9 weeks out gastricbypass..what can i eat?

its been 9 weeks since my gastric bypass..what are some of the new things i can now try to eat.i want Mexican food but don't know what to choose also Chinese..can someone let me know whats ok to eat at this stage.real tired of soups cottage cheese yogurt..don't think I'm eating enough food. i have no one to turn to i need these questions answered..i should be on a regular diet with a few res tricked things,,like bread,rice,pasta...does that sound right..I'm afraid to try new things,its almost like I'm having to learn to eat again,,does anyone have any advise please

One of my favorite go to meals is still taco meat mixed with RF beans, cheese & topped with greek yogurt instead of sour cream...always nummy. There is not much to offer for post WLS at a chinese restaurant, although I do indulge in chow mein on a rare occasion. Once you are cleared for more vegies, tacos minus the tortilla is easy, as well as chili. Now that my gallbladder has been removed (with my WLS) I have renewed my love affair with all things mexican. One dish I make involves Quinoa...a low glycemic index grain that actually has protein in it. I cook the quinoa according to package directions using either chicken or beef broth, add in a can of chili ready diced tomatoes (take into account the liquid in the tomato with the cooking liquid) Add in a can of drained black beans. Sautee onion, peppers, zucchini(all diced), mushrooms & add just prior to serving. Measure out your meat serving, add a few tablespoons quinoa mix, top with cheese...is very nummy, and low fat. Quinoa is a good source for a healthy carb you can substitute for rice or pasta, and can be mixed with your choice of flavors. You do have to be bold and experiment. You will never know what your new tummy will love until you try.

 At nine weeks I had Christmas dinner.  It was a one inch square of turkey, a tablespoon of mashed potatoes and six kernels of corn. I enjoyed every bite and felt full, everyone else at the table was horrified at how little I ate.

By 12 weeks I could eat half a small serving of Wendy's chili.  By six months, I could eat 1/3 of a restuarant meal. Now I can usually eat 1/2 of a meal.  Your capacity for food will come back.  You can eat anything you want but usually tiny portions.  Look for recipes without a lot of sugar or other carbs.  Get your nourishment from protein shakes until you are ready to eat more food.

What does your surgeon and dietician recommend at this point?  At nine weeks, I was on a regular diet so I could eat just about anything in moderation.  I was advised to limit the starchy carbs and sugar and stuff like that.  Why are you afraid to try new things?  And why have you been eating just soup and cottage cheese and yogurt at nine weeks out?

I am at 9 weeks out as well.  I am pretty much on a regular diet.  There are still a few things that when i try,  they dont work as well as others so i will try them again in a few weeks.   If something really disagrees with me i go back to my safe foods for a day or so then try again.

Had my first salad on Friday.  YUMMMO.  Which is strange cause i never really liked salad before surgery.  LOVED that one.  Lets see,  bread i would be very careful,  i have tried a lil here and there and its on the fdont list for now.

Mexican,  I cant do beef very well right now.  So i make tacos with ground pork or ground bison, cheese, salsa and refried beans.   I dont use a shell just mix it all up on a plate........so good.

Chinese.......Hubby got the hunan delicacey the other night and wonton soup.  The hunan was chicken and shrimp with stir fried veggies.  Now our chinese place is supposedly organic, no msg, all natural,  so be sure and check yours out.  i had about 3 shrimp and a few veggies.  It was good and i was full.  Now i am scared to death of rice.  It made me hurt before surgery and i have no desire to try it now.

Also you could try and do some teriaki skewers  chicken , shrimp.  Just make them at home so you can control the sauce.

If your doctor allows soft foods, I'd suggest refried beans w/shredded cheese and salsa; tuna
salad w/chopped pickles, onions, celery & low/fat mayo; Thai food such as Chicken Satay;
pizza topping without the crust;  shrimp or scallops sauteed w/EVOO and garlic; Wor Won
Ton Soup which is filled with all kinds of goodies.

Yes, you definitely are having to learn how to eat all over again!  So this time, go for quality, not quantity.

Best wishes,

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Mexican- I agree with the others, refried beans with low fat cheese, pico de gallo, etc.  Black bean soup, topped with greek yogurt, etc.

If you are in the mood for asian food, here is a recipe for the Biggest Loser lettuce wraps-you could just eat the filling if you aren't sure about tolerating the lettuce...
 
Here is the recipe:

1 tablespoon olive oil (I think this is a lot and use less-more like 1 1/2 tsps)
1 lb. ground chicken breast
2 tablespoons all natural or low-fat peanut butter
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons low sodium teriyaki sauce
1 small can drained water chestnuts
1/2 chopped onion  (I use a small amount of green onion instead)
Handful of cashew nuts or peanuts (not the dry roasted kind)
4-6 leaves romaine lettuce

PREPARATION
 

1. In a pan, heat olive oil. Add ground chicken and brown; stir occasionally to separate the meat.

2. Add peanut butter, soy sauce; and teriyaki sauce to the chicken until well mixed.

3. Add water chestnuts, onion; and cashews.

4. After chicken is completely brown, let simmer for about five minutes; stirring every couple of minutes. Uncover and coo****il a thick consistency.

5. Cool and serve on large lettuce leaves.

This makes 4-6 servings, I am sorry I cannot find the specific nutritional info...

At 9 weeks out I was so addicted to Taco Bells bean and cheese cup.