bagdon08

As I have stated I do trust my Dr. I just don't understand the food plan.

EAS Protein Shakes. Jello. Ask your Dr abt GasX too. The pain I had afterwards was severe gas pain and slight abdominal discomfort. Good luck!

I will absolutely share what I learn.

Thanks for the advice and opinions. I am going to talk with a nutritionist to come up with a plan that works for mr. I do agree I should value my Dr's advice but there needs to be some type of plan that I can be successful with. I know out of the 20+ years of dieting unsuccessfully the one I know that doesn't work is NO carbs. I need to be patient and remind myself that this is a tool to aid in weight loss and I need to find something that works for me.

I start my day with a Protein shake' date=' I use 2 scoops and that fills me for 4-6 hours. I have most days a large salad about 1-2 hours before my dinner. That way I get in my veggies. I don't use dressing, never have and don't like the taste. I had cheese pizza for dinner. 1/2 of a small one. Where I live we have what is called bar pizza and they are very small and they also make one called cracker crust, which is 1/2 thinness of crust. I won't give up on carbs.

Tomorrow taking my grandsons for breakfast, I will have my shake before going and just have hot tea with them.

You have to make your new way of eating livable for you. I tell my dietitian when I see her every 2 months that I can not do everything she says. She told me my Chinese food should be steamed but I still have it cooked regular and eat 1/2 and bring the rest home.

Good luck. I hope I helped.[/quote']

Yes, it does help. It was really that some of his information didn't "sit well" with me. I was also told NO liquid calories. I spent some time challenging what he said and left almost shaking my head. I will talk with their nutritionist and hopefully come with a meal plan that works for me.

Does your clinic have a nutritionist?

Yes, they do. I will call the office on Monday.

I agree with eating when you're hungry- that's how I do it' date=' too. But the rest I don't agree with. Vegetables are a great source of important nutrients and most doctors and nutritionists want us to eat them. I know I eat A LOT of salad and I load them up with Protein, too.[/quote']

Thank you! I really thought I was going crazy. I kept challenging him when I saw him and he finally said to trust him. I will seek out a nutritionist! Thanks all for your input.

I think the largest problem is the conflicting instructions from physicians. Each physician has their own set of instructions that they want you to follow. I have spoken with my physician' date=' his partnering physician, their two different dieticians and I have taken a little from each one. I can only provide you with the direction that was given to me. Your body is still healing and you have some time that you need to re-learn how to eat correctly. I was banded February 15, 2013 and I am still trying to teach myself to slow down, chew and take smaller bites. I still get distracted when eating with other people, so I tend to eat by myself or with people I am truly comfortable with.

I take in about 800 - 1100 calories per day. I start off my mornings at 4:30 a.m. with 8 oz. of room temperature Water and wait for my morning coffee to brew. I personally found that initially starting off with hot liquids would make my stomach jumpy (a new thing after surgery). My Breakfast is usually a poached egg with 1/2 a Tomato or raw zuchini or a Protein shake with 2 T of sugar free pudding to flavor change and thicken the shake. This keeps my hunger at bay and really fills me up. My morning snack is a turkey meatball or 1/2 a chicken thigh and a dannon light and fit yogurt. My lunch is usually 2 meatballs (I have several sauces to diversify my flavors), the other half of the chicken thigh and 4 oz. of steamed or raw vegetables. My dinner is usually a Protein Shake or 4 oz fish and 4 oz vegetables.

The basic rule of thumb is to keep your Protein level up, veggies are your friend, your bad carb count down, sugars to null and void and your Water intake to at least 8 classes a day. When the doctor gives you clearance to exercise start slow so you don't hurt, but keep with it.

I hope this helps a little. I am not an expert, just learning like the rest of us. Each day comes with a new challenge. Good luck.[/quote']

Thank you. I was really thrown off when I asked my doc abt salads-which I enjoy. He said you are not a rabbit. I was also thrown when he said not to do 3 meals a day-those days are gone. Don't eat just because it is mealtime only eat when you are hungry. I just can't imagine how maybe 2 hamburger patties a day (for example) is enough nutrition for my body.

This is strictly my opinion. I'm not a doctor nor a nutritionist.

Once you're healed back on regular food' date=' you have to find food guidelines that work for you. Everyone is different and what works for one person doesn't necessarily work for the rest. You have to find out what works best for you and your metabolism.

