Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Grocery List Suggestions?



Recommended Posts

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

'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!! :lol:

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

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

'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!! :lol:

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

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 by beyondgrief

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@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

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

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

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

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'.

:D

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@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

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

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 1 reply
      1. stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×