Question:
need suggestions for meals

I am 5 weeks out and bored of my meals, I have not had any bad reactions to the soft stuff. Has anyone eaten tomato's or salsa after 5 weeks? I need recipes!!    — jlh1129 (posted on January 17, 2008)


January 17, 2008
A good place to find recipes is bariatric eating dot com. They have a whole recipe forum. It's hard to give suggestions not knowing what you've been eating. If you're going to try salsa, run it through a blender or a magic bullet first. You might have trouble with the larger pieces. As long as you're eating protein first, there's not a lot of limits. Whatever it is, put it in the blender. One of my new staple foods is shrimp, because they're so easy to digest. How about shrimp cocktail made with homemade cocktail sauce (regular stuff has too much sugar). Use Heinz low carb ketchup and horseradish and you've got low sugar cocktail sauce. You can chop the shrimp up and mix them with it.
   — Shirley D.

January 17, 2008
You should probably be only on limited foods. If you want to try seasononings, try one at a time. I'd avoid ketchup, as you may react to the sugar. Mustard is relatively safe, and I don't believe has any sugars. There are a host of bariatric recipe books or recipe outlets on the Internet. Be sure to follow the protocol your doctor states. Do not eat foods he says to avoid.
   — Dave Chambers

January 17, 2008
I am 6 weeks out and did salsa with my eggs a couple of weeks ago and had no reaction. But, remember just a little bit or it will take the place of your protein. Good luck. C Garber
   — Caroline Garber

January 17, 2008
I own a bariatric recipe group on Yahoo. I share and create recipes for all forms of Bariatric Surgery. I have a dietary degree and a chef. Here is the link http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BariatricRecipes/
   — Karen M.

January 17, 2008
Bariatric eating .com Susan Marie Leach is a rny pt, has a GReat book full of recipes that are Wonderful. book is called Before and After. you can also get recipes off the web site. Yes I eat salsa but not chips at 5 weeks post op. I am now at maintaince and I can eat chips. gabluecrab
   — gabluecrab

January 17, 2008
I have experienced a weird thing with tomato based things in general. I am over 3 years out and they have recently started to upset the digestive system. I think I need to check the sugars again but minimal salsa is usually okay.
   — Isabella

January 18, 2008
this is a post to Jill, who replied to your post. You said tomato products are upsetting your stomach. If you still have your gallbladder you may want to speak to your doc about this. It is a symptom of gallstones/gallbladder problems.
   — KatFord

January 18, 2008
I was the same way. I started adding salsa and bean dip to my soups at two weeks. Saved my life and my taste buds. I also added ff cheddar cheese. Good luck, Pat
   — pjennjr

January 18, 2008
On my program we started soft food at 7 days post surgery and they recommeded salsa. I am 4 months out and have salsa on my egg at least a couple of times a week. I also use hot sauce. Condiments are a great way to add flavor just make sure they don't have a lot of sugar and are an accent to your food. Amy
   — Radgalut

January 20, 2008
I bought Eating Well after WLS by Pat Levine. Great recipes and it tells you all the info you need like how much protein, fat, carbs and if you are 2 weeks out puree like this or 5 weeks out puree or chop, etc.. for both surgeries. Also weight loss surgery for dummies has some good recipes as well as Susan Leach's book before and after.
   — SB_COACH




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