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03-18-2008, 11:16 AM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New England
Posts: 188
Weight Statistics Sept 20 2007 Start Date:
April 8 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 270 lb Start Weight:
206 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
64 lb Weight Loss:
66 lb Lb Left to Lose:
23.7037037037 % % Lost:
April 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.8231292517 BMI Start:
36.487276392 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  Getting Ready for Surgery!! Need all the advice I can get!  Wow my new date just flew up! Its in less than 3 weeks away and I'm getting my fridge ready for my first 4 weeks. What would you guys suggest that I prepare my fridge with? And Im not quite sure what consists of an all liquid diet consists of Ive heard different things and I have just emailed my dietitian about that. When can I have soft foods too like mashed potatoes and such?Thanks for lisening guys!!!!  Slikz
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03-18-2008, 11:24 AM
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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mira Loma, CA 91752
Posts: 346
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics April 15, 2006 Start Date:
May 10, 2006 Surgery Date:
6' 3" Height: 345 lb Start Weight:
189 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
156 lb Weight Loss:
-11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.2173913043 % % Lost:
anytime Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 43.1173333333 BMI Start:
23.6208 BMI Current:
24.9955555556 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   |  Your nutrionist or surgeon should be able to supply you with a list of clear fluids or other foods for the first few weeks. Your taste buds may change after surger, so I wouldn't stock up on a months worth of much, except bottled water. You may like chocolate a lot now, but a $50 jug of chocolate protein powder, and completely dislike it post op. Try to get some samples of some protein powders---GNC normally has some, but you have to ask. Mashed potatoes should be allowed on soft foods, but NO GRAVY.
__________________ Dave Chambers  Dave in 2005, a few months prior to surgery   liquid vitamins:www.bariatricliquidvitamins.com liquid vitamins: www.liquidbariatricvitamins.comDried peas-high protein snack: www.dried-peas.com , 1/4 cup has 6 grams of protein. Roasted Edamame:*** www.dried-edamame.com , 1/4 cup has 14 grams of protein Feeling fatigued or need appetite control help? Go to epicnrg.com/nopillvitamins  |
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03-18-2008, 11:45 AM
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| Big Loser Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego
Posts: 147
Weight Statistics July 2007 Start Date:
12/03/07 Surgery Date:
5' 1" Height: 240 lb Start Weight:
140 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.6666666667 % % Lost:
12/03/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 45.3426498253 BMI Start:
26.4498790648 BMI Current:
24.5606019887 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | protein powder..try ordering some nectar protein..i love the kiwi strawberry and a alot of others swear by it..comes in different flavors..def have lots and lots of water...might wanna pick up some soups/broths, sugar free jello/pudding cups if you like..no sugar added applesauce is great to have around too... as far as when you can add more, like soft foods, this depends on two things..one..youre docs instructions for you..and two..your own tolerance and pace of progression..i didn't do much more than the full liquid diet for a month..others were into soft foods and purees after 10 days..so it really just depends. When you can progress onto them though tuna and fat free refried beans and cheese were my favorite transition foods and they were both loaded with protein..let me know if you have any other questions Congrats on your date arriving soon! See ya on the loser's bench! |
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03-18-2008, 11:55 AM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Watertown, NY
Posts: 125
Weight Statistics 5/07 Start Date:
8/1/07 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 225 lb Start Weight:
137 lb Current Weight:
132 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.1111111111 % % Lost:
8/1/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 41.1485431842 BMI Start:
25.0548907388 BMI Current:
24.1404786681 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I ate a ton of sugar free popsicles.some sugar free jello, after about 5 days I ate some soft food ,fish fillets, canned green beans ,I really didn't like potatoes. chicken cooked in crock-pot overnight so it fell apart ,just chew, chew, chew.
