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Need Some Good advice
KRVAUGHAN20 replied to KRVAUGHAN20's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Fried chicken, baked potatoes, mac n cheese, fish, french fries, oatmeal, yogurt. This is some of the food i eat on a typical day. I crave for sweets all the time. -
What is your favourite canadian hockey....
Yoda replied to CanMacDaddy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
One thing to consider: Dr. C's clinic gives free fills/de-fills for only five years (after which they charge a fee) whereas at the TLBC they provide free fills/de-fills for life. Also, Dr. C's clinic uses Optifast (I don't know if that is an extra charge or if that is included in the total fee...others can respond to that) for their pre-op diet (to get rid of the fat in the liver) but TLBC does not rely on Optifast....it is a different "food" diet depending on your individual circumstances (ie. cottage/cheese yogurt diet and chicken)....personally I find that more appealing than doing optifast (& I do have the experience to comment on that because I went thru the entire optifast program a few years ago). Just more info to consider is all. As was said above, you wouldn't buy the first car you look at....something this serious I would recommend checking into 2 or 3 places and then making the best decision based on your own personal perspectives/circumstances. I have nothing but amazing things to say about TLBC in all aspect; both pre and post op.....but I have also heard only good things about Dr. C. -
Here's the skinny on the pre-op liquid diet (pun totally intended)
mnmlst replied to mnmlst's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@BurningButter! I stocked up on Protein shakes (obvs), yogurt, sugar free Jello, sugar free jello pudding and low-sodium soups. But all diets are different so your doctor will tell you what's ok to have. I'm going out today to pick up some sugar free popsicles to mix it up a bit. My favorite yogurt is Siggi's fat free. It tastes weird at first b/c it's really low sugar, but that keeps the carbs low and once you get used to it it's really good. I'll eat this post-op, too, if I still like it then. -
Here's the skinny on the pre-op liquid diet (pun totally intended)
mnmlst posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
A lot of people are worried about the liquid diet pre-op (I know I was before I started it). I thought I'd give some info for the curious or worried. I'm on day 3 of 12 of my liquid diet. It is not that bad. Really. I mean, day 1 was extremely hard. I was super hungry and it was hard to watch my family eat all day (and I have a toddler who is constantly sticking grapes in my mouth, etc.). Day 2 was easier. Day 3 is going great. I guess it depends on what your doctor says you can have, but I'm on Protein shakes (4/day), yogurt, sugar free pudding, sf Jello, and certain low-cal low-carb Soups. The Soup saves my sanity because it's not sweet. So far I haven't had any headaches. I am allowed one cup of coffee per day, but I hear this is unusual. I have lost 5 lbs already. In 2 days. That alone will help me stay on it. So, not that bad. If you can, ask your family to help by not eating your very favorite foods for those 2 weeks. Otherwise, it's pretty smooth sailing. I'm eating less than 1200 calories a day (just under) and I don't feel all that hungry. Good luck to those of you starting your liquid diets soon! -
What Are You Able To Eat?
Catherine Shinn Habhab replied to daikha's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
what about diet Jell-o and pudding? I also ate yogurt, the fruit flavored, no small pieces of fruit though. -
I haven't had to take any post surgery because of the amount of yogurt I eat. I have always taken them to maintain intestinal flora. Had MRSA and heavy duty antibiotics once. Never did them for weight loss.
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There are alot of foods you can try. Tuna, baked fish, salmon, cottage cheese, hummus, beans (add cheese), ricotta bake (recipe online), greek yogurt, home-made Protein Shakes (watch sugar), chicken salad..Experiment and see what works.
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I add Protein powders to everything, including my morning eggs and my afternoon yogurt. I want it up to 100+g.
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At 3 days out the focus is on getting in all the Protein and Fluid. Your nutritionist should have given you list of foods you can eat at this stage. I was on full liquids and could add a tsp of nut butter or pureed fruit to my yogurt.
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Questions
Threetimesacharm replied to Sharonisshrinking's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree that you shouldn't even be thinking of having any kind of ice cream or frozen yogurt, I say until you reach goal. It is not a protein food and you could start on the slippery slope of getting into your old eating habits. Get yourself on the right track and stay there. You can do it. -
Protein, 60+ Grams In Ine Serving?
