7 weeks post op - success and struggles

[Jaime_Boston 44]

Wow. What a journey so far. I moved onto solid foods 3 weeks ago. It's been challenging. My pallet has changed and it's hard to finish much of what I make.

However, I'm on the go a lot. I do Protein Shakes in the AM. I haven't had breads/starch anything yet. Do I dare fall back on carbs? I wonder if any of those low carb/low cal wraps are safe to eat???

Would love some feedback on this. I just want to be able to throw something in a lunch bag besides fruit and yogurt

[Darianna75 131]

I'm 10 weeks out and I tried to eat some sugar free low carb bread and I've tried some light English muffin with my egg and both didn't end well. For my lunches I really love the oscar Mayer p3 packs !! And they also have these little roll ups called Rev I take the tortilla off it and just eat the meat and cheese, then will nibble the tortilla after if I have room. It's better then the yogurt and string cheese I've been living on lol

Edited May 3, 2014 by Darianna75

[Terribj 208]

I bought Orowheat Sandwich Thins- they are 100 cal for the entire bun (I can only eat 1/4 of the bun). It sits very easy in my stomach.

I add some eggs, 1/2 slice of Canadian bacon, and 1/2 slice cheese - mini egg McMuffin and all healthy. That is usually Breakfast.....

The other thing I did that week that worked well was I cooked 4 chicken breasts. All marinated different. Once they were done I cut what I would eat this week and then froze the rest in 2 oz servings. Now I just set one out the night before and throw it in my bag. I also throw in string cheese or some hummus, refried Beans.

Because I have no appetite I usually bring half of what I take home, and that serves as lunch the next day

This is also a good website for ideas for food

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

[DeniseNCC1701 306]

I'm a'scared of the carb right now. My first day on solid foods, my boss bought in pizza to Celebrate (at my request). I had one slice and it sat like a brick. I wanted to take a nap. And it was delicious. But I find I do much better without the white flour stuff. Peanut Butter and nuts are trigger foods for me, so those are no good. But I pack cans of tuna and sardines, Protein powder (stevia sweetened), and occasionally some beef Jerky. Hard boiled eggs are always on hand in the fridge. And I do have baked Beans from time to time.

A new love is blending plain greek yogurt and pineapple with a little coconut extract and freezing that in popsicle molds.

Be well…

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

When I pack a lunch I usually do a few slices of lunch meat and a cheese stick. I'm only 6 weeks out so not very adventuresome yet.

[sophie'sChoice 269]

I just picked up a few of the P3 packs today. I'm excited to have a ready to go lunch or snack, or dinner etc. I'm all about convenience at this point so I don't have to think about food all the time or spend a bunch of time prepping. Trying really hard to make my life revolve around things other than food!

[Jaime_Boston 44]

Thanks everyone for chiming in.

Regarding the P3 packs, I have made my own "bistro box". Sliced apple, chopped chicken, a mini Brie cheese, and Nut Thin crackers. Sounds like a lot but it's probably 5 crackers with those items topped.

The low carb honey wheat wraps are going well I only use 1/2 at a time and barely finish that. Not sitting too heavy in stomach. I also used to make a little veggie pizza. Great idea. Quick and easy.

Hope everyone is well.

[Susan-031314 179]

I love all these ideas!!! Eight weeks today for me. I've looked for the Protein Snacks, but still haven't seen them in my grocery. I keep baggies of almonds as my go to snack, 16 to be exact. Our offices had BBQ today. I took the standard serving and divided into 5 servings for me. My worst eating to date has been to enjoy a bit of Birthday cake. It was nice that I was satisfied with a tiny bit then dispose of the rest. food has been a new experience for me but sweets may still be my downfall.

Keep those ideas coming!!

[jbyler 20]

I actually made pizza last night for dinner using the flat out bread. It has 7 grams of Protein in it. After I added the veggies & turkey pepperoni & low fat cheese mfp said it had a total of 32 grams of protein!! I even sprinkled a little unflavored Protein Powder on it after the sauce for a boost. Of course I could not eat more than a third of one but still was really good & set really well in my stomach.

[redlove1446 42]

I actually made pizza last night for dinner using the flat out bread. It has 7 grams of Protein in it. After I added the veggies & turkey pepperoni & low fat cheese mfp said it had a total of 32 grams of protein!! I even sprinkled a little unflavored protein powder on it after the sauce for a boost. Of course I could not eat more than a third of one but still was really good & set really well in my stomach.

I keep hearing about Flat Out Bread. Where did you find it?

[jbyler 20]

Walmart had it. It was what my dr suggested I use and it was tasty. Even my picky family enjoyed it.

[CrazyJaney 775]

I've eaten a few bites of carbs here and there. Never more than a few bites of bread but it sat pretty well. I can't eat more than 1/2 cup of anything so I def eat Protein first. I was craving a filaofish from mcdonalds (I have no idea why although I did the same when I was pregnant - I'm def not preg). I ate about 1/2, including bun. It sat well. I track everything. I've had maybe 4 days where I had more than 50 carbs in a day. French fries taste terrible now. Sweets taste ok but I immediately feel guilt and crappy so it's a deterrent. That's the beauty of the sleeve though, one bite leaves me fulfilled. It's still work to focus on low cal, high protein. I used to love cornbread but I can imagine that would be painful. pizza is my trigger food. It sits way easier than I wish it did. I'm trying to stay away from it,even if I'm full in one piece. It's the only thing I've eaten that I really, really want more of. My head wants it more than my stomach.

[lilbitahoney 17]

Hi all! I am 6 weeks out and down 39 lbs. i haven't had any real bread, Pasta or rice, but I was craving something with a little more substance so I bought Wasa light. It's a multigrain crackerbread. One cracker, which is a nice size, is about 22 calories. I add a laughing cow wedge and a slice of boar's head turkey and I am full for less than 100 calories...delicious. Sometimes I replace the turkey which perdue chicken cuts diced really small and add avocado. Very satisfying!

[jbyler 20]

Tonight was my daughters prom. After we went to see all the kids my hubby thought we should stop to eat somewhere. Well I ordered a grilled chicken salad. I had about 4 bites then I felt awful. I don't know what it was with the salad but for at least an hour afterwards I had pain in my stomach & then gas. I made sure I had chicken in every bite so I don't know what caused it. The waitress did look at me weird when I asked for a to go container and the manager came over to make everything was ok. 7 weeks ago I would have ate the whole thing plus the bread that comes with it lol.

[raychel74 22]

I am 4 weeks out & I stick to tuna salad with cottage cheese for lunch & a shake for Breakfast. I tend to do scrambler eggs & Beans for dinner & the only carbs I've had that didn't give me trouble was whole wheat crackers & polenta. I don't have either often but when I crave a crunch, soft wheat crackers are as far as I will go right now. bread & tortillas still scare me

Good luck!