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03-18-2008, 01:03 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West, NJ
Posts: 1,240
Weight Statistics 1/14/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 330 lb Start Weight:
249 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
81 lb Weight Loss:
69 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.5454545455 % % Lost:
Summer 09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.3448979592 BMI Start:
35.723877551 BMI Current:
25.8244897959 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | What Dave said!!! Don't buy so much of any one thing. You just don't know what you will like/hate/tolerate. I bought a whole big 'vat' of egg white protein powder in Vanilla (can't have whey - milk) and for 4 weeks every time I even opened it and got a wiff - lets just say "yuk"! I couldn't take it back cause I opened it - and I finally just couldn't stand it even taking up space on my counter and threw it away (what a waste!). vitalady.com has all those nector flavors and you can order samples of each one to see what you like and they are good for the clear stage. Bariatriceating.com has a variety pack that comes with both shakes and nector samples. Prior to surgery you are so eager to 'do it right' and you are concerned about your health that you tend to want to over do it. I had bought 2 cases of the isopure bottles and by the 4th day home when I saw my hubby coming towards me with one I would start to tear up (snif!), but at least the local GNC bought back the unopened bottles. So maybe just buy a few single bottles. For the clear stage maybe have some chicken and beef low sodium broths, decaff tea, sugar free jellos, crysta light to add to water, and then some samples of the nectors for protein. Once you can have full liquid (not clear) go for creamy soups, fat free sugar free puddings made with skim plus milk, farina or baby cerial made runny with skim plus milk, and some samples of different protein shakes. The dannon fit and light yogurts are the best, very low in cals and not bad in carbs. Then when you get to soft try some of the baby foods, the protein shakes, soft cooked foods like fish and chicken (maybe even run through a food proccessor), not so much mashed potatos though - only a little for variety, you need to concentrate on protein, not carbs. Get that far, then check back in, otherwise you'll make yourself nuts. Good luck!
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03-18-2008, 01:44 PM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan
Posts: 212
Weight Statistics January 8, 2008 Start Date:
February 21, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 253 lb Start Weight:
144 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
109 lb Weight Loss:
-1 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.0830039526 % % Lost:
April, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 40.8308080808 BMI Start:
23.2396694215 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | all the creamed soups i bought....still in my pantry all the pudding i bought...still in my pantry all the protein shakes i bought....can't stand, bought a new one all the jello i bought...still in my pantry i've never eaten mashed potatoes, hate creamed soups now and can't stand jello. what do I eat??? canned chicken, refried beans,melba toast, triscuits, hummus, some cottage cheese, high protein puddings that I just eat for the protein, not because I enjoy and Isopure protein drink. don't buy much...you will be suprised how much your tastes change.
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03-18-2008, 11:46 PM
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| Big Loser Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New England
Posts: 188
Weight Statistics Sept 20 2007 Start Date:
April 8 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 270 lb Start Weight:
206 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
64 lb Weight Loss:
66 lb Lb Left to Lose:
23.7037037037 % % Lost:
April 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.8231292517 BMI Start:
36.487276392 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Wow!!! Thanks guys for the great advice. I did get my detailed diet from the nutritonist and I'm so glad that you guys reminded me that my tastes will change. I'm super picky now so after the surgery i will be worst!!! I will hold off on the major shoppin I promise. Thanks guys Silkz
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03-19-2008, 02:59 AM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Zealand
Posts: 455
Blog Entries: 2 Weight Statistics 10/27/07 Start Date:
11 March 08 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 239 lb Start Weight:
147 lb Current Weight:
143 lb Goal Weight:
92 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.4937238494 % % Lost:
12/25/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.3323255228 BMI Start:
26.037037037 BMI Current:
25.3285462333 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | GREAT advise!!!! Cant add anything after that! lol
__________________ Leelee  Your Attitude determines Your Altitude   239lbs - lost 22lbs pre-op= 218lbs day of surgery.   |
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03-19-2008, 06:41 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,609
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
152 lb Weight Loss:
46 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8732782369 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
30.2720408163 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Yes honey dont buy to much of anything right now. I know I still have left over stuff and BLAHH!! After the second week the hubby learned to buy one can of what ever and be done with it. Cottage Cheese was a life saver for me. And yes I still eat it. Mashed Potatoes was another. Be sure to find out when you can have stuff like that thou ok? Im happy for you. Its been a long road but yes its here! |
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03-19-2008, 09:33 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 4,234
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 339 lb Start Weight:
179 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
160 lb Weight Loss:
19 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.197640118 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.8882001837 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | i ate lots of popsicles,chicken broth and apple juice, this is all i could handle, congrats on ur date and good luck!
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