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Bacon and Cheese Mini Frittata's:

8 eggs
1/4 cup real bacon bits (I used Oscar Meyer)
1/2 cup 2% Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbs. water
salt and pepper to taste
any other ingredients you would enjoy

Preheat oven to 400 and mix all ingredients together.  Spray a large muffin tin with cooking spray and equally divide the egg mixture into 6 muffin cups.  Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Calories (each) -137, Fat - 9.7, Carbs - 0, Protein - 12.6 

I used the large bakery size muffin tin.  I put the frittata's into individual ziplock bags (once they cooled, of course) and can now just grab and go for breakfast this week.  I paired it with a Dannon Greek yogurt and stayed full til lunch.  Enjoy!

Parmesan Tuna Patties by BamaGal
Page 29 - Neighborhood Cookbook

Ingredients:
1 (6 3/4-oz) can albacore tuna
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 large egg
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons ground flaxmeal
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash onion powder
1 dash salt

Directions:
Drain tuna. Blend all ingredients in a medium
size bowl and form into patties. Fry in oil
(I use olive oil, but you may use cooking spray) until brown on edges. Turn. Fry until done.

Contributor's Note: These are VERY GOOD and creamy!
Takes away the "fishy" flavor of the tuna.
Fry up extras to refrigerate for snacks or quick lunches later.

Editor's Note: Flaxmeal, made of ground flaxseed, is
rich in omega-3 fatty acids which appear to help lower
the risk of heart disease. Flaxseed adds a mild
nutty flavor to foods and should be included regularly in a healthy diet
. Weight loss surgery patients should use ground
flaxmeal rather than flaxseed for digestibility reasons.

Recipe serves four. Per serving: 284 calories, 32 grams protein,
15 grams fat (3 saturated) and 4 grams carbohydrate.

I had surgery at 930 am on Tuesday, December 22. Every thing went great! The only pain I experienced was my back. I never lie on my back, so I guess being on it for 50 minutes wasn't the best. I only requested pain medication 3 times; due to my back pain. My belly felt great.  I got up to my room around 1 pm and was walking the halls by 2 pm.  No problems with nausea  (pre-op a scopolamine patch was placed behind by ear).  In order for me to be released early;  I needed to  take oral pain pills. I wasn't having any pain since 3 am, but rules are rules. I took a pill & was discharged at 5 pm on Wednesday December 23. I was sent home with Darvocet & Protnix.

No matter how much I thought I was prepared; I have constantly remind myself to take small sips.  I thank everyone on VSG forum for sharing. All the information shared was invaluable.

suziq1964
[Latest Posts]Post Date: 9/15/09 12:31 pm

Curried Cream of Cauliflower and Apple Soup w/ Saffron....

Ingredients

• For the Soup
• 4 cup chicken stock
• 1 1/2 tablespoon sweet butter
• 1 cup onions, chopped
• 2 teaspoon Madras curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads or 2 pinches saffron powder
• 1 cup Golden Delicious (or other apple), peeled, split, cored and sliced
• 4 cup cauliflower (about 1 medium head), greens and stem discarded, head broken up into small florets
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon chives, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• cup Curried Apple Dice1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled, split, cored, cut in 1/4 inch dice
• 1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads or 1 pinch saffron powderSalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
•  

Cooking Instructions

For the Curried Cream of Cauliflower, warm the chicken stock over medium heat. Melt the butter in a cast-iron pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions, curry powder, and saffron and sweat for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add the sliced apple and sweat for another 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the cauliflower and warm chicken stock and bring to a boil. Boil until the cauliflower is tender when pierced with a knife, approximately 20 minutes. Add the cream and cook for 3 more minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the soup in batches to a blender or food processor and purée at high speed until very smooth. Keep warm until ready to serve or refrigerate when cool and reheat just before serving.

For the Curried Apple Dice, place the apple dice with 1 tablespoon of water in a pan over medium heat. Add the curry powder, saffron, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, cover with a lid and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat. Strain and keep warm on the side

Cilla

Here are a couple recipes that I still have.  They would be for a couple weeks out after surgery.  High in protein and low in calories.  Yummy too. 

Mexican Style Omelet
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
2 ounce can diced green chilies (they aren't hot)
1/4 cup egg substitute (I just use real egg)
1 ounce grated low fat jack/cheddar cheese
Mix together and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until set.

