Question:
What to have for breakfast??????

I have to be at work at 6:30 AM every day and I never have time for breakfast. Does anyone have any ideas on what to have? I am 17 mo post op RNY.. Eggs and any kind of meat makes my feel sick.. I am worried that I am not getting enough protein. SO I just have a protein shake and watermelon every morning. ITs getting very old. I tried almonds but can't stand them much either. HELP!!!! Thanks Buffy    — okbuffy (posted on September 17, 2009)

September 17, 2009
Hey Buffy - I too have a hard time in the morning finding something to eat - I have to be at work at 7AM and I have an almost 2 yr old toddler, so before I leave is still difficult. One thing I grab is a few oz of skim ricotta, mix in a splenda, and add some berries or even 1/2 a banana. For extra protein to give me a great start to the day, I add a scoop of protein powder as well (the shakes make me too full to eat, so I try to add it to sf pudding, mashed potatoes w cheese, yogurt, ricotta, cottage cheese, etc). I have to eat first thing or it screws up my blood sugar for the 1st half of the day, so I typically make this ahead of time - double bonus!!! I also eat cottage cheese w/tomato or apples with cheese. My last thing is a hard boiled egg and a mini light yogurt (those weekly packs, less than 4g sugar). I have a really hard time with scrambled eggs unless I mix in some velveeta (loved them before surgery, now they just gross me out), but the hard boiled eggs work. Not sure if you've tried eggs in many different ways, but I the last thing I eat (and it always satisfies) is a frittata. It took me a while to find good things to eat for breakfast, but I've been making it work. Good luck, and I hope this helped!
   — stellarsan

September 17, 2009
Dear Buffy, I too can not always tolerate eggs, but have boiled a few eggs and eat on way to work and have done fine. Also try instant oatmeal you can cook in microwave while you're getting ready. Some people also add some protein powders to that. Also special K cereal has a high protein version I sometimes eat with skim milk, and sometimes add fruit. Also greek yogurt has high amounts of protein, vanilla lowest in sugar content.Or you could try toast with peanut butter, or protein bar. I'll eat those on way to work when running late.I'm nut much of a breakfast person anyway. Hope you find something that works. Sincerely, JoAnn
   — JOANNFV

September 17, 2009
I trade of between protein shakes and oatmeal. You can buy instant oatmeal and mix it with fortified milk for more protein and I add protein powder to boost the amount of protein in the oatmeal.
   — lieutenant-ed

September 17, 2009
I have a pack of plain instant oatmeal with a 1/3 cup skim milk powder to kick up protein and I add some raisins. I then usually have a protein bar w/ 15g protein about two hours later, some mornings I will have 6 oz of orange, grape or apple juice.
   — rkurquhart

September 17, 2009
I am about 1 year post RNY and agree breakfast can be an issue. I LOVE greek yogurt and have it mixed with fruit or crumble a protein bar on top to give it some crunch. It is loaded with protein and I think it tastes wonderful. Also I make "Bites" from the web site "The worls accorrding to eggface". She has some wonderful ideas!!
   — psrd370

September 17, 2009
Sometimes I just eat a chunk of lowfat cheese. Or 1 slice of peanut butter toast. Have you tried walnuts instead of almonds or some other nut you might like better. There are also some tasty protien bars Special K makes some and so does snickers. I hope you find something that works.
   — Lisa von Wallmenich

September 18, 2009
I also have to be to work early. I mix 6 oz vanillia a scoope of protein and 16 or 18 oz of hot coffee... I am a caffeene junkie in the am but need to start with some protein or I am "off" all day.... It reminds me of a vanilla latte and I throw it in a travel mug and drink it in the car. then on my morning break I eat some yogurt with granola....
   — phyllismmay

September 18, 2009
I have to be to work by 7am, but I carpool...so I am in the office at 6:15-6:30am - OUCH. I have a microwave at work to make some of this work. Things I eat for breakfast: -oatmeal (eat this most days) -special K cereral w/1% milk -toast w/peanut butter -saltines w/peanut butter -yogart w/granola (dannon light and fit) -cheese - applesauce -dannon light and fit smoothies (wear yogart is sold). -special K waffle (toaster required) w/peanut butter or sf syrup - waffles are frozen. -1/2 english muffin, 2 strips turkey bacon, light cream cheese fold in 1/2 - make like a taco - little breakfast "burrito" -cup of soup -orange juice (or any fruit juice - use sparingly though, high is sugar) -v eight juice -lunch meat/cheese - lay out flat, add some light cream cheese to meat, lay cheese over, roll, cut into "bites" - just pop em' in your mouth running out the door or in the car. also works with lunch meat, light cream cheese and a pickle. YUM! -I am sure there are more... but that's off the top of my head - top of my list of things that work for me. feel free to email me at [email protected] for more suggestions and conversation. I add scoop of protein powder (unflavored) to everything I can in addition to the smart balance butter w/omega's to get essential fats.
   — jammerz

September 18, 2009
When I have to be somewhere in a hurry, I grab a CARBmaster yogurt from Kroger, add a tablespoon of Nutricology ground flaxseed to it, stir it well, and eat it right away (otherwise the ground flaxseed makes it kind of "rubbery"). That way, I'm getting in my protein with LOW carbs, and also at least some of my fiber. Another thing you can try is Oikos Plain Greek Yogurt ... I mix in 2 packets of Splenda, 1 tsp of vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of Polaner Sugar-Free Strawberry Preserves with Fiber. It's delicious, THICK AND CREAMY, and you can make it up the night before. It's also VERY low in carbs and high in protein.
   — Erica Alikchihoo

September 18, 2009
I would just use the package deli meat thin cut and a stick of string cheese and roll them up together and nibble on that. You are getting protein from both items. Try cottage cheese with a fruit in it. A yogurt with the above items or oatmeal or malt o meal. A lot of these items can be eaten while on the go. I can't eat meat or scambled eggs very well and I am 3.5 yrs out. So get the healthy choice deli meat, string cheese, and the other items and you should do fine. Just remember dairy products have protein in them too. It doesn't have to be meat or eggs only. The watermelon is full of water, but I don't know of it nutritional value. You can google foods that are high in protein. If I can find my list I will email you again. It is great, it provides a great deal of foods to eat. Hope this helps.
   — Kristy

September 18, 2009
I'm never hungry in the morning and have definite "food moods" so it can be hard for me to figure out what to eat, too. If I have time I'll have a big mug of protein cocoa w/ ff reddi-whip. Most mornings I grab a protein bar or nibble on a bag of protein pretzels (preferrably kay's naturals) and a piece of low-fat cheese. If I'm really lucky I'll have a couple of my mom's homemade cookies-- sounds bad, but they're sugar-free (though not very sweet) and she loads them w/ whey protein. Two of those is enough to keep me energized all morning. My other standby is cold, leftover chicken.
   — snickersblk

September 18, 2009
Have you tried pourable liquid eggs in a carton? They sit much easier for me than regular eggs do. You can also mix eggs with some cottage cheese to make it thinner. I had that in my pureed stage. Don't be afraid to try something again at a later time. I've found I can tolerate things now that use to upset my pouch. Good luck!
   — mystimel

September 21, 2009
CHEERIOS! Love em and they work!
   — LatvianJ

September 22, 2009
Cheerios? Sure they taste good and they go down easy, but they hardly have any protein even when you include the milk. I regularly have Quaker's "Weight Control" instant oatmeal packets. Each pack has 7 grams of protein & 6 grams of fiber. You add 3/4 cup of milk and you have about 13 grams of protein for breakfast. It tastes great and its very comforting! I have it all year long, not just during the cold months.
   — Lisa B.

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