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JohnnyJet74 · 01-02-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyn

Often I will heat up some Trader Joe's curry sauce with frozen veggies and a small handful of nuts and pour it over shrimp. Sometimes I dip chicken breast strips in sweet & sour sauce.

That sounds amazing!

Question; for those of you who are further out and mentioned that what your pouch tolerates can vary a little bit day-to-day; how long does it take to figure out if you're going to have a problem? Do you eat a bite of something and let it work its way down for awhile before proceeding with the rest of the meal? Obviously, I've got a long way to go before I have to worry about it...so I'm really asking just for curiosity's sake.

mistymee · 01-03-2009, 07:46 AM

I *rarely* have problems with any foods I've eaten but occasionally I'll have something and it just doesn't feel right after a couple of bites. For instance, yesterday we stopped for breakfast and I had an egg, two strips of bacon (and DH & I shared the side order of hashbrowns with onions- I ate mostly the onions, I like them with the egg, lol)

Anyway, I ate the one strip of bacon, no problems. The second one seemed too fatty or something after one bite and I knew I wasn't going to do very well if I ate any more of it. I didn't get sick or anything but it that first bite of the second piece was just kind of icky in my mouth and I just knew.

My other problem is with really dry foods... like meat or chicken. I just can't seem to get them to go past my throat.... if I do, then it just sits like LEAD in the pouch.

thewrightbros'mom · 01-04-2009, 07:09 PM

I am 3 months out. Breakfast is lg cup of coffee with protein in it, snack is go lean oatmeal with water to make it. Lunch about 1/2 a serving of wendys small chili. Snack is a cheese stick. Dinner is whatever my family has, about mostly protein a few bites of veg and a bite of fruit, bedtime snack is a few triscuits with cut up cheese. I was only doing 3 meals a day and my dr. thru a fit. Now I do 6 and I am losing slowly but steady and feel wonderful. Down as of today 70 lbs!!!!

Janelle · 01-04-2009, 09:47 PM

I am 10 months out.

Breakfast for me is almost always a protein shake. I've never been a big breakfast person, and a shake is easy to take in the car. Plus, it is quick for me to fix.

Lunch...lately I've been hooked on roasted chicken. I eat about four ounces. And since I've been trying to increase my potassium, I try to eat a couple of bites of a banana.

Dinner...last night, I had about 3 ounces of steak from Outback. It was delicious. I also ate about 7 french fries.

So far, I haven't had anything that makes me sick. Rice doesn't sit well in my pouch. It feels like lead sitting in there, so I don't eat it.

I really need to get some more fruits and veges in. But, all in all, I don't feel that I've really sacrificed a lot. I no longer crave sweets, so that hasn't been a temptation.

loki8481 · 01-04-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mistymee

My other problem is with really dry foods... like meat or chicken.

just a random thought, but have you tried kosher chicken? the way it's prepared makes it significantly moister than your standard run of the mill chicken. I think it's usually found in grocery stores in the north east under the Empire brand.

terriB · 01-05-2009, 10:23 AM

My diet is probably considerably different. I am allergic to milk protien soy and egg powders upset my pouch horribly. So here's what I do.

Breakfast
4 - 5 oz of fish, chicken or dinner left over

Lunch
Repeat of above.

Dinner
Favorite Southwestern chicken soup with black beans and lots of rotissery chicken.

If I haven't gotten in enough calories I add an apple with peanut butter at the end of the day. I have to eat my protein so everything I have has to be high in protein. I'm loosing weight and have tons more energy so the effort is worth it.

88Shelly88 · 01-05-2009, 11:57 AM

HI Johnny!
Congrats on making your mind up on getting the surgery. I hope that it goes well for you. I am about two months out post op now. Here is my regular diet

Morning: I start out with my protein shake, I was told by my dr. that I can not supplement a meal for a shake. I drink this on my way to work.

Morning: After my 40 min drive and my shake is down. I have a low fat yogurt, and usually a piece of string cheese. Not to crazy about either but again it is conditioning in your mind that you are eating just for fuel for your body.

Lunch: Again a yogurt, maybe a half a sandwich made with turkey or low fat ham. Something like that.

Dinner: Lean Beef (I particularly love steaks), chicken or fish. Mind you I can only eat about 4-8 small bites and I am full. I just started adding a veggie, and usually a small piece of baked potato. I can eat two asparagus spears, a small bit of beef, and a bite or two of potatoes.
Another one of my favorites is tacos. Low fat cheese, and beef used. I can eat one small taco and I watch the shells to, I try to pick ones with LOTS of protein. I also add a little Ortega taco sauce, MILD, and I have been able to handle it just fine.

I am supposed to be eating three meals a day and no snack. But I get hungry at night. My. dr does not want you snacking because for most people that is why they got to this point. I am not and never have been a huge snacker. I find myself hungry at night since I am eating so little during the day. I like to eat the baked lay potato chips (maybe 8-10 of them) with melted reduced fat shredded cheese, and I take one or two jalapeno slices and dice them up and put one piece on eat chip. This makes for a YUMMY snack and I find it very satisfying. Keep in mind I am OK with jalapenos for now. Some people can not tolerate spicy food at all.

As far as getting sick goes. I will admit, I have been sick a few times. When you eat slowly, you know within 5-10 minutes if something will agree with you or not. That is why it is important to eat slow especially in the beginning. Honestly I find that when in stressful situations I get sick (at the horrible aunt's home on Christmas that you can not stand). The other times that I have gotten sick, it has mostly been on breads, and cheaper ones. I find that if I stick with higher quality bread and toast it, I am fine. By overall I try to avoid them if at all possible. Just remember Low Sugar, Low Fat, High protein and you will be fine! :O)

PS... My Fav protein shake is (unjury.com) 1 scoop of unflavored unjury, and half scoop of Low Carb Mocha drink from low-carb.com (bigtrain brand), and 8 oz of skim milk. :O)