This CAN'T be true.....
Discussing our "rules" of our bariatric program is like a bunch of women discussing their pregnancies, labor & delivery!
Varies immensely (and sometimes exaggerated).
I have had to find out what works for ME. Early out (first few months) I had to get my protein by small amounts of puree or liquids - all throughout the day. Then I went through a phase where I did OK with three meals a day and a planned snack in the afternoon.
I always keep a food log to make sure I get enough protein and fluid, keep carbs and calories appropriate.
At 2 yrs out (and at goal) I developed reactive hypoglycemia and had to "reformulate" again. Three meals wouldn't keep my blood sugar levels from going too low - SO - now I have breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, supper and mid evening snack. I still keep food log to keep protein at100gm, fluid at 100 oz.
I'm now 2 1/2 yrs post RNY and find I need to eat 6 gimes a day. Always protein + veggie, fruit or 100% whole grain. Eating carbs (without protein) makes me ravenous & elevates my blood sugar.
I've added a few food "rules" for myself. They are for health & nutrition. They work for ME. Eating after any bariatric procedure can't be "black & white" because we all have different needs, cir****tances, anatomies, health issues, financial issues, cultural issues, etc.
I'm responsible for my health & nutrition - not my surgeon or dietician. I listen to what they say, do my own research, review my own labs, etc. and make changes as necessary - I take responsibility for me.
Just my take on things.
Varies immensely (and sometimes exaggerated).I have had to find out what works for ME. Early out (first few months) I had to get my protein by small amounts of puree or liquids - all throughout the day. Then I went through a phase where I did OK with three meals a day and a planned snack in the afternoon.
I always keep a food log to make sure I get enough protein and fluid, keep carbs and calories appropriate.
At 2 yrs out (and at goal) I developed reactive hypoglycemia and had to "reformulate" again. Three meals wouldn't keep my blood sugar levels from going too low - SO - now I have breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, supper and mid evening snack. I still keep food log to keep protein at100gm, fluid at 100 oz.
I'm now 2 1/2 yrs post RNY and find I need to eat 6 gimes a day. Always protein + veggie, fruit or 100% whole grain. Eating carbs (without protein) makes me ravenous & elevates my blood sugar.
I've added a few food "rules" for myself. They are for health & nutrition. They work for ME. Eating after any bariatric procedure can't be "black & white" because we all have different needs, cir****tances, anatomies, health issues, financial issues, cultural issues, etc.
I'm responsible for my health & nutrition - not my surgeon or dietician. I listen to what they say, do my own research, review my own labs, etc. and make changes as necessary - I take responsibility for me.
Just my take on things.
Penny Highest Weight 255 * Wt loss includes 19 lb lost before surgery
My plan also calls for 3 meals a day and NO SNACKING. It's all over the handbook in caps. It also says no grains and no fruit until all excess weight is lost. Oh and stick to 400-600 cal/day and no more than 15g carbs/day. Oh and no protein shakes, all protein must come from food. AND I'm supposed to do 60 minutes of cardio 5 days a week and weights 3 days a week.
Here's my take on that. There's no way that people are going to stick to that long term. I think they make the "rules" so strict so that when we bend the rules, it's not too bad. And it's geared more towards a weight loss mind set than the science behind metabolism and weight loss, kwim? Or it feels like manipulation ....
I was able to get in my protein (still do) on only 3 meals a day. I've also always been able to eat larger meals than what people talk about on here. At a month out, I had no problem with 3oz of chicken and a half cup of green beans.
All in all though, it's my body and my life. I keep under 800 cal/day and aim for 80+g of protein. I usually have an evening snack of fruit though I don't eat much and I'm careful with my choices. I do dump but I've learned that I can avoid a dump by eating heavier food first. By eating the fruit alone, I have to be careful about what I'm eating. Cherries are the devil, btw. I usually have a 30+g protein shake for breakfast, a salad or roll up for lunch and a more normal meal of cooked veg and meat for supper.
About the soda thing, my surgeon recommends waiting until 6 months out for sodas. I didn't and I can drink some if I shake the **** out of it first. I do have to be careful though because the acid (or something) causes some discomfort even if it's flat. I get a hankering for diet coke occasionally and I'll have a half a cup or so and I'm done. Too much discomfort to do it too often.
Here's my take on that. There's no way that people are going to stick to that long term. I think they make the "rules" so strict so that when we bend the rules, it's not too bad. And it's geared more towards a weight loss mind set than the science behind metabolism and weight loss, kwim? Or it feels like manipulation ....
I was able to get in my protein (still do) on only 3 meals a day. I've also always been able to eat larger meals than what people talk about on here. At a month out, I had no problem with 3oz of chicken and a half cup of green beans.
All in all though, it's my body and my life. I keep under 800 cal/day and aim for 80+g of protein. I usually have an evening snack of fruit though I don't eat much and I'm careful with my choices. I do dump but I've learned that I can avoid a dump by eating heavier food first. By eating the fruit alone, I have to be careful about what I'm eating. Cherries are the devil, btw. I usually have a 30+g protein shake for breakfast, a salad or roll up for lunch and a more normal meal of cooked veg and meat for supper.
About the soda thing, my surgeon recommends waiting until 6 months out for sodas. I didn't and I can drink some if I shake the **** out of it first. I do have to be careful though because the acid (or something) causes some discomfort even if it's flat. I get a hankering for diet coke occasionally and I'll have a half a cup or so and I'm done. Too much discomfort to do it too often.
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