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On 22-3-2018 at 2:35 PM, AniracIre said:

Congrats on the progress so far!

I've seen a huge amount of variation on here of what's recommended by different programs in terms of food choices at the different stages. Your programs advice certainly looks sensible.

I'm curious though if you received advice only on calories and Protein - was there any information given on the broader macros such as grams of fat and grams of carbohydrate? I probably wouldn't even be that aware of these other than the fact that I am using My Fitness Pal to track my Protein, but it's giving me all of the other stuff on fat / carbs too.

no we dont have to count carbs or fat.. but i do see it on my fitness pal app and try to keep it sensible.. but with all the protein and dairy products it does add up. I use products with low or zero fat.. and sugar.. but still even veggies have carbs haha whats your macro's on a daily basis.. i will keep track of mine this week we can compare notes

4 hours ago, istytehcrawk said:

So I talked to my surgeon today, and my only dietary specifications now are to keep working on meeting my liquid (48-64 oz)/protein (60-80 grams), keep my diet low sugar and relatively low fat, and work toward getting into the 1000-1200 calorie range per day (I have no idea what I'm at currently because I didn't have to monitor that in the first few stages). White bread/pasta/rice is not recommended but not flat-out restricted, but I've made a goal for myself to stick to 100% whole wheat and brown rice for as long as possible (and still not very often). I can introduce other foods whenever I please, and if they don't work, just put them aside for a few weeks and try them again later. I do not have specific carb/fat ranges to aim for.

After I got home, I went to the store and bought salad fixings (spinach, crinkle cut carrots, cubed ham, and fat free French dressing); fish sticks (I ate three for supper); and a box of that bacon you just have to microwave (it's a little high in fat if you eat a full serving of three slices, but I'll probably only be able to eat one at a time). I was so happy to have something CRUNCHY! I can't wait to make a piece of toast topped with a little bit of reconstituted PB2 and sugar free strawberry preserves tomorrow. (Don't know that I'll even be able to eat a whole slice, but that's okay.)

My recommended size for meals at this point is 4-6 ounces or 8-12 tablespoons, but I still can't even eat half a cup sometimes, depending on the food. Still working up to that.

Hello HAve you recently had your surgery? We are advised not to eat any raw greens and veg or salads the first three months..also no seeds..rice or stuff that could get stuck in your seatures.

Id also be very carefull with fatty foods like fish sticks and bacon.. you could react to the fat with a massive "dumping" hihi If you have Protein with EVERY meal.. it should be easy to hit the protein mark daily- like instead of pb and jam.. eat cheese or lean meat slices on your bread that way the protein adds up quickly- and you feel fuller for longer..also no tricking the brain into thinking its having sugar when its not.. even sugar free products can give you cravings for sugarry stuff.. our brains arent fooled haha

dont worry about the amounts of food you can eat with time.. it increases on its own..

good luck

17 hours ago, AniracIre said:

Congrats on the progress so far!

I've seen a huge amount of variation on here of what's recommended by different programs in terms of food choices at the different stages. Your programs advice certainly looks sensible.

I'm curious though if you received advice only on calories and Protein - was there any information given on the broader macros such as grams of fat and grams of carbohydrate? I probably wouldn't even be that aware of these other than the fact that I am using My Fitness Pal to track my Protein, but it's giving me all of the other stuff on fat / carbs too.

I also use the Myfittnesspal app to count. I also have a very cool Bariatastic app I use.. but its american and not all the dutch products are on it.. so sometimes I have to do some guessing. But it keeps all the macros handy in a widget so you know your intake .. I do keep a diary also. Otherwise its so easy to go off track

We follow a no fat no sugar low carb diet. So only 50 grams of potatoes/rice/pasta per day- but also 2 slices of wholegrain bread per day- so its not that strict.. I have heard of stricter programs where people even count the calories and carbs in the Vitamin supplements haha yikes!

i missed the weigh in but here are mine too

SW 251

GW 152

Cw 224

So far ive lost 27 pounds.. My weightloss is slow.. but steady. At my hospital we have to keep a diet of 1000 cal per day.. 6 meals and 60 grams to 80 grams of Protein ..

23 hours ago, AniracIre said:

Hi, what app is that you are using to track your weight loss?

HW 365 CW 332 GW 220
Sleeved 6th March 2018

Hi ..this app is "monitor your weight" in the app store for android and iphone

Hey peeps.. you guys are doing great!

Also - it is common for your weight to stand still going from liquids to solids.. everything needs to settle in.. once you hit your Protein goals and increase your calories to above 800.. your weightloss will kick back in .. if you eat too less.. your body will retain fat as it thinks its starving.. if you keep to your dr's diet.. and the allowed amounts of portions.. you will get past the stall and back into losing.. sometimes it can take up to 3 weeks for your body to adapt.. and then suddenly the pounds starts dropping.. dont lose the faith.. and try not be so hard on yourself.. you have done great.. and every pound lost- COUNTS.. even if it was lost before the op!

xxx

Hey Jazmania

Nice to hear from you! looks delicious!

My progress has also been really slow compared to others who've had this surgery- But I am patient.. I had 110 pounds to lose! I am 5"1 inches.. with BMI of 42. So far I have lost 22 pounds of which 13 pounds has been after

my surgery. I lose about 2 pounds per week. I am happy with it. I feel really good to be honest i guess i am lucky- i havent had any issues. Still settling into the new diet. Let me know how you have been doing since surgery.

Hello everyone, I had my bypass on the 5th of february.. How are you all doing one month post op..