A quesion for Dr. Bour's patients...

Hey guys!

I have a question ...mostly for Dr. Bour's patients.  Basically because we are all pretty much on the same routine.  Are we allowed to have any type of boxed cereal?  I am soooo tired of oatmeal and grits.  I thought about plain Cherios, but I'm not sure.  I bought a small trial size bag of the protein cereal  from the nutrition store...it was terrible.  Tasted like flavored cardboard and it turned to mush before I finished it.

I am almost 4 months out (on Feb 14th).  I have lost a total of 57 pounds since surgery and have 20 to go.  Dr. Scott told me that I was far ahead of the game.  He asked if I was starving myself (lol).  I went from a size 22 to a 10.

Anyway, just wanted to know about the cereal.  What types of things are you guys eating or snacking on that's not "bad".  I am so bummed that I missed Dr. Calhoun's "Emotional Eating" topic last week.  I really needed to attend that one.

Take care and any advise will be appreciated.

Wanda

Sorry, can't be too much help.  I am 2 months post op today, and don't have the answer you need.  But maybe you can answer a question for me.  When are we cleared to join a gym?  So far I am walking 3 miles a day at least 6 days a week outside, because I feel like a hampster on a wheel if I use a treadmill.   I feel I am ready for some weight machines, but forgot to ask the gym question when I was last at Dr. Bours.  Thanks

I will be having surgery 1 week from today so I can't help with the gym question.  I do have a tip for the treadmill though.  I watch a new movie on my portable dvd player and I can only fini**** by walking!  I find that I loose track  of the time and before I know it I've walked 3 miles.  I have enjoyed some really great movies lately!  Have a great night.

I'll try to answer both of you   Cereal  is not good for us because of all of the carbs....I usually eat a protein bar for breakfast or a boiled egg.  try to stay away from things that are high in carbs.....or the carb monster will get you ....

Working out in a gym  I think it's okay if you don't have a drain in and you do it gradually.  Don't go in all gun ho and hurt your self.  I went to YMCA  Sat and me and my hubby did the water arobics and boy it lasted 1 hour and it wore me out and I am so sore today...next time I will know to do 30 min and work my way up......If you are gonna do weights and stuff take it easy..... 

hope this helps   I am 10 months out.....

An answer to your gym question...I was told to wait until my 3 month post op appointment.  I joined a gym earlier last month and the gym owner refused to let me work anything other than the treadmill without talking to Katie.  She told them that 3 months out was fine...but no sooner.

Good luck!  Oh...thanks Barbara for the advise.

Wanda

I eat mostly plain old fashion oatmeal for breakfast, only because I got burned out on eggs, but I do eat cereal and usually eat regular Special K. I tried the protein one and it sucked for me and after reading every cereal label, I found the regular Special K isn't that much lower on protein than the nasty one. You can not eliminate carbs completely, your body needs them to function properly, but make sure you don't go over board with them. Most important, get your protein in everyday. Eating the same thing over and over will get you to where I got with eggs....hard to stomach the sight of them,  I'm sure the oatmeal is not far behind the eggs, lol.
 If in doubt about what you should be eating, call Dr. Bours office and talk to a nutritionist.

Take Care!
Mary

I am 2 years out, and I think your diet changes as you move along...but I like to take a gallon zip lock bag, fill it 80% with Special K with protein and 20% maybe frosted flakes low sugar kind and a granola and just a pinch of cinnamon toast crunch. Mix it up! nothing says you have to eat 1--your cereal with milk or 2--the same cereal....try mixing it with all sorts of flavors-especially the low fat kind....makes for interesting snacks and does not burn you out on one thing

I was told by Cammie that Kashi Go Lean, the high protein one is ok, and that is what I have been on since my 1 yr post op in august of last year...