Holly5.3 replied to Miss Michi's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
One moe thin' about protein-I've noticed, for me, 10 grams of protein satiates my hunger for an hour (1 egg=1 hour). My morning Premier shake (30 grams) lasts me from 6 - 9 am. Then I'll have a Greek Yogurt which takes me through to lunch. I have Crystal Lite with unflavored protein (1/2 scoop/10 grams) added to 32 oz water bottle and sip this when I can between meals (watching the 1/2 hr. before and 1-hr. after rules). I can't seem to get more than the one bottle down a day-Pre-op, I easily drank 2. My problem is what to eat for lunch and dinner when I'm not really that hungry and a lot of things don't agree with me. -
I had my first meeting with my NUT on Tuesday which also officialy marked day 1 of 90 to be approved by my insurance. I expected to be given a TON of information, including a program to follow during the next 90 days, I was underwhelmed and honestly a bit disappointed. I answered questions I'd already answered at the original consult with the surgeon and was not provided with anything more than generic information I'd already learned on my own with the help of Google. I had to straight up ask her what I need to be doing the next 90 days and how much they'd like me to lose. I was told that as long as I don't gain anything I'm good, and if I see I'm up a pound or 2 soon before the 90 day appointment, to give her a call and she'll guide me through a Protein diet for a day or so to shed those few pounds. I have been on Weight Watchers for a while but "fell of the wagon" in the last few weeks since I thought starting Tuesday, I'd be really getting into this new program. She said I should just get back on track with that, which I guess I'll do, but I also want to start incorporating post-op routines so it isn't a total shock to my system. I want to start trying Protein shakes to get a feel for what I may like. I also have a hard time getting lunch in, so I was thinking I could use them as a Meal Replacement of sorts for the time being. Any advice on protein? Brands? Flavored vs. unflavored to add to yogurt? What other things should I start focusing on?
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First meeting with NUT
Djmohr replied to Moore Changes's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations on taking steps to get healthier! I think your plan to add more Protein is a good one especially as the meal replacement. Protein drinks are tricky because everyone has their own taste and that can change drastically after this surgery so I would not invest a fortune in powders and such. Also if you are a busy person and do not want to fool around with blender cups or actual blenders I would recommend giving Premier Protein ready made shakes a try. They are excellent for post surgery as well. There is no grit, no nasty taste, in fact they are actually very good. They have 30 grams of protein in 1 shake, 1 gram of sugar and are 160 calories. I turned to them post surgery when I could not tolerate most of the whey protein powders. My nut suggested them and I am thrilled she did. You can get them in smaller packs at Walmart and Walgreens or you can buy them at a higher discounted rate and larger quantities at Sam's and costco. Some of the others that are more tolerable is the syntax nectars. These are a powder and you need to use a blender cup to ensure you don't end up with that grit. Leverage things like yogurt, cottage cheese, nuts and seeds to help boost your protein as well. Focus your meals on lower carb, high protein. Leverage good carbs like fruit and vegetables. Stay away from bread, Pasta, rice, white potatoes. Leverage Beans, sweet potatoes, corn, peas, carrots, cauliflower.....pretty much any vegetables you love. Salads with some protein make an excellent well balanced meal, just watch your dressing to make sure it is not loaded with too much sugar. The goal is to remove as much sugar and bad carbs from your diet. Remove all processed foods from your house. They are not something you will be able to eat after surgery. Honestly they are so very bad for us. If you drink caffeine or alcohol you might want to stop that now because you will be required to at pre op diet and beyond. My nut had me practicing mindful eating, getting my Water intake up to 64oz. Per day, eating slowly, not drinking anything when you eat and removing all distractions. I hope some of this is helpful to you! Please keep us posted on your progress! -
thats just what I have eaten so far today like by 4pm I will try maybe some eggs n yogurt later or a grilled chicken salad. I have to make myself eat because I dnt really have an appetite.... my doc tells us nt to count calories eat haelthy food choices until we get enough and after 2 bites I feel that hurting painful feeling in my chest. yes Im chewing and chewing and chewing and when I feel that feeling I think this is what restriction feels like
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17 Days Post Op How Much Did Everyone Eat
Chelle68 replied to ljperez's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I like refried beans with some greek yogurt, split pea soup and I took fresh spinach and cooked it with onion, garlic and chicken broth drained it and put in food processor with some ricotta cheese and a few eggs and salt and pepper to taste. Bake in a pan sprayed with pam and added mozzarella cheese on top last 15 min. Yum. I then let it set and cut into small portions that fit in those little snack baggies and freeze. You can do the same with cauliflower and put spaghetti or marinara sauce over it. Check out eggface.com. There are lots of recipes. Hope that helps. -
Found out the pain is spasms, not a stricture!
The New Kel posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am one month post op, on "soft foods". I have been having discomfort with everything except for cottage cheese and yogurt. I'm on soft foods and even very soft chicken and fish gives me pain right where the esophagus meets the stomach opening. It is like a lot of pressure and makes eating difficult. It takes about 15-20 minutes until it passes into the stomach and pain subsides. I was fearful I had a structure. I just spoke to my surgeons nurse, who said it sounds exactly like spasms. Therefore she ordered Levson, a tablet I will take 15 minutes before meals. I was actually sent home with some, but thought it was for nausea. I am glad it's not a stricture. I'll start taking this stuff tonight before dinner and see how it goes. -
Not sure how much mine will help, but anyway: Yesterday I had Breakfast: 2 poached eggs, a bit later a pear. Snack: banana, skim milk latte Lunch: tuna sandwich on wholegrain bread dinner: glass red wine, Pasta bake, green salad, coffee (dinner at my sister's). Today so far I've eaten: Breakfast: 1/3 cup muesli with a bit of natural yogurt and some stewed plums on top. Skim milk latte Just made another tuna sandwich for lunch to use up the other half of the can. Dinner tonight is a vegetarian recipe - roast butternut pumpkin salad with walnuts and fetta cheese, have made it before its yummmy. I'm about to go to my sisters and pick up my daughter who had a sleepover, I'm not going to come back and admit to what yummy carb laden indulgence I've slipped in, as she said she's baking, lol.
