All posts by proteinartist

I had RNY gastric bypass weight loss surgery in June 2014. Prior to my surgery, I was determined to prepare meals in advance to satisfy my 60-80 gram requirements per day. As a student with a meager income, I had to find a way to make my food intake be as protein-rich as possible, and made from scratch to save me money. My total prep for six weeks of post-op food cost me $75. Unable to afford protein powders, I was amazed at how successful I was with my meal ideas. I hope you can enjoy these recipes and make weight loss surgery work for you, no matter your budget.

Smoked Chickpeas and Cabbage, 5.7g, 145c

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Legumes and Beans 2 Comments

This is a warm winter meal dish that has the added queso fresco for protein.  I would be curious to try this recipe again and put half the cabbage, and double the chickpeas for added nutrition. Please let me know what your total protein count was if you tried that variation. Ingredients ½ head cabbage, shredded, about 5 cups (8g, 150c) 1 cup oil (1927c) 2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 can chickpeas (21g,350c) 1 10oz.-block queso fresco (60g,800c) ½ cup Prego Meat Sauce (2g, 90c) 2…

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Post-Op Weight Loss Surgery Success Timeline

RNY Journal

After my RNY Bariatric weight loss surgery, the successes began to unfold exponentially. Here is my person timeline of weight loss, and #NSV (No-scale victories) in chronological order. 6/25/2014 – Day before surgery, 240 lbs, 18 lbs lost since starting the lean green and medifast pre-op diet. Size 3x is loose. 6/26/2014 – RNY bariatric weight loss surgery, started at 7:30 am, came to in recovery about 1:30 pm. 6/27/2014 – Post-op day one, was able to sleep three straight hours at night, and also take…

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Hungarian Layered Rakott Krumpli, 5.6 grams protein, 142 calories

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Cheese, Eggs

This is a traditional Hungarian delight, fattening and satisfying to potato seekers. However, after weight loss surgery, it is important to bring in nutrition from various food groups. In this recipe, you might consider mixing the sour cream with part greek yogurt and pack in the extra proteins.   Serve warm. Reheat leftovers. Ingredients: 4 ounces sour cream  (2g,193c) 2 ounces shredded cheese (7g, 80c) 1 lb. potato (or 1 giant idaho potato) (7g, 283c) 2 hard boiled eggs [12g, 156c] salt & pepper to taste…

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Easy-Chew Creamy Potato Salad, 3.8 grams protein, 125 calories

Eggs, Side Dishes

Potato salad is an easy-chew option for those days when you are struggling to get food down.  Stays fresh in the fridge for several days.  It works very well for a lunch meal away from home. Ingredients: 1 lb. potato (or 1 giant idaho potato) (7g, 283c) 2 hard boiled eggs [12g, 156c] 1 ounce sour pickles (or one large pickle)  (0g,5c) 2 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise (0g, 180c) salt & pepper to taste Directions: Boil the unpeeled potato in water until cooked. It might take…

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OMG Beef Crumble with Tomato Gravy, Bariatric Chewable Meat Meal, 9 grams protein per 4 ounce meal

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Chicken, Beef, Turkey

This is my recipe for OMG Beef Crumble, named so because of how soft and easy it is to eat this.  I’m not kidding; this will melt in your mouth. Before you know it, you will be done with this portion.  There is almost no chewing involved, which makes this perfect for after weight loss surgery and the puree stages.   As a side note, I made it to Onederland today!  Meat Crumble: 8 oz Ground beef (20% fat) (36g,640c) 1 can condensed cream of…

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Dreamy Creamy Pancakes, 9.5 grams protein per 4 ounce meal (soft enough for bariatric puree)

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Eggs

There are no words.   I will stop talking now. Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, mashed 2 eggs 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) 2 ounces Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons lite pancake syrup Directions: chop first four ingredients in food processor poor mixture into a cup Use the cup to pour six equal amounts onto griddle or frying pan (medium setting). Flip pancakes when mixture begins to form tiny bubbles Remove when golden. Drain fat on paper towel Mix pancake syrup with Greek yogurt…

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Potstickers Cream Soup, 17 grams protein, 119 calories

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Chicken, Beef, Turkey

Post-op bariatric weight loss meals often skip the doughy ingredients.  Why should you cheat yourself on the flavor though?   Try this potstickers recipe and do submit comments if you added a zesty ingredient for added flavor.  I suggest you make half the recipe on your first try.  Freeze the leftovers in pre-measured containers. Boil in large pot: 8 cups lite chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton*)  (8g, 40c) 2 cups water 8 ounces chopped portabella mushrooms  (3g, 21c) 1 tablespoon soy sauce  (1c, 11c) ½…

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Unjury Powder Eggplant Bites Recipe, 28 grams protein

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas

Do you miss those good old days with hefty eggplant fries on the side of your burger?  If you dare to try this recipe, you might get your cravings satisfied and be very full too.   You might be surprised by the texture of the batter, but it certainly beats pureed food after surgery. Ingredients: 2 ounces eggplant (1g, 25c) 1 egg (6g, 70c) 1 scoop Unjury protein powder, chicken soup flavor (21g, 100c) salt and pepper Directions: Peel and slice the eggplant.  Lay flat…

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Creamy Protein Dipping Sauce, 3 grams protein per ounce

Foundation Prep Recipes

This easy-to-mix dipping sauce is thick and creamy.  Perfect for chips, vegetables, and meats. Although the recipe calls for one teaspoon minced garlic per ounce, the garlic flavor is not intense or overpowering.   Make this in advance and keep it in the fridge to add a finishing touch to your meals. Ingredients 1 ounce Greek yogurt (3g, 22c 1 tablespoon Lite Thousand Island Dressing (0g,8c) 1 teaspoon minced garlic (0c) Yields: one ounce of creamy dipping sauce. Related PostsUnjury Powder Eggplant Bites Recipe, 28…

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Refried Bean Beef Soup, 11 gram protein meal

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Chicken, Beef, Turkey, Legumes and Beans

This soup is thick with lovely textures and high in nutrients.   I like to add a tablespoon of avocado cubes into the soup, so you can freeze the cubes with the soup portions; It will not turn brown, so long as it is covered in liquid while freezing.  Ingredients:  4 Tablespoons Green Chili Peppers (10c) 1 medium tomato (1g, 22c) 1 small onion (1g, 20c) 8 oz Ground beef (20% fat) browned with ½ packet taco seasoning (36g, 640c) 1 (16 oz) Can refried beans (24g,…

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