Cookin, Cookin, Cookin!

[Susie in Lima 320]

I begin my pre-op diet this coming Tuesday and I will be on it for 1 week until my surgery on Tuesday, Sept 11.

I am guessing that since I live out of the US and have little access to a selection of the items that you guys talk about, like Protein Shakes etc, that is the reason that the Dr. gave me a little bit different diet than I see most of you guys having. I have to eat yogurt and juice for Breakfast and also for my 2 Snacks. For lunch and dinner I am supposed to have cream Soups made with veggies and at least 120 grams of chicken, Ground meat without the fat, or 2 egg whites and then either 1 small potato or 1/2 cup of choclo (corn).

After I got my list yesterday, I couldn't sleep for thinking about what I should cook for those days. I went to the store today and purchased a bunch of veggies and ingredients for the soups. So, I spent most of the day cooking. I made 9 different types of cream soups although it was difficult since I couldn't add any fat or milk and couldn't use any bouillon cubes. They all turned out pretty good, I guess. I have them in individual ziplocs for each meal in the freezer.

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had any good cream Soup recipes? I know that I will have 2 weeks after my surgery that I will be on this same diet plan and just wanting some ideas so I can go ahead and get some made to put in the freezer so I will be prepared and not have to cook while I am recuperating.

One more quick question. Do any of you have any suggestions for books to read regarding emotional eating? There are lots of books out there but I want to buy something that is helpful.

Have a great evening! So proud of all of you! You guys are inspiring!

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Susie

[DeterminedGirl 53]

For emotional eating, Eating By the Light of the Moon is the best I've read. I'm sure others will reply with other good ones.

Great job making all those soups! I'm in Atlanta where it's like 100 degrees with 100 percent humidity. Soup? Don't think this is the season for it here....

Good luck to you in your journey! Stay in touch. DeterminedGirl

[theoldmusicbox 399]

I don't have anything for the cream Soups, but, for when you get to have real food again (soft food and further) these are my go to resources, and everything we've tried from here has been really good food.

http://gastricsleeve4me.blogspot.com/

recipes.html" rel="external nofollow">http://bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com/p/favorite-recipes.html

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

http://www.emilybites.com/p/recipe-index.html

[Susie in Lima 320]

Thanks for the suggestions guys!

[BizTraveller 101]

Ceviche should be a great source of Protein for you. I started eating that as soon as I was cleared for soft foods.

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[Auntneecie 5]

What is Cecivhe?

[BizTraveller 101]

Ceviche us seafood marinated in lime juice with onions and peppers. It s a huge staple in Peru and much of Latin America. It is gret sleeve food. All the Protein you need, with all the big flavors you want.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceviche

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[cherrybombknits 184]

I just had ceviche for the first time this weekend. It was HEAVEN on guacamole.