when do you feel normal eating again (small portions still)?

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Ummm, hopefully you realize this but fruit IS carbs. In fact it's almost nothing but carbs. Good for you in many ways, yes, but fruit sugar is absorbed super fast and then your insulin shoots up and then falls, leaving you hungry. I'm 6 weeks out and the only fruit I've had is occasionally a few blueberries in my vanilla shake. Are you using a food tracker like My Fitness pal to enter everything you eat and drink? You might be surprised by how many carbs you are getting in fruit.

. The benefit of fruit is Fiber. Which is a good thing. Whole fruit, not processed fruit or canned fruit. The benefit of that Fiber is the ability to go to the bathroom regularly. Another benefit of fruit and the carbs you get is it gives you energy. Balance is what is needed. Part of the problem some face with carbs is eating more carbs than you can burn off with physical activity. So while eating a lot of fruit may not be advisable, eating a moderate amount is actually good for you. I eat a wide variety of fruit and vegetables daily. I just eat a moderate amount in accord with my sleeve size. For me that mean maybe a ½ an orange in my pre-workout shake, or ½ and apple and some cheese cubes as a snack. By balancing it out I don't have cravings that you get from highly processed, overly refined carbs and I get the additional benefits of energy & natural fiber. I have had fruit and veg since week 1 and been losing steadily.

[rockinrobin925 1]

Ok I thought you were not supposed to eat potatoes, oatmeal, exc?

[JamieLogical 8,684]

Ok I thought you were not supposed to eat potatoes, oatmeal, exc?

Some people's plans allow them to eat oatmeal, since it is a whole grain or "healthy carb". Most people I've seen on here mix in some unflavored Protein Powder. I personally haven't eaten oatmeal post-op and don't intend to. But ultimately everyone needs to figure out what works or them. Recommendations from surgeons and nutritionists are all well and good, but only YOU have to be able to live the rest of your life.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Ok I thought you were not supposed to eat potatoes, oatmeal, exc?

Why?

[lauraellen80 854]

Ok I thought you were not supposed to eat potatoes, oatmeal, exc?

Some people's plans allow them to eat oatmeal, since it is a whole grain or "healthy carb". Most people I've seen on here mix in some unflavored Protein powder. I personally haven't eaten oatmeal post-op and don't intend to. But ultimately everyone needs to figure out what works or them. Recommendations from surgeons and nutritionists are all well and good, but only YOU have to be able to live the rest of your life.

I eat oatmeal made with fairlife milk and Protein Powder mixed in nearly every morning for Breakfast. I'm not a veteran yet, far from it, but I'm below goal at 7 months out, so I can't be effing it up too badly...