I made some salmon, mashed potatoes and French style green beans tonight. The salmon has lemon, pepper And a touch of brown sugar ( super small amt). It was great and I spent 3 hour or so eatting it! Man was just a little filling!

Omg it would take me all day to eat that! Haven't been brave enough for mashed potatoes or anything starchy yet. Can you tolerate them well? Looks super yummy!

Mr pouchy loves them. No diarrhea or dumping yet. I'm fact Bms normal formed. It is a little weird hearing how other people's surgeons say no to have some of this stuff and I wonder if mine is having me do something I shouldn't . I just want to be successful and make this work but get scared when I see people surprised at what I eatting.

I have a post op apt on the 10th and will bring up some of these concerns and see what's said.

I know that every pouch and every surgeon is different. For instance week 5 I am supposed to be eatting more Fiber rich cereals, oatmeal and pretty normal diet to include deli meats and from the sounds of it others may be waiting forever to get into some of that.

I guess thru my research it's exactly what Lori posted, as long as its low fat, no sugar and low calorie and I tolerate it well then it is a sustainable eatting habit for long term weight loss and maintenance.

I hope the rest of you are doing well!!

Mr pouchy loves them. No diarrhea or dumping yet. I'm fact Bms normal formed. It is a little weird hearing how other people's surgeons say no to have some of this stuff and I wonder if mine is having me do something I shouldn't <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />. I just want to be successful and make this work but get scared when I see people surprised at what I eatting.

I have a post op apt on the 10th and will bring up some of these concerns and see what's said.

I know that every pouch and every surgeon is different. For instance week 5 I am supposed to be eatting more fiber rich cereals' date=' oatmeal and pretty normal diet to include deli meats and from the sounds of it others may be waiting forever to get into some of that.

I guess thru my research it's exactly what Lori posted, as long as its low fat, no sugar and low calorie and I tolerate it well then it is a sustainable eatting habit for long term weight loss and maintenance.

I hope the rest of you are doing well!!

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I can eat everything you ate, I just assumed it needed puréed. I have also found purée ring makes it seem like I'm eating more...it's odd lol

DS - my surgeon and nutritionist allow mashed potatoes but, only if I'm meeting my Protein goal of 60-70 grams per day. My surgeon up'd my protein from 50-60 to 60-70 to help aid in healing up this wound site of mine. I'm having a hard time getting in all the protein because the shakes are starting to turn my stomach or I should said I just can't drink more than one a day without feeling like gacking. It's a head game on that, that I know but, I do manage to get at least one 25 grams of Protein shake in a day.

Anyway, I do agree though that it's really odd how each bariatric center/surgeon/nutritionist have different rules to follow and different lengths of time for each stage.

DS - my surgeon and nutritionist allow mashed potatoes but' date=' only if I'm meeting my Protein goal of 60-70 grams per day. My surgeon up'd my protein from 50-60 to 60-70 to help aid in healing up this wound site of mine. I'm having a hard time getting in all the protein because the shakes are starting to turn my stomach or I should said I just can't drink more than one a day without feeling like gacking. It's a head game on that, that I know but, I do manage to get at least one 25 grams of protein shake in a day.

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I too sometimes have trouble with protein just because I'm not hungry or thirsty. Seriously try the optimum gold double chocolate! Or the Mocha Cappuccino they are amazing! Just a different option . I freeze em so they are like a slushy omg almost like a route 44 cherry lime aid of hell sugar goodness from sonic... /back I say demon! Lol sorry had a moment omg I miss those things.

Anyway good luck on the protein thanks for posting this I was feeling very out there

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Mr pouchy loves them. No diarrhea or dumping yet. I'm fact Bms normal formed. It is a little weird hearing how other people's surgeons say no to have some of this stuff and I wonder if mine is having me do something I shouldn't . I just want to be successful and make this work but get scared when I see people surprised at what I eatting.

I have a post op apt on the 10th and will bring up some of these concerns and see what's said.

I know that every pouch and every surgeon is different. For instance week 5 I am supposed to be eatting more Fiber rich cereals' date=' oatmeal and pretty normal diet to include deli meats and from the sounds of it others may be waiting forever to get into some of that.

I guess thru my research it's exactly what Lori posted, as long as its low fat, no sugar and low calorie and I tolerate it well then it is a sustainable eatting habit for long term weight loss and maintenance.

