You definitely need a small to medium size cooler.  I would suggest Greek Yogurt (they even have light now).  On the go, I sometimes eat nuts (just be sure not to eat too many).  I'm able to eat Reduced Fat Crackers (I have Ritz) and have cheese with it.  (Cabot block cheese; extra sharp light, 75% less fat)  Of course you could carry uncooked carrots, broccoli, and celery and use a light salad dress as a dip.  I'd also recommend carrying water with you and drink mixes Fruit Punch that you mix in the water for flavor. They are sugar-free and only have 5 calories.  My surgeon highly recommends them especially in place of soda.

Hi Betsy,  I am 16 years out.  With meat it is important to chew really well.  Count 30 (I KNOW) times before swallowing.  If this doesn't work, you could puree your meat if you really want it.  The taste is still there and that is what most of us had to do during the pureed phase at the beginning of our eating after surgery.  You can get protein by shakes, endemame's and soy nuts,  I like the roasted ones and they are crunchy like nuts.  The protein powder that I use is called Pure Protein and I buy it at Walmarts.  They have it in chocolate and vanilla.  It is really good tasting and inexpensive compared to a lot of protein powders.  It is 19.00 for a jug of the powder and there are 19 servings per container.  I add 2 cups of ice water in my blender, put in a scoop of this whey protein.  Add a few frozen strawberries, some crystal light...I like the peach ice tea or orange strawberry banana flavors.  Add a few ice cubes and blend.  It is delicious and has 25 gms of protein in the blender full.  Makes a lot.  You can adjust the flavor with the crystal light or more fruit.  Carbs are not your friend if you are gaining.  I gained 30 lbs after caring for my Mama with alzheimers.  I ate my stress.  The middle of April I went on a very low carb (less than 25 a day) and have lost 28 lbs as of this morning.  It is the best I have felt in a long time.  On this, I am not experiencing any hunger, absolutely NO cravings.  I have lots of energy.  I have found that now I cannot eat as much as I did before April, so I know my stomach size has decreased again.  The tool is still working for me.  Check out everything you can regarding Low Carb eating and see what you think.  I was never interested in that kind of eating plan before, but I am sold on it now.  Also, I find that this is very close to how I ate the first couple of years after surgery but didn't even realize how it was low carb then.  Lean protein is really important.  Do you have a Bariatric Center close to you?  You may need to make an appointment with a new Bariatric Dr or a Bariatric Nutritionist.  I have an appointment set up for August 3 with the surgeon who did my RnY on that very date 16 years ago.  It is my way to be accountable and to see how my stats currently are.  I hope everything good for you!  Don't give up....you are worth it!!!!  Sharna

Tuna deli meat protine bars protine water pre made protine shake cheese

they sell them in Walmart both are low carb low fat but premier shakes taste smoother and not so sweet so Im sticking with them.

RTD protein shakes. 

cheese sticks - or baby bell cheese

any food - get a small lunch cooler..