What Do You Eat?
Hey all,
I am over 2 months out from surgery. I am finding that I can't meat and such. Once I swallow the meat and it sets on my stomach, I get queazy. However, for some reason, beef jerkey sits really well on my stomach, so I snack on that all day long. I know we're not supposed to, but I do eat things like potatoes and things like chips to get calories in, since I'm lucky to get in 700 calories a day. I am also eating things like peanuts. I finally found a protien suppliment I can drink and keep down. I have lost over 60 pounds already. I have spent the past 4 weeks not eating but maybe 100 calories a day due to a bad virus, and a stricture, so I wasn't able to keep food down. Good news is, stricture has been dialated, and the virus is gone. My goal is to start getting my diet more in order and try to keep track of calories and protein. To me, tracking it is going to be hard, because I hate doing it. (I've done it before during previous weight loss attempts). I just want to know what all ov you guys eat in a typical day and how many calories you all get in. I also would like to know what your diet was like a little over 2 months out.
I am over 2 months out from surgery. I am finding that I can't meat and such. Once I swallow the meat and it sets on my stomach, I get queazy. However, for some reason, beef jerkey sits really well on my stomach, so I snack on that all day long. I know we're not supposed to, but I do eat things like potatoes and things like chips to get calories in, since I'm lucky to get in 700 calories a day. I am also eating things like peanuts. I finally found a protien suppliment I can drink and keep down. I have lost over 60 pounds already. I have spent the past 4 weeks not eating but maybe 100 calories a day due to a bad virus, and a stricture, so I wasn't able to keep food down. Good news is, stricture has been dialated, and the virus is gone. My goal is to start getting my diet more in order and try to keep track of calories and protein. To me, tracking it is going to be hard, because I hate doing it. (I've done it before during previous weight loss attempts). I just want to know what all ov you guys eat in a typical day and how many calories you all get in. I also would like to know what your diet was like a little over 2 months out.
Terrence,
I'm a little newer than you but I have found that how I eat is more important than what I eat. Like you, jerky works well for me and I think it's because it's so tough to start with that we tend to chew the bejeezus out of it. I know I do. "Regular" meats tend to make me revert to my pre surgical habit of chomping a big piece, getting it small enough to go down and let my stomach take care of it. That gets me every time. The worst part is that after my pouch gets grouchy, it takes a day to get it's panties unbunched so the rest of the day sucks.
I'll be watching this thread to see what the longer term guys offer as to food choices.
Thanx,
Jim
I'm a little newer than you but I have found that how I eat is more important than what I eat. Like you, jerky works well for me and I think it's because it's so tough to start with that we tend to chew the bejeezus out of it. I know I do. "Regular" meats tend to make me revert to my pre surgical habit of chomping a big piece, getting it small enough to go down and let my stomach take care of it. That gets me every time. The worst part is that after my pouch gets grouchy, it takes a day to get it's panties unbunched so the rest of the day sucks.
I'll be watching this thread to see what the longer term guys offer as to food choices.
Thanx,
Jim
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Terrance,
Well do I remember those times.. LOL.
Soups did well, I liked Campbell's Chunky soups, expecially clam chowder. Jus****ch the Fats and Sugars on soups. Chili is good, as well.
I handled lean meats really well, so I ate a lot of lean roast beef and turkey. After being on the soft foods so long, you have to work your way back up slowly. Try tuna salad, made with light miracle whip and some light shredded cheese mixed in, things like that.
Good luck,
Dale
Well do I remember those times.. LOL.
Soups did well, I liked Campbell's Chunky soups, expecially clam chowder. Jus****ch the Fats and Sugars on soups. Chili is good, as well.
I handled lean meats really well, so I ate a lot of lean roast beef and turkey. After being on the soft foods so long, you have to work your way back up slowly. Try tuna salad, made with light miracle whip and some light shredded cheese mixed in, things like that.
Good luck,
Dale
Terrance,
I start the day out with plain Greek Yogurt 15g protein 5.3 oz (Wal-mart & Krogers sells OIKOS brand) mixed with equal & cinnamon or blue berries. It's real bland without equal but the flavored one's have to much sugar.
