Food question...

AngelY · Apr 6, 2020

So I’m quite the picky eater. I’m 3 weeks post sleeve surgery. I have been on puréed/soft foods for a week. The only things I can really eat without getting grossed out are finely ground beef, eggs, and turkey w/ a small slice of cheese. I’m dying for a cracker like a saltine or ritz to eat with turkey! Anyway my question is, I’m already tired of eating the same 4 things...can I eat like just a string cheese and no meat? Will that affect me negatively? Thanks in advance.

The BLJ · Apr 6, 2020

I am 7 weeks post sleeve surgery. String cheese was fine for me. But go slow. The Stomach is till healing.

AngelY · Apr 6, 2020

The BLJ said:
I am 7 weeks post sleeve surgery. String cheese was fine for me. But go slow. The Stomach is till healing.

Great! Thank you.

Bill S. · Apr 6, 2020

I waited about 3 months to eat cheese and crackers

AngelY · Apr 6, 2020

Bill S. said:
I waited about 3 months to eat cheese and crackers

Nooooo! Haha jk thank you for your help!

Brenda2010 · Apr 6, 2020

All doctors will tell you something different so I'd just give them a call to ask. Better than hurting yourself.

Cyxelsid · Apr 6, 2020

I also like a lot of variety... I did malt-o-meal with magic-milk, and honey; I did garlic mashed cauliflower; I made some wonderful pureed soups, like chicken and mushroom, broccoli chicken, and a potato leek soup, all pureed!

You should go check out the recipes page. You don't have to be bored on the puree diet!

C&Ns Mom · Apr 7, 2020

Hello! I’m 6 weeks post-op. One of my favorite things is sugar free applesauce. I didn’t have any issues with it going down. 3 teaspoons and I’m full. Maybe you can give it a try

Rtonsor · Apr 7, 2020

I've made low-fat baked ricotta that's super yummy. And my dietician told me that when getting into solid foods again to avoid breads for awhile, but can start with crackers.

AngelY · Apr 7, 2020

Cyxelsid said:
I also like a lot of variety... I did malt-o-meal with magic-milk, and honey; I did garlic mashed cauliflower; I made some wonderful pureed soups, like chicken and mushroom, broccoli chicken, and a potato leek soup, all pureed!

You should go check out the recipes page. You don't have to be bored on the puree diet!

I will. Thanks so much!

AngelY · Apr 7, 2020

Rtonsor said:
I've made low-fat baked ricotta that's super yummy. And my dietician told me that when getting into solid foods again to avoid breads for awhile, but can start with crackers.

Yum!!

AngelY · Apr 7, 2020

C&Ns Mom said:
Hello! I’m 6 weeks post-op. One of my favorite things is sugar free applesauce. I didn’t have any issues with it going down. 3 teaspoons and I’m full. Maybe you can give it a try

I love applesauce! I don’t know why I just thought it had to be all protein. Thanks for your suggestions!

AngelY · Apr 7, 2020

Brenda2010 said:
All doctors will tell you something different so I'd just give them a call to ask. Better than hurting yourself.

That’s true. Thanks so much!

C&Ns Mom · Apr 9, 2020

Quick question for everyone. Can we have brown rice? I read through the packet from my Bariatric team and it only says no rice.

Bill S. · Apr 9, 2020

I’ve had brown rice a couple of times . I’m 5 months out and rice doesn’t bother me . I was told not to have too I guess it depends on how you can handle it

C&Ns Mom · Apr 9, 2020

Thank you. A family member had VSG surgery a few years ago and she did HORRIBLE. she gained her weight back plus some. I refuse to ask her for any advice. I’ve been following my diet/doctor/nutritionist guidelines to the T. I worked too had to get where i am. With that being said I’m 1 month/2 weeks post. I’ll wait

The BLJ · Apr 9, 2020

No rice allowed for me either. I am 7 weeks out and I have not tested it. I have tried couscous no issues.

C&Ns Mom · Apr 9, 2020

The BLJ said:
No rice allowed for me either. I am 7 weeks out and I have not tested it. I have tried couscous no issues.

I wasn’t a fan prior to surgery. My taste buds have definitely changed. I’ll give a try. Have you tried quinoa?

The BLJ · Apr 9, 2020

I was not fan prior to VSG of quinoa so I have not tested. I thought it tested like sand. But I am willing to try again. I have Farro (whole grain ) that will be testing this weekend.

Brenda2010 · Apr 9, 2020

C&Ns Mom said:
Quick question for everyone. Can we have brown rice? I read through the packet from my Bariatric team and it only says no rice.

I believe it was on my list for 6 months post-op along with breads, pastas and baked goods.