what are you eating?

I wanted to add the following: I try to keep the number of grams of sugar per serving below 6. I eat almonds, some fruits, & many vegetables on a regular basis now. But I do eat a little pasta, rice, or potato every now and then, but I limit it to 2 tablespoons or less and only 1-2 times per week. I even found these "tortillas" to make pizza or wraps on. They are the light, whole wheat "Flat Out" brand wraps. They have 9 grams of protein per wrap and only 90 calories (1.5g of fat and NO sugar). I usally only eat 1/2 of one when I do eat them, but they are delicious. I love pizza and was really missing it, but now I have some when I want it by using the flatout wraps. I toast it, top it with fresh tomato, basil, a little garlic, 1-2 oz. part skim mozarella, salt, pepper, and a spray of Olive Oil cooking spray, and bake it. It is awsome and dures the craving for pizza! It also completely fills me up and has about 19g of protein for about 200 calories. I also love making burritos with them. I use the tyson or perdue fajita chicken strips, 2% milk cheddar Cheese, salsa, lettuce, tomato, a few black beans, green onions, and a few chopped black olives on a half a wrap. Roll it all up, pop it in the microwave until its hot and the cheese is melted. Again, it's about 200 calories and almost 20g of protein if I can eat the whole thing. Sometimes I get full on this one when I am half way through it, but it is YUMMY! ~Robin

wow! you guys are much more daring than I am. I need to try some new things. But I am so concerned about getting in all the protein and I still can't eat much at all. I have been sticking with chicken, tuna, black eyed peas.. only 'single food' meals pretty much. it's really getting boring. I have looked at the south beach protein bars and meals but they seemed so high in carbs and some sugars. I guess they are okay. I haven't even attempted to try fruits and veggies since it seems when I'm not eating my few meals I'm chugging water. Seems I don't want to waste food space on things with no protein. Enlighten me, someone! Becky 240/213/136

I feel the same way you do, Becky. I'm still scared of a bunch of foods and am excited to see others are eating salads! i was told by one nut that those were "months away" for me. I'm working to get my protein in as well but find that things change day to day. Yesterday, I had 2 small meatballs without any problem. Tonight, something feels stuck. Maybe I ate them too quickly. Who knows. They were moist though. Anyway, I'm still afraid of chicken having gotten really sick a couple of weeks ago. You guys are making me think though that I've been too frightened and am missing eating from more of the food groups. If anyone would like to post a day's intake like they do on the RNY board, I'd love to see it them. Thanks! sadie

Hey Bethany, Wow, after reading everyone else's replies, I'm afraid I can't offer anything interesting. My surgeon's aftercare program includes a far more strict diet than most everyone else. I wish I could eat a salad and red meat and citrusy fruits! I've been eating a lot of edamame with some kosher salt sprinkled on top. I love it! Good luck, Nicole

I feel very lucky. I hope I feel that way in the future. I can eat anything I want. I haven't tried sugar but everything else is going down fine. I might not be losing as fast as everyone else, but I have not gotten anything stuck or sick on anything. I eat all meats and veggies. I have had a little pasta and some breads. Mostly whole wheat with no problems. My typical day might be four ounces of low fat cottage cheese with a couple of no sugar added peaches. A couple of slices of turkey lunch meat or canned chicken and some raw veggies with fat free dip. Dinner will be some kind of meat (pork, chicken, turkey, beef). I eat chicken a lot, with a veggie and maybe a little mashed potatoes. I have lost 36 pounds and 24 inches in two months. I wi**** was more but it's better then before the surgery. Take care, Wanda