Question:
Can someone please detail items they were able to eat at Stage 3
I have been struggling with what I can and can not have. I did have an episode of getting sick and still wondering what I ate ? — amykwebster (posted on December 29, 2008)
December 29, 2008
You have to keep trying different things and do not give up on stuff that
makes you sick one day because it might not the next day...The first few
months of healing, your tastes and food tolerances will change from day to
day. Eventually you will be able to eat like a regular small
person...eating healthy smaller portions...I was eating most foods from day
one...so stage 3 for me was just making sure to chew whatever I wanted (Low
sugar, low fat, high protein and high fiber) I don't much worry about
anything else. That is basically what I look for in foods forever and has
kept me successful at keeping my weight off (all but 8 lbs out of 158 lbs
lost) I did gain back 8 lbs during year 2. And have maintained my 150 lbs
lost for 3 more years after the gain...I'm so sure you will be given
suggestions for a much stricter diet than I do...but thought I'd share what
worked for me.
— .Anita R.
December 29, 2008
Everyone's "stage 3" is different. I didn't really go through
stages like most did. After release from the hospital I was allowed broth,
refried beans, mashed potatoes, oatmeal (basicly a M&M diet - moist and
mushy). After my 2 week post-op I was told anything I wanted except pork,
beef (except I was allowed ground beef), rice, pasta, and bread. After my
3 month I was allowed to try anything including raw veggies, salad, and
steak.
Along the way things have bothered my pouch, but not always. For a while
ground turkey made me ill, but not anymore. Sometimes ham is great, but
for some reason not right now. Pasta never bothers me but I consider it a
waste of pouch space. Salad is usually good, but got stuck three nights
ago and I ended up ill all night.
It's going to be trial and error to find out what works for you. Like a
previous poster said, try it again later and see if it still bothers you.
Some people end up with limitations forever. Some can tolerate anything.
— Launa N.
December 29, 2008
Although I have not had my surgery yet, I have been attending pre-surgical
support groups and nutrition classes, and although I am not exactly sure
what you mean by "stage 3" - my "bible" given to me by
my surgeon indicates that post-op week one is clear liquids, jello and
broth. Week two is semi-solid soft foods and liquid protein, like smooth
yogurt, jello, egg beaters, refried beans, small curd low fat cottage
cheese, and popsicles. Week three, four and five is protein drinks,
scrambled egg, liverwurst, smooth peanut butter, maybe a protein bar, lean
skinless chicken, broccoli with cheese, hot chocolate. Week six and beyond
is solid foods with very high protein content (turkey burgers, fish, lean
skinless chicken breast). I have very small amounts of vegetables, mostly
cauliflower and broccoli as they have the least carbohydrates for the bang.
You should not be taking bites bigger than the size of a large pea, and
should be chewing thoroughly. Do NOT eat until you are "full",
as that will be UNCOMFORTABLY full in about 20 minutes. Try at all times
to avoid sugar, as this will invariably cause dumping syndrome, making you
feel very ill. Sugar-containing foods can be as diverse as candy bars, a
ripe nectarine, grapes, or even a glass of milk (lactose). Also, at this
point, you should be drinking 60 - 90 ounces of wter, tea, dilute fruit
juices and non-or-low calorie liquids per day. You should stop drinking 15
to 30 minutes before you eat, and not resume drinking until 45 to 60
minutes after you eat. No liquids, for any reason, should be taken with
meals. This includes soup or boiled vegetables. Avoid snacks, as you
should be eating 6 small meals per day - there shouldn't be time for
snacks. Avoid high calorie liquids (alcohol, milk). If you MUST have a
snack, choose a high quality protein... jerky is well tolerated and high in
protein. I hope this helps. If you need more information, please feel
free to email me at [email protected].
— Erica Alikchihoo
December 29, 2008
Amy,
I have some sample menus to follow. email me at [email protected] and I
will email them back.
Take Care, Kemalani
— kemalani
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