What should I eat? She ( my NUT) said steak I tried it, and now I'm up 2 pounds. How long does it take more "dense" protein to digest? I really don't like the feeling it gave me I only had 2 bites.. On top of that Its that time of the month and I want to eat eat eat.. I have only slipped twice eating some cottage cheese and ham, and a piece of cheese another time. How can I stop the time of the month food hunger?

Firstly, I'm certainly no expert on 'time of the month' hunger...

But I'm pretty sure you wouldn't have gained 2 pounds from a couple of bites of steak...

I'm one of those who just doesn't digest red meat (or any meat really) very well...

I had three bites of lamb a while back and it sat in what felt like a ball in my stomach for five days..

It was the most unpleasant and uncomfortable feeling...

It's now to the point where I'm doing four Protein shakes a day as it's the best way for me to digest it...

How far post-op are you?

Again, I'm no expert, but where you say you've 'slipped' twice doesn't really seem to be anything too bad.

The foods which you have 'slipped' on are fine, unless you're in the early post op stages of liquids or soft foods...

***EDIT*** - I see that you're 3 months post-op...

Apologies for my oversight...

However, my statement stands...

The foods you've mentiond should be ok...

Perhaps a call to your nutritionist is in order...

I'm 3 months out and can eat pretty much anything.

I haven't tried bread, salad, or Pasta. Not sure I will.

I doubt you gained 2 pounds from steak. It's good Protein.

Firstly, I'm certainly no expert on 'time of the month' hunger...

But I'm pretty sure you wouldn't have gained 2 pounds from a couple of bites of steak...

I'm one of those who just doesn't digest red meat (or any meat really) very well...

I had three bites of lamb a while back and it sat in what felt like a ball in my stomach for five days..

It was the most unpleasant and uncomfortable feeling...

It's now to the point where I'm doing four Protein shakes a day as it's the best way for me to digest it...

How far post-op are you?

Again, I'm no expert, but where you say you've 'slipped' twice doesn't really seem to be anything too bad.

The foods which you have 'slipped' on are fine, unless you're in the early post op stages of liquids or soft foods...

***EDIT*** - I see that you're 3 months post-op...

Apologies for my oversight...

However, my statement stands...

The foods you've mentiond should be ok...

Perhaps a call to your nutritionist is in order...

yea but that was the only thing I ate out of the ordinary .. Idk it's weird . I talked to her yesterday for my 3 month post op appointment ..

Edited November 10, 201510 yr by lachellove

I'm 3 months out and can eat pretty much anything.

I haven't tried bread, salad, or Pasta. Not sure I will.

I doubt you gained 2 pounds from steak. It's good Protein.

no bread or pasta I'm going to try to salad soon ..

I am 3 months 1 week out and I have eaten steak and was down almost a pound the next day so doubt it was that. It was probably Water weight due to that time of the month, I used to gain 4-5 lbs sometimes, glad I do not have them any longer, although menopause isn't fun. Anyway stay away from salt for sure. You can try broth with added Protein, if you crave chocolate, I like sugar free pudding, good luck, but I do have hunger too

I am 3 months 1 week out and I have eaten steak and was down almost a pound the next day so doubt it was that. It was probably water weight due to that time of the month, I used to gain 4-5 lbs sometimes, glad I do not have them any longer, although menopause isn't fun. Anyway stay away from salt for sure. You can try broth with added protein, if you crave chocolate, I like sugar free pudding, good luck, but I do have hunger too

Thank you .. I used to love steak .. I still don't like the heaviness.. I will try it again .. I also will try the sugar free chocolate pudding. I can't wait til this next couple of days go by. I never like having a time of the month lol