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Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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myleeliam 07/09/2008

I must be the only one in wls history that has already given into grazing habits!! Please give me some quick easy meal ideas, and snacks that will help me feel more satisfied. I am never hungry but just always want to put something in my mouth. I'm right back to where I was before surgery. My Dr. says 3 meals a day and NO snacking, I don't evan no how to snack with the no drinking before and after meal rule. I really want to get all my protein and fluids in every day! HELP!
FYI I start w/ a shake every morning but lunch and dinner aren't very satisfying, lunch meat roll ups, peanut butter crackers, whatever is quick. I hate food prep.
How about protein bars? Any brand suggestions? I do use the new whey protein shots, but in between meals.
Any advice would be great!
Start weight 267, 8 weeks 220
Oh and I don't follow low fat, just low sugar, low carb! I'm willing, HELP!

deleted_user 07/09/2008

It's hard getting into a routine with the eating. I consider all of my meals a snack...because they are so small! One of my favorite snacks is String Cheese and a couple low fat Townhouse crackers. I also like wendy's small chili.

Good luck!
Janet

deleted_user 07/10/2008

The protein shots should replace a meal or snack. If you are just wanting to chew get some sugar free gum but do not swallow it. If you eat lunch meat I would buy the deli meat it does not have as much salt. Try a grilled hamburger. I use the George foreman grill it is great. string cheese is great like Janet said. If you need to snack get some sugar free jello or pudding. They have cheese cake flavor pudding and you can get sugar free pie filling and make a cheese cake if you like it. Or use fresh fruit. Try to eat more meats such as grilled chicken George foreman grill again. It is easy prep and worth it.

deleted_user 07/10/2008

I drink alot of protein shakes in between and that seems to help alot. Thats when i'm home, when I'm at work I do struggle with grazing. I'm going back to work today after a few days of vacation I took, I feel I'm back on track again, now I just need to stay on track. But protein shakes help me alot.

Karen

deleted_user 07/10/2008

This was not a quick solution to weight loss. You have to be able to adapt new healthy behaviors and habits. And food prep is really a must. You can't rely on fast and ready. That is what had gotten alot of America obese as it is.

Take some time to boil eggs (protein, eat a can of tuna (protein)...etc. Do your research there are alot of yummy things that have high protein. You have to be willing to do the footwork. This is a tool, but if its not used properly (with healthy dieting and exercise)then the tool is not being used properly and won't work.

krystlmom 07/10/2008

My trick is to make sure I have something handy that is NEVER a NO food. I made Cottage cheese, mine.

Whenever I find I want to graze, I go to the fridge and do all of the looking but always grab the cottage cheese!

It is high in protein, and decent in calories and fat, I prefer the large curd even tho there is more fat in it, but I rationalize it by the fact that we malabsorb fats! ;-) You do have to work at the not grazing thing, but there are times when a snack is necessary!

Don't beat yourself up over this, learn that, if you have gone for 2 hours without putting something in your pouch, then you are supposed to eat something. just make sure it isn't JUNK!
God bless!

Janelle

biskit39 07/10/2008

Have you checked out theworldaccordingtoeggface.com. She's on this website and has some great recipes. I don't have a lot of time, but I make some of her "bite" recipes and freeze them. I like a few crackers now and then too, but I buy soy based ones. I find them at any grocery store or bariatricchoice.com. They have single serving (portion control), low calorie and have about 10gms of protein. I only have a few at a time and only at meal time. when you want to put something in your mouth, try ice chips....cold and crunchy! Or maybe a sugar free popsicle. You need to follow your plan. You didn't go through all of this just to go back to what you were doing. Good luck! Let me know how you're doing! Julia

deleted_user 07/10/2008

I found watermelon was a great snack for me. Mostly water, filled me up and I felt like I could eat a decent amount. Even years later, I still turn to it when I feel like binging.

myleeliam 07/10/2008

Thanks everyone! I got some good tips from all of you. I should have added that I'm a stay at home mom with twins, and I also watch two of my neices al under three! I feel stuck in the house so I find myself in the kitchen allllll the time! I'm workin' on it thanks.

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