Transitioning to regular diet

[kahula18 20]

Aloha everyone,

Ok so I'm just about 8 weeks post op and transitioning into a more regular diet. What have been some good transition foods that you all have tried. Thank you!

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[James Marusek 5,244]

It can be difficult to transition to solid foods. meats can be especially hard on your stomach. I found softer foods such as chili and Soups went down much better. They also added flavor back into my meals. I have included a couple recipes at the end of the following article.

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[sallo 56]

I'm 8 weeks out today

Seafood has been good for me. chicken breast & thigh, not so much.

[cmherring 6]

Girrrrrrrrrrl salad! I bought one of the Dole salad kits from Kroger and portioned it out into three salads and it did great! So. Good.

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[sunshine1531 30]

I am only 3 weeks post op so far so I havent transitioned to a regular diet yet, but my NUT did recommend cooking meats in a moist atmosphere such as a slow cooker or pressure cooker rather than an oven where the meats tend to dry out more. Good luck!

[aelovelady 243]

My doctor did not believe in Protein shakes (or any liquid calories) past week 2, nor did he prescribe any puréed foods whatsoever. So, since week 7 I have eaten absolutely everything I have wanted to eat. At each meal I eat Protein first, fruit and vegetables second and carbs third. This way there is less room for carbs.

Ironically, I crave vegetables more than anything. I do eat sweets in moderation, typically only 1 or 2 small bites. I achieved my goal weight in 16 months. Good luck

[sallo 56]

My doctor did not believe in Protein shakes (or any liquid calories) past week 2, nor did he prescribe any puréed foods whatsoever. So, since week 7 I have eaten absolutely everything I have wanted to eat. At each meal I eat Protein first, fruit and vegetables second and carbs third. This way there is less room for carbs.

Ironically, I crave vegetables more than anything. I do eat sweets in moderation, typically only 1 or 2 small bites. I achieved my goal weight in 16 months. Good luck

I'm only 2 months out, but I was also weaned off Protein Shakes weeks ago. I was only on puree for a couple of weeks too. I'm struggling with my veggie consumption and have been eating the protein first.

[aelovelady 243]

Are you struggling with digesting vegetables? I didn't have this problem, but some people do.

[sallo 56]

Are you struggling with digesting vegetables? I didn't have this problem, but some people do.

I mean struggling as in I'm not putting much effort into eating them lol I ate broccoli tonight & it haa been a success. I need to eat more to help with the bowels I think. I hate relying on medications.

[MiteyMom 18]

OMG I can't believe you all can eat!! I'm two months post RNY and still on soft food and not much of that. Just about everything makes me nauseous. Food that causes less nausea is low fat refried Beans, cottage cheese, unsweetened yogurt, strawberries, some Soups like turkey barley, and grilled shrimp. I still need the shakes though to get the 80-120grams of Protein per day. It's a daily battle for me.

[sallo 56]

You poor thing what does your surgeon think about that?

[aelovelady 243]

Are you struggling with digesting vegetables? I didn't have this problem, but some people do.

I mean struggling as in I'm not putting much effort into eating them lol I ate broccoli tonight & it haa been a success. I need to eat more to help with the bowels I think. I hate relying on medications.

[mizzzzzzT 80]

I'm really curious about carbs even when I'm not eating bread...I'm using a tracker to show me my meals and everything in them breaks it down...but even not eating bread Pasta or anything carby lol my carb consumption is about 50g per day from Soup and whatever the puree diet allows bassically but I feel like I'm not doing a good job at not eating that stuff I'm 2 weeks post op and worried I know there is a stall coming I can see it on the scaled slowly creeping up I'm down 41lbs since March 14th including pre op weight loss

[sallo 56]

I'm really curious about carbs even when I'm not eating bread...I'm using a tracker to show me my meals and everything in them breaks it down...but even not eating bread Pasta or anything carby lol my carb consumption is about 50g per day from Soup and whatever the puree diet allows bassically but I feel like I'm not doing a good job at not eating that stuff I'm 2 weeks post op and worried I know there is a stall coming I can see it on the scaled slowly creeping up I'm down 41lbs since March 14th including pre op weight loss

i wouldn't worry too much. At 2 weeks out your food choices are limited & you need those vegetable soup carbs. I'd be more focused on them when your in a later food stage. Im in week 9 & haven't been too worried about eating them in moderation. My weight loss has been great.

[mizzzzzzT 80]

Thank you so much for your reply!