Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

What were you eating at 2 months out?



Recommended Posts

Have noticed my bad habits creeping back. Please tell me what I should be eating at two months out. What worked well for you? I am not eating any rice, Pasta or bread thankfully. Just a bite of pumpkin pie here and a handful of sliders there. Need to get back on track. I do have a nutritionist but I'd like to know what has worked for those of you that have been successful with this. Although I am ecstatic to have lost 30 pounds in 2 months, it has slowed tremendously and I know it's my fault. Please help

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Two months out I was still eating a lot of Soups. chicken veggie, lentil with ham and veggies, turkey chili (with veggies). I think in the grand scheme of things, I progressed slower than others. It took me a little while to get used to the new eating routine of taking smaller bites, chewing more, taking time between bites. I was such a carb fiend it was difficult for me to see life without them. I couldn't have tuna, because you have to have that on a cracker or on a croissant ... right? If I am having stir fry, it HAS to be on rice ... right?

Oy!

For me, this worked until I could come to grips with some of my issues with food. I eventually was able to eat tuna with some cheese cut into it. I enjoy stir fry without the rice now (or just a tiny fraction of what I once had). Who woulda thought?

I'm guessing you have been cleared for all foods, so just be sure to start with your lean Proteins first, then your veggies. It can be disheartening to look down at that piece of chicken and think, "Really? Is that all I am going to eat?" Don't push it. You can always grab another bite an hour later.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Two months out I was still eating a lot of Soups. chicken veggie' date=' lentil with ham and veggies, turkey chili (with veggies). I think in the grand scheme of things, I progressed slower than others. It took me a little while to get used to the new eating routine of taking smaller bites, chewing more, taking time between bites. I was such a carb fiend it was difficult for me to see life without them. I couldn't have tuna, because you have to have that on a cracker or on a croissant ... right? If I am having stir fry, it HAS to be on rice ... right? Oy! For me, this worked until I could come to grips with some of my issues with food. I eventually was able to eat tuna with some cheese cut into it. I enjoy stir fry without the rice now (or just a tiny fraction of what I once had). Who woulda thought? I'm guessing you have been cleared for all foods, so just be sure to start with your lean Proteins first, then your veggies. It can be disheartening to look down at that piece of chicken and think, "Really? Is that all I am going to eat?" Don't push it. You can always grab another bite an hour later.[/quote']

I'm only 3 weeks out, but still good info...thank you:)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am gald to see someone is eatting Soups. After a hard go with this nd a week in the hospital, I was told to ease my way up to food....that was 3 weeks ago. I just ate a few mashed potatoes and got them to stay down. So this has encouraged me to go back to my soups and broth and be ok with it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yeah, I tried to progress like everyone else, but it just wasn't comfortable. I was hating the thought of eating. But I could eat Soups. When I was at 3 weeks, I had the same exact soups I mentions above, but I pureed them with a hand blender. As time progressed, I pureed them less and less until at about 2 months, or so, I wasn't pureeing them at all.

It worked for me.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×