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[deaddemmama 474]

It's interesting, I think. As much as we think (should?) have balanced meals (protein, veg, carb), I know Protein is most important. So if you're like me and love veggies, I can imagine having to be very conscious about maybe 2 bites protein, one bite veg, 2 bites protein, one bite starch... How are you all getting your veg in if you're focused mostly on protein?

I'm with you...I'm a veggie lover, and definitely not a natural meat eater. Sometimes I just eat salad for lunch, sometimes I eat vegetarian meals. I track my protein intake, and if I have salad, I might have an extra Protein Drink to increase my protein that way. As far as being balanced, it does balance out...I'm still getting veg, and protein, just less of each. But there's no way I could get all my nutritional needs met through food alone; I simply don't take in enough calories. That's why Vitamins are so important. We have to take them for life.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

It's interesting, I think. As much as we think (should?) have balanced meals (Protein, veg, carb), I know Protein is most important. So if you're like me and love veggies, I can imagine having to be very conscious about maybe 2 bites protein, one bite veg, 2 bites protein, one bite starch... How are you all getting your veg in if you're focused mostly on protein?

RnY patients are usually encouraged to focus on getting all of your doctor's recommended protein in first. It's great if you can meet that goal and have a little room left for veggies. If not, protein still has to be your number one priority. If you have to temporarily sacrifice the balanced diet (veggies), that is the healthier choice.

It's not uncommon to read about folks who are struggling to get all of their protein in and at the same time are suffering from a lack of energy. When it comes to energy, carbs are king. On a normal diet, carbs provide about 60% of your body's energy needs. But our body's are remarkably adaptable. When you're on a low carb diet, your body will metabolize protein for energy. No carbs + no protein = no energy. More important than the way you feel, for several months following surgery your body is doing some serious healing. That takes a lot of energy. Failure to get enough protein will slow healing, increase loss of lean muscle and weaken protection against infections.

Respect the protein requirements following RnY and your body will thank you. You're gonna love the new you!!

[moofish 27]

I live right by the ocean so, although I love meat, I tend to eat a LOT of seafood. Wild-caught salmon, flounder, striped bass, squid, shrimp, scallops, oysters, clams, halibut. I love it all! I sear it and serve it over cooked greens. Yum.

[Mkmb2006 41]

RnY patients are usually encouraged to focus on getting all of your doctor's recommended Protein in first. It's great if you can meet that goal and have a little room left for veggies. If not, Protein still has to be your number one priority. If you have to temporarily sacrifice the balanced diet (veggies), that is the healthier choice.

It's not uncommon to read about folks who are struggling to get all of their protein in and at the same time are suffering from a lack of energy. When it comes to energy, carbs are king. On a normal diet, carbs provide about 60% of your body's energy needs. But our body's are remarkably adaptable. When you're on a low carb diet, your body will metabolize protein for energy. No carbs + no protein = no energy. More important than the way you feel, for several months following surgery your body is doing some serious healing. That takes a lot of energy. Failure to get enough protein will slow healing, increase loss of lean muscle and weaken protection against infections.

Respect the protein requirements following RnY and your body will thank you. You're gonna love the new you!!

You're awesome, thanks for the info! I'm about two weeks post op and still have a lot to learn. Still on blended diet, but looking forward to diet advancement in a couple weeks.