Frozen Foods

dianegoe · January 6, 2008

Can you please tell me if you can eat those frozen dinners like Lean Cusine or Healthy Choice? I am wondering if they are good food choices because they are only small portions. Do people eat those when they can start solids again? Are they a good choice? They have about 20 gms Protein for the salmon or chicken. Thanks for your advise.:eek:

princesstracey · January 6, 2008

I eat them. Im only 8 days post op. I can only eat about a 1/3 at a time. The much better choice is the frozen fish fillets in the yellow box (cannot remember the name). They are delicious and 17 g. of Protein each. Yummy!

dianegoe · January 6, 2008

Thanks for your input. My Dr. says liquids for 2 weeks after the band, then mushies, then soldis week 3. I have pre-op on Monday so I'll ask about solids earlier. He does lots of RNY and sleeve proceedures and treats everyone the same.

LapBandit · January 7, 2008

I do eat frozen meals like Lean Cuisine on occasion because you're right...they're fast and they are pre-portioned. My doctor never said we cannot eat them but he did say that he prefers we do not because if you really look at those labels many of them are very, very high in sodium and carbs and sometimes fat. So, use sparingly when you have time issues. That's what I do. I also try to find the ones that have the most protein...like Boston Market makes a turkey with mashed potatoes meal that is actually a little better balanced with more Protein than other "Diet" frozen dinners. So, just read the labels and try not to eat them every night and I think you'll be OK!

faithmd · January 7, 2008

I eat them. Im only 8 days post op. I can only eat about a 1/3 at a time. The much better choice is the frozen fish fillets in the yellow box (cannot remember the name). They are delicious and 17 g. of Protein each. Yummy!

You're eating solids at 8 days post-op? Wow! That's a liberal doc!

I agree the fish fillets are excellent, and have good Protein.< /p>

nip50 · January 7, 2008

I occassionaly eat them, but try the south beach brand, they are low in carbs. They come in handy when the rest of the family is having burgers and fries or something like that.

parrot0927 · January 7, 2008

Just watch for sodium and fats. They should be okay in moderation, just like everything else.

dianegoe · January 7, 2008

Thanks, I have my pre-op appt today and if I remember to ask him about them I will. I have a list of questions. I will probably forget them, even though I wrote them down. I have 8 days before surgery. I hope this works. Diane:omg: