What do you eat ?

[SARAH S]

I have with interest a lot of success stories on this forum........ some mixed with difficulties and most telling of a lot of hard work

I would love to know , how long it was before you ate "normal" foods and what you are eating now.

One of mine and my husbands favourite pastimes is "to do lunch" My mind is now racing with the "will we still be able to do this?" "What will I be able to eat, or want to for that matter"

Do you still eat out socially? These questions are probably quite ridiculous ............ but its my latest mind game I'm playing with myself!!!!!!!

 

[Martinamostert]

Hi I am thinking the same, I am 1 week post op gastric band and miss lunches with family and friends

 

[JED]

Im 3 weeks post op my daily intake so far is 2 weetabix 1 tin of soup 2 pints of milk and 3-4 oz of mash or scrambled egg with a few tea n coffee cant really consume any more than that at the moment

 

[Big an Bouncy]

Im 17 weeks out and food is still a problem to me in that I have to remember to eat now.Sounds good I hear you say,no its a worry cos of the lack of nutrition plus it slows your weightloss if you dont eat enough to burn the calories.You should be getting 1000/1200 cals in when you are able to eat 'properly'The thing is food tastes different,smells different,doesnt interest me to buy,cook or eat it anymore so I have to push myself to eat.I wouldnt go for a meal as it would be a waste I eat so little,if im shopping a coffee more than fills me.There is no joy in food anymore so I have to find something else to focus on,I hope exersize fills the spot!Dont get me wrong I dont regret wls and its still early yet so things may change just dont be supprised at anything in the future.I have my 2nd postop appointment this friday for bloods so will see if Im low on iron.I eat very little fruit,veg salad and meat.Eat mostly milk,cheese,egg yolk,weetabix,soups and stews.Maz x

 

[SARAH S]

Thanks for that Maz.

I must be honest not eating very much is a problem now, so I am a little concerned.

On 13th I have my pro op assessment I'll chat to the dietician then, I am going private though, so although I know they are professionals I wanted some "true" advice from people on here that are livig it day to day

 

[charm55]

Sarah i'm 9 months post op and i eat most things i ate pre op i always read the labels on food and try to keep within 5% fat and 8% sugar per 100g my portions are a lot smaller. We often eat out and sometimes i just have a starter for my meal.I dont eat beef or pork as they dont go down very well but other than that i eat everything.

 

[daftmoo]

This is a sore point for me. My family all live more the 100 miles away in different directions so family meals are par of the course when meeting up. I've actually got one coming up on sunday. I'm worried already about it, its a £10 carvery so thats a waste fro me. I find it a chore going out for food and now hate it I'd rather sit in the car on my own and let my oh and kids go in. I've been out a few times and sometimes just had a coffee, normally kids meals are the usual crap sausages, burgers or pasta (i can't eat pasta anymore). I've tried asking for a starter as a main and the restraunt cocked it up and brought it out first so I sat there with mine while everyone waited for theres then I had to watch them stuff their faces with their mains and then on to pud.
I feel so left out these days.
I bet you glad you asked now, lol

 

[Rebirth]

Hi Sarah, I had my op last October and find that I can eat anything (in moderation). I still crave carbs and chocolate, although if I have chocolate I only have one or two pieces as it doesn't taste as nice. We go out quite alot for meals and so far only one carvery has ever refused to give me a child's portion. On days when I know that restriction is good I just ask for a spare plate and take some off M's or the childrens plate. When eating with friends or home I use a salad plate as I've realised that I just like to feel I have a full plate. This has never caused any problems and is much safer for me as my eyes and mind are always way bigger than my stomach.

I find that when I'm not eating or drinking enough my wl slows dramatically. However, my inch loss and clothes size still seem to decrease!!! The best thing is that I'm more motivated to exercise and this also helps with the appetite as it reduces boredom and gives me a feel good factor.

 

[SARAH S]

Thank you so much for your responses its so comforting to know that there are people out there ready and willing to answer my questions

I dont regret for a minute my decision but want to make sure that the future post op is worth the torment (mentally) now I just want to get on with it

 

[SARAH S]

Oh Sue its a shame you feel happier in the car but I thinhk I understand.

We are in the catering business so most of the places we eat we know the chef etc so shouldn't be a problem.

