Hi. I was wondering when you all started logging foods via a tracker if you were not given instructions to do so?

The nutritionist has not mentioned it being necessary and they pretty much have covered everything I needed to know as I progress through the stages. I'm on full liquids now and starting "pureed" next Thursday. By the following Monday, I will be on solids. They know I have had issues with tracking before and suggested the half veggies/half Protein with a fruit for pre-surgery servings. I currently log amounts of liquid, exercise, protein, and meals on a paper form from the office. I don't track carbs, calories, fats, etc.

I suspect I start logging my food at the solids phase as that is my last appointment until February. Though, I'd be cool with not tracking too. I'll ask at my next visit. I may just need to continue to track via the paper form.

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I started when I moved to solids (3w). I get the benefits and know I should have done it during my pre-op time. I still struggle logging everything I eat. Good reminder to see these posts.

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I started the day I came home from the hospital. I need to get into the routine early.

I started the day I came home. Logged everything that went in my mouth for three years. (Reached goal about 18 months postop). Then one day my kitchen scale went caput and I was stressing over it. My husband pointed out that if I didn't know what 2oz or 4oz of something looked like by then I must have a serious learning disability. LOL he was right. I had been eating the same way for so long I didn't even realized I could do it without the scale and tracking app. Haven't logged anything since. But it was an excellent tool when I needed it.

Edited November 16, 20169 yr by Dairymary