Think I can eat?

Elaine N.
on 6/28/12 11:40 am - Hiddenite, NC

VSG on 06/12/12

I am 17 days post op and have entered the soft foods phase where I can have chicken, turkey, fish. Tomorrow is Hubby's BD and I wonder if we go out to eat could I handle something like a grilled shrimp app? I've eaten some canned chicken and a couple slices of turkey sandwich meat. Think I will do ok?

God will turn our weakness into strength.

KathyA999
on 6/28/12 12:13 pm

VSG on 08/09/10

Grilled shrimp can be hard to handle for some post-ops early out. My recommendation would be to try new foods at home rather than in public. :-)

To be safe, I'd order the softest item on the menu, perhaps a nice flaky fish?

Height 5' 7" High Wt 268 / Consult Wt 246 / Surgery Wt 241 / Goal Wt 150 / Happy place 135-137 / Current Wt 143
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Karba
on 6/28/12 12:29 pm - NC

I did fine with shrimp from the get go but I've had a pretty easy time with all new foods. I like to order cheese enchiladas when I'm out with friends and just eat the inside of it along with some refried beans. Good luck!

Krissy_67
on 6/28/12 2:18 pm

VSG on 04/17/12

Shrimp was one of the most agreeable foods for me and very high in protein!!

Elaine N.
on 6/28/12 10:00 pm - Hiddenite, NC

VSG on 06/12/12

Thanks, seems it is an individual thing. I'm leaning more toward grilled or broiled fish now.

God will turn our weakness into strength.

Jackie
Multiplepetmom
on 6/28/12 10:15 pm

VSG on 08/05/08

try whatever you want but go very, very slowly.

once upon a time I had a group to talk about Binge Eating Disorder, and later one about Clean Eating.

PM me if you are interested in either of these.

size 8, life is great

EliseG
on 6/28/12 11:19 pm - MA

Personally, shrimp was not included in my soft foods phase because it's not very soft. I would also try going with a nice, flaky, fish, as long as it's something you've tried at home.

Carmelita
on 6/29/12 12:06 am - Four Corners, NM

VSG on 09/10/08

ABSOLUTELY!! Why not as long as ya chew chew chew the crap outta it. We're supposed to chew each bite to a count of 20 anyway...to slow us down...give food a jump start in digestion .

The thing with shrimp its a slider for me. but so is baked soft fish....I can eat alot of it and them calories add up not down :-(

HAVE A GREAT TIME!! Tell DH

for us on his day!!

Carmelita
on 6/29/12 1:15 am - Four Corners, NM

VSG on 09/10/08

Hey Elaine...just thinkin...since your going to a restuarant maybe some of my restuarant 101s may help too. I just posted to RNm yesterday...I dunno if you caught that post..here it is. Might help ya...since it IS DH's day n all.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/4545878/Out-to-eat-HEL P/

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