Eggs in a Omelet with ham is good 8g per egg so about 22g protein for a 2 egg omelet with ham
Also Quaker Oats Calorie reduced oatmeal made with Hood's Milk (thats the brand Calorie Countdown 0 carb Wal-mart has it & Krogers) I then add Carnation Powdered Milk it kicks the protein up with no Whey taste and its cheaper. Gives you about 21g protein made this way.
Also Instant Cream of Wheat made with EAS Chocolate gives you about 18g protein taste like Malt-O-Meal.
Lunch
I like Busy Bee (brand) Tia Tuna I don't drain it eat it right out of the can (can found next to starkist looks like cat food can??) the lid is foil just peel back and eat 19g. protein its a little spicy & good!
Wendy's Chili is good also 15g protein sm. 19g protein lg.
Supper
(Depending what stage you might need to cut it up very very small)
Steak 4oz a little sweet potato 27g protein
or
Grilled Chicken 4-5oz a little potato small amount of cantaloupe (2-3 pcs) 28g-35g protein
Snack
Boiled Egg 8g protein
Dry Roasted Edamame (I like the Wasabi or salted flavors) 14g protein per oz.
Lite String Cheese 7g protein per pc.
Protein Jell-O 21g protein1/2 cup serving.
As far as calories I was told in the beginning don't worry about calories just get your liquid and protein in. Each persons calorie intake will be a little different depending on individual metabolism and activity.
Rocky Top
I start the day out with plain Greek Yogurt 15g protein 5.3 oz (Wal-mart & Krogers sells OIKOS brand) mixed with equal & cinnamon or blue berries. It's real bland without equal but the flavored one's have to much sugar.
Eggs in a Omelet with ham is good 8g per egg so about 22g protein for a 2 egg omelet with ham
Also Quaker Oats Calorie reduced oatmeal made with Hood's Milk (thats the brand Calorie Countdown 0 carb Wal-mart has it & Krogers) I then add Carnation Powdered Milk it kicks the protein up with no Whey taste and its cheaper. Gives you about 21g protein made this way.
Also Instant Cream of Wheat made with EAS Chocolate gives you about 18g protein taste like Malt-O-Meal.
Lunch
I like Busy Bee (brand) Tia Tuna I don't drain it eat it right out of the can (can found next to starkist looks like cat food can??) the lid is foil just peel back and eat 19g. protein its a little spicy & good!
Wendy's Chili is good also 15g protein sm. 19g protein lg.
Supper
(Depending what stage you might need to cut it up very very small)
Steak 4oz a little sweet potato 27g protein
or
Grilled Chicken 4-5oz a little potato small amount of cantaloupe (2-3 pcs) 28g-35g protein
Snack
Boiled Egg 8g protein
Dry Roasted Edamame (I like the Wasabi or salted flavors) 14g protein per oz.
Lite String Cheese 7g protein per pc.
Protein Jell-O 21g protein1/2 cup serving.
As far as calories I was told in the beginning don't worry about calories just get your liquid and protein in. Each persons calorie intake will be a little different depending on individual metabolism and activity.
Rocky Top
I'm 7 months out and I too have trouble with meats.
I eat lentils about 1 or 2 days a week, I mix them with some veggies and they sit well and they are loaded with protein. Believe it or not lamb is one meat that sits very well, just be sure to drain all the grease. Also I've just started eating Quinoa which is a high protein grain. I bought a little electric omlette maker and have an omlette for lunch once or twice a week. Breakfast is a protein shake or 1/2 cup cottage cheese mixed with some homemade unsweetened applesauce. For snacking I eat dried salted peas or soy nuts.
I eat lentils about 1 or 2 days a week, I mix them with some veggies and they sit well and they are loaded with protein. Believe it or not lamb is one meat that sits very well, just be sure to drain all the grease. Also I've just started eating Quinoa which is a high protein grain. I bought a little electric omlette maker and have an omlette for lunch once or twice a week. Breakfast is a protein shake or 1/2 cup cottage cheese mixed with some homemade unsweetened applesauce. For snacking I eat dried salted peas or soy nuts.
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