Long term eating

[winning_by_losing 107]

Anyone have any food ideas for post op like 3 months out and longer, recipes and food sources maybe even eating out ideas and tips. I would be very interested in any of your ideas or methods.

For fast food type of eating out - a small chili from Wendy's is all I've ever tried.

For sit-down type of eating out - I've found that no matter where we end up I can always find something. I tend to go for a small steak or fish meal. chicken works too, but I've discovered that most of the time it is either covered with some sort of sauce (I question sugar content) or it ends up dry. Usually not the case with fish or steak. I then typically have 1 or 2 more meals from the leftovers.

And my fave has always been Mexican. So far all of the places I've been have all been very accommodating when asking them to give me a burrito without the tortilla, just the meat with lettuce, Tomato, cheese and green chili. Usually makes good leftovers for 2 more meals.

[countrygirl 84]

My energy level has dropped severely any ideas would help..

[terry1118 1,274]

Hi everyone,

I am 5 weeks post op RNY. I'm doing well and have lost 45 pounds. I walk 3 miles a day and have begun to do Tai Chi. I am trying to eat a variety of foods high in Protein, however, meat just seems so dry even with low fat gravy. chicken, tuna, fish, ham seem dry and then when I chew and chew they all seem to get dryer. And then they get up under my lip and it's not good. My nutritionist is helpful in that she encourages me but no real solutions. cheese, yogurt, chili etc are ok but I want a bit more variety. I will be going back to work the day after Labor Day and I want to feel comfortable eating my lunch there.

Any input is appreciated!

Mamie60

I can't do roasted chicken/turkey yet, and I'm 15 months post op. I have only recently been able to tolerate tuna. I have had no problems with ground chicken or turkey. I can eat it plain, in meatballs, meat sauce, and meatloaf. I add it to my chili for extra Protein. I can eat chicken burgers w/guacamole - the guacamole is moist and helps it go down easy. Tilapia has always been a 'safe' food for me, as is shrimp or scallops. I often eat shrimp cocktail as a meal all by itself. I make a version of Ricotta Bake that includes a layer of meat sauce made w/ground chicken. It's like lasagna w/o the Pasta. My husband loves it so I never have any leftovers. Spaghetti squash with chicken sausage or meat sauce is also good and well-tolerated as long as I chew the sausage well and eat it slowly.

Edited September 1, 2014 by terry1118

[mg22fpb 6]

Try tuna with relish and low-fat mayo...this helps make it wet and flavorful.