shavon2cute 2 Posted March 22, 2013 Are we ever able to eat bread..corn..or Pasta? ?? Or what are some alternatives for these? Just getting some future meal plan ideas (far down the line...I'm only 12 days post op). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicole K 352 Posted March 22, 2013 Yes! I'm 3 months out. I have tried rice and whole grain Pasta. Also a little bread. I try to stay away from them as much as possible but have had them. Protein first. hope this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nienie 113 Posted March 22, 2013 At some point you can but moderation and not much. Most people get too full of off carbs and then don't eat the nutritious part of meal (meats, veggies and some fruits.) I know of people that will have a slice of pizza occasionally but they typically try to eat very low carb, low sugar. I am two months out and I use Atkins penne ordered of Amazon and make homemade mac and cheese another Pasta dish with. They are lower in carbs then regular Pasta. You can also look for whole wheat breads and pastas. You really want to change your way of eating because those processed foods high in carbs, pizza, pasta are what most of us over indulge in. I would guess 75% of us are carb addicts and if we would concentrate on low carb foods we would have no cravings and probably wouldn't have gotten into the situations we did (me including). There are lots of good pizza substitutes out there if you love pizza..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine413 343 Posted March 22, 2013 I'm 5 and 1/2 months post op. I do occasionally eat bread, but never anything like a tortilla or a flat bread (bad experiences!). I also eat corn. Again, it's certainly not often, but I won't specifically avoid it. Pasta, rice and the like has never sat well with me, so I avoid that completely. Hope that helps. Congratulations!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pookybear 284 Posted March 22, 2013 My nutrition packet says bread is ok but to try to stick with toast or flatbread or wraps. 1 nienie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pookybear 284 Posted March 22, 2013 I have already had some Pasta (lasagna) and it was fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheddingtummy 14 Posted March 22, 2013 Every program is different. I told my nut about my attempt to cut carbs and she got mad because she doesn't want the focus to be on cutting anything out of our diets and instead make better and balanced choices. I am a catabolic by nature however one thing I have noticed post surgery (3months) I don't crave and/or want carbs like before and it makes me uncomfortable as you can't eat much anyways. Hope that helps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shavon2cute 2 Posted March 23, 2013 Thanks so much everyone! This helps a lot!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Debbiebydesign 93 Posted March 23, 2013 I eat half of a low carb wrap with chicken and a little cheese. No problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites