whatcha eating?

I am 2 months post and curious too see what everyone is eating?And how they are eating? Alice

I had surgery a week after you, and I have been doing pretty good. I can eat beef, and some chicken (in soups). I do still have troubles with lots of foods though. I can usually tell within the first 5-10 minutes if it will stay down or not. I found that if I take a good quality steak, and instead of grilling it or broiling it, if I cut it into little cubes and tenderize it really well, and lightly spray a pan with some pam, that as long as I chew chew chew i can tolerate it. I am also able to eat those protein bars and granola bars (Chewy). My problem has been that I wasnt getting enough protein or enough calories in during the day according to the dr. I am working hard at that now. I have lost over 40 lbs so far. I get discouraged at times when i see how much others have lost, but then i think to myself, 40+ lbs is more than i have lost at any one time in my entire life, and thats weight thats gone for good. Take care and good luck on your weight loss.

I can not eat chicken too well beef has been the only meat I can tolerate. I bought the protein bars but yet to try them .I got granola bars too I eat one honey & oats.What is the kind you eat? 40 lbs is alot congradulationsI too get discouraged but I look good and feel good and I see the change in me. Good luck to you also and I am glad you responded.. Alice

Hi Alice I had my surgery April 5, 05- Meat is very hard for me to eat. I have only been able to eat small amounts (about 1 oz) at any one meal, just intro'd beef yesterday! I was too afraid to try it with the pain I experienced from others. I still use protein drinks and bars are a life saver- I like zone and Atkins the best. I work out side alot and can't carry anything with me but a drink- and keep a [protein drink] with lemonade or tea. The drink I order from [a nutrition store] - it's a fruity drink - so it's not like a shake or anything. Makes my day easier and it has 40 grams of protein per 20 oz. So once I finish my jug- it usually takes me all day. I know I have gotten in my minimum (including breakfast).I still don't really have a desire to eat- BUT I love to cook and smell it! but forget eating- they say this goes away at 6 months- I hope not. I am very happy with everything at this point. I experience discomfort when I try to eat too fast or not chew enough- and it's a great reminder. I am glad to find people who had surgery around the same time. It would be nice to stay in touch of progress. I don't always get a chance to get on the computer more than once a week at home- but I will look for your name- good luck!

I am always looking for someone to share my wls stories with..Email me anytime... Alice

I had surgery on 4/11/05 and there are many things I can't eat including meat,fish,chicken,protein shakes(make me puke).so I have a limited menu.yogurt,cheese ,beans,sm amt salad,tuna salad.It's great I don't have much appetite.Thats the best part I agree, but I also don't dump with sugar.(bad).I also don't eat or like protein bars.I've lost 42lbs,but none in the last week.I just go day by day.Good luck on your journey. Maureen

The better question for me is what have I NOT been eating!!!! Ugh... I had tried it all and no problems except the scale going up... I am back to protein protein protein!!! Christy

Hello, I have been eating the South Beach bars for breakfast. I like the cinnamon one and the peanut butter and choc. one. I cannot tolerate beef, chicken works just fine, tuna with light mayo, I love the south beach lunchable wraps (they are also high in protein) The weigh****chers cereal is good, cottage cheese is high in protein and also sting cheese. I can't eat any creamed soups, including my favorite clam chowder. I am getting over it though. So there you have a few of my meals. I am only down about 38 pounds but it's more than I have lost in a long time so I am not complaining. Kristy

I had surgery April 26th and have just about eaten anything I want to without dumping (a curse). I dont eat meat, but I have had veggie crumbles in a dozen different recipes and they go down very well! I make sloppy joes with the crumbles with some red kidney beans added for extra protein with a little pinch of taco seasoning. I put a dollop of FF sour cream on top. Its delicious!! I have been eating a lot of vegetables in a lot of different ways. I make string beans, chik peas and lima beans with balsamic vinegar and light olive oil which is awesome. I LOVE sweet potatoes and carrots. Im eating cheese everyday, even if its just a slice inbetween meals with 2-3 wheat thins. I do eat fish and I love Gordon's grilled fish fillets( NO batter!). They come in Garlic Parm. and Garlic Butter. I can only eat a few teaspoons, but they are very good. Crabmeat salad with celery and FF miracle whip is very good also. I try to keep it simple but different each day so I dont get bored..it takes time but its worth it. Purrs, Dee~

Well, between the fact that I'm a very picky eater and that I'm not much interested in food these days, this will be boring! I'm 10 weeks out. In the morning I have Unjury and Crystal Light. Then when I get to work, I have yogurt, and more Unjury and Crystal Light for lunch. Midafternoon, a string cheese. Oh, and some almonds to snack on. For dinner, I usually have a glass of Lactaid with SF Nesquick, some reduced fat cheezits, and sometimes a Luna bar. Once a week, we order pizza and I have a slice (thin crust, light cheese). That's been pretty much it for the past several weeks. Oh, and wheat chex. I also occasionally have (when my interest in food is a little higher) turkey bacon, ham, muenster cheese melted on half an english muffin, SF nutty buddy, cucumbers, a few chips, an M&M or two. Like I said, boring.