Carrots
I enjoy just roasting them with oil, salt, and pepper. Yum!
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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I can honestly say I have never added sugar to carrots! I find they taste better the less you cut them. So I just wash them and leave them whole. Then either boil them on the hob or, best ever, but you have to have a solid state cooker, I bring them to the boil, drain them, then put a tight lid on the (metal handled!) pan and let them steam in their own heat in the simmering oven for 30-45 minutes depending on the size.
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
What's a carrot?
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
on 8/3/14 1:37 am
I've spiral used them into spaghetti noodles and tossed with butter and ginger
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I'm not a big fan of cooked carrots in any form (I love them raw), but I make "carrot fries" for my kids, which are basically carrots cut into sticks, tossed with a little olive oil and soy sauce, and roasted in the oven. The love them - also great with parsnips.
I see that you are early on in your post op. I am 4 weeks out and still need to keep things gentle on the tummy. Basically I am still on really soft or pureed foods. Having said that I boil carrots and a bit of potato together until they are really soft and puree them together with a bit of milk. Getting enough calories in is still my challenge so I don't worry too much right now about the carbs.