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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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hope81026 04/27/2010

I am trying to work this thing out.
I had my surgery March 12 and I just seem to be picking my way through the day although I am never actually satisfied.
Lately I have been thinking about those weight watchers dinners, Lean Cuisine and such,
I am thinking I could eat what I want and just toss the rest.
There would be variety and I wouldn't have to cook all day for a few morsels.
Aditionally I could have some actual meals that are portioned small.
Is this a bad idea?

deleted_user 04/27/2010

im really not sure on this. Out of the prepared meals those are probly the best but prepacked foods like that contain huge amounts of sodium and other things that i'm not how good they are especially when you are just starting out. I know variety is hard in the beginning but very soon you'll be able to eat more variety. You should be able to eat what your family eats by now, at least most of it, just in small portions.

deleted_user 04/27/2010

We weekend cook using fresh meats and vegetables. We have a smoker and electric steamer. As long as the veggies are cut (you can buy them that way) it doesn't take long to steam. I would stay on fresh veggies or frozen, as much as possible, for best nutrition. BTW ground chicken meatballs and meatloaf made in muffin tins and frozen are excellent small, manageable servings. We grind all our own meats on the wkend to assure no junk and fat. Tofu is also a time saver!

krimicri 04/27/2010

Frozen meals are bad bad bad with sodium. I look at them once in a while, but it seems that not only do they have a TON of sodium, most of them have rice, noodles, dumplings, etc.. all the starchy stuff we are supposed to be avoiding.. so I just leave them altogether.

I live on those Starkist SeaSations fish filets, if you like fish. Gorton's Tilapia filets are also very good, IMO.

There a lot of single serving items out there that are good for you, you just have to shop around and read the labels.

Good luck!

deleted_user 04/27/2010

I'm with krimicri I'd avoid them... sodium super high and white carby fillers.

Crab Salad (Chicken of the Sea packets) were an early fav. or
Chicken Salad (use 1/2 Greek Yogurt 1/2 Mayo to moisten)
Make a few casseroles, soups, stews and freeze into portions
Loved/still love Cold Cut Roll-ups

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2009/02/warm-gooey.html

~Michelle "Shelly"

deleted_user 04/27/2010

I use them when I don't have to have prepared food. They are small portions and taste great, I think they are ok to use as a meal substitute.

deleted_user 04/27/2010

Meatloaf in muffin tins is a great idea, been doing it for years you can then cook a lot and freeze them and just warm them to make for the night. I only eat the Lean Cusiene in a major pinch, and when I do, since I eat so little of it I eat just the meat portion and toss the rest of the meal...

deleted_user 04/27/2010

Ohh yea in meatloaf I have heard people adding lots of veggies to theirs very finely chopped in a grater.

deleted_user 04/28/2010

One of the lessons for me and it's a big one is learning to be responsible for what i put in my mouth. Knowing how it was made and what it is made up of is a biggie for me.

I have learned so much about meal preparation and cooking....yes, cooking.

For me, and this is my lesson - i need to be responsible for preparing my food and making good food choices.

Eggface and other's sites have been like gold.

But nothing takes away from being responsible for your own food.

Good Luck on your journey.

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