I personally can't do the whole low carb/no carb thing. I need a diet routine that I can use for the rest of my life and that definitely isn't it. I believe in moderation not deprivation. I also believe there's nothing wrong with carbs as long as you choose healthy ones. I've lost over 200 pounds in 15 months btw so I'm living proof that you can lose while having carbs.

I would go talk to a nutritionist, tell them your dilemma and see if maybe you can come up with a plan that is better for your life and more nutritionally balanced. When I originally saw mine, I told her flat out I refused to feel like I was being deprived and I didn't buy into the whole "carbs are bad" fad. She agreed and together we came up with a plan that works great for me.

Best wishes.[/quote']

Thank you. I will talk to one.

I've been doing this for 3 months now and I stay pretty confused about what to eat. My doctor says 3 meals (protein & veggie) and a planned snack everyday. When I go for my check-up they tell me I'm not eating enough. Go figure. Congratulations on your surgery and good luck!

Hmm...no snack was ever mentioned. I'm really not getting this I guess. Should I be consulting a nutritionist?

I was banded on 4/12. I had to follow a no carb diet the week before surgery. I lost 19lbs but I would have hurt somebody's grandma for a ill sugar! I just went for my follow-up appointment yesterday. My Dr. said he wants me on the same diet post-op and to include a chewable Vitamin. He said fruits and vegetables are not important to incorporate. He wants me to solely focus on Protein. He also said to only eat when I am hungry. If that means once or twice a day that's fine. Where are the nutrients coming from? Fiber? Clearly I am not a nutritionist and wouldn't have ballooned up to 335 if I had all the answers, but I am having a hard time wrapping my brain around this. He told me to trust him. Any thoughts?

I appreciate the answers! When I weighed after surgery I was joking saying that my Dr did the wrong surgery! Lol!

I had surgery 4/12. Before surgery I was on a zero carbs diet-I lost 19lbs in 1 week. Since the morning of surgery, I have gained 4 lbs. I am on liquids and averaging 700 calories per day.

Thanks! I am 3 days out. I am just really happy that the gas pains-that my Dr failed to mention have started to subside.

How come I have gained 5 lbs? Before surgery I lost 19lbs in 1 week just following no carbs but since surgery I've gained. I'm not thrilled to see that!

I am also on my 3rd day. I have been doing Protein Shakes, some Jello (sugar-free of course), cream Soup and broth. I am just starting to feel my stomach growl a little bit. I've been having 500-700 calories a day, but also drinking Water and Gatorade all day. I did zero carbs the week before surgery. I lost 19 lbs. I have gained 5 back since surgery. I'm sure that's gas and saline and whatever else is going on inside of me!

I just got Gas X. I called my surgeon this morning. I also have a rotten sore throat. You are right the gas pain is unimaginable. I am hoping for some relief soon. Oh, I had surgery yesterday. Good luck and hopefully we will be taking deep breaths soon!

Hi bagdon08' date='

I am having the same pain and in the same spot it seems that you are. Getting up and down is a real trip at times because it hurts. I was banded on 4/11/13 and my doc keeps his patients in the hospital overnight. So I came home yesterday evening. They prescribed a pretty heavy liquid pain med which should have been my first clue that it was gonna be a bear. I walked alot yesterday and it seems to be a tiny bit better today but not much. I plan to walk more today as soon as I get motivated to start my day. I am scheduled to go back to work on light duty this Sunday (tomorrow) but not sure at this point if I will be able to even do that. I'm gonna go get some gas X today and see if that makes a difference. Good luck to you and thanks to everyone else for the suggestions and help.[/quote']

Thanks for commenting. I was done as outpatient. Went home 3 hrs after surgery. I did a little walking around the hospital and minimal walking throughout my house. I had a very restless night due to not having any comfort. I walked around my house today and plan on walking down the street today. It does seem to relieve some gas pain/pressure but my legs seem very weak. I am scheduled to go back to work Monday, right now how I feel that's not going to happen. But time will tell. Good luck to you as we'll. I look forward to seeing how you progress. Take care, Megan.

Hi, I had my surgery yesterday 4/12/13. I have not had any relief sice leaving the hospital. I was given liquid Tylenol 3. My Dr. didn't say anything abt gas x. I'm having the most pain right under my breasts. This pain has been nagging and consistent. Is this the gains pain everyone has been talking abt? Any suggestions?