How much should we be eating?

[ames269 0]

I do not have a Nutrionist. I'm trying to find one local that my insurance covers. In the mean time, I'm 4 weeks post op and wondering how much food I should be eating. For instance, this morning I had 2 medium over easy eggs and a slice of toast. I was satisfied. I didn't have any pain or feel like I ate too much. I have had that pain before so I knew I wasn't in pain this morning. But did I eat too much?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

What are your post-op guidelines?

Were you given a schedule?

We're you given a Protein target?

If the foods you are eating are within your surgeon's guidelines then let your stomach be your guide. For me, there is a distinct difference between satisfied and one bite too many,

[Babbs 14,680]

Honestly? I would have scrapped the toast and just had 1 egg and piece of bacon or 2.

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I would have had just egg or egg and bacon but know some programs allow toast in the early phases.

Adding: I like turkey sausage with egg, too.

[jaxmom1974 53]

Most programs don't want you eating breads, Pasta, chips, crackers, Cookies and stuff like that for a while. My dr says never. If you fill up on Protein first you won't have room for those things either.

[ames269 0]

I wasn't sure I could have bacon. Is it better to have pre cooked or turkey bacon?

[ames269 0]

My program does allow Pasta, rice and bread but obviously Protein first.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Google online for a bariatric handbook. It will give a basic overview of what foods to eat at what stages. Do you have anyone who is providing follow up? You also need to monitor your bloodwork to make sure you are meeting your Vitamin & nutrient levels. As for eating, the basic rule is Protein first, then veg, then anything else if you have room. That means eggs and bacon would have been a better choice than eggs and toast.