What to eat

[nikko9599 28]

Yep the cold thing is completely normal! I actually got a little worried at one point a few weeks post op - middle of summer, actual temperature over 100F, walking outside for 2.5hrs and didn't even break a sweat. Whereas I used to sweat all the time - so I don't miss the constantly sweating thing AT ALL. And now I do still sweat if my workout is good. Buy yeah, that day I was worried there was something wrong with my body's natural cooling mechanism and I couldn't sweat but nope...we just conserve energy differently now.

I prefer not to use the pre-packaged meals like that because they do tend to still be carb heavy and not really enough Protein for us, plus the sodium.

As a worker though, I get the convenience factor. So to combat that, I use a couple hours on sunday afternoon to do food prep so I have lunches that I can just grab out of the refrigerator on my way to work. I also try to get a lot of dinner prep done so I don't have to do a lot of prepping and cooking when I get home from work - not feeling like prepping food, cooking and cleaning a whole bunch of pans and stuff is how I got into the very bad habit of frequent take out/fast food pre-op. THe good thing is we eat such small portions, that a recipe covers a lot of meals for us. If I don't want to have the same thing for dinner 5 nights in a row - I freeze a couple portions.

A convenience thing that I do take advantage of is frozen cooked shrimp. Put a serving in a ziploc baggie and they are thawed by lunch time.

You haven't had issues eating shrimp?

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[heidikat72 935]

I haven't had issues with any seafood. tuna salmon tilapia haddock shrimp even had two scallops for dinner on my birthday. Actually find that seafood sits a little easier in my sleeve than other denser Proteins like beef or pork

[joei0005 3]

How long ago was your surgery?

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[heidikat72 935]

June 17

[still me 9]

When I get to that stage, im going to cook like a professional chef, small portions of deliciousness. I'm going to make it count, no freezer stuff for me, im going to get fancy. I'm going to use delicate plates, huge tastes, small portions.

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

When I get to that stage, im going to cook like a professional chef, small portions of deliciousness. I'm going to make it count, no freezer stuff for me, im going to get fancy. I'm going to use delicate plates, huge tastes, small portions.

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That's what I do!

[reeniemay 64]

Yes I eat them and I love them! I work 60 hrs a week so making dinner at 2:00 am when I get home is not really an option. I try to get the ones with no Pasta though. Stouffers has a high Protein one called Fit Kitchen it's a lot of food so I can't eat it all at once, I eat half at night and usually the other half in the morning..

@@Inner Surfer Girl

I never really look at sodium, my blood pressure has never been high. But the one I looked up was 890mg. I don't even know if that's a lot. I'm sure it is though.

I realize it's not the best option, but the only day I don't work right now is Sunday. I really don't want to do a bunch of meal prep when it's the only day to spend with my family.

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[gustavio 439]

Thanks for the ideas. I just made some crockpot chicken verde. Dump 4-5 boneless chicken breasts, low sodium taco seasoning, one white onion, and a large jar of verde salsa all into the crock pot, turn it on high and leave it cook for 3.5- 4 hours. Take each breast out and shred it, add it back to the liquid in the crock pot and stir. (Do not get rid of any of that liquid goodness, the chicken will soak it up) For toppings Add some cilantro, tomatoes, lettuce, fat free sour cream, refried Beans and shredded cheese. Holy cow, was it amazing. Packaged my leftovers and froze them for future lunches. What leftovers I had left lol, my family devoured it.

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Edited October 9, 2016 by gustavio

[Aaaaaa1234 87]

Thanks for the ideas. I just made some crockpot chicken verde. Add some cilantro, tomatoes, little lettuce, fat free sour cream, refried Beans and shredded cheese. Holy cow, was it amazing. Packaged my leftovers and froze them for future lunches. What leftovers I had left lol, my family devoured it.

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this sounds amazing and I feel like I needed a pic lol I am on the Clear liquid stage until next week Wednesday god I am praying for cheese and eggs lol

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[gustavio 439]

Ask and u shall receive. The one is the chicken in the crockpot. The other is a pic of my husband taco I made him. I ate mine like a salad.

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Edited October 9, 2016 by gustavio

[Aaaaaa1234 87]

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Ask and u shall receive. The one is the chicken in the crockpot. The other is a pic of my husband taco I made him. I ate mine like a salad.

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Omg this looks amazing I am excited about my sleeve and super happy but can't wait till Clear Liquid goes away definitely have to try make something like this I have been collecting recipes I have a lot to try when I can wait to eat eggs or cheese lol

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Edited October 9, 2016 by TammyMMD

[sc101071 398]

Just because you are "eat what you want" doesn't mean you can't keep the bulk of your diet on the recent meal plan type diet through weight loss.

[gustavio 439]

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Ask and u shall receive. The one is the chicken in the crockpot. The other is a pic of my husband taco I made him. I ate mine like a salad.

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Omg this looks amazing I am excited about my sleeve and super happy but can't wait till Clear Liquid goes away definitely have to try make something like this I have been collecting recipes I have a lot to try when I can wait to eat eggs or cheese lol

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The restricted diet seems like it takes forever but looking back it flew by. It sure did suck while I was on it. Especially since I still had a family that wanted nightly dinners. Lol. Congrats on your new changing life! I'm excited also! I'm 6 weeks out myself. My crock pot is really my favorite thing right now.

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[gustavio 439]

Just because you are "eat what you want" doesn't mean you can't keep the bulk of your diet on the recent meal plan type diet through weight loss.

I basically am. Just slowly adding more variety. Same portions for now. Same low carb and high Proteins.

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[Aaaaaa1234 87]

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Ask and u shall receive. The one is the chicken in the crockpot. The other is a pic of my husband taco I made him. I ate mine like a salad.

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Omg this looks amazing I am excited about my sleeve and super happy but can't wait till Clear Liquid goes away definitely have to try make something like this I have been collecting recipes I have a lot to try when I can wait to eat eggs or cheese lol

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The restricted diet seems like it takes forever but looking back it flew by. It sure did suck while I was on it. Especially since I still had a family that wanted nightly dinners. Lol. Congrats on your new changing life! I'm excited also! I'm 6 weeks out myself. My crock pot is really my favorite thing right now.

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Yea I have to cook for my family so it takes a lot to stay on track but it's worth the wait I love love ❤️ my new sleeve and this new life this app is really a good help too I get to meet amazing people like you thanks

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