Need snack/meal ideas for work at 2-6 weeks post op

[theatrejo 29]

I need to go shopping and make sure I have the appropriate things at work and home on hand.

any suggestions? What worked for you?

[HotATL73 24]

Good question! I will be waiting for responses...

[slimisin 5]

I too am very interested in responses to your question.

[lauraellen80 855]

I bought a bunch of the little 1/2 cup Ziplock plastic containers and fill them up the night before my work week starts.

I've been bringing refried Beans w/ a sprinkle of cheese, a dash of taco sauce, and guacamole (1/3-1/2 of a Wholly Guacamole 100-calorie pack).

I did mashed cannellini Beans with a teaspoon of pesto sauce, and a sprinkle of mozzarella.

I made some turkey sloppy joe meat to portion out with a little shredded cheddar, but it hasn't gone down well for me yet.

I also bring my Blender Bottle to make a Protein shake mid-morning.

[MissRobin 93]

Turkey Sloppy Joe's sound amazing !

[jallen1231 59]

Weight watcher string cheese with multigrain crackers.

[BigViffer 3,544]

lauraellen80's post is excellent. Buy the tupperware cups and don't purchase individual foods. More preservatives are in those for some reason. In my case, I packed cottage cheese, applesauce and greek yogurt. Better develop a taste for greek yogurt, it's a lot higher in Protein than American so you don't have to eat as much. Don't worry, it will be funky at first but you will acclimate to it soon enough. I buy the Faget plain yogurt in the big tub and add Torani sugar free flavoring or PB2 Protein powder to suit my tastes.

Applesauce is not high in Protein, but it is in Fiber and you are going to want that. Dried apricots, prunes and figs can be put into a blender with your protein powders for a well rounded food/drink combo. Those individual tuna bags are awesome, but try to avoid the canned chicken and tuna salad. They are too high in fat.

Also, get a good shaker cup. Damn things cost $15 sometimes, but you will have it by your side at all times and you don't want one that leaks after being washed a couple times. Don't ask me how I know. Crystal Light Water enhancers are a lifesaver for me. The Water at my office tastes like pool water to me, so that helps mask it.

Hope this helps!