Question:
What can I eat while camping?

I enjoy camping with my friends during the summer months, but I am unsure what I will be able to eat this summer. My surgery is in 5 days and I will be going camping in North Carolina for 8 days in July. Any advice on what to expect? Should I pack protein shake mixes just in case? Thanks for the help.    — Nicole L. (posted on February 22, 2003)


February 22, 2003
Nicole~ Congratulations!! 5 days - How exciting!! I love to camp too and have thought about this too. I'm 6 weeks post-op myself and am having a great time experimenting with new foods I can tolerate. By July, you should be able to tolerate a wide variety of items, but you'll know your tummy better than anyone else & everyone is different. One thing I always loved when we camped is whole potatoes that we wrap in foil and just throw right on the coals! This would be an ideal soft food to eat - you can just cut them in chunks and eat the soft potatoes right off the peelings! Definitely take your protein shakes & protein bars, they'll be great for energy and stamina while camping. The soups in the little starfoam cups would be really easy too...just pour hot water on them and enjoy! Crackers & cheese would travel easily, perhaps getting some of those cheese items from Cracker Barrel that need no refrigeration (like the ones you get in the holiday gift packs). This makes me want to go camping now!! Will be so glad when the warm weather arrives! Just think how great you're going to feel (& look) when July rolls around! Let us know how your surgery goes. Congratulations again!
   — chelle3081

February 22, 2003
By then you will be about 4-5 months out when you start enjoying your camping. Have turkey or chicken hot dogs instead of the beef or even turkey burgers! Those are some healthy, not too high in calories foods!
   — Regina C.

February 22, 2003
HI!! OBOY!!! YOU ALSO GOT ME THINKING ABOUT CAMPING, THE SMELL OF THE FIRE LAYING IN THE TENT AT NITE LISTING TO THE FIRE KRAKLING OK!!ENOUGH ANOUT THAT I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING I WOULD BING THOSE KIDS CHEF BORARDEE CUPS THEY HAVE SOUPS ECT..INSTANT OATMEAL,CREAM OF WHEAT PACKAGES. I ALSO WILL BE HAVING SURGUREY IF APPROVED MARCH 13WOO!HOOO!!! JUST THINK WHEN WE GO CAMPING WILL JUST BE ABLE TO THROUGH ON ANY THING AND GO .!!!! CANT WEIGHT!!!LOL!LOL! PLEASE E-MAIL WHEN EVER U WANT YOUR FRIEND [email protected]
   — Jenny L.

February 22, 2003
I can think of no better place to eat beans than camping! I say beans. You'll be sitting outside anyway right. :) Those little tuna pouches would work good camping. You might be able to eat meats by July..maybe not...if so, I'd be eating eggs and maybe a lower fat sausage patty. Crackers and peanut butter might work for you...I can't really do peanut butter. You could put a fish fillet,a touch of olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a tin foil pouch and put it on the side of a camp fire for 30 min. or so. That would be great with salmon. Have fun in the great outdoors!
   — Scott L.

February 22, 2003
Don't forget to take Beef Jerky, if you like it!
   — Beth S.

February 22, 2003
You should ALWAYS take your protein & vites & fresh water. Then, eat whatever anyone else eats, MINUS the smores, of course. Skip the milk & sugar, as usual. But eat the food in your small portions. You didn't say if everything will be on your back or motor home, or exactly what level of primitive camping, but somwehre in there, you'll probably need a normal amount of non-sugar carbs to keep going.
   — vitalady

February 22, 2003
hi there :) hot dogs n beans, maybe bring along some tuna kits,beef jerky, string cheese, or any cheese as long as you have the cooler along with ya :) i really like to camp to and a looking forward to the warmer weather. :)
   — carrie M.

February 22, 2003
NUTS!!!!
   — Wannabe A.

February 22, 2003
Hopefully, by then you will have found some protein supplements/bars that you like and can take them. Most of the other suggestions I saw looked good, too, but I tell you what I find when I go on vacation ANYWHERE -- it's the lack of something sweet if it want it. Everyone is stopping at the ice cream stand or eating cake and cookies and I have nothing to enjoy along with them. Therefore, I ALWAYS make my own, put them in an airtight container/ziploc bag and take them with me -- that way I don't feel deprived. I just made a batch of soft oatmeal raisin cookies and they are the BEST cookies that you'll have anywhere! Honest! If you are interested, visit my profile page or go to www.freewebs.com/recipes-after-rny for sample recipes, pictures and ordering information for a recipe book that's a life saver if you've had RNY. Good luck to you on the camping trip! I think I'll have to plan one for this summer!
   — Lynette B.




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