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01-10-2009, 01:15 AM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bakersfield California
Posts: 15
Weight Statistics 10/1/2008 Start Date:
11/21/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
318 lb Start Weight:
245 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
73 lb Weight Loss:
70 lb Lb Left to Lose:
22.9559748428 % % Lost:
3/15/2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 51.3209366391 BMI Start:
39.5397153352 BMI Current:
28.2426538108 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  What should I be eathing?!???!!!!
its been about 5 weeks since my operation, im kinda on my own on this since i went out of town for my surgery. i call my docter to ask what i should be doing but i always get the same response, "schedual an appointment and come in to see the doctor" its a 4 hour drive from bakersfield to sandiego  i did make an appointment, its not till the end of the month. for now i am reaching out to you seasoned vets.... i dont knwo what i should be eating  i was armed with an information booklet outlining what to expect and after surgery & a small list of items safe to eat. one day i scarfed down my lunch (small piece of tilapia) and for about 2 hours of the worst discomfort...  boy did i learn my lesson!!!!!!!i am still trying to slow down when i eat. and i stick to a small list of safe foods (egg, fish, deli ham or deli turkey, malt o meal, huny nut cherios w/ fat free milk, ceaser salad, decaf coffee, water water water did i mention water? beans & cheese, i recently tried eating some chicken and a few grains of rice it went down with no problem. i would love to know if i can add diffrent foods to my list, what you guys were eating at 5-6 weeks post op. what should i eat more of and what should i not be eating yet. i have tried looking on line for post bypass diets but dont have much luck  the only thing that comes up is the 1 day post po- 2 wek post op 1 month post op 6 month post op and 1 year later. WHAT ABOUT weeks 5 - 7???? the good news..........i am loosing weight! im down to 269  looking forward to getting some imput
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01-10-2009, 01:30 AM
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First off, were you given any kind of schedule on when to up your food by the surgeon or the nutritionist? How many weeks clear liquids, full liquids, pureed, soft food, solid food? You MUST stick to your surgeon's schedule, no matter what schedules, others have from their respective surgeons. The schedule really varies with the respective surgeon's program, but the norm seems to be a week or two at least of clear-full liquids, then another week or two at least of pureeds, then another 2-4 weeks before moving on to solid foods. At 5 weeks, most people are on soft foods, which mean anything that is cooked so it almost falls apart. Not really any type of ingredients you can't eat, but more, how they are cooked, and how your pouch deals with them, for instance, too much sugar/carbs or fat can make some people dump, and things like that. Go to the What Did You Eat Today? section and check the lists there that members put up. Look at thier stats and check what members around the same stage you are are posting. Also please check the Gastric Bypass Diet section for information. 
__________________ "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun."  So long as you are putting your best foot forward, then, PATIENCE and PERSEVERANCE for any/every endeavor you embark on, are imperative for success.   Just a li'l bit 'bout myself Last edited by DocSanae; 01-10-2009 at 01:37 AM. |
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01-10-2009, 08:52 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee
Posts: 990
Weight Statistics Feb.08 Start Date:
Nov. 10th 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
314 lb Start Weight:
225 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
89 lb Weight Loss:
65 lb Lb Left to Lose:
28.3439490446 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 49.1739808421 BMI Start:
35.236132769 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I agree with Doc. if you have any sort of guidelines from your surgeon stick with them. Since joining this board it is amazing to me how much each one of our surgeons eating plans are different. For example, I had surgery 2 weeks before you and my surgeon does not allow me to have the Cherrios, malt o meal, fat free milk or any type of salad that your surgeon does. Best to stick with what you know for now. But you do need to concentrate on slowing down when you eat. Hang in there.
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01-10-2009, 08:58 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 3,590
Blog Entries: 10 Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
271 lb Start Weight:
159 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
112 lb Weight Loss:
41.3284132841 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.7357667585 BMI Start:
25.6604683196 BMI Current:
25.6604683196 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | When you're going thru the stages, it's easy to get bored too. Don't get too spunky~~~ Eat what you know is safe and nutritous making sure to get in your vitamins and calcium and fluids. I've found cottage cheese and sugar free cook pudding to be a mainstay in my diet, even now. Also, crock pot stews and soups are great for this stage as well as this time of year. Be sure to slow down and chew, chew, chew. Remember, your stomach doesn't process like it used to so you need to break it down as completely as possible before you swallow Congrats on your success ~ you're doing well!
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01-10-2009, 09:02 AM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East Syracuse NY
Posts: 378
Weight Statistics Been a yo yo dieter as far back as I can remember. Start Date:
April 2, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
128 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
102 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.347826087 % % Lost:
January 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.0629552549 BMI Start:
23.4089490114 BMI Current:
23.7747138398 BMI Goal:
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Does your Doc's office have a nutritionist or dietician attached to the office or someone they can refer you to? You did not have to see either of these types of professionals before your surgery???
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01-10-2009, 02:40 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AZ
Posts: 2,178
Weight Statistics January 1, 2008 Start Date:
January 11, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
339 lb Start Weight:
145 lb Current Weight:
149 lb Goal Weight:
194 lb Weight Loss:
-4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
57.2271386431 % % Lost:
July 4, 2009 FIREWORKS, BABY! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 53.0891067053 BMI Start:
22.7077300067 BMI Current:
23.3341501448 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I could not have rice or salad until much further out. Stick with soft foods- mashed veggies, cottage cheese, cheese, beans, tofu, fish and chicken as much as possible.
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01-10-2009, 03:05 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY
Posts: 10,081
Weight Statistics all my life Start Date:
4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
148 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
112 lb Weight Loss:
-17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.0769230769 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 38.3910943079 BMI Start:
21.8533921445 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
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even at 5 weeks i was not eating fish. i think i might have still been in puree... if there is a nutritionist afficliated with your surgeon that would be your best bet for meal planning. if not and your insurance covers one, that it a nice plan b. every surgeons requirements are different. ceasar salad is on yourlist of approved foods???? 
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01-10-2009, 03:12 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester NY
Posts: 1,003
Weight Statistics 1/13/08 Start Date:
11/17/08 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
288 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.7083333333 % % Lost:
11/2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.4296875 BMI Start:
28.3190917969 BMI Current:
27.4609375 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Quote:
Genitios - I PM'd you with a link to the diet that I'm on. I'm only a few days ahead of you. At least you'll have some kind of guideline until you get hold of a nut at your doctor's office - and you really need to do that. Let us know how you're doing...
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01-10-2009, 03:26 PM
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| Whipper Snapper  Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 24
Weight Statistics February 2008 Start Date:
September 3, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
411 lb Start Weight:
276 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
135 lb Weight Loss:
111 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.8467153285 % % Lost:
September 3, 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 60.6874606175 BMI Start:
40.7536231884 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
At 5 weeks out, I was still on pureed foods, I could scan and email you a copy of the guideline booklet my surgeon provided to me, it's very helpful and tells you exactly what you should be eating....just let me know!
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01-11-2009, 10:14 AM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bakersfield California
Posts: 15
Weight Statistics 10/1/2008 Start Date:
11/21/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
318 lb Start Weight:
245 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
73 lb Weight Loss:
70 lb Lb Left to Lose:
22.9559748428 % % Lost:
3/15/2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 51.3209366391 BMI Start:
39.5397153352 BMI Current:
28.2426538108 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
would you please?!?!? i have a h.m.o. my doc has put in a request for me to be seen by a nutritionist. they say it takes time.
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