Are there any convenience foods for R&Y's?

I nearly cringe when I read the posts about processing food to eat. I can almost see the dishes piling up in my sink. I'm not a cooking and cleaning kinda woman. Have you found any convenience foods that fit with the dietary guidelines? What do you do when you're invited out to eat? I haven't had my consult with a dietician yet. Thanks! SueZQ

when you are eating soft foods lean cuisine is great. Like chicken and noodles or anything soft. I can eat 1 half now. They are the easiest and best I found. Cindy

Cindy, How long ago did you have your surgery?

hi sue zq--cindy had her surgery 7/09/2004---i had mine 3/26/2004--the secret to knowing that is that if--and i say IF -- a person has put a date on their surgery page it will show up after their name--just an fyi!most "posties" have dates after their name -

Hi Sue, Don't worry. With the way society is today, there are all kinds of things you can eat. The nutritionist will help with suggestions. In the first couple of months it is a little harder. Once the pouch heals eating gets easier. Eating out is not a problem. I eat soup and chicken and salad with meat and all kinds of things in restaurants. It all works. Best of luck on your journey.

I'll meet with her next week. This whole thing is a little bit overwhelming, so I'm trying to get as much information as I can now. Thanks for the input.

Hey!! I'm having the same questions I'm always on the go. I have a surgery date of Oct. 8 with Dr. Clarey in Dayton. When is your surgery date? Are you feeling nervous to? I just can't wait for the surgery to be over and get on with the loosing weight part!!! Good luck!! Shellee.

Shellee, I don't have a surgery date yet. I'm just getting started with the paperwork and evaluations. I guess I am a little nervous, but I'm also very excited and hopeful. Good luck to you too!

I had an RNY 3 weeks ago today. After surgery I was on pureed foods for two (very long) weeks. A lot of people rely on protein shakes during this period, but I couldn't tolerate them very well. I lived on mashed potatoes, refried beans, low fat yogurt and pureed canned soups. I added Unjury unflavored whey protein powder to each of these to get my protein in. Once you're on soft foods (and looking at these boards, there are a lot of differences on how long this will take -- based on your doctor), you'll be able to have small amounts of almost anything. Your dietician will probably help you a lot with this too. The first person I call when I have questions or trouble is my dietician. Good luck!