cook. Once in a great while I will cook ground turkey with taco sauce and sprinkle some cheese on top and sour cream. That is cooking for me.

It's really not a problem because most of the time, nothing sounds good and I don't want to eat any way.

You'll figure it out.

[peatie 4]

I have kids and hate cooking. I would prefer to eat 'assembled' food. Think sandwiches, salads, anything i can just throw together.

My husband does grill chicken a lot for me..so that helps in re-heating throughout the week. Crock pot is good, but it takes 'planning' which i hate. lol

[chilo1 62]

I used to love to cook, but not everyday, just when I "felt" like it! I have to though cause I have a husband who works from 7 to 7 (I'm not working at the moment) and 3 girls (12y,10y, 10 months) Now I don't like cooking, I hope it comes back, I rely a lot on easy meals, roast deli chicken and salads(for the family, I can't eat salads yet). I find chicken great for myself, I eat a few ozs of white meat for lunch and dinner, or even as a snack, fills me up few calories and proteins.I think everyone is losing weight in this house with me being sleeved!