From Chicken to Fish

[evansmini 8]

I am about 7 weeks post op and having a very hard time getting in my Protein. Mostly because I'm having a very hard time eating meat. I can't stand the taste, smell, or texture of chicken, beef, or pork. I was definitely a careworn pre op, so not sure what's going on. I don't eat fish, haven't eaten it since I was a kid. I reached out to my dietitian and she mentioned trying fish. Has anyone gone from hating fish to liking fish post op? For those who like fish, what fish should I try first that isn't so fishy and won't scare me away the first time?

[mariamitani 405]

tilapia is a good one not too fishy. Add cumin powder, salt and bake it. Or you can try shrimp that tastes like chicken a little and is high in Protein.< /p>

[LI Gemini NY 607]

Tilapia is good, I also like red snapper. I find that frozen fish isn't as fishy as fresh fish. Don't get the frozen fish with seasons on it b/c those r high in sodium. Also scallops has a lot of Protein. 4oz has like 17 grams! Also crabmeat, shrimp.

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

How about Haddock, I find it has a firm meaty texture but not as firm as halibut and has no fishy taste, I absolutely love it!

[vegasneon 181]

I always think of Cod as a "starter fish". I guess because growing up it was the only fish I ever had and even that wasn't cooked by my Mom- it was fish & chips from a fast food place.

I buy frozen cod. I put a piece in a plastic container with a line of olive oil down it and then sprinkle it with lemon pepper. By the time I am ready for lunch at work the fish is thawed and the lemon pepper kind of melts into the olive oil. Quick to microwave and great with Broccoli.

[MissErika 65]

Another vote for tilapia! I just had it tonight for the first time since my operation and I actually liked it. I sprayed a little "I can't believe it's not butter" and used cumin and garlic powder. It went on the foreman grill and was on my plate in less than 5 minutes (from frozen) and I actually really enjoyed it. I HATED fish pre-op so I was shocked. I am taking the other half to work tomorrow so I highly recommend you trying it.

[treewithano 14]

Grouper is a fabulous non fishy fish

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

I love Arctic Char. It is kinda sweet actually..A soft pink color as well...Look I have a hard time eating Pork and beef...Before surgery ate fish about once every 2 weeks or so..Now all the time..That and poultry...Love it. Any kind will do.....

Others mentioned some I like as well..Had Cod last week and ate it cold on sandwiches for 3 days...A little mayo and salt and pepper. Oh and a romaine lettuce leaf..yum!!!!!!

[evansmini 8]

Thanks everyone so much for the help!!!

[christieouchley 55]

I am about 7 weeks post op and having a very hard time getting in my Protein. Mostly because I'm having a very hard time eating meat. I can't stand the taste' date=' smell, or texture of chicken, beef, or pork. I was definitely a careworn pre op, so not sure what's going on. I don't eat fish, haven't eaten it since I was a kid. I reached out to my dietitian and she mentioned trying fish. Has anyone gone from hating fish to liking fish post op? For those who like fish, what fish should I try first that isn't so fishy and won't scare me away the first time?[/quote']

Mahi- nonstick butter spray, a little salt and pepper, maybe some lemon juice. Cook on a pan 4 min ea side, yum!!! I get mine @ Sams. They are individually frozen in a bag.. They are great from the freezer to the pan.

[gamergirl 4,610]

If you like spicy/blackened food, I have a blackened salmon recip on my blog, but really you can use that with any kind of fish.