Does anyone's nut's/surgeons have a really good phase 4 eating plan? (IE 'normal' foods). My nut laid out phase 0-3 very clearly, but phase 4 just basically says, you can't eat much, so eat healthy... I prefer a 'bit more structure. Any thoughts?

I was told basically start out eating a few things, and record what you can keep down. Then work from there.

You need to make sure most of your meal is protein and then healthy, non starchy veggies and fruit. For example, finely ground tuna, chicken or egg salad (no onion or celery and low fat mayo), shrimp, scallops, and white fish. You can have well cooked veggies, but not pureed. That stage is for about 2 wks. Hope that helps a little. Good luck to you!

Make sure you get in as much protein as possible, I didn't and my hair started falling out. Eggs, fish, chicken, Almonds, veggies, fruit. I personally stay away from any starchy foods. I hear people say you can have them again a tiny bit, but I think of it like smoking, why start back?

Agreed! I'm not doing bad carbs anymore. I have a brand new expensive belly that I had to pay out of pocket, I'm not going to put garbage in it.

My surgeon's plan is:

meal size of 4 - 5 ounces

eat protein first, then veggies or fruits

no more than 2 snacks per day, no grazing

sit down to eat either a snack or a meal, no eating while standing up or walking (practice mindful eating)

avoid except in very rare instances: sweets, starchy veggies such as corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and peas, and grain-based foods.

I'm 9 weeks out. I basically eat protein and a little veggies. But I'm finding it hard to give up my oatmeal. I cook two servings at a time so I can have a break in cooking...do the same with eggs and cream of wheat. What did your dr say about calorie limits? Mine said between 600-800. I've been sticking to that. Easy to do because I'm never hungry. Basically I eat by the clock because if I don't. I'd even eat less. Ive lost 1 pound a week since surgery, 20 the months before with the South Beach Phase one. I'm thinking I'm not eating enough calories. Ill bring it up to my dr in two weeks. But was curios about you all do.

Oh, and each meal should be about 15 tiny bites..zi use a baby spoon.