Remember The Bypass Rules:

fr1endly2 · 12-05-2006, 01:42 PM

I think a reminder of the basic bariatric rules will help those having a hard time thru the holidays (ME ME ME) and will help the folks that are further out and struggling with eating deamons now. (ME ME ME TOO)
Eat three very small meals per day - Stop eating at the first sensation of abdominal pressure or fullness.

Protein supplements, in the form of liquid or bar, between meals might be required to meet your daily protein requirements.

DO NOT TEST your pouch's limits. This can lead to mechanical problems and sabotage your weight loss goals.

Eat very slowly. Take 30 minutes to eat each meal no longer.

Eat solid food only at meals. Take very small bites and chew your food to applesauce consistency.

select a balanced diet, choosing foods from all groups in the Food Guide Pyramid.

Be sure to meet your daily protein recommendation by eating at least one food high in protein in each meal. Use protein drinks and bars as needed to reach your daily protein goal.

Avoid sugar, sweets and desserts. Also avoid high fat foods such as cream soups, gravy, butter etc.

Avoid foods which often cause stomach upset. Reduce intake of coffee, chocolate, caffeine or pepper if discomfort results.

Drink only calorie-free beverages (except nonfat milk and protein drinks). Consume at least 6-8 cups of fluid per day. DO NOT drink with meals, 15 minutes before or for 60 minutes after your meals. Avoid alcohol and carbonated drinks.

Take a multivitamin and 1200-1500 mg calcium daily.

Take additional vitamin supplements as needed based on lab values.
Maintain consistency with your exercise plan. Exercise at least 60 minutes every day. This can be in 15 to 20 minutes periods.

xsmith95 · 12-05-2006, 08:21 PM

Thanks for the great reminder. I know many of us could use it right now. (ME, ME, ME!!!) I did walk 2 miles this morning though and was WAY TOO busy at work so I know I burned a few calories today. I also have really got the water going again. I am up to 6 to 8 bottles of water a day now!

bren · 12-05-2006, 08:32 PM

Thanks Lisa for the reminder!!

12-05-2006, 01:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
fr1endly2 Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY Posts: 6,756 Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date: Please Enter Height: 310 lb Start Weight: 167 lb Current Weight: 159 lb Goal Weight: 143 lb Weight Loss: 8 lb Lb Left to Lose: 46.1290322581 % % Lost: Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start: 27 BMI Current: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	Remember The Bypass Rules: I think a reminder of the basic bariatric rules will help those having a hard time thru the holidays (ME ME ME) and will help the folks that are further out and struggling with eating deamons now. (ME ME ME TOO) Eat three very small meals per day - Stop eating at the first sensation of abdominal pressure or fullness. Protein supplements, in the form of liquid or bar, between meals might be required to meet your daily protein requirements. DO NOT TEST your pouch's limits. This can lead to mechanical problems and sabotage your weight loss goals. Eat very slowly. Take 30 minutes to eat each meal no longer. Eat solid food only at meals. Take very small bites and chew your food to applesauce consistency. select a balanced diet, choosing foods from all groups in the Food Guide Pyramid. Be sure to meet your daily protein recommendation by eating at least one food high in protein in each meal. Use protein drinks and bars as needed to reach your daily protein goal. Avoid sugar, sweets and desserts. Also avoid high fat foods such as cream soups, gravy, butter etc. Avoid foods which often cause stomach upset. Reduce intake of coffee, chocolate, caffeine or pepper if discomfort results. Drink only calorie-free beverages (except nonfat milk and protein drinks). Consume at least 6-8 cups of fluid per day. DO NOT drink with meals, 15 minutes before or for 60 minutes after your meals. Avoid alcohol and carbonated drinks. Take a multivitamin and 1200-1500 mg calcium daily. Take additional vitamin supplements as needed based on lab values. Maintain consistency with your exercise plan. Exercise at least 60 minutes every day. This can be in 15 to 20 minutes periods. __________________ LISA http://w5.photobucket.com/widgets/dy...164/fr1endly2/ LAP RNY Gastric Bypass

12-05-2006, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
xsmith95 WLS Master Guru Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Near St. Louis, MO Posts: 633 Weight Statistics June 17, 2005 Start Date: June 17, 2005 Surgery Date: 5' 2" Height: 313 lb Start Weight: 173 lb Current Weight: 140 lb Goal Weight: 140 lb Weight Loss: 33 lb Lb Left to Lose: 44.7284345048 % % Lost: don't have a set goal date, I take it day by day that way I don't get discouraged Goal Date: Body Mass Index 57.2421956296 BMI Start: 31.6386576483 BMI Current: 25.6035379813 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	Thanks for the great reminder. I know many of us could use it right now. (ME, ME, ME!!!) I did walk 2 miles this morning though and was WAY TOO busy at work so I know I burned a few calories today. I also have really got the water going again. I am up to 6 to 8 bottles of water a day now! __________________ Shelley He who finds diamonds must grapple in mud and mire because diamonds are not found in polished stones. They are made.

12-05-2006, 08:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
bren WLS Mentor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Milford Kansas Posts: 1,205 Weight Statistics 09/01/2006 Start Date: 5' 4" Height: 254 lb Start Weight: 144 lb Current Weight: 140 lb Goal Weight: 110 lb Weight Loss: 4 lb Lb Left to Lose: 43.3070866142 % % Lost: 02/01/2008 Goal Date: Body Mass Index 43.5942382812 BMI Start: 24.71484375 BMI Current: 24.0283203125 BMI Goal: Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass	Thanks Lisa for the reminder!! __________________ Surgery Date 09/01/06

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