Diet Stages - Day 1 and Beyond

[beachgal2935 596]

I'm posting this in an effort to help others. Everyone has a different doctor, Bariatric team, etc. so this is in no means the be all, end all way of doing things. I had my surgery at the mayo hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. My Bariatric team, from my psychologist, nurses, nutritionists and everyone in between couldn't have been nicer, more supportive but most of all informative. I see so many people on here with questions at each stage of the diet. That's why I've decided to post a few pages from the book I was given at Mayo. I'm almost 5 months post-op and have stuck to these very simple guidelines. At 53, I have been full of energy and not once had any nausea, thrown up or had any problems whatsoever. I was proactive prior to surgery in researching everything I possibly could. I tried numerous Protein shakes, bars, yogurts and recipes. My favorite Protein shake is Premier at 30g per 11 oz. container. My favorite Protein Bars are Quest at 20g per bar. My favorite yogurt is Dannon Greek Lite and Fit Toasted Coconut/Vanilla at 12g per container. A few of my favorite recipes are my "Magic Crust Quiche" which I started eating in the "soft" food stage and continue to love today. I love using Premier Protein drinks as my coffee Creamer and as a substitute for milk in making sugar-free/fat-free boxed puddings. My latest discovery is delicious pizza where the crust is made with ground chicken. This is a lifestyle decision I've made for myself and the surgery is merely the "tool" to help me achieve better health. It's the BEST decision I ever made and I'm loving discovering new things every day

[Cervidae 2,389]

Thank you for sharing! It's always interesting to see the vast differences from doctor to doctor.

[purz59 57]

Thanks for posting this

[chucklebery 1]

Wow. Thank you for all the useful I formation. I have gained more from this than I have from the 3 companies I've been in touch with and my own surgeon! Having my bypass September 25th so this will be useful to help me on my way. Thanks again and all the best to you

[beachgal2935 596]

@Cervidae@purz59@chucklebery You ladies are very welcome. For those who haven't had surgery yet, I did a lot of research on my own as well. Being prepared is half the battle. Preparation is key to our success Best of luck on everyone's journeys and I'm here if you need me!