No Noodle Cheese Lasagna
3/4 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp basil
2 egg whites (I just use an egg)
Mix together and bake at 350 or until set.


ahhh look what I found.  My 2-4 week plan the nutritionist sent to me.  I didn't include the part with recipe samples they gave because it is too long to post here. 
Yeah, doctors give different plans and it depends on your health too and how well you do, so you will have to see what they tell you to do.
(The place I went is a center for excellence that specializes in WLS.)
Preop and postop, I had to buy high protein foods/liquids from them.  Preop, was not all liquids but a "low residual" diet and postop was liquids for 2 weeks of course.
I don't agree 100% with all of it like taking 30-45 minutes to eat.  If it took me that long, I'd be able to eat more and how long does it take to eat 1/2 a cup of something?  lol

MEAL PLAN: 2-6 WEEKS AFTER SURGERY   2-4 WEEKS AFTER SURGERY:   Protein Supplements
UNJURY (GHP or www.unjury.com)-- 20 grams per scoop
ISOPURE (GNC) – 40 grams per 16 ounce bottle or 20 grams per scoop
GHP Products- typically 15 grams, but check food labels (NO bars/meals until 4 weeks)
All protein supplements must be 100% Whey or Soy Protein Isolate-
    (avoid concentrate and/or blends)
Non-fat dry milk powder—3 grams of protein per tablespoon   Meat Group
Cottage Cheese (1/4 cup = 7g protein):  fat free or low-fat
Baby Food Meats—2nd Foods (check food label for protein)
Refried Beans (1/2 cup=7g protein)—low-fat/non-fat
Tofu:  light, soft or silken (check food label for protein)   Milk Group
Milk (1 cup = 8g protein):  NO 2% or whole milk
Yogurt (8 oz container = 8-11g protein): low-fat light yogurt
Pudding (1 cup = 8g protein):  boxed sugar free/fat free pudding mix
Cream soups (1 cup = 7-8g protein): made with milk (NO 2% or whole)
Higher Protein Hot Cereals (1 packet/serving = 6-9g protein):  Kashi Go Lean Oatmeal,
    Quaker Weight Control Oatmeal, Coco Wheats or Quaker Oatbran Cooked Cereal 
    HINT: try making with low-fat milk to increase protein      
EXAMPLE MEAL PLAN AT 2-4 WEEKS (3 MEALS + 3 SNACKS)
8:00am  8 oz. glass of skim milk     8g
10:00am  1 cup of sugar free pudding made with skim milk 8g
12:00pm  ¼ cup of 2% cottage cheese                 7g
3:00pm              1 container sugar free/light yogurt   8g
5:00pm  1 cup of cream soup made with skim milk              8g
8:00pm    1 scoop Unjury made with 1 cup skim milk  28g                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                       62g      
ONLY ADD AFTER 60g PROTEIN IS CONSUMED   Starch Group  
Regular cream of wheat/grits/oatmeal     
Mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, winter squash
Crackers—saltines or reduced fat
*NO other breads/cereals/pasta/rice etc   Vegetable Group  
Non-starchy vegetables (cooked well)
*NO peas, corn, mixed, lima, or baked beans
Fruit Group  
Applesauce:  unsweetened/natural                                                                                          *NO other fruits
TRY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING RECIPES:
potatoes with cottage cheese sauce (~19 grams protein)
1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
1 small baked (or boiled) potato, peeled
1 green onion, finely chopped
1-2 Tablespoons low fat milk
Salt and Pepper to taste
Blend cottage cheese and milk until it’s a smooth consistency.  Add chopped green onions and keep refrigerated until potato is ready. Pour mixture over potatoes. 
chocolate treat (~ 40 grams protein)
1/2 large box of sugar-free, fat-free chocolate pudding mix
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
4 egg whites (egg whites should be used in recipes only--not to be eaten individually)
6 or 8 packets of Splenda
Mix together in a blender. Bake at  350 for about 15 minutes.
No-Noodle Cheese Lasagna (~28 grams protein)
3/4 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup marinara sauce
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp basil
2 egg whites (egg whites should be used in recipes only--not to be eaten individually)
 
