kimmy42083

I love every kind of Fiber One I have tried. I used to eat it several times a week. So just to clear this up for me, is fiber actually an okay thing to eat? I've been so confused. Everyone's diet is different, some can have carbs, some say carbs are evil. Coming from a medical perspective (I'm a nurse), I would never counsel a patient to avoid carbs entirely. The body needs a healthy amount of the right carbs to function correctly. So why are carbs such a big deal? Why was I told (by my hospitals bariatric nurse) that I would never eat a fiber rich diet again? She also told me that I would never eat carbs again, period. Healthy or unhealthy. Half the crap she said to me didn't make any sense, so I pretty much just ignored her. Turns out she was wrong about quite a few things anyway, according to my doctor... Obviously I know Protein is king, but how about some balance? I think I'm getting frustrated because this is supposed to be a lifestyle change, not a crash diet. I want to be able to keep my weight off, and I know that a no carb diet is unrealistic.

I also love it with coconut or almond milk. Adds a little more protein to it.

I was going to try the Special K protein cereal. Before my surgery I loved Fiber One cereals. Fiber keeps you fuller longer and I just feel so much better when I get enough fiber. I'm geting next to none now obviously...

When are we allowed to add fiber back into our diets? I'm missing the health benefits of my previous high fiber diet. I just feel so icky, constipated, just generally not healthy when I don't get my fiber. When I dieted before the sleeve, high fiber was what worked best for me. Think leafy greens, whole wheat crackers, fiber one bars, kashi cereal etc... Thoughts?

I have been told and have read that cold cereal is a no-no. Why exactly? Does it have to do with carbs, or is it hard on our sleeves? There are plenty of healthy cereals out there, and I would love to add a little variety back into my breakfast routine.

I didn't really have much direction about what to eat/what not to eat. I got some handouts that were very vague. My doc is very "do what feels right". Not very stringent about the diet at all.

I haven't tried that brand yet. My mom (who had r&y in 2004) loves their protein bars though. I guess they have about 30g of protein? She eats one every day. I will try to find that brand next time I go to Costco.

How about salad? I am not supposed to have raw fruits and veggies yet. How soon were you able to eat lettuce? Before the surgery, my favorite dinner was a chicken breast with a salad. I know it sounds simple and weird, but that's my favorite dinner ever. Takes about 10 minutes to make, and it's delicious. I would love to eat salad again. It fills you up and has next to no calories...

OMG...steak! I can't wait to have a bite of steak.

Any advice on what I can take with me on the road? I'm a home health nurse. I travel about 1000 miles per week. Work 10 to 12 hour days, 5 days a week, and sometimes on the weekend. What got me into this mess in the first place was the crappy food that's available on the road. That's why I am doing the protein bars. They are shelf stable and keep me from feeling like I'm going to pass out from hunger all the time. I thought I wasn't even supposed to get hungry? I feel like my surgeon lied to me.

How did it go when you first tried to eat meat? My doc says I should be able to handle it, but I'm kind of scared. I guess I worry about the sleeve stretching or leaking. I'm just worried because I know meat is harder to digest than the other things I've been eating. I honestly can't wait to have some chicken again though...and salad! I never thought I would miss salad and raw veggies!

I still don't understand how I am able to even eat that much? Everything I have read has said I shouldn't be able to eat more than 600 calories a day. I am afraid to try meat this soon. I was going to wait another 3 weeks before I do that. The only thing that's made me sick since the surgery is the smell of eggs. It's weird because I liked eggs before the surgery. The foods I have been eating are: Cottage cheese string cheese Soups (getting so tired of soup) really finely chopped up tuna salad Protein bars occasionally I will have a few bites of a potato when I'm craving something to sink my teeth into All the foods I eat are on my list of foods my doctor gave me. They said protein bars are fine as long as they are low carb and low sugar (which they are). 200 calories is too much for a meal? How many should I be eating per meal? Also, I'm very scared of losing my hair. That's why I have been so diligent with the protein intake.

I really need some advice and input. I am so depressed and distressed by my lack of weight loss and the fact that I can eat so much. I hardly feel restricted by my sleeve at all. I get hungry often (true hunger, comes on slowly about every 4 hours). I don't get sick when I eat like a lot of people do. I am able to eat pretty much anything as long as I chew it up enough. I am not eating sweets or junk food. I have only lost 16 pounds since I was sleeved on 1/30. I am eating about 1200 calories a day, getting at least 60 to 80g of Protein. I am eating mostly solids, but I chew them really well, I stopped the Protein shakes because they taste horrible and I couldn't get them down. I am now eating Protein Bars about every 3 to 4 hours during the day. The bars have 20g of protein, and are 200 calories. They keep me full and provide the nutrition I need. For dinner I will have something small , like a few bites of a baked potato, or some Soup. I am honestly shocked and very upset that I am even able to eat this much. What was the point of surgery?? Is this why I'm not losing weight? Even at 1200 calories a day, I should still be losing weight. I have read about stalls, and I thought maybe increasing my calorie intake would help break the stall. It hasn't. I have increased my physical activity as well, still no improvement My calorie need based on several online calculators is about 2500 calories. I clearly have a calorie deficit. Why am I still not losing. What can I do to break this stall? Also, any advice about what I should be eating would be appreciated. Give me some idea of what to buy, menus etc... Thanks in advance!

Just as I expected, my surgeon took me off all my meds, sent me home with a 4 day supply of liquid Lortab, and then refused to refill my RX. Fortunately my GP has known me for 10 years and had no problem filling my RX. I have since fired my surgeon. He's clearly an idiot if he expects a chronic pain patient (who has been on vicodin for 7 years) to take liquid Tylenol for pain. I also had to fight for pain meds in the hospital...well my mom fought for me. It's always nice to bring another nurse with you to the hospital.