Do you really follow your surgeon's plan?
We all have different surgeries and different surgeons... even amongst the same surgies every darn surgeon has a different plan.
So do you follow your surgeons plan... ? especially first 6-12 months or do you deviate to someone else's plan or make up your own.
And for a lack of a better term this is "coming to Jesus" for some... because we all can say and do one thing but we all know deep down inside what we are "actually" doing.......
I am writing this because of I have concern of late for several posters and see some dangerous trends.... and want us all to be healthy skinny diva's
CC
Size 14 taste delicious and I know size 8 will be divine!!!!!!!!!!!
So do you follow your surgeons plan... ? especially first 6-12 months or do you deviate to someone else's plan or make up your own.
And for a lack of a better term this is "coming to Jesus" for some... because we all can say and do one thing but we all know deep down inside what we are "actually" doing.......
I am writing this because of I have concern of late for several posters and see some dangerous trends.... and want us all to be healthy skinny diva's
CC
Size 14 taste delicious and I know size 8 will be divine!!!!!!!!!!!
NO!!!
I eat whatever and whenever I want. I am well on my way to goal and am actually above where I am supposed to be for 3 months out. If I followed Dr. H's plan I would have died from malnutrition by now!
I think it's important for people to recognize the difference between surgery types and the differences in what you can consume and still lose. Some surgeries are more malabsorbtive than others. Some surgeries (DS) you have to actually consume a significant amount of fat because you're malabsorbing it. While others (band) you'll retain everything, so you have to be more cautious.
It's important to research your surgery type and not try to emulate anyone else's surgery diet, because they vary vastly.
Looking at someone else's diet can be baffling. How can you eat 6 pieces of bacon, a butter and sour cream slathered potato, and fried chicken wings and still lose weight??? It was a shock to me too. But it really does work! And it really does stay off FOREVER!
I eat whatever and whenever I want. I am well on my way to goal and am actually above where I am supposed to be for 3 months out. If I followed Dr. H's plan I would have died from malnutrition by now!
I think it's important for people to recognize the difference between surgery types and the differences in what you can consume and still lose. Some surgeries are more malabsorbtive than others. Some surgeries (DS) you have to actually consume a significant amount of fat because you're malabsorbing it. While others (band) you'll retain everything, so you have to be more cautious.
It's important to research your surgery type and not try to emulate anyone else's surgery diet, because they vary vastly.
Looking at someone else's diet can be baffling. How can you eat 6 pieces of bacon, a butter and sour cream slathered potato, and fried chicken wings and still lose weight??? It was a shock to me too. But it really does work! And it really does stay off FOREVER!
**** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured. I 
MY DS!
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La Shelle
In all due respect I stated that all surgery types were taking into consideration... and your doc will have your plan tailored for your DS surgery. Not for an RNY
There is a reason your doc has you on that diet..... there is a reson my doc has me on my eating plan for my RNY...
Everyone needs to follow there plan for their surgery type...... even as a DS'er who needs significantly more protein , carbs are still the enemy.
CC
In all due respect I stated that all surgery types were taking into consideration... and your doc will have your plan tailored for your DS surgery. Not for an RNY
There is a reason your doc has you on that diet..... there is a reson my doc has me on my eating plan for my RNY...
Everyone needs to follow there plan for their surgery type...... even as a DS'er who needs significantly more protein , carbs are still the enemy.
CC
I actually enjoy carbs in moderation, and not all carbs are created equally. Plus the common channel legnth affects how you will respond to carbs and any adverse reaction you may have.
I have cake, ice cream, chips, cookies, in moderation. So, carbs are not an enemy, you just have to learn which ones and how much you can have.
The only food I consider an enemy is dry chicken!!!! Which is very unpleasant! Fried chicken, grilled chicken, and wings are fine. But a dry chicken breast is a battle.
I have cake, ice cream, chips, cookies, in moderation. So, carbs are not an enemy, you just have to learn which ones and how much you can have.
The only food I consider an enemy is dry chicken!!!! Which is very unpleasant! Fried chicken, grilled chicken, and wings are fine. But a dry chicken breast is a battle.
