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I think I never saw ice cream in the store with more than 1-2 grams of Protein, but there's a chance you will not be craving sweet treats that much post op. I know I don't. Some foods I eat now don't have high count of protein, like cracker I have with tuna or piece of melon for dessert. I think main problem with ice cream is the consistency, you don't feel full after having it but your body still consumes the calories from carbs

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I think I never saw ice cream in the store with more than 1-2 grams of Protein, but there's a chance you will not be craving sweet treats that much post op. I know I don't. Some foods I eat now don't have high count of protein, like cracker I have with tuna or piece of melon for dessert. I think main problem with ice cream is the consistency, you don't feel full after having it but your body still consumes the calories from carbs

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Ok it only has 1gm of Protein. So it's really not worth it.

If you want a frozen treat try Healthy Choice frozen Greek yogurt. It has 4gr of Protein and 100 calories. I keep it in my freezer so when my hubby has ice cream I can have a little something too. The hard part is getting him to leave it alone - he'll eat the whole package (three 1/2 cup servings). I like the blueberry and strawberry flavors but it also comes in vanilla and chocolate swirl flavors.

I found a frozen Greek yogurt bar at Stop&Shop that also has 4gr of protein. I bought my husband the raspberry flavor and I think the other one was blueberry/pomegranate. One store had it in chocolate, too. (Hubby's favorite). It's not too pricy because it's the store brand.

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Ok it only has 1gm of Protein. So it's really not worth it.

If you want a frozen treat try Healthy Choice frozen Greek yogurt. It has 4gr of Protein and 100 calories. I keep it in my freezer so when my hubby has ice cream I can have a little something too. The hard part is getting him to leave it alone - he'll eat the whole package (three 1/2 cup servings). I like the blueberry and strawberry flavors but it also comes in vanilla and chocolate swirl flavors.

I found a frozen Greek yogurt bar at Stop&Shop that also has 4gr of protein. I bought my husband the raspberry flavor and I think the other one was blueberry/pomegranate. One store had it in chocolate, too. (Hubby's favorite). It's not too pricy because it's the store brand.

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I think I never saw ice cream in the store with more than 1-2 grams of protein' date=' but there's a chance you will not be craving sweet treats that much post op. I know I don't. Some foods I eat now don't have high count of Protein, like cracker I have with tuna or piece of melon for dessert. I think main problem with ice cream is the consistency, you don't feel full after having it but your body still consumes the calories from carbs[/quote']

That is a good point. I don't crave sweets. When it was hot I'd have the frozen Greek yogurt as an occasional treat but more often I'd have the no sugar added Popsicles just to cool off. I haven't had either one since the weather turned cooler. :-)

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I think I never saw ice cream in the store with more than 1-2 grams of protein' date=' but there's a chance you will not be craving sweet treats that much post op. I know I don't. Some foods I eat now don't have high count of Protein, like cracker I have with tuna or piece of melon for dessert. I think main problem with ice cream is the consistency, you don't feel full after having it but your body still consumes the calories from carbs[/quote']

That is a good point. I don't crave sweets. When it was hot I'd have the frozen Greek yogurt as an occasional treat but more often I'd have the no sugar added Popsicles just to cool off. I haven't had either one since the weather turned cooler. :-)

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I think I never saw ice cream in the store with more than 1-2 grams of protein' date=' but there's a chance you will not be craving sweet treats that much post op. I know I don't. Some foods I eat now don't have high count of Protein, like cracker I have with tuna or piece of melon for dessert. I think main problem with ice cream is the consistency, you don't feel full after having it but your body still consumes the calories from carbs[/quote']

I was thinking that also. I figured I wouldn't crave any sweets after surgery.

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I think I never saw ice cream in the store with more than 1-2 grams of protein' date=' but there's a chance you will not be craving sweet treats that much post op. I know I don't. Some foods I eat now don't have high count of Protein, like cracker I have with tuna or piece of melon for dessert. I think main problem with ice cream is the consistency, you don't feel full after having it but your body still consumes the calories from carbs[/quote']

I was thinking that also. I figured I wouldn't crave any sweets after surgery.

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My sweet tooth is still alive and breathing, just not as over powering as she was pre-op! Typically 3-4 bites makes me happy and I can put down the rest. Drives my coworkers crazy to see me throw away 1/2 a cookie or piece of cake :)

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 198

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My sweet tooth is still alive and breathing, just not as over powering as she was pre-op! Typically 3-4 bites makes me happy and I can put down the rest. Drives my coworkers crazy to see me throw away 1/2 a cookie or piece of cake :)

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 198

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Well that's good to know because being pre op my sweet tooth is driving me nuts!! Lbvs

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Well that's good to know because being pre op my sweet tooth is driving me nuts!! Lbvs

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SF icecream and SF popsicles have been the only thing that saved me from craziness at night! My nutritionist said not to eat it, and I understand why. I don't have it all the time any more. It's nice to know it's in the freezer though.

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SF icecream and SF popsicles have been the only thing that saved me from craziness at night! My nutritionist said not to eat it, and I understand why. I don't have it all the time any more. It's nice to know it's in the freezer though.

Are you pre op or post op? I was wondering if anyone still has a sweet tooth after surgery. Everyone I talk to says that they can't tolerate sweet stuff any more.

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Sadly, i still love sweets as much as ever. Im two months post op...

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