tink65 46 Posted January 7, 2013 anyway was wondering about sandwiches, Mexican, Chinese, Italian, sushi ect...friends have ask me when I can start eating this!?. I tell them it will be a slow process it may take months!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kisersassy 369 Posted January 7, 2013 For one you want to avoid eating bread. Just eat the lean meat and cheese in the sandwiches. Usually at 6 weeks post op you go to regular foods. One of My favorites is to roll cheese up inside Turkey or Ham lunchmeat. Its a good snack and Protein 2 maria pepe and Vicki Loichinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicki Loichinger 444 Posted January 7, 2013 Kiesesassy when can we eat nuts. I feel like if I could chew up some pistachios really really well that would taste so good? I am almost five weeks out. I haven't tried anything like bread or crackers and don't plan too. But I would love some nuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tink65 46 Posted January 7, 2013 As long as i have lunch meat, tuna, chicken salad w/cheese. or w/out i can have bread what about mayo how much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kisersassy 369 Posted January 7, 2013 Crackers are something we are allowed to have. I put Peanut Butter or with cheese and also to scoop tuna with. 5 crackers also has 2 grams of Protein. I am not sure about nuts but I know they are not always the best thing to eat. Real high in fat and calories. Even peanut butter natural nothing added is 190 calories for 2 tablespoons. So its really thinking what's worth the bang for the Buck to put in our tiny stomachs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kisersassy 369 Posted January 7, 2013 You can gave mayo about a tablespoon but try using low fat or fat free if possible. The best to use is mustard if you like it. It is recommended to stay away from bread rice Pasta until you have reached your goal weight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tink65 46 Posted January 8, 2013 Kisersassy im trying the turkey/ cheese roll up it good, and a nice change was wondering about when do Salads come into play? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4SFLFDS 59 Posted January 8, 2013 I can't have nuts or Peanut Butter or anything hard/crunchy/fibrous till 3 months Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4SFLFDS 59 Posted January 8, 2013 I eat at a Mexican restaurant with my family fairly often. I get a scoop of Beans with a scoop of taco meat--I also put a little salsa in top. I also get grilled shrimp plain sometimes and dip in salsa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4SFLFDS 59 Posted January 8, 2013 I LOVE the Ritz Whole Wheat Crackers--goes great w tuna, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese. I usually have 3 at a meal--usually just once a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kisersassy 369 Posted January 8, 2013 I am not sure about salads I haven't tried yet but I see some less post op then me trying them. I just know Protein is the most important thing for us and one serving of meat is 3 ounces so if your not full then the other ounce can be used on veggies then fruit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kisersassy 369 Posted January 8, 2013 Remember to work on 4 ounces each meal that is our goal for now. 1/2 cup and at least 800 calories a day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4SFLFDS 59 Posted January 8, 2013 Salads have little nutritional value and no protein--protein before ANYthing else. It would also be hard to digest the raw lettuce and veggies. I'm 11 weeks out and do not eat over 1/2 cup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michelecaples 224 Posted January 8, 2013 Salads have little nutritional value and no protein--protein before ANYthing else. It would also be hard to digest the raw lettuce and veggies. I'm 11 weeks out and do not eat over 1/2 cup I do great with salads, they go down easily 1 Kris Cheek reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slowtogo 301 Posted January 8, 2013 I do salads with protein...love em. 1 Kris Cheek reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites