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Topic: RE: One month post opers--how much are you eating?
I think that's why they tell us to not be distracted while we eat....LOL! Like anyone with kids in the house can eat uninterrupted! I don't think it's unusual, I've read things like this on the boards alot and your surgeon will probably just remind you to measure and weigh. That's great though that you've had such an easy time with the food!
I'm 3 weeks out and eating about 2 tbsp at each meal.
I'm 3 weeks out and eating about 2 tbsp at each meal.
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Topic: RE: One month post opers--how much are you eating?
Congrats on your surgery. One day before me! I am definitely right there with you. Lots of rumbling like hunger tummy, but not. I think you said it well--it is definitely different than before. Glad to see someone else is tolerating lots of stuff and it isn't just that my pouch is broken! 
I will definitely not be talking on the phone and eating any time soon!
Thanks for your comments!
Denise
I will definitely not be talking on the phone and eating any time soon!
Thanks for your comments!
Denise
Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.
RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!
*6.5 lost preop
Topic: RE: One Month Post Op
I had my 4 week followup today and have lost 20 lbs! My friends say they can see it- I don't really see it. My arms are squishy now instead of firm- so I can feel that. My next appointment is in 8 weeks. I have refused to buy a scale because I didn't want to get down when the weight stalled. I felt like saying "No I need to see you in another 4 weeks!" Anyway he said I am exactly where I need to be and keep up the good work- and then I got a high five!
Topic: RE: One month post opers--how much are you eating?
I had my surgery on the 2nd. I haven't eaten anything that made me feel "full" I just feel different than before. I am just putting the amount of food on my plate that I am supposed to have and eating it very slowly. I guess if I had more it would just take me longer to eat it since chewing takes forever. I still have rumblings like I am starving to death- I am sure I am not starving- it just is different than before. A new that will become custom. I have eaten crab, crab cakes, shrimp, tilapia and cod. Broccoli, zucchini and green beans. I did have a piece of toast and did ok with it.
Topic: One month post opers--how much are you eating?
Okay, I really never thought I'd be one to post a thread like this. I always figured stuff is very individual, so it wouldn't matter what someone said, but after an "incident" today I'm a little concerned.
I have been having a very easy time with everything I have eaten (except for my week with bronchitis--ooh that was bad!). Nothing has made me nauseous, nothing gets stuck, nothing comes back up, no foamies. I've had chicken, beef, crab, shrimp, toasted whole grain english muffin--no problems. Well, I've been diligently measuring about 2 to 2-1/2 ounces of protein and just a little bit of something else like green beans or whatever. Anyway, today I got a chicken cordon bleu thing recommended on the boards. I was on the phone while I made it and ate it. I shared a few bites with my two year old and saved a bite for the dog. Anyway, I went to the package to check the protein again and saw it said the chicken was 5-1/2 ounces!!!!!! Huh? Granted, I'm sure my daughter probably got at least an ounce and there was quite a bit of juice that came out into the pan and that would have caused it to be a little lighter, but I was pretty surprised by the amount I was able to eat. My nuts recommendations say now that I can have 4-6 ounces per meal, but everything I read on these boards is about people eating 3 bites and not being able to finish. There are certain things I eat that make me full faster than others and this was almost like chopped chicken formed into a patty so I'm wondering if it was just more slidery than regular chicken.
I just really wanted to hear from you guys because I want to get on the horn with my doc if this is really unusual.
Thanks everyone!
Denise
I have been having a very easy time with everything I have eaten (except for my week with bronchitis--ooh that was bad!). Nothing has made me nauseous, nothing gets stuck, nothing comes back up, no foamies. I've had chicken, beef, crab, shrimp, toasted whole grain english muffin--no problems. Well, I've been diligently measuring about 2 to 2-1/2 ounces of protein and just a little bit of something else like green beans or whatever. Anyway, today I got a chicken cordon bleu thing recommended on the boards. I was on the phone while I made it and ate it. I shared a few bites with my two year old and saved a bite for the dog. Anyway, I went to the package to check the protein again and saw it said the chicken was 5-1/2 ounces!!!!!! Huh? Granted, I'm sure my daughter probably got at least an ounce and there was quite a bit of juice that came out into the pan and that would have caused it to be a little lighter, but I was pretty surprised by the amount I was able to eat. My nuts recommendations say now that I can have 4-6 ounces per meal, but everything I read on these boards is about people eating 3 bites and not being able to finish. There are certain things I eat that make me full faster than others and this was almost like chopped chicken formed into a patty so I'm wondering if it was just more slidery than regular chicken.
I just really wanted to hear from you guys because I want to get on the horn with my doc if this is really unusual.
Thanks everyone!
Denise
Check out my blog--menumealplanning.com. Tales of making meal planning managable, family fodder, and everything else under the sun.
RNY 2/3/09, LBL/BL w/Augmentation 9/16/11
Start weight: 335 Current weight: 185 Goal weight: Whatever the hell I can maintain without driving myself insane!
