2 questions: Sick? Calories?

loopylou · August 11, 2005

Actually the only other guidelines I have been given are - dont drink with meals, dont have 'liquid calories', dont snack and eat a balanced diet. Would anyone care to elaborate? Most of you seem to focus on a low carb, higher Protein type (...I hesitate to say diet...) "food plan". What sort of ratios? Atkins is going too far right? Do you eat sugar at all? Low-fat? Sort of a Southbeach thing? And why do you talk about eating your protein first? I thought I was supposed to eat my veggies first!? Oh dear I am rather messed up..... Its just that the word diet and all this thinking about food all the time makes me feel like crying

mercedes · August 11, 2005

At 11 days out, I am supposed to still be on liquids (protein shakes, creamier Soups, etc.) or he said that if I can do it, do 2-3 weeks of mostly clear liquid and then got to the thicker drinks. How long did you stay on Clear Liquids?

I'm telling you, I had the fear of God put into me about my band slipping and one of the causes was eating thicker foods too soon, so I vowed NOT to vary from what I was told one bit. Fear is such a good motivator for me.

I just have invested way too much of my own cash to screw this up.

loopylou · August 11, 2005

I had clear liquids the day of the op and then the next day was served pureed fruit, vitamised oatmeal and coffee for Breakfast, and pureed veggies, mash and low fat ice cream for lunch in hospital.

Anwyn · August 11, 2005

There are some good threads under the food section about suggested post-op diets. The most important thing is to get in at least 60 grams of Protein a day. That's your first priority, and because your stomach is so much smaller it doesn't leave much room for the rest. That's why most people seem to be following a low carb diet.

I'm surprised that you didn't meet with a dietician as part of your program - IMHO it's extremely negligent to send a banded person out into the world without clear instructions about what you need to be eating.

By the way, anytime you introduce a new question it's best to start a new thread. More people will view it that way and give you the advice you need. :-)

flygirlincolo · August 11, 2005

Hey mercedes hows it going! sorry for the lack of comunication I tried to write back a couple of times and when I was lmost done I would hit a wrong key and kick me out of the forum and my message was gone it happened to me 2 times so by then I ws tired and just went to bed...anyway what's the update I am still pretty sore at the port site. It feels really great first thing in the morning and by the end of the day it is killing me! I am hardly hungary so far......I have just had cream of wheat, sf pudding, applesauce and some potatoe Soup actually I am only taking in about 400 calories a day! I go tomarrow for my 1 week post op check and hopefully will be able to eat more am still pretty scared to death about pbing and vomitting! hope to hear from you soon take care!

Carrie

loopylou · August 12, 2005

Thanks Anne, I will take your advice and start a new thread.

Teresita · August 12, 2005

Fear is a good teacher and so is pain. Once you experience some pain it will make you think twice about doing or eating what you just did or ate.

I can't believe you didn't get the Protein lecture. If you want your hair, you will eat your Protein or drink it. One of the benefits to low carb is that you are able to eat more foods with less calories, therefore, you will loose more weight in less time. Once your band is "filled", as Anne said, you will have room for protein and not much else.

Be patient with your body. Soup is a wonderful way to go, just give it a try. I fixed a pot of Soup Monday and I was surprised at myself. IT WAS THE BEST SOUP I EVER MADE.