Wendy's Chili Eaters...

[B-rizzle]

how long after surgery did you go back to eating wendy's chilli?

I am 6 weeks out today and had my first bowl of it in week 5, so not long ago.

[jerzeygirl]

I like the grilled chicken children's meal at Chik-Fil-A, comes w/ a water and fruit slices if you ask for it. I don't even know the nutrient content, as I don't really pay much attention to those details anymore. I'm sure you can look it up online for those of you who track that type of info. I usually can't eat enough of anything to matter, and as I've said many times; I just eat protein first, then fill in w/good carbs, i.e., veggies, salads, etc.

[Jersey John]

At McDonald's I also enjoy the Angus Bacon cheeseburger snack wrap...grilled chicken wrap, and for those who love Big Mac's the Mac snack wrap are not terrible choices...little high in sodium but for fast food pretty good protein and calories to carb ratio...

[jerzeygirl]

Give it a try, it's really yummy and easy to digest. I also put in some hot sauce and light sour cream. I also get it w/the cheese. I also like the pinto beans w/cheese at Taco Bell. Also have tried the chicken fresco taco without the shell, and enjoyed it also. Sometimes, you have to eat at fast food places for convenience or when I'm with my nephews. It's actually nice not to have to bring along my food, like I did in the beginning. Makes life a little easier sometimes!

OK, guess I have to try it.

[Gayle]

Well, here I am at confessional. Yes I, Gayle, transgressed today. I got thunderstormed out of the pool after only 7 laps and stoped at McDonald's and ordered a vanilla yogurt cone === Don't hate me too much -- it is only 120 calories and 4 grams of protein (sugar is a 16 grams though)
Hugs

[jodiel]

Well, here I am at confessional. Yes I, Gayle, transgressed today. I got thunderstormed out of the pool after only 7 laps and stoped at McDonald's and ordered a vanilla yogurt cone === Don't hate me too much -- it is only 120 calories and 4 grams of protein (sugar is a 16 grams though)
Hugs

I think we are allowed to transgress once in a while, Gayle. I did horrible while on vacation and still ended up losing 11 pounds that week.

[Grace]

Can you eat a whole small chili with cheese from Wendy's in one sitting? I start feeling full when there is about 3/8 inch left in the bottom, but I always finish it... That stuff is good!!!!

Nope, I can only eat 1/2 and not with cheese. I do add a couple TBLS of hot salsa though. Good stuff for sure!

[Grace]

At McDonald's I also enjoy the Angus Bacon cheeseburger snack wrap...grilled chicken wrap, and for those who love Big Mac's the Mac snack wrap are not terrible choices...little high in sodium but for fast food pretty good protein and calories to carb ratio...

I eat the Angus Bacon Cheddar wrap, but can't manage to eat the actual wrap, I eat the inside out of it and use the wrap as a meat holder. I can also have a plain fish fillet (no bread) or 4 nuggets but they take a long time to get down. At Wendy's I can have the spicy chicket fillet (no bread) but I can only nibble on 1/2 of it and save the rest, or chili no cheese. I don't eat at Burger King or KFC, too much MSG in their stuff. . I don't care about sodium, the one thing I'm blessed with is way low blood pressure.

[Mbenson5]

I tried to eat a 7 layer beef burrito from Taco Bell today. I took just a few bites of it with the tortilla but found it was too dry so I just ate the filling - beef and refried beans and some cheese - it went down really well and lots of protein. Next time I think I'll pass on the tortilla...

[Mbenson5]

Gayle, I'm sure you deserved it - I've discovered that I only eat a few bites anyway so don't feel guilty! lol Hope you enjoyed it!

[jenn_lind]

Chic fil a has some pretty good options: Chick-fil-A: Menu

These are my favorites:
Chargrilled Chicken Garden Salad
180 Calories, 6g Fat, 4g Fiber, 6g Sugars, 23gProtein

Nuggets 8-count
260 Calories, 12g Fat, 1g Fiber, 1g Sugars, 28g Protein

[Feather]

At 5 weeks out, I could eat not quite half of a small Wendy's chili. At Chick Fil A I get the kid's meal grilled chicken with applesauce and juice or tea.

[Gayle]

Your sleeves must be a WHOLE lot smaller than mine!!! LOL

[Shyne42]

I'm only 5 days post op and still getting a lot of ... Feels like indigestion not sure that's what it is since I'm eating anything still on liquids including broths BUT MAN al the foods talked about here are right up my alley can't wait to get there and try thm all LOL!

[ACajunAnna]

I can eat about 2/3 of a small chili from Wendy's. I get one about once a week. I also like the grilled chicken nuggets from Chik-Fil-A, I can almost eat all 4 if I drown them in Polynesian sauce. I get a fruit cup and diet lemonade with the meal, both for later in the day. I did try a regualar nugget from there a few weeks ago, and could not digest it, I was miserable. So no more fried type chicken for me!

Sonic is a place that I love, I order a breakfast burrito, on the $1 menu and you can get it at any time. I order a fork, and just eat the inside, which is eggs, cheese and sausage. At breakfast time, both Mcdonalds and Chic-Fil-A will let you order a breakfast biscuit without the biscuit. So I end up with egg and bacon. I've been eating at Taco Bell since mushy stage, beans and cheese, and now I get a soft taco and eat just the insides.