*6.5 lost preop
Topic: RE: Isopure Water...40gm protein
TY TY TY TY TY!!! long story short.. since surgery.. (9days out) not been drinkin my protien as should cuz it was makin me uber nasuas... but was sorta makin myself drink at least one shake a day...... even tho it would take all day.. between that an a lil water... just to keep from 
any how.. hubby came home with a dozen of these GEM colored bottles today cuz i was readin forums outloud the other nite while he was resting.. they are truly a life saver.. begining to have hope again.. the shakes... were to sweet.. even with decaf-coffee added.. an way to thick.. atm.. so far... bluerasberry YUMMMMMMMMMMI an it does taste like a melted blue icee.. he got me some in every flavor... hopefully i will i mean my (new tiny tummy) will like them all... yay for 40gm protien.. will take me 4...5 oz servings.. sipping...over half a day... 60 gm is goal atm.. so over half of days protien from one lil $4 bottle(not counting gold card discount) YAY.... im not gona complain to much... but thats way better then just drinking.. empty crystal lite.. an prayin not to puke.. an get the shakes down.. he also got me the virtually tasteless any whey protien... hopefuly i can add that to some broth etc. an get protien there as well... thanks again for such a Great idea! im not a shopper so i dont get out much.. an boy its a life saver.. atm.. i was all headachy an miserable from not gettin in my protien..
any how.. hubby came home with a dozen of these GEM colored bottles today cuz i was readin forums outloud the other nite while he was resting.. they are truly a life saver.. begining to have hope again.. the shakes... were to sweet.. even with decaf-coffee added.. an way to thick.. atm.. so far... bluerasberry YUMMMMMMMMMMI an it does taste like a melted blue icee.. he got me some in every flavor... hopefully i will i mean my (new tiny tummy) will like them all... yay for 40gm protien.. will take me 4...5 oz servings.. sipping...over half a day... 60 gm is goal atm.. so over half of days protien from one lil $4 bottle(not counting gold card discount) YAY.... im not gona complain to much... but thats way better then just drinking.. empty crystal lite.. an prayin not to puke.. an get the shakes down.. he also got me the virtually tasteless any whey protien... hopefuly i can add that to some broth etc. an get protien there as well... thanks again for such a Great idea! im not a shopper so i dont get out much.. an boy its a life saver.. atm.. i was all headachy an miserable from not gettin in my protien..
Topic: RE: Post Op Recipes
Lemon Zest Ricotta Creme
1/4 cup skim Ricotta cheese
1/4 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 pkg sugar substitute
Mix together. Serve chilled.
Almond Ricotta Creme
1/4 cup skim Ricotta cheese
1/4 tsp alond extract
1 pkg sugar substitute
Mix together. Serve chilled.
Vanilla Ricotta Creme
1/4 cup skim Ricotta cheese
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 pkg sugar substitute
Mix together. Serve chilled.
Low Fat/Low Sugar Custard
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
1/3 cup Splenda granular
2 cups fat-free milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine ingredients in bowl. Beat with wire whis****il smooth. Pour into 6 oz. custard cups. Arrange cups in a large metal baking pan so they do not touch. Pour very ho****er into the pan so that the water is 1-inch deep. Place pan in the middle of oven. Bake custards 40 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Transfer cups from pan to wire rack to cool to room temp. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours before eating. (Calories 80, Fat 2g, Protein 8g)
1/4 cup skim Ricotta cheese
1/4 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 pkg sugar substitute
Mix together. Serve chilled.
Almond Ricotta Creme
1/4 cup skim Ricotta cheese
1/4 tsp alond extract
1 pkg sugar substitute
Mix together. Serve chilled.
Vanilla Ricotta Creme
1/4 cup skim Ricotta cheese
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 pkg sugar substitute
Mix together. Serve chilled.
Low Fat/Low Sugar Custard
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
1/3 cup Splenda granular
2 cups fat-free milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine ingredients in bowl. Beat with wire whis****il smooth. Pour into 6 oz. custard cups. Arrange cups in a large metal baking pan so they do not touch. Pour very ho****er into the pan so that the water is 1-inch deep. Place pan in the middle of oven. Bake custards 40 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Transfer cups from pan to wire rack to cool to room temp. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours before eating. (Calories 80, Fat 2g, Protein 8g)
Topic: Post Op Recipes
Cinnamon-Chocolate Pudding
Makes: 4 servings, about 2/3 cup each
2 cups fat-free milk
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Fat Free Sugar Free Instant Pudding
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP Sugar Free Whipped Topping
BEAT milk, pudding mix and cinnamon with whisk 2 min.
STIR in COOL WHIP.
SPOON into dessert dishes.
Nutrition Infomation
Calories: 100
Total fat: 1.5 g
Carbohydrate: 17 g
Dietary fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
2 cups fat-free milk
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Fat Free Sugar Free Instant Pudding
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP Sugar Free Whipped Topping
BEAT milk, pudding mix and cinnamon with whisk 2 min.
STIR in COOL WHIP.
SPOON into dessert dishes.
Nutrition Infomation
Calories: 100
Total fat: 1.5 g
Carbohydrate: 17 g
Dietary fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
Topic: RE: two weeks as well ,meds?
I'm still not able to sleep in my bed either and dealing with constipation..... yay....LOL!
As for blood sugars, you're still in a good range! I haven't taken mine since the Friday before surgery and Dr Fitzer said to check 3 times a day and to call him if I get 2 consecutive readings below 90 or above 198. I think you'll find your numbers going down as you lose the weight as well. The more overweight you are, the more resistance your body is to the insulin it produces.
Great loss so far!!!!!
Contact me at [email protected] for information about the Belleville area support group :) or visit our new OH group page http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/quinte/
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