Feel lost...pleas help!

[tanya131313 5]

I had gastric bypass on April 23rd, 2015. I have lost 49 pounds so far. I am lost because I don't know what to eat anymore. I feel like everything I see has too much carbs or is too high is fat or isn't healthy. What is everyone eating?

[Mobeans63 32]

Congrats on nearly 50 lbs gone! That's terrific! Can the NUT at your surgeons office help? I haven't had mine yet but I envision eating a lot of after 8 weeks is chicken, fish including tuna, cottage cheese, low fat ricotta cheese, eggs, Protein Shakes, and plenty of veggies !

[sparksrn 65]

plain fish or chicken and a couple bites of non starchy veg is what my doc told me. Not very adventurous but will work

[Daisee68 2,493]

Great loss. I had my first post op visit today (11 days post on). I had lost only 10 pounds since surgery but 26 pounds prior to surgery. I sure hope I can say almost 50 pounds when I get 2 months out! My mushy food starts Friday. Here are suggestions I was given - fat free refried Beans with low fat melted cheese on top, mashed potatoes with Protein Powder mixed in, baked fish, tuna salad with very little low fat mayo, chicken salad with low fat mayo, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. (These are all mushy food phase but some of them will still work at your stage). I was told chicken thigh is better tolerated than chicken breast because it is more moist. Cook up some in your crockpot. Try Pinterest and search for gastric bypass or weight loss recipes. If you have been to this website yet - check it out - www.the world according to egg face.com. she has some great recipes. Look under the section about Bites which is a lot of mini muffin size crustless quiches. Definitely call your NUT and try to find a support group. People there can help with some foods. If you come up with anything awesome, be sure to let us know! Take heart. You are doing great.

[kelli7603 7]

Hi, I had gastric bypass May 5. At this point I am allowed to try anything. I usually eat soft eggs for Breakfast. Leftover meat for lunch and meat and veggy for supper. What meats do I eat? Lots of chicken breast, pork, lean ground beef. I eat Protein first and supplement with veggies. Since a bite will usually do me, I eat about anything. I record everything I eat on myfitnesspal and usually am around 500 cal. I also eat a lot of sugar free popsicles.

Good luck to you!

[TXMissy 211]

Most of my meals consist of chicken or fish. Breakfast is usually fat free yogurt and a few sliced strawberries, lunch usual my deconstructed sandwich, no bread or chicken breast with a small side salad (very small), dinner is a little more adventurous I still do chicken or a turkey patty with fresh steam veggies. I'll add spaghetti sauce or cheese to change flavor. Ive been on a regular diet for a while, but still keeping it simple. Lots of boiled egg whites, avocado and cheese. These are used as add in and help amp up my Protein. Thank goodness to the person who recommended Quest Protein Bars. I love you because they are fantastic.