Does oatmeal have too mant carbs to eat regularly after surgery (if you are sure to get in your protein,, etc too) when on a regular diet?

@@LousPeachy

My dieticians directions was to add healthy carbs in to my diet after I had lost 75% of my weight. I'm now in maintenance phase. I do have special K banana nut Protein oatmeal. Check your instructions or ask your surgeon/dietician.

Oatmeal was on my list of approved foods at the puréed stage. I added Protein to it. I don't eat it regularly only because I get tired of the same things.

I do like a light yogurt with protein granola in it. You can find some good granolas out there that taste great and have low sugar and over 10 grams of protein.

Unfortunately I cannot do eggs so I find other things.

Now that I'm close to goal, I have started eating a few more carbs, including oatmeal for breakfast once in a while. I'm having fun with some overnight oats recipes!

Not everyone counts carbs. I don't. I have had oatmeal ever since it was allowed post-op. But I never have the instant varieties. Partly because I don't like them but also because they wouldn't make me feel full. I use large, usually stone-ground oats.

Oatmeal is good but small portion with skim milk does the job.

@@LousPeachy

My dieticians directions was to add healthy carbs in to my diet after I had lost 75% of my weight. I'm now in maintenance phase. I do have special K banana nut Protein oatmeal. Check your instructions or ask your surgeon/dietician.

Where on earth do you find such a thing?! My favorite banana nut!! Plus with protein... After GB I tend to get a little extra excited when I find something that has added protein!! Lol.

I am allowed oatmeal (6 weeks out). I use regular (non-instant) oats and soak them overnight. I then cook them very mushy, with more Water, and let them sit for an hour or two on a warmer burner. Then, I put in a scoop of Protein powder and one envelope of Splenda, mix it good and then use a bit of skim milk. I can have 3/4 cup (slightly larger pouch due to size).

I have oatmeal probably every other day. I usually have the instant kind because of time and I add some unflavored Protein to it. I 've found that oatmeal helps keep me regular. I don't count carbs or calories. My nutritionist is totally fine with it.

~LA