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How Much Can You Eat At A Time 1 Year Out?
Pinky Green replied to mommy794's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved 9/26 and I can eat one drumstick and one or two bites of a thigh and also about 1/4 cup of vegetables and a 1/4 of starch. Or I can eat about a cup or a little more of soup. I can have one soft chicken taco. I love that I can have things I like, feel full and still lose weight. I think I'm going to tighten up and have more meals that are protein shakes to try to make the weight come off a little faster. They fill me up and I like them. I have continued to have shakes for breakfast and now I'm going to have them for lunch and have small snacks like yogurt, fat free cottage cheese with no sugar added fruit or low fat string cheese. And then have a regular - but still low carb and somewhat low fat for dinner. Maybe then I can lose more than 1 lb a week. -
When I was on the mushie stage..I ate mashed potatoes...beans...yogurt...oatmeal...soft boiled carrots...cream of wheat...meatloaf....turkey burger patties...I never used a food processor. Good luck on your journey!
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Its been 4 weeks since my lapband surgery!
mrsboomer commented on tcurrent's blog entry in Blog 85699
Have you tried Isopure? It is a drink found at CVS or GNC and it tastes good. Not a shake. I get the Grape Frost a little sweet but good. It has 15g protein in 8 0z fluid. Or have you tried any of the protein powders that you add to your yogurts, etc.? They are good too. I was banded on Feb 8th and I too am having a hard time getting the right amount of protein and fluid in to my body. I wish you the best of luck. I dont know what to say about the fill as I have not had one yet either! Let me know. Good luck. -
Help - Kindda weak
Melody2006 replied to Livingwell's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on 7/15/08 and I now can tolerate 8 glasses of water a day and more stuff. like today was my first try at yogurt (4 oz Dannon Light and Fit) and it went great. I can tell I have no restriction. I went to my 1 week post opt appt today and they said no fills until 6 weeks because my stomach is still healing. Wish I could have a fill at the 2 week point! I'm weak, but I figured that was because of not having 8 full glasses of water a day up to this point and I started my period today. -
Confused About Drinking Clear Liquids, Full Liquids, And Water?
Brad P replied to Brad P's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just want to make sure everyone understands that I just want everyone's opinion. I don't want people to think that they have to be scared to express how they would or did deal with this problem. I'm finding out that there seams to be a lot of different view points with the professionals? At least I know there are some MAJOR differences with my surgeon/ hospital program and my dietitian. The dietitian from my hospital was not covered by my insurance. I was looking at her daily diet plan for the full liquid stage and it has a total of 66 oz's a day, milk (1%), yogurt, and chicken broth. With the surgeon's daily instructions to be... 4 oz's every 3 hours throughout the day. So far today I have had 20 oz's and I'm worried that I shouldn't have 4 more oz's at 11:00 pm because its too late? Hearing everyone's journey through these first two weeks would be very helpful to me I think. I'm not asking who is right or wrong (my dietitian/ surgeon) ( or your dietitian/ surgeon) just need some real life lap band people's experience. -
Good Morning everyone! I have a question for you all. I get stomach aches after I eat, almost every time. Is this normal? I did have a bout of pneumonia about a week after surgery and I was loaded with antibiotics. I thought I might need to eat some yogurt to get the normal bacterial flora back into my gut. Thanks for the help! Laura
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This post op diet is so confusing to me...
spoiltmom posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon made me see his dietician. She gave me one set of rules and a post op diet. Then I had to see his bariatric coordinator- She gave me the same set of rules but a different post op diet. I'm so confused:( Then I read the thread in the Nutrition forum about stages and foods and I'm even more confused. The way I understand it is this: Week 1 Protein shakes Skim Milk Strained Soups juice coffee Tea broth Jello Week 2 Cream of Wheat oatmeal Fat Free pudding Nonfat Yogurt Lite Ice Cream Mashed Potatoes Applesauce Baby food plus everything from week 1 if I want it Then on week 3 it says to advance to regular food and it lists: Extra lean ground beef, turkey, chicken, pork, fish deli meats boiled vegetables shredded lettuce Healthy Choice meals Raw Vegetables and Fruit and Bread But then the dietician specifically told me not to eat bread or raw fruits to use canned instead. It looks like I still have lots of questions. At least I understand the pre op diet completely.:biggrin: -
Slider foods are foods which are high calorie , low in nutrition and go through the band easily so you are able to eat a lot more than you should as the band does not restrict them.e.g chocolate icecream Cookies milkshake etc Some foods go down easily but they are not considered sliders as they are high in nutrition.e.g yogurt
