I was just wondering....when all of us are ready to go back to eating normal foods, what type of diet are we supposed to follow. I've been reading several boards some say 1200 to 1500 cal...low carb high Protein...some follow weight watchers....some do low calorie low fat. Does anyone know??? Just curious. I would hate to gain back my lovely pre op & post op pounds, once I introduce real food back into my diet. :hurray: :grouphug:

By the way we're all doing awesome congrats on everyones success!!!!

Edited May 15, 200917 yr by Scorpioqt

I think it really depends on the person, the surgeon, etc.

Just as a basic rule of thumb, your meals should be 70% Protein (lean meats), 20% vegetables, and 10% starchy vegetables/whole grains once you are ready for "normal" food.

My surgeon mentioned that some of his patients like to do WW, although the points have to be somewhat altered if you're banded, I believe.

As far as what I'll do, I am not sure yet! I am just taking this 14 days of liquids one day at a time until I get to mushy food, and then so on. :scared2:

I was just wondering....when all of us are ready to go back to eating normal foods, what type of diet are we supposed to follow. I've been reading several boards some say 1200 to 1500 cal...low carb high Protein...some follow weight watchers....some do low calorie low fat. Does anyone know??? Just curious. I would hate to gain back my lovely pre op & post op pounds, once I introduce real food back into my diet. :scared2:

By the way we're all doing awesome congrats on everyones success!!!!

My surgeon says 1200-1500 calories, (1 cup of food), protein first then vegetables.

I have been told best thing to remember when eating(whenever I get there, LOL) three bites protein one bite whatever (veggies, carb) that way I know that 75%of my meals is protein.