"Allowed" Foods?

[ladylaura 77]

Hi everyone!

I'm curious about the foods we can and can't eat. I know for a while it's really restricted, and I know carbonation is a no no....and I heard certain fats can make you sick. Is there anything else we can't have?

[nsquared 232]

My surgeon did not provide any foods I cannot eat. I just can't eat very much. He did restrict carbonation for 3 months post op and coffee for 6 weeks post op. i was also advised bread may not agree with me if it is not toasted (it actually doesn't bother me at all) He also worked with me and my nutritionist to educate about food choices, but there is nothing I cannot eat.

I eat a pretty clean diet of whole foods, no refined sugars or starches. I have chosen not to eat rice, Pasta, or bread of any kind any longer, but that was on me. It was not a medical requirement.

Your doctor will likely have his/her own requirements.

[apelt001 116]

My rules personally are 1) no soda or carbination ever!!!! 2) keep sugar low 3) keep protien at 60+ a day and keep carbs to less than half 4) cals under 700 a day

I am 12 weeks post op and unfortunately i have a sleeve of steel meaning i can eat it all no problems, its not so mch as whats a no no its more of what will help you out the most. I made the commitment that if it doesnt follow the gram of protien per 10 cals I dont eat it, or if its not helping me out its a no go and i dont do carbs i have little to none. I am down 68 pounds in 12 weeks so im doing something right.

[ladylaura 77]

Thank you both for your replies!

Apelt001, That's is amazing you're down 68 lbs in 12 weeks! Congratulations! Also nice to have a "steel sleeve" lol I can see how that can be a blessing and a curse. But, it must be nice being able to know you can eat anything without it making you sick....and you are in control of what you actually eat. I just kept hearing so many different things about what we can and can't eat, I wasn't sure. Thanks for the input

[apelt001 116]

No problems you can do it, youll learn quickly whats allowed for your sleeve and not. Try new things veggies, marinades, cheeses yogurts. I am still having fun with those to keep things fresh and non repeatative! Youll do just fine keep posting and if you need any future advice you know where you can ask! Bestof luck

[ramirelek 59]

Hi everyone!

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Well my nut told me I can't eat grapes. Celery or corn. Besides nuthing with sugar

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Hi everyone!

I'm curious about the foods we can and can't eat. I know for a while it's really restricted, and I know carbonation is a no no....and I heard certain fats can make you sick. Is there anything else we can't have?

popcorn (for at least 6 months post-op)

fruit juice (have to Water it down if you must)

Sausage/meats in casing

There are others, I'm sure someone will list them.

[ladylaura 77]

Thanks!!

Nothing with sugar? Ever??? LOL (I have a sweet tooth)

[johnlatte 1,232]

Never got a list to avoid except for carbonated beverages (for good) and alcohol (a year). Basically was told that high fatty food and overly sugary foods may cause some nausea. So far, both have caused me to be a bit queasy, but nothing terrible. I did have a problem with eggs right after surgery which is common. But that has since gone away. I pretty much can eat what ever I want, but smaller quantities.

[ladylaura 77]

Great! Good to know!