I hope the rest of you are doing well!!

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I personally think that as long as you are following your surgeons or nutritionist program you should do fine. The problem is when we do not follow their protocol. I personally enjoyed your picture as the foodie that I am and am glad you posted it & enjoyed it! I highly doubt if your surgeon is capable of doing your RNY that he would stear you in the wrong direction! My surgeon will have me on clear for the day after surgery then full liquid for two weeks then pureed for two more then regular. Every surgeons/center is different do not second guess yourself, as long as you are following your doctors orders you will do great, just look at how much you have lost so far! Keep up the great work!

Thanks my3stars

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You are a day ahead of me (7/25/12) we are on the same food deal, except I can't eat veggies. I can do all fish, all cheese (except cream cheese) cottage cheese, mash potato, plain yogurt, cream of wheat... Ect. My fav right now is 1oz mash pot. With melted cheese and 1 oz Greek yogurt delish! But I'm tolerating everything ok.

I'm having a hard time getting 2 protein shakes in so I'm doing 1 @35 gms.

You are a day ahead of me (7/25/12) we are on the same food deal' date=' except I can't eat veggies. I can do all fish, all cheese (except cream cheese) cottage cheese, mash potato, plain yogurt, cream of wheat... Ect. My fav right now is 1oz mash pot. With melted cheese and 1 oz Greek yogurt delish! But I'm tolerating everything ok.

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Omg right! Like the mashed potatoes are heavenly no issue going down and I love em too! The protein seems to be a struggle for allot of people I just keep trying to get as much as I can

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It's funny the nutritionist I see we cant have cereal with milk kinda defeats the purpose of waiting an hour to drink.

I just had some scallops with evoo went down great. So far everything I've eaten has agreed with me however I don't get the full sensation but I dont push it either.

Off to the gym in an hour.

It's funny the nutritionist I see we cant have cereal with milk kinda defeats the purpose of waiting an hour to drink.

I just had some scallops with evoo went down great. So far everything I've eaten has agreed with me however I don't get the full sensation but I dont push it either.

Off to the gym in an hour.

I'm with you. I have been able to tolerate everything and I don't get the full sensation so I have to be careful not to push it.

I'm with you. I have been able to tolerate everything and I don't get the full sensation so I have to be careful not to push it.

I just have not been hungry yet. It's interesting but I should ask about the milk thing. What, am I supposed to just eat dry cereal. I will ask on Friday.

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I'll be three weeks out tomorrow. The third day out from surgery I was able to eat scrambled eggs, yogurt, mashed potatoes with gravy and cottage cheese or fish with the only restriction of eating or chewing everything to an applesauce consistency. My pouch seems to tolerate everything so far really good. It's not talking back to me yet, but I'm not pushing it either. Sounds like my doctor/ nutritionist are awesome because I never had to go on any kind of puréed diet post surgery. I get to start eating a few more new items tomorrow since I'll be three weeks out- like grilled chicken, meatloaf(ground chicken or turkey really moist), shrimp, pretzels, crackers, peanut butter, baked light chips, corn tortilla, whole wheat toast (toasted well), thin sliced deli ham, cinnamon, pepper, and garlic. I can't wait to start adding a few new little things because things are getting a little bit repetitive.

Where do you get that optimum gold powder?

I made a proper Sunday dinner (we all then farm dinners) of roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, and veggies tonight. Had some potatoes and they were great! Was so happy they didn't cause dumping!

Clear liquids for two weeks! My surgery was on 7/24 as well. Of course my two week appt isn't until the 9th, so I wait till then to see what my surgeon will let me have next:( I am dying for something that isn't clear! To see u eating that already is torture! But Congrats on your awesome weight loss:)

I just have not been hungry yet. It's interesting but I should ask about the milk thing. What' date=' am I supposed to just eat dry Cereal. I will ask on Friday.

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The only reason you leave a certain length of time between eating and drinking is because Fluid fills your pouch and prevents you from eating you recommended amount of food, it's really important to get as much goodness out of food as possible. And as for food I had my surgery on the 15th October and I have been told to start introducing soft foods after 6 weeks. Every surgeon is different, and from my understanding each approach gets slightly different results, but that is just my opinion :-p