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[sarahbethemails 68]

Do anyone eat this I'm not a fan of bacon but I do love turkey bacon. So anytime I have dieted in the past I would always have this with wheat bread. I know wheat toast maybe one slice with the turkey bacon tomatoe and lettuce??

[esskay77 785]

Can you have wheat bread already? Personally, I would do it as a lettuce wrap. But that's because my nut still wants me to avoid any type of bread when possible. Otherwise, it sounds good to me as long as your stomach is happy.

[sarahbethemails 68]

I was supposed to start a piece of toast last week don't have the courage yet lol maybe next week I feel a little too early I'm not even a month yet!!

[Ashlegal 525]

I cannot do bread even almost burnt at two months out. I am not allowed lettuce until three months out and I recently shared a horrible story about tomatoes. What does that leave? Bacon. I have had bacon, both turkey and pork with my eggs, my burgers and even just by itself.

I would advise anyone with RNY not to attempt un-toasted bread any time in the first three months. Obviously some plans okay it but nothing has ever made me feel as miserable as a bite of whole wheat bread. Ugh.

[sarahbethemails 68]

I hear all these horror stories and I don't want that to be me!!! That's why even though my nutritionist and doc said eat wheat bread I don't want to attempt it!! Thank u!!

[MitchieMay 27]

Will someone please tell me what a NUT is? I guessing nutritionist, but not sure. I looked all over yesterday after seeing it on someone's post....could not find it anyplace, including in Alex Brecher's The Big Book on the Gastric Bypass or this website! I'm a newbie, so forgive my ignorance.

[Spiceyfrog 269]

My nutritionist did say I could have "toasted" bread, so I would think a BLT would be okay. Like you said, portion wise, you would only need one slice and the fixings. I have no desire to eat bread, so for that reason I have not tried it personally. I have ate turkey bacon and lettuce on separate occasions and eat cheese daily and do fine with all of those. Good luck!

[sarahbethemails 68]

Thanks everyone!! I am going to try that cloud nine bread sounds amazing with some turkey!!

[toasty 371]

I have never heard of a NUT telling you to eat bread. I can imagine they would say you *can* eat bread, but not that you *should* eat bread. Maybe that's what you meant.

As far as I am concerned, I tried a small piece of bread a week ago (I am seven weeks out) and up it came half an hour later. I've heard lots of people say that they can only tolerate bread toasted, so that's possible.

I would suggest just trying bread by itself, to see how it goes. If you can tolerate it, then fine. Just remember to limit starches.

Also, for myself, I tolerate lettuce fine (at least in small amounts), but I can't stand bacon. I used to love it, but now it just tastes like a mouthful of grease to me (yuck!).

Lastly, given that your portion size at your point should be about 1/4 cup at a meal, you sure won't be able to eat more than 2 bites of the BLT before you are full (or at least, you shouldn't eat more than that). That doesn't equate to much Protein (only the bacon in that has any Protein, and not much bacon), which is what your meals are supposed to be mostly. I would think a BLT would be more appropriate for 6 months or more out when you can actually eat more.

[esskay77 785]

@@MitchieMay Yes, a NUT is a nutritionist! lol. It took me a while to figure that out, too.

[MitchieMay 27]

Thank you esskay77. Wonder how they feel about that? I am sure it is an affectionate acronym.

[toasty 371]

One more thing: obviously, the situation you are now in is totally different from any diet you have been on before. Before, having high-volume foods to fill up your stomach was the key. So, lots of veggies and high-volume (but low calorie) foods to keep you full (such as lettuce/salads, tomatoes, raw celery, etc.).

Now, your stomach is tiny, so almost the opposite is true. You need mostly dense, high-protein foods (so they fit in your small pouch). BLTs are fine, but should probably not be a staple in your diet, because they keep you from eating the Protein rich foods.

YMMV.

[sarahbethemails 68]

Yes very true toasty!! Thank you and yes they didn't say I had to they said this is your meal plan suggestions on it said piece of toast with I can't remember something else and I said toast? They are like yes you can have a piece of toast.

[The Candidate 3,215]

I'm a little over three months and have yet to have bread.< /p>