Soft protein

mumqm
on 3/4/19 11:32 am

Surgery date is 4/8! I'm starting to get really nervous. One of my biggest concerns is the four weeks of soft protein. I don't cook. I'm picky. Where are the best resources for building up my recipe list for this time? Thanks for any help!

Gwen M.
on 3/4/19 11:56 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Why don't you cook? What are your areas of pickiness? Your answers will help us give the best advice!

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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jdekost81
on 3/4/19 12:06 pm
VSG on 04/05/19

There are tons of ideas on Pinterest. Some involve minimal "cooking."

Maritopia
on 3/4/19 5:01 pm
VSG on 03/01/17

You could keep it really simple and just get really good at making bone broth. Fill your freezer with it now and you will be good to go with protein and fluids while healing.

Gwen M.
on 3/5/19 5:13 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Bone broth is primarily collagen and lacks a complete amino acid profile. It is not a replacement for a high quality whey protein shake nor whole food protein sources.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

mmsmom
on 3/5/19 4:18 am - Woburn, MA

Eggface website has lots of ideas - i ate alot of ricotta cheese with spaghetti sauce. It was delicious, or yogurt. Your doctor's office should give you some guidelines.

VSG on 04/28/2014

Kristi T.
on 3/5/19 9:49 am - MT
VSG on 02/09/16

I agree with mmsmom, World According to Eggface is an excellent site for easy soft protein ideas. I used a lot of eggs, Greek yogurt, Protein Shakes(Premier ready made and unflavored whey protein) and very moist fish like Swai and Cod. Your WLS clinic will give you their guidelines and ideas. Join a menu thread for additional support and to see what others are eating.

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