A quick question...

[Emma Louise]

Sorry to bother you all but just wanted to ask a question of post-bypassers and anyone else who knows the answer really.

I was just wondering, after the gastric bypass operation what sort of meals can you expect to be eating?
I know that you dont eat the amount of food that was eaten before, but do you eat the same food just a smaller amount?

Like, say you were hosting a dinner party with some friends/family 18 months after your operation, and you cooked them meat, potatoes and a bit of veg, would you be able to eat that but just a smaller amount to everyone else?

Sorry if i sound like a total fooooooool, i just want to know what im in for.

 

[gaelic girl]

Hi Emma
I'm only 4 weeks post op so not quite at the come dine with me stage lol but did'nt want to read and run. I'm sure you are right in your theory and it will just be smaller portions as long as sugar content is ok x

 

[tpt]

Yes in short. I am eating healthily post-op but not counting fats, calories etc etc, just healthier stuff - some of the others will be along to tell you about keeping your protein etc up. If I cook for my hub, at 7 weeks post-op, all I cannot have is bread, rice & chewy meat so I have what he does (healthy comfort food) only I have a tea plate full and eat less than half. I fully expect to be back on normal intake within a couple of months and long term so should you but have to be mindfull of food types that make you dump - like sugar / fat.

 

[Emma Louise]

Haha, Allie, i love come dine with me!! Your on my wave length.

xxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Emma Louise]

Yes in short. I am eating healthily post-op but not counting fats, calories etc etc, just healthier stuff - some of the others will be along to tell you about keeping your protein etc up. If I cook for my hub, at 7 weeks post-op, all I cannot have is bread, rice & chewy meat so I have what he does (healthy comfort food) only I have a tea plate full and eat less than half. I fully expect to be back on normal intake within a couple of months and long term so should you but have to be mindfull of food types that make you dump - like sugar / fat.

Ah, yes, thank you that makes sense.

Thank you very much love.

xxxxxx

 

[ladybird_gal]

Yes I eat smaller amounts of the same. Mind you I don't do desserts. I went to a wedding recently and was able to eat what the others did but not eat a whole plateful.
I try new foods at home to see how I cope, before trying them when I'm out. x x

 

[teen]

I eat most thinks I ate pre op but in much smaller portions If Im out I dont have a pudding but I will perhaps have a spoon of my other halfs if he has any. I can tolerate most stuff now and do enjoy a tasty curry with a couple of spoons of rice and I like my bacon with cheese and toms at the weekend. When I first went on solids I couldnt stand the taste of tuna but Im ok with it now. You will be able to have a life after WLS but in much smaller amounts

 

[thinkbethin]

Sorry Emma but I'm a bander so can't really advise you but I'd like to say you will enjoy food just as much but you will probably savour the taste much more than beforexx

 

[phatgirl]

Emma, I have prepared large dinners and eaten at events without a problem post-op. Last christmas (I was 9 weeks post-op) I did a pork roast with roasted veg & a sugar-free fruit parfait. When attending a do, go for foods you feel confident about (prawns, cold sliced meats, sliced cheeses, salad, olives) and go light on the filler/fattier foods and skip the sweets. You really can't go wrong that way. When cooking at home just make sure to make everything flavorful, make the healthier choices with added fats and make a sugar-free dessert that you can enjoy if you want to. Basically eat what you like in small portions and make the food as healthy as possible.

Nic

 

[Emma Louise]

Emma, I have prepared large dinners and eaten at events without a problem post-op. Last christmas (I was 9 weeks post-op) I did a pork roast with roasted veg & a sugar-free fruit parfait. When attending a do, go for foods you feel confident about (prawns, cold sliced meats, sliced cheeses, salad, olives) and go light on the filler/fattier foods and skip the sweets. You really can't go wrong that way. When cooking at home just make sure to make everything flavorful, make the healthier choices with added fats and make a sugar-free dessert that you can enjoy if you want to. Basically eat what you like in small portions and make the food as healthy as possible.

Nic

Thanks Nic, that has put my mind at rest.
I was hoping what you said was the answer so thank you again!

I cant wait till i am a LOSER!!!

 

[rosejohnson]

Hiya, sorry to butt in,but what sort of sugar free deserts do you make??

Rx

 

[phatgirl]

Here are a few sweets recipes I have posted:

http://www.minimins.com/wls-recipes-forum/108144-5-minute-protein-cake.html

http://www.minimins.com/wls-recipes-forum/107484-protein-ice-cream.html

http://www.minimins.com/wls-recipes-forum/94625-pot-gold.html

http://www.minimins.com/wls-recipes...s-now-pictures-what-i-cooked.html#post1143145

Hope that gives you some inspiration!

Nic

 

[gaelic girl]

Hi Emmalouise
Yes come dine with me is one of my favourites it is so funny at times not that i'm any Gordon Ramsey but i love the disasters lolx