Mix together. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes until warm.  
4 WEEKS AFTER SURGERY:   Meat Group   
Egg/Egg Whites/Egg Substitutes (1 serving=6-7g protein) 
Cheeses- 2% or Fat Free (1 ounce=7g protein)
Chicken, fish/seafood, turkey, ham (1 ounce=7g protein)
*NO beef or pork—too dense; peanut butter or nuts—too much fat                                    
Important Tips:
1.  Canned or Deli meats are better tolerated since they’re moister.
2.  Try adding broths, gravies, spaghetti sauce, or low-fat cream soups.
3.  Try using spray butter, spices/herbs, low-fat mayo/miracle whip, low-fat salad  dressings, seafood sauce, enchilada sauce, salsa, mustard, ketchup etc.
4.  Finely dice and chew well.   EXAMPLE MEAL PLAN AT 4 WEEKS (3 MEALS + 2 SNACKS)
8:00am           1 boiled egg                                                 7g
12:00pm         ½ cup of cottage cheese                           14g
3:00pm           1 oz. of chicken with light mayo and crackers                    7g
5:00pm           1oz. of canned turkey with fat free gravy                       7g
8:00 pm          1 scoop Unjury made with 1 cup skim milk         28g
                                                                                                                63g
TRY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING RECIPES:
cottage cheese Mexican style (~40 grams of protein)
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
2 oz can diced green chilies
¼ cup egg substitutes
1 ounce grated low fat jack/cheddar cheese
Mix together the cottage cheese, chilies, and egg(s) in a bowl. Mix with grated cheese and bake at 350F for about 15 minutes, or until the eggs have set and top is golden.
cheese omelet (~35 grams protein)
¾ cup egg substitutes
1/4 cup cottage cheese
1 ounce low fat shredded cheese
1 roma tomatoes, diced
Green onions to taste
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Pour into a muffin pan—fill each muffin ¾ full. Cook at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until the eggs have set and top is golden.  Salt and pepper to taste   GENERAL GUIDELINES:   PROTEIN—you MUST consume 60 grams per day minimum
Roux-en-Y
60-80 grams per day , don’t worry about calories
Lapband, Gastric Sleeve, and Duodenal Switch
60-80 grams per day; less than 900 calories per day   LIQUIDS  (water, decaf coffee and teas, sugar-free drinks)
       ·    Try to drink 64 oz diet/decaf fluids per day (you may not be able to do this)
NO carbonated drinks unless flat
       ·    Stop drinking 15 minutes prior to 45 minutes after your scheduled meals.   MEALS 
       ·    Eat protein first before any other foods!!!!  
       ·    Tolerance for certain foods is highly individual
       ·    Eat several small meals throughout the day
       ·    Chew food approximately 20-25 times before swallowing
       ·    Allow 30-45 minutes to eat each small meal
       ·    Avoid sweets and high-fat foods   VITAMINS   
* Celebrate Vitamins can be purchased at the GHP store or on-line at: www.celebratevitamins.com
Roux-en-Y
Take 2 chewable Celebrate Multivitamins and 1 Celebrate Iron-30 mg daily (available for purchase in the GHP Store) daily
OR
Take 3 capsules Celebrate Multivitamins and 1 Celebrate Iron-30 mg daily (both available to purchase in the GHP Store) daily   Lap Band and Gastric Sleeve
Take one over the counter multi-vitamin with minerals   Duodenal Switch
Take one Celebrate DS Essential (available for purchase in the GHP Store) daily
      AND
Take 2 chewable Celebrate Multivitamins and 1 Celebrate Iron-30 mg daily (available for purchase in the GHP Store) daily
OR
Take 3 capsules Celebrate Multivitamins and 1 Celebrate Iron-30 mg daily (both available to purchase in the GHP Store) daily

novascotiadawn
You will get this one from the Nut..If you alrady haven't...
LOCATION AND APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE
STAGE GENERAl DESCRIPTION LENGTH OF STAGE (May vary)
Starts after surgery with IV
fluids continuing = Completed in the Hospital
1 water (1 oz per hour) One day or less

Stage 2
low sugar, decaffeinated, non-carbonated, clear liquids (2-4 oz per hour)

 

One day or less Getting ready for discharge you will be introduced to Stage 3 and evaluated for tolerance.

Stage 3
low sugar, high protein, modified full liquids (4-8 oz per hour)

Stage 4
weeks 4 lean pureed/ground 4
weeks 5 lean meat, fish, & poultry, protein bars, fresh fruit & veggies, whole grains & legumes, healthy fat, and low fat dairy

Lifetime

guidelines from  Janet Plowman..

http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/default.aspx?page=DocumentRender&doc.Id=4024

http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/default.aspx?page=DocumentRender &doc.Id=4025

http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/default.aspx?page=DocumentRender &doc.Id=3851

PeanutFreeMom
Here are the Dietary Guidelines designed for the VSG from Cornell University:
www.cornellweightlosssurgery.org/pdf/dietary_guidelines_sleeve_gastrectomy.pdf

http://www.thegastricbypassvegetarian.blogspot.com/

Protein Balls Recipe
The pb and oatmeal balls are VERY easy.

1 cup Peanut Butter (I use no-sugar-added Peter Pan)
1 cup rolled oatmeal -- not the instant stuff
1 cup protein powder (I use Matrix Chocolate, but you can use other flavors)
5 packets Splenda

Warm the peanut butter in microwave about 30-40 seconds -- it melts it and makes mixing in the other ingredients much easier. Add the oatmeal, protein powder, and Splenda and mix well. (If needed, you can add a little bit of water to make it easier to mix) Roll into walnut sized balls, refrigerate. Store in fridge in zip-lock baggies. This recipe makes 20-24 balls.

