Learning the hard way

[kimpossible67 608]

I tried 3 shrimp, made me nauseous. Last week had half a piece of Salmon, I was sick for days. Still hadn't bought a clue. So I had half a piece of cod on Friday (fish n chips? ). I'm still miserable. Bloated, the runs, nauseous, headache, hot flashes. Ugh. Buh bye seafood. 8 mths post-op.

[4LgrLife_53 82]

kimpossible67: I'd have the doctor check to see if you have a latent allergy cropping up to seafood or shellfish (in the case of shrimp) or it may just be the sensitivity problems of the surgery. Fish and chips are usually deep fried and the fat may be what is upsetting your system. Have you tried baking or broiling your fish without breading on it? Just a suggestion. I'm not a big fish eater myself, and have a latent allergy to shrimp so shellfish is an absolute NO-NO for me. Good luck!!

[barriej9 61]

I agree it maybe how it is prepared. Something fried or dry may not be working well. I found getting something a little more processed allows my sleeve to accept it more. Maybe try canned tuna and see how you feel with it.

[Jd613 0]

Hi

I am very new to gastric sleeve I am not tech savvy and I am having a very hard time post op very hungry and don't know what to do with all my under lying feelings. I live in manhattan and need buddies and support group.

[kimpossible67 608]

The shrimp and Salmon were not prepared with fat. I follow more of the Atkins approach, I don't use low fat but am totally sugar free. I barely had any of the coating but I suppose it could have been. After some sleep, I'm starting to feel better. Oddly, I can eat Subway tuna with no problems at all and it's made with mayo.

[kimpossible67 608]

Hi

I am very new to gastric sleeve I am not tech savvy and I am having a very hard time post op very hungry and don't know what to do with all my under lying feelings. I live in manhattan and need buddies and support group.

Does your surgeon or hospital have support groups? Ask yourself before you eat "am I really hungry or is it head hunger?" Then drink something if it's head hunger. It's a beast to conquer but you CAN do it!

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

This is one of the many changes that occur when having WLS. Things we found easy to eat before no longer agree with us. I can no longer eat roast beef or any solid meats like that. Pork kills me! Fish and the brown meat of chicken and turkey are my saving grace.

I was able a few weeks back to eat a piece of beef and then tried again a week or so later and threw it up. I figure 2 years out...My relationship with certain foods is over! I eat lamb and rabbit and most fish now.

Maybe that is what you are dealing with as well. I eat tofu now and other Proteins instead.

[kimpossible67 608]

What does tofu taste like? It scares me.

[tracywag 27]

Tofu tastes like whatever you cook it with. You can get a soft texture or a firm one. Some places even sell it seasoned.

[JadedMage 39]

im over two months out and I still have problems getting some things down no matter how they are cooked. I usually just go back to it in a few weeks see if i can tolerate it then. If not, then I dont eat it again. Its really that simple.

[kimpossible67 608]

I don't understand how I can tolerate tuna but no other seafood. I have no issues with canned tuna...Strange!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

What does tofu taste like? It scares me.

Tofu takes on the flavors you cook it with. There are many ways to prepare it. If you check out Pinterest you'll come up with loads of them. My secret to cooking with it is to drain the Water out, then freeze it. Once you thaw it out the texture changes and will have a bit more bite to it. Marinate it in whatever marinade you want, and add it to a stir fry. It's also good baked on a low heat with whatever seasonings you like or diced into small cubes and added to miso or vegetable Soup.< /p>

[JCP 619]

Most things I try do not work. So it is eggs, sliced deli turkey, ground turkey, cheese, tuna, some Soups, unsalted nuts, yogurt and fruit smoothies, and Protein Shakes. (Gag) Sometimes I want something like a small steak but beef just kills me. I think I won't be eating that anymore.

[kimpossible67 608]

I'm grateful I can handle all beef. I will gladly trade that for fish and seafood. I'm sorry it doesn't work for you