Jess55 97 Posted July 3, 2010 So at my initial consult my Dr. told me to start eating low carb and high Protein, and I went home and realized the food I have has quite a bit of carbs in it. Any ideas on things to eat? Except for fish I do not eat it. Thanks. Also my Dr. told me to eat 3 meals only a day. I have been doing WW and do eat Snacks. I can lose weight the way I have been eating, I just get bored and go back to old habits. Has anyone not done as their Dr. recommended and still been ok? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmberK 5 Posted July 3, 2010 Here are some things that my doctor listed that are non-carb foods: meat, poultry, fish, pork nuts cheese cottage cheese eggs Peanut Butter vegetables s/f Jello, s/f popsicles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeighaMason 19 Posted July 3, 2010 I am assuming you are on the pre-op diet. The Dr wants you to eat low carb to reduce the fat in your liver before surgery, not just to lose weight. Reducing liver fat helps him place the band and makes the surgery safer. Please follow his directions even if he didn't spell out why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honk 780 Posted July 4, 2010 Keep in mind I am pre-band. My doctor's office wants me to eat 3 meals a day and avoid Snacks because they are afraid of mindless snacking. When I told them that I have a single serving greek yogurt late afternoon before working out they were find with that. If you eat lunch at 12 or 1 and go to the gym after work not eating dinner until 7-8 you will need (or at least I do) to have a snack in between. One of my own personal issues has been night time snacking; especially children's Cereal like count chocula. I would eat it by the hand ful until it made me sick. That's the kind of behavior they want to stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jess55 97 Posted July 4, 2010 Nope, not on the pre op diet yet. For the pre op my dr. only requires a week of liquids.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites