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Like the title says, tomorrow I will be 7 weeks out. I had my surgery on December 10th. I am having trouble finding foods to eat that are higher Protein, but still have lower Carb and fat content. Can any of you recommend what your favorite things have been post-op? I've been doing Greek yogurt, chicken breast and egg whites a lot, so hopefully someone has some other suggestions for me. I appreciate any insight you can give me! Thanks in advance! :)

Eta: if anyone would be willing to share their typical day's menu, that would be awesome! Thanks again.

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Atkins has frozen meals which are high in prtein & low in carbs. I use them for work...one lady's two meals.

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One LAST two meals! Lol....I also eat alot of Beans. Oh...& the frozen steam able edamame single serve boxes are high in Protein & yummy!

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Do you like to cook? Or are you looking for pre-made options? Check out theworldaccordingtoeggface.com

She's got a bunch of recipes that are yummy and very helpful.

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Atkins has frozen meals which are high in prtein & low in carbs. I use them for work...one lady's two meals.

I heard about those and saw them last time I went to the grocery store. I didn't get any though, because the sodium content worried me. Frozen meals are usually loaded with it... It seems like the more sodium I eat, the less weight I lose.

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One LAST two meals! Lol....I also eat alot of Beans. Oh...& the frozen steam able edamame single serve boxes are high in Protein & yummy!

I eat Beans very sparingly because of the carbs. I do enjoy them, but when I eat more than 20g of carbs a day, my loss slows down. How are the carbs in the edamame?

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Do you like to cook? Or are you looking for pre-made options? Check out theworldaccordingtoeggface.com

She's got a bunch of recipes that are yummy and very helpful.

I do like to cook, but would also like some fast options, if anyone knows of any. I have this blog bookmarked on my phone for reference. She has a lot of ideas/recipes that I want to try.

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Do you like to cook? Or are you looking for pre-made options? Check out theworldaccordingtoeggface.com

She's got a bunch of recipes that are yummy and very helpful.

I do like to cook, but would also like some fast options, if anyone knows of any. I have this blog bookmarked on my phone for reference. She has a lot of ideas/recipes that I want to try.

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The edamame has 12 g carbs, 9 g Protein. I know their high in sodium...but I still never even touch the daily allowance.

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The edamame has 12 g carbs' date=' 9 g Protein. I know their high in sodium...but I still never even touch the daily allowance.[/quote']

Thanks!

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Have you tried some Shashimi?

Is this like sushi? I seem to have a lifelong seafood aversion.

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Yes. Sushi without the rice. Excellent source of Protein. And is very easy to go down and digest.

I used to also have an aversion but I got over it by keeping in mind my food menu would have to change due to my WLS. You can do it!

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TOFU!!! The extra firm has 80 calories /8 gms protein/ 2gms carbs/2.8 oz It is fast and easy to cook

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TOFU!!! The extra firm has 80 calories /8 gms protein/ 2gms carbs/2.8 oz It is fast and easy to cook

How do you season it? I've never had it before, but I'm interested in trying it.

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