But you should really not the restaurants muck up your meal (and evening) no matter what size it is.....send it back if it arrives at the wrong time...normally these things are because the waiting staff haven't told the kitchen. I know some chefs are a bit tetchy but most of them really don't mind as long as they know.

Best wishes and I am glad I asked !!

 

[yorkiegal]

I know what people are saying about it feeling like a waste to spend money on a meal in a restaurant when you're hardly going to eat much of it. When I used to go to a carvery I would load my plate up with as much as I could. But really, it's not a waste, even if you just eat a saucer size portion. If it costs you a tenner then try and see that as a tenner spent on having a nice time out and socialising with your partner or friends, rather than a tenner spent on food. Besides you could always ask for a doggie bag. I intend to and I'll just give it to my dog Baxter when I get home lol.

 

[Karen19745]

I have been out a couple of times, I went out for Sunday lunch last week and I ordered a side order of mash and gravy and then took a bit of meat and veg of my daughter's plate. I went to McDonalds with the kids at the weekend, I ordered a Happy Meal with chicken nuggets and Tropicano and I ate the nuggets, gave the fries to the kids and kept the drink for later and gave the toy to my neice so you can still eat out if you want to, Karen x

 

[JayHobbs]

Eating out was one of my main concerns before I had the bypass, as we used to eat out a lot with family and friends.

Fortunately not much has changed. I have been out for a couple of meals and have had few problems. The only difference is the cost,, I am now very cheap date!

I normally order a starter and ask them to serve it the same time as everyone's mains.. or I ask for a child's portion.

Or I have also asked for a side plate and just had a few teaspoons off everyone else,, (I only do this when with close family & friends)

I do tend to stick to low fat and vegetarian options when out as I still have problems with dense meats and proteins. I am 12 weeks out so still early days and I stick to things I know I can eat.

 

[lamornamiss]

This is a sore point for me. My family all live more the 100 miles away in different directions so family meals are par of the course when meeting up. I've actually got one coming up on sunday. I'm worried already about it, its a £10 carvery so thats a waste fro me. I find it a chore going out for food and now hate it I'd rather sit in the car on my own and let my oh and kids go in. I've been out a few times and sometimes just had a coffee, normally kids meals are the usual crap sausages, burgers or pasta (i can't eat pasta anymore). I've tried asking for a starter as a main and the restraunt cocked it up and brought it out first so I sat there with mine while everyone waited for theres then I had to watch them stuff their faces with their mains and then on to pud.
I feel so left out these days.
I bet you glad you asked now, lol

I would phone in advance and explain about the surgery and would they let you have a child's meal

 

[wizzbang]

I can eat very small amounts of almost anything apart from sugary things.
Last night after a busy day in the garden my partner and I felt like KFC, we got a six piece bucket, which has four packets of chips and two big gravy, I ate one tiny piece of chicken, gave one, picked from the bone of course, to my dog, I had about five/10 chips but loads of scrummy gravy. My partner ate 4 pieces of chicken, and four packs of chips, then he had two packets of crisps lol.
When we go out for a meal, which we did on Saturday, I ordered a steak. Normally they are about 6/8 oz I think, but I eat about a quarter of it and bring the rest home for my dog or my partner eats it, he isnt a lover of steak though. I order a sauce with it and i have a tiny portion of veg with it to soak the sauce up. My partner eats everything else that happens to be on my plate. He's a dustbin (like I used to be) lol, but he is doesnt put weight on.
I have a coffee with my meal because I dont want to feel left out and we aren't supposed to drink at the same time we eat.
I dont have puddings but I have just remembered I did have cheese and biscuits after Saturdays meal. I ate one cracker and quite a bit of cheese. It was lovely.
So yes, you will still be able to socialise and feel as though you are joining in.
Lynne x

 

[SARAH S]

thank you, I'm feeling much more confident about this now

I often only have starters when I go out at the moment as I don't really bother with potatos or pasta etc and don't eat veg at all.

So in future I'll just order 1 starter and if he's got something on his plate we can do a swap

Roll on September

 

[phatmomma]

I have to say i 'ate' out a few weeks post op. It was soup in sainsbury's cafe and i didn't have a problem. I was careful to make sure i had done the shopping first just in case i didn't feel okay. But as for pubs/restaurants, early days i used to ask for a childs meal, sometimes i explained why i wanted a childs portion. Now i tend to order whatever i want whether it's from kids menu or grown ups. My children tend to vie to sit next to me now when we go out to eat...