shelbyschroepfer 35 Posted May 27, 2013 What's the verdict on potatoes? Are they healthy or not? I know sweet potatoes are but I just think they taste, well sweet. I mean a baked russet or Yukon potato for lunch? Is that bad? Just wondering post op diet changes so I can stock my house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TES 858 Posted May 27, 2013 They aren't the best choice because they have little if any Protein and are higher in carbs. Post-op you should focus on high protein with the little room you'll have in your swollen, smaller stomach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelbyschroepfer 35 Posted May 27, 2013 Thank you!! How about further down the road? Are there potato products out there that are better than others. My dietician said that "Alexis sweet potato fries" in the freezer section are a good choice but this was a month ago while I was on the pre op diet before my liquid diet. I'm wondering if potatoes will ever be "ok" again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MystiGal 143 Posted May 27, 2013 You can always have mashed potatoes and add a scoop of unflavored protein! Can't even tell it is in there and now you have made something you like to eat and it is good for you! I was told to do this during the "mushy food" phase, and will continue to any time I eat mashed potatoes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickM 1,752 Posted May 28, 2013 Potatoes are about the best source of potassium on a per-calorie basis that we can find in real foods (and potassium is not supported well in our normal OTC supplements, ) so they earn a place in my diet on that basis alone. In loss mode it's hard to afford much of them, (or much of anything beyond Protein, for that matter!) but I did have some token amounts during that phase. As suggested, adding unflavored Protein Powder to mashed potatoes is a good early soft protein food, and is a classic suggestion in many plans. 1 MystiGal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisha73 97 Posted May 28, 2013 I love white potatoes and cauliflower whipped together for mashed potatoes that would add some Protein. My kids think there is something wrong with the potatoes if the cauliflower is missing... 2 Laura72 and TES reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckysmomma 407 Posted May 28, 2013 I am 11 weeks out...KFC mashed potatoes are one of the few foods I can eat without a lot of discomfort...and I am still losing weight even though I have them... Good luck! 1 MystiGal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masko5 74 Posted June 22, 2013 Just tried mashed potatoes and they went down fine but got hot flashes afterwards....the puréed chicken I tried was ok...but couldn't eat but a few bites! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiredsushi 12 Posted June 22, 2013 You really want to focus on Protein as much as possible, potatoes are so heavy you can't really eat much with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
