Nutritional Consult went great - waiting for banding date!

[DivaStyleCoach 89]

Good afternoon Sistas,

Just came back from my nutritional consult, and everything went very well. :thumbup: Many many thanks to LBT and all of the groups I post to - everyone has taught me so much that I flew through the consult! :thumbup:

The nutritionist was impressed with my level of knowledge and told me that I came in so well-prepared that it made her job easier...she also gave me the recommended diet for the post-band patients.

Essentials from the plan include:

1st 2 weeks: any amount of "free fluids", small amounts of Fluid with calories (6 oz total per day), chewable vitamins/minerals/calcium.

All supplements must be chewable, crushable or liquid for 2 months after surgery.

2 - 4 weeks Post Op: any amount of "free fluids", eliminate shakes / Protein drinks, change diet to include Mushies, between 1/4 and 1/2 cup per serving 3 - 6 times per day. Calories under 1000, Protein 50 - 60 (no more than 70) g per day. No concentrated sweets, no alcohol or caffeine, no carbonated beverages at all. (I'll miss my ginger ale!:biggrin:)

Week 5 + Post Op: solid foods, 1/2 cup (4 oz) per meal, 3 - 5 times per day. Low fat, no or low sugar, 3 - 4 hours apart. Goal is 50 - 60 g protein per day, 64 oz Water per day. Suggest avoiding tough meats, meats with gristle, seeds and skins of fruit and veggies, and spicy foods.

I've even got a list of low fat / low sugar foods and a chart showing protein content of certain foods. :thumbdown:

The nutritionist asked me questions about how my eating habits would change, what things I would do differently, and helped me find answers when I got stuck. All in all, it was a VERY positive experience.:crying:

If you'd like to see the materials I was given, let me know - I'll scan them in, turn them into a PDF, and email them to you...

LBT has been so wonderful for me - it's a great resource and I'll be recommending it to anyone I know looking for good information on the process. :thumbup:

Now I just have to wait for them to schedule my consult with the doctor, and hopefully I'll get a date to be banded very soon!!!:thumbup:

[*slim* 2]

Good luck to you!