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Protein balls
1 cup protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
1 cup non-fat dry milk
1 cup rice crispy cereal
1 cup peanut butter
Splenda to taste
cocoa powder mixed with Splenda

Add the protein powder, dry milk, cereal and peanut butter in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly making sure that all the dry milk is in the mix and not visible. If you like it real sweet, add some more Splenda to fit your taste. Form the mixture into small balls ( about 1.5 inches in diameter) Roll in the cocoa/Splenda mix. Refrigerate. Each ball has about 10 grams of protein.

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Protein Poppers

1 C. protein powder (I use Unjury chocolate)
1 C. non-fat dry milk
1 C. peanut butter (I use Healthy Balance Chunky)
2 tbsp Cocoa powder (I use Hershey's Unsweetened Dark Chocolate)
2 tbsp water
½ C. ground flax seed
½ C. rolled oats (don't use instant oats)
Splenda to taste
1 tsp. rum extract

Mix protein powder, milk powder, rum extract and peanut butter. When totally mixed, add flax and oats. Add enough water to moisten to allow you to form into one inch balls.

In separate bowl, mix splenda and cocoa. Roll each ball in cocoa mixture. Chill one hour before eating.

Makes about 12-15 balls. Apprx. 10 grams of protein per ball.

The Top 10 Feelings That Sabotage Your Diet

posted at Diet.com by DrRogerGould @ 7:00am ET on August 3, 2009

Emotional eaters use food to deal with their feelings. It doesn’t matter what those feelings are. They may start using food as a coping mechanism to deal with their most intolerable feeling and then after awhile they are using food to deal with any, and every, feeling. Here are the top 10 feelings that sabotage your dieting efforts. Each one includes a proactive action you could take instead of eating away the feeling. 1. Loneliness When you’re lonely, food can feel like a friend, a companion, or even a lover. Eating helps pass the time but it never provides what a person can. Instead of eating away loneliness, ask yourself how can you connect with new people, make new friends, or reach out in a new way. 2. Defeat When you’re defeated and hopeless, you can’t be bothered to take the time and effort to eat right. Instead of eating when you’re feeling despondent, remind yourself that you do indeed care by doing something life-affirming. This can be anything from helping someone in need to seeing a beautiful piece of art. 3. Fear Fear has triggered many a craving. It is a most uncomfortable feeling and can leave you with a sense of powerlessness. Instead of eating give your fears a reality check. Worries can be used to help you figure out what kind of plans you need to put in place to prepare for whatever future might be frightening you. 4. Disappointment Food can feel like a great consolation prize when life isn’t giving you your fair share. Instead of eating use your disappointment to get clear about what you really want in life. What steps do you need to take to get there? 5. Frustration When you can’t figure out how to do something, food can feel like a solution to the intense agitation you’re experiencing. Instead of eating, take a breath, or a walk, or just sleep on it. You might find that the answer you’re looking for comes effortlessly when you surrender the struggle. 6. Anger Anger can feel overwhelming and scary. Food can feel like the perfect way to stuff fierce words inside. Instead of eating, find an outlet for your anger. When the sparks die down there is usually some important information behind the rage you feel. 7. Self-Hatred Feelings of self-doubt and a negative inner voice can give way to bouts of overeating. Eating actually distances you from yourself. Instead of eating, use your self-doubts and criticism as a red flag reminding you that you need to give yourself some tenderness, love, and care. 8. Happiness It’s not just negative feelings that can make you eat. It can be positive ones, too. Eating when you’re happy can be a way to deflect the good things going on for you. Instead of eating, practice taking in joyful experiences. Own them, cherish them, and be grateful for them. 9. Anxiety Anxiety is probably the one emotion responsible for most eating disorders. The jittery, jumpy feeling of anxiety makes it physically uncomfortable. This discomfort can make food seem like a simple solution to settle a belly full of butterflies. Instead of eating, look for real ways to soothe, comfort, and calm yourself. Anxiety is an unavoidable part of life, but you have many options for how to deal with it. 10. Depression When you’re depressed you might not be able to muster up the effort to nurture yourself with good food and exercise. Simply getting out of bed can be an effort. Instead of eating, take one loving action for yourself. This could be prayer, getting support, or sitting in the sunshine. Overeating reinforces your depression. When you stop feeding feelings, your feelings can provide you with essential information that guides you. See how you can use your emotions to propel you forward instead of using emotional eating to keep you stuck. You might find that not only is it easier to stick to your diet, but your whole life starts working better, too.

MacMadam Post Date: 6/19/09 5:26 pm

-protein hot chocolate (12 to 15 g per cup depending on brand)

-FAGE yogurt - 20 g per 6 oz. You may not be able to eat 6 oz. at once right now, but you can eat it over a period of time. It's considered a full liquid so you can have it pretty early out.

-string cheese (once you are on softs)

-protein water powders. They only give you 3 g a serving, but that's better than nothing.

-cottage cheese (I think it's a full liquid but it's definitely a soft food)

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=d5qtrcz_4cf2wpf8v