I thought we weren't supposed to eat soup anymore!!!

I had lap band in March, I was told not to eat soup anymore since it's not filling. I see lots of really good soup recipes on your posts. Are they really chunky? Is that ok to eat? I love beef stew and chili but haven't made any because they are like soup. Thanks for input!

Chili is a great post WLS meal. it is full of protein from the meat and the beans. I find it filling,not as long as a dense protein but works pretty well for me. add some cheese on top and it is even more protein.

Soups like home made  beef stew work better for me than say,canned chicken soup etc. I try to use losts of beef in the soup and mostly low carb vegs like brocolli,cauliflower,green beans etc and less potato and corn The tomatoes I use are fine.

Soups and stews are definately doable for us you just have to tweak the recipe a little.
Good luck.
Holly

I'm almost 5 years post op with a band and I eat soup often.  I don't eat any of that canned crap but I make my own homemade soups and make sure they are really hearty. I often take very little broth with mine so it doesn't get all washed down. I find chili very filling but I make mine very thick so it keeps me full for a long time.  I know of some bandsters that just eat the solid stuff in the soup and then throw out the broth.  Some do that with cereal as well, they eat the cereal and throw out all leftover milk.

I had RNY and we're not supposed to drink fluids with our surgery.  I love soups though and make all my own.  I make them thick and hearty and do fine with them.  I just leave out the starchy stuff.  Chili is just fine because it is dense enough.  I make both white and red chilis.  There's a white chili thread here that is about the same as the one I make and it is great.  Add some cheese and yum!!

I eat soups very frequently. Just make sure you watch calorie content and eat an appropriate amount. If you don't stay satisfied: stop eating soup.

Nothing wrong with soup.  I wouldn't load up on broth though.  Lots of meat and veggies...comfort food!