How-to for the holidays

[amylynn29 0]

I have quite a few holiday parties coming up this December. And I want to go prepared and ready to go. I was thinking about bringing a WLS friendly appetizer so I know there is at least something at each party I feel comfortable eating. Any suggeations?

[JamieLogical 8,708]

How far out from surgery are you? If you are able to eat solid foods, you shouldn't have any problems. I've yet to attend any kind of party post-op where there wasn't at least SOMETHING I could eat. Even if it wasn't something I would normally eat, like chicken wings. There is always some sort of Protein source... I've had chicken wings, chili, bean dip, crab dip, a hamburger patty with no bun, a french dip sandwich without the roll... If you find yourself low on protein because there weren't enough high protein options, just drink a shake when you get home.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Celery stuffed with cream cheese

Livers wrapped in bacon

Ina Garten's Parmesan cheese chips http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/parmesan-crisps-recipe.html

Garlic Herb Stuffed Mushrooms http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/foolproof-mushrooms

Cucumber Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cucumber-stuffed-cherry-tomatoes

Meatballs any way you like them

Taste of Home's website has many suggestions for low carb appetizers.

[livvsmum 2,369]

Definitely take something you are comfortable eating if it's a "take something" party. If you are at the stage where you can eat full solid foods, you should be able to find something at the parties. I don't think I've ever been anywhere I couldn't find "anything" that I could eat. The biggest thing for me is having a plan going in to it. Even if I don't know exactly what's going to be there, I know what I WON'T be eating. Getting that in your head ahead of time is helpful :-)

Oh you also could go on pinterest and search whole food appetizers. There are tons of boards and pins on there with great ideas.

[amylynn29 0]

How far out from surgery are you? If you are able to eat solid foods, you shouldn't have any problems. I've yet to attend any kind of party post-op where there wasn't at least SOMETHING I could eat. Even if it wasn't something I would normally eat, like chicken wings. There is always some sort of Protein source... I've had chicken wings, chili, bean dip, crab dip, a hamburger patty with no bun, a french dip sandwich without the roll... If you find yourself low on protein because there weren't enough high protein options, just drink a shake when you get home.

I am 4 weeks post surgery. And i seem to be having a lot of trouble with some foods. So my biggest concern is trying something new and then getting sick while out. Making some sort of dip is probably safest.

[JamieLogical 8,708]

How far out from surgery are you? If you are able to eat solid foods, you shouldn't have any problems. I've yet to attend any kind of party post-op where there wasn't at least SOMETHING I could eat. Even if it wasn't something I would normally eat, like chicken wings. There is always some sort of Protein source... I've had chicken wings, chili, bean dip, crab dip, a hamburger patty with no bun, a french dip sandwich without the roll... If you find yourself low on Protein because there weren't enough high protein options, just drink a shake when you get home.

I am 4 weeks post surgery. And i seem to be having a lot of trouble with some foods. So my biggest concern is trying something new and then getting sick while out. Making some sort of dip is probably safest.

Yeah, I wasn't on solids until 40 days post-op and definitely things were hit and miss around the 4 week mark. I am thinking that, so early out, it might be wise to bring something you know you can eat yourself.