Enchiladas

[VACookey 111]

Now that I have everyone's attention, I have a question. I've been pretty conservative with my meals over the last 3 months since being sleeved. I haven't tried sushi, or Pasta, or rice, or bread, or anything really. I've been eating grilled chicken, lean steak, veggies...basic stuff. But I have to admit, I've been craving enchiladas over the last 2 weeks and the craving is getting stronger. Can I even eat an enchilada? I've been too scared to try it. But then I read people here who are eating stuff I would NEVER eat because I'm afraid it's going to kill me. Fast food? Toast? Sushi???

So anyway, am I just being a pansy about a lot of things and should I try to broaden my horizons a little? Or is it still too early?

Thanks!

[topgun 63]

Why not? The corn tortilla doesn't get mushy like the flour ones and the rest of the ingredients (cheese, chicken, beef, etc) are fine. One question is can you tolerate the spiciness? I've eaten Mex. food regularly since being sleeved 2 1/2 mos ago without problems.

[Gastricsleeve4me 186]

Could you make something that gives you the taste but is more nutritious? I wonder If you did like a small low carb tortilla with cheese and some shredded chicken with low fat cheese and Greek yogurt...throw on some enchilada sauce. I'm not really answering your question, but just a thought?!

[chitowngirl 886]

I'm 9 weeks post op and I've had enchiladas, no problem here, so I don't foresee a problem.

[smileen 17]

I make mine with ground turkey and eat the filling first maybe 1 or 2 bites with tortilla but that is all it takes to make me satisfied! Gotta have spice in your life once in a while!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

You probably won't be able to eat more than a few bites. I did, and discovered that I don't like tortilla's any more. I don't really like breads either.

[vanb0052 40]

One of my fav meals on my pre-op supervised diet was a taco bowl. I layered refried Beans, beef or turkey meat with taco seasoning, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers, salsa and lean sour cream. Gave me all the flavors I was craving. I think this will be a staple again through mushies and soft foods post op!

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

The straight answer here is you'll never know till you try it. Everybody is different.

[pinky62611 7]

What tortilla would be best? Corn or Flour? I would think Corn because it would seem to break up and digest better, but I'm not sure.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

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Definitely corn. Authentic enchiladas always use corn, if you use flour, you are basicly making a really small smothered burrito.

[pinky62611 7]

Yes that's what I figured too, but I was also talking about any other time. If I wanted to take a couple bits of a tortilla, which one would be better corn or flour. I was always thinking corn of course, but just wanted another opinion.

[chitowngirl 886]

Corn tortillas seem toto go down better for me, plus that's the authentic way.

[VACookey 111]

Ok, my mouth is literally watering right now. That's how bad I want this. I think I'll try it and hope for the best.

When I come back here later crying with acid reflux and upset stomach, please have sympathy!

[VACookey 111]

ok good news. I had 3/4 of a small chicken enchilada and I am sat-is-fied! I had a bite of the cheese enchilada but it didn't sit as well. So only chicken for a while.

Thanks for the input. You've helped make me a happy Cookey this evening

[kczar 166]

Cool! I'm really happy that Mexican food seems to be a really great option after being sleeved. Being from Texas, we love our Tex-Mex!