pandas22 8 Posted September 9, 2016 Hello! I was sleeves 7/11/16 and was wondering what everyone who is 8+ weeks out keeps on their grocery shopping list? I'm curious as to your 'staple' items and other suggestions. Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted September 9, 2016 'staple' items and other suggestions. @@pandas22 Cookies, ice cream, candy, pop-tarts, potato chips, pretzels oh wait, that's what i USED to have pre-op!! present - i'll start the ball rolling Protein bars tuna fish pkg (serves 1) eggs NUTS yogurt, yogurt, yogurt and more yogurt (Dannon Lite and Fit) cottage cheese baby bel cheese deli meat - will roll with piece of cheese in it watermelon, cantelope sugar free popsicles (still love them) hamburger (for ie chii, love it) frozen boxed chicken - 6 measured 5 oz pieces salmon boxed too (don't yell, i know, i know all those preservatives but they are yummy and so easy) just a few off the top of my head your turn guys, next............... happy shopping good luck kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pescador 1,374 Posted September 10, 2016 I spent a lot of time shopping and reading labels before and after surgery. I made a notebook of food ideas/recipes. Pinterest is great for Bariatric surgery recipes. I still buy low fat low sugar yogurt and cottage cheese, tuna, smoked salmon for my husband. I opt for low fat chicken broth to cook with. I still choose the low fat Soups for emergency. I love the ease of rotisserie chicken for chicken salad, etc. Three years post op I am now drinking Protein Shakes once a day to jumpstart some weight loss. The best advice I have is to just choose foods which are healthy for you, and I am now on a journey to leave processed food out of our diet. I think of the years I got fat eating Lean Cuisine and WW meals daily. Never again. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pandas22 8 Posted September 11, 2016 Thank you everyone! Very helpful Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChocolateDropp7 45 Posted September 11, 2016 'staple' items and other suggestions. @@pandas22 Cookies, ice cream, candy, pop-tarts, potato chips, pretzels oh wait, that's what i USED to have pre-op!! present - i'll start the ball rolling Protein bars tuna fish pkg (serves 1) eggs NUTS yogurt, yogurt, yogurt and more yogurt (Dannon Lite and Fit) cottage cheese baby bel cheese deli meat - will roll with piece of cheese in it watermelon, cantelope sugar free popsicles (still love them) hamburger (for ie chii, love it) frozen boxed chicken - 6 measured 5 oz pieces salmon boxed too (don't yell, i know, i know all those preservatives but they are yummy and so easy) just a few off the top of my head your turn guys, next............... happy shopping good luck kathy I'm copying this list. You're the best Kathy!! Female NC HW:280 HT:5'9" VSG:9/6/16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beyondgrief 93 Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) Sleeved 7/20 but I have a lot the same as Kathy. I'll add chunk canned chicken, hummus, string cheese, hard boiled eggs, egg whites, turkey bacon and turkey sausage crumbles, low carb tortillas (I do miss having a delivery method for things so I use this sometimes), aged Parmesan crisps (Protein buy crunchy), quinoa, and my new favorite put on everything Protein source: black beans!! Working beyond grief for a better life! Edited September 11, 2016 by beyondgrief Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted September 11, 2016 @@ChocolateDropp7 you said "you're the best" back at ya bud i know you'll figure this out you are a success story in the making good luck kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tluv 7 Posted September 11, 2016 eggs Low fat cheese Lean ground turkey tuna Salmon Avocados Protien shakes Protien drinks Thin sliced turkey bacon Crab Eggpplant Sent from my SM-T230NU using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jobey 177 Posted September 11, 2016 I'm 3.5 months out and not really a fan of the Protein shake so all my food is high Protein.< /p> eggs Babybel cheese Beef Jerky Peanuts Beef (usually 100 grm eye fillet) chicken (wings, legs and kebabs) Protein balls (homemade) Salami Smoked Salmon Canned tuna and salmon Gravy (makes it so much easier to eat meat) High protein yoghurt coffee Bacon Just starting in introduce fruit in small quantities also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judy vsg 126 Posted September 11, 2016 Hello! I was sleeves 7/11/16 and was wondering what everyone who is 8+ weeks out keeps on their grocery shopping list? I'm curious as to your 'staple' items and other suggestions. Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I have the same surgery date! My grocery shopping issue is that my tastes keep changing, it's hard to keep up with it! But for now I've been buying lots of greek yogurt, slivered almonds (to put in the yogurt), cheese sticks. make it a great day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
higher 966 Posted September 11, 2016 I just went shopping. I live alone and don't love to cook so I've been on the lookout for a lot of healthy, clean looking pre-cooked lean Proteins. The easier it is to grab something, portion it out and eat it the less likely I am to make stupid choices. And at 9 weeks out stupid choices more than likely means not eating anything for an entire day or only eating cheese. So here's the lazy single persons list for ya: Fage yogurt Pre cooked Applegate farms grilled chicken breast, plain and fajita flavor Atkins ranch frozen lamb patties (only ingredient is ground lamb, salt and pepper) BratHans chicken burgers (these are quickly becoming a favorite...microwave them for 1 minute) Individually packed 4% Cottage cheese Cold brew coffee Cabot seriously sharp cheese Snacks Babybel cheese Fairlife milk (has extra protein) Electrolyte enhanced Water Saucy Fish Co lime & cilantro pre cooked salmon fillets Turkey perky Jerky And some brie cheese because I'm a sucker for it All of that will last me over 2 weeks pretty much. I also got some pineapple and strawberry today because I want to try and work small amounts of fruit into my daily diet. Total cost today was like $113. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted September 11, 2016 Cheese' Eggs' Almonds' Cheese' Avocado' Bacon' Hot dogs' Cheese' Beef jerky' Cheese' Chicken' sausage' Cream cheese' Cheese' Coke Zero' (I'm 3 years out.) Crab legs' Shrimp' Olives' Cheese' And usually some really good cheese'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
higher 966 Posted September 11, 2016 @@LipstickLady yeah, and cheese. I probably left out some cheese on my list as well. Cheese for president. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted September 11, 2016 I'd roll in it but they frown on that at Wegman's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pandas22 8 Posted September 16, 2016 I just went shopping. I live alone and don't love to cook so I've been on the lookout for a lot of healthy, clean looking pre-cooked lean Proteins. The easier it is to grab something, portion it out and eat it the less likely I am to make stupid choices. And at 9 weeks out stupid choices more than likely means not eating anything for an entire day or only eating cheese. So here's the lazy single persons list for ya: Fage yogurt Pre cooked Applegate farms grilled chicken breast, plain and fajita flavor Atkins ranch frozen lamb patties (only ingredient is ground lamb, salt and pepper) BratHans chicken burgers (these are quickly becoming a favorite...microwave them for 1 minute) Individually packed 4% Cottage cheese Cold brew coffee Cabot seriously sharp cheese Snacks Babybel cheese Fairlife milk (has extra protein) Electrolyte enhanced Water Saucy Fish Co lime & cilantro pre cooked salmon fillets Turkey perky Jerky And some brie cheese because I'm a sucker for it All of that will last me over 2 weeks pretty much. I also got some pineapple and strawberry today because I want to try and work small amounts of fruit into my daily diet. Total cost today was like $113. Yes, I also live alone and find that that one of my biggest struggles is cooking and knowing how much to buy! Thanks for your suggestions! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites