This resource page has a bunch of awesome articles on diet, nutrition, recipes, etc. It's worth a bookmark.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/nutrition-basics/hlv-20049477

A lot of ya'll know I follow the Mayo Clinic Diet....and I wanted you to know my reason for this.

Mayo Clinic is one of the best hospitals in the world. US News and World Report listed it as #1 Best Hospital in the United States in 2017

They are ranked first in the nation on Diabetes and Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, and Nephrology.... among many many other specialties.

They employ a massive collaborative of physicians, researchers and scientists.

Yes, the Mayo Clinic is spectacular. It is nice to live close enough where there is always that last chance when all your local docs just can't seem to get it right.

A question: I see that there is a ton of information online. And a diet you can do online (for a fee), plus the book you can purchase. May I ask which method you use?

thanks!

p.s. Funny story (at least to me): Around 1987 or so, when I was first out of college, I worked at Mayo Clinic for about a year (secretarial stuff). When I worked there I had their insurance plan--which paid for absolutely everything, as long as it was done at Mayo or an associated hospital. I had no idea how incredible that was. So when I left, they offered me COBRA coverage at $100 a month. I refused because it was "too expensive." I thought I was so smart in not letting "the man" take advantage of me by squeezing that $100 out of me each month. Good Grief.

Thank You God for the Doctors Mayo, they beat Ford Motors to have a better idea?

I would love to hear from anyone who had their Bariatric surgery done at Mayo. Curious what their post op diet recommendations are. The link above is great but not specific to WLS patients. This is all I could find online with a quick search—
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/gastric-bypass-surgery/in-depth/gastric-bypass-diet/art-20048472

And it says—

“Focus on high-protein foods. Immediately after your surgery, eating high-protein foods can help you heal. High-protein, low-fat choices remain a good long-term diet option after your surgery, as well. Try adding lean cuts of beef, chicken, pork, fish or beans to your diet. Low-fat cheese, cottage cheese and yogurts also are good protein sources.”

But no specific or long term recommendations. Also will be great when there are long term studies that show the results of different diet plans and choices.

On 5/2/2018 at 8:55 PM, Creekimp13 said:

This resource page has a bunch of awesome articles on diet, nutrition, recipes, etc. It's worth a bookmark.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/nutrition-basics/hlv-20049477

A lot of ya'll know I follow the mayo Clinic Diet....and I wanted you to know my reason for this.

Mayo Clinic is one of the best hospitals in the world. US News and World Report listed it as #1 Best Hospital in the United States in 2017

They are ranked first in the nation on Diabetes and Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, and Nephrology.... among many many other specialties.

They employ a massive collaborative of physicians, researchers and scientists.

I understand -- I live near Hopkins and I also love having a top-notch facility nearby!!

Just out of curiosity, @Creekimp13, can I ask what your weight was at surgery? Your 1,200 calories intrigues me, but I am learning that too many carbs KILLS my weight loss. ETA: for me, of course!!

Edited May 7, 20188 yr by Apple203

I have used the Mayo Clinic online diet:) It's very cool. Lots of cookbooks available, too. Awesome recipes:)

I have not consulted with Mayo about post bariatric surgery diet since I did not have my surgery there.

However, my team's protocol embraces low glycemic carbs and is fully supportive of my use of Mayo Clinic Diet after surgery. They are pleased with my results.

I weighed 270 last June. On my 6 month pre-surg diet, I lost 36 pounds using Online Mayo Clinic Diet and a new Fitbit addiction to walking.

I weighed 234 the day of surgery. Today I weigh 189 give or take half a pound.

So, I've lost 45 pounds in the 5 months since surgery.....which I'm really, really happy with....because I eat a solid 1200 calories daily and feel like I can have pretty much what I want. That said...I don't crave junk anymore. I genuinely crave better stuff.

I eat tons of fruit and veggies. A slice of whole wheat bread most days (in a half sandwich or as avocado toast). Lentil/chickpea pasta, lots of low fat protein on grill, lots of stir fries with lean meats or tofu and veggies served with no more than 1/4 cup brown rice (I rarely finish the rice or all the veggies), smoothies with lots of raspberries for fiber, spinach for greens, lots of diversity (I go around the kitchen and throw in a little of all the fruits, nuts and veggies to build good gut microbiota. I do the same thing when I make my veggie soup....all the veggies in the house go in there with cabbage, tomatoes and beans, and that soup is a staple in my diet. I do eat baked potatoes, beans, corn. (a half a baked potato has 80 calories and 2 grams of protein...top it with little lowfat cheese and chili and it's an awesome meal)

My favorite snacks are home made dry meat and roasted chickpeas. And cans of mushrooms that I eat with a fork. LOL. And cupcake whipped greek yogurt.

About the only thing that gets me in trouble these days are Yasso bars. LOL. Greek yogurt frozen bars....I love the chocolate ones. But even if I overindulge on them...how bad can you feel about 80 calories and 6 grams of protein? I'll admit it....I've made a meal out of a couple of Yasso bars. Maybe not brilliant...but once in a while...meh? LOL

I do have a sweet tooth. Mayo Clinic diet allows for 75 calories of sweets a day. You can eat them daily or bank them for a special occasion. I love this because I can save up for literally anything I want to eat. But most of the time my sweet tooth is handled by fresh fruit. Melons are a favorite. Strawberries with a little chocolate sauce are another favorite. Fresh golden pineapple:) Figs!

Sugar is a slippery slope for me, so I'm extremely careful about anything I eat with sugar. Refined carbs are generally not a part of my diet anymore. I don't buy them or bring them in the house. (but will occasionally have a bite of daughter's dessert at a restaurant and use those 75 naughty calories) No more white bread. No more white rice. No more crackers, candy, cookies, cake (save a magical bite here and there outside the house with witnesses)

To boost protein in my diet, I often still drink one Premier Protein shake a day...caramel....in my coffee and tea.

I do 12,000 steps per day religiously, and 3 cardio activities longer than 30 minutes each per week. If you have a Sky Zone near you, I STRONGLY recommend the trampoline work out...OMG...you burn a billion calories in an hour...it's crazy. I don't do the same cardio twice in a row...I mix it up. My week might go....Tuesday Sweatin to the Oldies DVD 1 hour.....Thursday Sky Zone Trampoline workout with bestie 1 hour......Sunday Water aerobics and free swim with family after at YMCA 2 hours (followed by lunch and library). Lately, I'ev been doing a shite ton of yard work too.

Just about to go outside and till up more raised beds with my Mantis tiller:) Am very into the idea of planting cherry tomatoes, cutting them in half and sun drying a million of them!

When I started out and heard you'd likely lose 60% of your excess weight in 18 months....I thought....OMG, I could weigh 210 someday! Awesome! That number was beautiful to me at 270.

I'm 5 months out and weigh 189.

I have 13 months to go...to lose 19 pounds and get to my goal of 170. (less than a pound and a half a month to stay on track)

I really could not be happier with my results. I'm shocked and amazed daily.

Best wishes to everyone! Be patient and stay the course:)

Edited May 7, 20188 yr by Creekimp13