Caribbean sleevers? Need some support

[tastic 10]

Goat is very very very fatty' date=' very. I would avoid that like the plague.

Try stew chicken or curry chicken legs or thigh pieces, fish, shrimp, thinned out cornmeal porridge or cream of wheat, oatmeal, split pea Soups and even beef Soup but try to leave out a lot of the ground provision but sweet potato and maybe edos could be your friend.

You did the surgery in JA? The surgeon never give you any guidance?[/quote']

Yes I did the surgery in JA. Not much, during the first 6 weeks

[LI Gemini NY 607]

Do you have family in the states or England? Ask them to send you stuff. Like Protein Drinks, Vitamins, etc.

[neneh_vsg 44]

My surgeon's office has their patient manual online: http://www.dukehealth.org/services/weight_loss_surgery/care_guides/bariatric_surgery_diet_manual/the_recommended_diet_following_bariatric_surgery

But the best would be to see a medical professional who can help you with your specific issues -- everyone's journey is specific to them! Hopefully you can find a primary care physician or nutritionist near you who has worked with bariatric patients.

[mistysj 1,939]

Goat is not fatty. I used to raise goats for meat. Here is a quote from Wikipedia:

"Despite being classified as red meat, goat is leaner and contains less cholesterol and fat than both lamb and beef,[9] and fewer calories than beef or chicken"

The citation is from http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A46519-2004Nov12.html

[LI Gemini NY 607]

Goat could be prepared in a manner that is healthier yes, however being someone from the Caribbean, I can assure you that the style in which our culture makes it, it's very fatty. In some parts of the world they eat it baked or grilled even, it's the Caribbean that would be a no-no. As someone that was born and lived in the caribbean I wasn't even aware goat could be boiled. I grew up on that stuff, my father raised goats, several and sheep as well. When the meat cools, there's a layer of fat that gathers on top.....fat! Any real Caribbean person knows what I mean.

[tastic 10]

Goat could be prepared in a manner that is healthier yes' date=' however being someone from the Caribbean, I can assure you that the style in which our culture makes it, it's very fatty. In some parts of the world they eat it baked or grilled even, it's the Caribbean that would be a no-no. As someone that was born and lived in the caribbean I wasn't even aware goat could be boiled. I grew up on that stuff, my father raised goats, several and sheep as well. When the meat cools, there's a layer of fat that gathers on top.....fat! Any real Caribbean person knows what I mean.[/quote']

Yes we do!!! Curry goat with loads of oily.

[LI Gemini NY 607]

Yes too much oil, like I said, avoid it like the plague lol

[tastic 10]

My surgeon's office has their patient manual online: http://www.dukehealth.org/services/weight_loss_surgery/care_guides/bariatric_surgery_diet_manual/the_recommended_diet_following_bariatric_surgery

But the best would be to see a medical professional who can help you with your specific issues -- everyone's journey is specific to them! Hopefully you can find a primary care physician or nutritionist near you who has worked with bariatric patients.

This was exccellent, wish i had it months ago

[tastic 10]

My surgeon's office has their patient manual online: http://www.dukehealth.org/services/weight_loss_surgery/care_guides/bariatric_surgery_diet_manual/the_recommended_diet_following_bariatric_surgery

But the best would be to see a medical professional who can help you with your specific issues -- everyone's journey is specific to them! Hopefully you can find a primary care physician or nutritionist near you who has worked with bariatric patients.

I feel a little discomfort after eating my meals, a little stomach pain and light headedness sometimes vomiting but I don't think I over eat. I never go out to eat because of that because I can't hide that I'm not well. And only a FEW persons know about my surgery

[LI Gemini NY 607]

I feel a little discomfort after eating my meals' date=' a little stomach pain and light headedness sometimes vomiting but I don't think I over eat. I never go out to eat because of that because I can't hide that I'm not well. And only a FEW persons know about my surgery[/quote']

Are you eating slowly?

[Winningbylosing 49]

Yes' date=' well in Jamaica. It's not common, very expense and not covered by insurance. Information and some of the food you all talk about is not readily available. It's so frustrating. I fainted last week at work and I'm still not sure if it has anything to do with my surgery. I think not I'm 5 months out but I have questions. My family doctor really not comfortable about the topic but he tries.[/quote']

I understand about the foods not being readily available. I would say eat in moderation. I am a Jamaican as well, though I'm here cooking for the family is rough. I am 3 months out and only lost 30lbs.

I stay away from dumpling (my favorite), yam and banana. I eat everything else but in moderation.

[Winningbylosing 49]

I am going to visit my mil, I am worried about eatting. There are items I can't and won't eat. My mother in law feeds me like a cow but mostly starch, the Protein is very small.

On the positive side she lives in the country so I will get tons of exercise.

[tastic 10]

I believe I'm eating slow.

[tastic 10]

I understand about the foods not being readily available. I would say eat in moderation. I am a Jamaican as well' date=' though I'm here cooking for the family is rough. I am 3 months out and only lost 30lbs.

I stay away from dumpling (my favorite), yam and banana. I eat everything else but in moderation.[/quote']

You got your WLS here? Well I eat Banana and yam but not dumplin, I get full easily so moderation is easy. I hate Protein shakes.