I try to stay as close to my surgeons rules as I can. I have eaten some red meat, but really try to stay away from it until my 3 month check-up. My surgeon has been very successful so I figure he must be doing something right. I do weigh and measure everything and I write it down on paper for my NUT to review when I go in for my appointment.
Have I been perfect? No but I've been a lot better than I could have ever been before surgery.
I know what you mean, I read on the RNY board about people eating all kinds of things and large amounts and this is right after their surgery(RNY). I think different surgeons have different rules and it doesn't sound like some of them give the nutritional information to their patients or the patients just ignore it. It is scary sometimes.
Linda
Have I been perfect? No but I've been a lot better than I could have ever been before surgery.
I know what you mean, I read on the RNY board about people eating all kinds of things and large amounts and this is right after their surgery(RNY). I think different surgeons have different rules and it doesn't sound like some of them give the nutritional information to their patients or the patients just ignore it. It is scary sometimes.
Linda
14.5 lost pre-surgery 5'1 1/2" 
Pre-pregnancy.... I followed the rules 85% of the time. I was an angel for the first 4 months. The only thing I did then that I wasn't supposed to do was drink. As a twentysomething with friends who like to party, how in the world could I commit to not drinking once a month or so?? It didn't hinder my weight loss. I went about 6 weeks without booze before resuming my pre-op occasional throw down activities. Thankfully it wasn't football season lol.
Now that I'm pregnant, I definitely don't follow the rules. Protein shakes make me GAG like you wouldn't believe. Meat in general is pretty icky. I'm surprised I still have all my hair. The main things I eat are carbs (sandwiches, chips, crackers with cheese, bagels, cereal, etc.). My primary protein source is chocolate milk made with sugar free chocolate syrup. Now that I think about it, I could probably switch to regular chocolate syrup since my caloric intake is pretty pathetic. I enjoy shrimp and crab legs... that's about the only solid protein I really like the idea of eating.
The baby is growing at a normal rate. I have an ultrasound every visit. I lost a few pounds at first and haven't gained any in the last 14.5 weeks. OBGYN isn't concerned at this point. With any luck, my post-baby weight might be lower than my pre-pregnancy weight! I'm not holding my breath on that one, though.
Now that I'm pregnant, I definitely don't follow the rules. Protein shakes make me GAG like you wouldn't believe. Meat in general is pretty icky. I'm surprised I still have all my hair. The main things I eat are carbs (sandwiches, chips, crackers with cheese, bagels, cereal, etc.). My primary protein source is chocolate milk made with sugar free chocolate syrup. Now that I think about it, I could probably switch to regular chocolate syrup since my caloric intake is pretty pathetic. I enjoy shrimp and crab legs... that's about the only solid protein I really like the idea of eating.
The baby is growing at a normal rate. I have an ultrasound every visit. I lost a few pounds at first and haven't gained any in the last 14.5 weeks. OBGYN isn't concerned at this point. With any luck, my post-baby weight might be lower than my pre-pregnancy weight! I'm not holding my breath on that one, though.
Additionally.... I feel like starting out on the right foot is the NUMBER ONE thing that leads to success. If you know someone who is throwing back junk food already, you can pretty much bet your last dollar that even if they do reach goal, they will gain their weight back. If it's someone with a band, they probably won't lose but 20 lbs and gain it all back within 6 months. Sad but true. I tried to help a friend who was banded around the same time as me. She ended up cutting all communication with me (imagine doing that when you work in the same office). I can't tell you how many people have come to me and said "Why is it that you've lost so much and soinso still looks the same?"
My answer - "Because soinso's first solid meal after surgery was fried chicken nuggets and full sugar lemonade."
It's a struggle at first, but IMO if you don't get a hold of yourself in the beginning, you probably never will.
My answer - "Because soinso's first solid meal after surgery was fried chicken nuggets and full sugar lemonade."
It's a struggle at first, but IMO if you don't get a hold of yourself in the beginning, you probably never will.
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