Question:
Having problems with post-op diet..... please help...!
I had my Open RNY surgery on December 1st and have lost 23 lbs... though I can't see it at all! I'm really having a tough time with the post-op diet and it seems that each doctor varies. I was to be on protein liquids for the first 3 weeks and on the 2nd week, my doctor graduated me to soft scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes and refried beans; in addition to the protein shakes. Truth is.... I'm absolutely sick with this diet! Christmas was very hard for me; I watched everyone at the table enjoy a scrumptious meal and before I got really nasty, I took myself to bed! <grin!> I know I should be thankful for having this surgery and the weight loss so far; but I guess... I still need something to gripe about! I'm just so tired of what I'm eating and wondered if there's other options for soft/pureed foods... thanks! — Peri B. (posted on December 29, 1999)
December 29, 1999
I think all of us Post-ops have been where you are now.. I for one fit
right into that time slot.. I'm still on liquids and puree.. I blend all
regular soups once I was sick to death of "Broth" yogurt is
good "Bluebunny" makes fat free and sugar free all are pretty
good.. I limit it to one meal a day though. Carnation Instant breakfast
(use skim milk) gets my protein in also (add banana to blender) I use
french vanilla the chocolate umm err sucks..sorry!!! I made egg salad
really smooth and creamy puree it in a blender gets my protein in and is
good meal option. Sugar free juice popcicles 25 calories are good
snacks between meals.. My doctor wants this same type of liquid/puree
menu for 8 weeks..All doctors have different ideas.. I will follow my
surgeons instructions..
— Victoria B.
December 29, 1999
hi Peri,
Here are some of the suggestions I have. Theses are from UCLA nutrition
Center. I had open RNY with them in June.
Sugar Free Popsicles
Tomatoe or V8 Juice
Crystal Light or other suger free non carbonated drinks
bullion or broth(chicken or vegetable) you can make mashed potatoes with
the broth for more flavor
Diet jello ( sugar free)
Gatorade
and almost all BABY FOOD you can always add a little salt for more flavor
The baby food chicken and turkey are just about the right size for a
serving. And about a half of a jar of vegetables. We were not allowed
to eat any of the desserts with custard in them.
Also Low fat or Fat free cottage cheese
I hope this helps a litlle.
Cheri
— Cheri H.
December 30, 1999
I know this feeling. I can't complain as much as you because with the DS
your progression is quicker and you can eat larger amounts...but I feel, 1
month post op now, that this is a bitter sweet torture. I am fed up with
soups and mashed taters....I go out with my hubby to the diner and I eat
egg beaters...it physically hurts to even look at the menu possibilities. I
find that the less my attention is focused on a meal, the more I can
tolerate this new found lifestyle. I bought small salad plates and serve
myself only on those..I serve more than I can eat so I feel good about
leaving food behind. I don't eat and watch TV anymore. I want to be as
focused on m mini meal as possible to savor the experience. I know that one
day soon I will be able to incorporate better foods...I know that not
eating fatty foods is better for me..but I can't forget how I got here in
the first place. People say it will take time..I feel like I am in
mourning. Then I feel great when I see my face is free of acne and my feet
aren't swollen...I actually had to buy all new shoes yesterday. For the
first time in 2 yrs I went into a regular store to buy them! My wedding
rings fit again and I bought a nice negligee to sleep in...I must focus on
these things and not allow food to be such a focal point. We have to all
move on from this...find other things that make us content. No one said
this was easy......good luck to us all.
— Jackie S.
December 30, 1999
Hi, I had my surgery on Nov. 9 and I was on a liquid diet
— Janice M.
December 30, 1999
During the pureed phase try any soup (I ran it through the blender to mush
the veggies); fat free sugar free pudding (protien source because of
milk); Yogurt; try other mashed veggies (carrots, yams/sweet taters etc);
try other egg options poached or softboiled or add a little cottage cheese
for a mini omelette; oatmeal/cream of wheat/farina/etc. I was on soft and
not pureed technically so I had more options--soft is anything you can chew
to a mush so my only restraint was against raw veggies. I just had my
first salad last night and it was great!!! Hang in there the diet
improves. ~:o)
— Lisa O.
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