could use some help

I had by pass 9/6 and am happy with it. I cannot eat anything with any form of sugar in the ing. list no matter how small. need some ideas of things I can eat. I could not handle the protien shakes very well. I would appreciate any help I could get.

Dear Lynda, Protein comes in all shapes and sizes - and not just protein shakes; Real foods like - cottage cheese, vegetarian (fat free) refried beans, baked beans (all kinds of beans), low fat or no fat cheese, lean chicken, turkey, fish, shrimp, crab meat, tofu, egg beaters -- just to name a few. Who was your surgeon? Did they not give you a list of foods, the amount of food to eat, and how many times a day? Does your surgeon's office have a nutritionist you can go see? Sugar is a no-no. High fat is a no-no, since now that we have just a pouch, our new stomachs will no longer tolerate or be able to digest these foods, because it goes right into our intestines. If you want sweet things w/o sugar Jell-o makes both S/F jello and pudding; there is many s/f ice creams; but jus****ch portion size, if you get the kind to just scoop out. I know of a few recipe boards you can try: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/GastricBypassRecipes/ http://www.bariatricbytes.com/recipes.html (Dame Tooter - is an OH Member Services Associate - And this is her personal website). And I'm sure OH has a recipe forum that you can browse for good ideas. Basically you make the choice of what you want to eat to help you live and thrive. Good wishes and hats off to you to making the choice to change your way of life forever. Hugs, Tracey B. in Las Vegas 404/379/150 = Lap RNY 11-21-06 http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/traceyb_lv/