Introducing startches?????

I am 3 1/2 weeks post op. I have introduced some startches with my meals. Is this a bad idea?? I am still eating protein, then veggies. I am so afraid I am doing something wrong?? HELP!!!! Hugs, Jen W. 304/264/150

Does your surgeon have a food plan that lays out this information? My plan doesn't allow for starches/complex carbohydrates until 6 months post op. But I know lots of others eat starches much sooner. I sure miss bread!

Jen--It seems all the doc's plans are different. What does your doc's plan say? My surgeon's plan didn't even allow me to add veggies until I could eat 2 ounces of solid protein. That was about 4 months out for me. But, I have to admit, I did cheat and add some occasional veggies. Then after that fruit was added. Basically we were not supposed to add starches until at goal. I do eat a tiny bit of potatoes and maybe rice occasionally (at 2+ years out). But really they do us no good and certainly don't help us to lose weight. It's my understanding that they only cause us to crave more carbs and tend to make us slugglish. The key to succeeding at this thing is to focus on filling our pouch with the things that will keep it full-ie: solid proteins. The earlier in your journey you are able to focus on that the easier it is later on. Good luck to you.

Thanks for the response Lynda & KG. I am going to meet with my nutritionist next week. I just want to make sure I am doing everything possible to lose the weight.

Hey Cracker, Glad to see you are doing well. I would caution you too against carbs. They are not our friend, and the first 6 months is our greatest weight loss. We get complex carbs from the fruits and veges which are better anyway. Let us know what the nutritionalist says! Blessings, Tami