Beans, etc.

[Whitney1968 54]

Why at Week 4 we are allowed Beans but not peas? I love red Beans and white beans (unfortunately I am not able to have them over rice as most New Orleans people love. It is a tradition here on every single Monday). I love peas and espceically pea Soup but my NUT told me that I am not allowed to have that b/c of the carbs and gassiness. What is the difference. Beans are like that too???

[KarenLoh 128]

That doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. I didn't have peas specifically on any of my lists so I started eating them when Beans were allowed and had no difficulty. Weirdness.

[Whitney1968 54]

@KarenLoh Did it give you bad gas or pains? Did you notice an increase in the scale? Did you eat peas out of the can? Make a Soup out of it?

[marypups 111]

I ate split pea Soup at probably two weeks out when I started pureed foods. No problems at all.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Beans do have more Protein than peas. My dietician allowed beans (very small amounts) because they are considered "high protein," but peas were not approved because they didn't have enough protein to compensate for the carbs.

[Whitney1968 54]

@@Bufflehead Thank you for clearing that up. I may make some pea Soup anyway and just have a few tastefuls.

[IncredibleShrinkingMan 437]

I would go with what your gut tells you (no pun intended). Beans have been impossible at every attempt and I am resigned to the fact that they may never work again. I believe their Fiber is very tough on the sleeve and induces nausea and stacking of other foods almost immediately. I don't know why peas would be considered worse.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Not sure why peas would not be allowed. I had them during the first 2 weeks post op. (I had a full liquids stage) A cup of split peas is 48gms of Protein. I think that's pretty good.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@ - Hey! we had the same surgeon! Thankfully Beans haven't bothered my tummy one bit. Love them especially black beans.

[Mistie 201]

During my nutrition class, my NUT explained that the problem with many veggies, particularly beans/peas is the carbs. Green Beans is the exception.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

During my nutrition class, my NUT explained that the problem with many veggies, particularly beans/peas is the carbs. Green Beans is the exception.

But they are complex carbs, they aren't going to sit and turn to glucose. I'm vegetarian, most of my Protein comes from beans, it hasn't adversely effected my weight loss in the least.

[Nylaj 45]

I was told I could have 'mushy' peas.

Do you eat red/white Beans still on Monday, but with no rice?

Try putting it over mashed potatoes. I know it sounds crazy, but I did that in Louisiana a lot 'cause I am not crazy about rice. It tasted good. I made cajun potatoes. Yummmm.

Glad I moved away 'cause I don't know what I would do when crawfish season hits.

I guess when I am back down there in a few months, I will have to find out how I will eat all that great food.

[Tssiemer1 549]

I love split pea Soup and bean with bacon but I'm assuming condensed Soup has a bunch crap we can't have so I'm working on making my own healthy versions soon.

Can I have grits? I looooove grilled shrimp and grits!!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I would eat the red Beans without the rice. In fact one of my favorite meals is Beans topped with a sunny side up egg. Good Protein, plenty of Fiber and filling.

I love split pea Soup and bean with bacon but I'm assuming condensed soup has a bunch crap we can't have so I'm working on making my own healthy versions soon.

Can I have grits? I looooove grilled shrimp and grits!!

You should check with your nutritionist. I could have grits once I hit purees, but I didn't do it often because there's not a lot of Protein in it and it wasn't worth it to me. I made my own bean Soups because they were allowed during all liquids. I puree cooked beans then strain out the skins. If I needed to I'd thin it out with a little vegetable broth. I'd serve it with a tiny bit of Fage 0% greek yogurt (similar in taste/texture to sour cream) or a sprinkling of shredded cheese.

[Whitney1968 54]

@@Nylaj I havent gotten there yet. I will be on Beans next week. I miss my red Beans or white beans on Monday. I wiil not be able to add rice but when I do, it will be brown rice in the future.

@@Tssiemer1 I was told NO GRITS!! I am allowed Cream of Wheat.