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Sheri---
Can you list everything you eat in a day. Include your net carb and calorie total. That way we can get an idea of what it going on. Do you weigh your food?
Highest Weight: 340 (7/2/14) Initial Consult: 327.8 (2/24/15) Home Weigh In on Surgery Date: 291.8 (5/11/15) Today's Weight: 187.4 (5/20/16) Total So Far: 152.6 Pounds!!!!!!
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You have to still watch calories on a low carb diet. Also, for many people who eat low carb or keto, artificial sweeteners can cause stalls and such. Could you post a food log maybe?
I follow a ketogenic diet post-op. I also have a diagnosis of binge eating disorder. Feel free to ask me about either!
It is not that we have so little time but that we lose so much...the life we receive is not short but we make it so; we are not ill provided but use what we have wastefully. -- Seneca, On the Shortness of Life
on 11/20/15 4:42 am
No but I have added sugar free jello pudding (the powder) or unsweetened cocoa or extracts. They worked fine. I think jus****ch the calories and you should be fine.
Has anyone tried adding something like Sugar Free Hersheys Syrup or Torani Chocolate Syrup or any other flavor) to Vanilla Premeire Protein drink?
on 11/17/15 10:55 am
I think you need to check in with your doctor and also the nutritionist. I see you're waiting on the appointment. Just don't be hard on yourself and eat what feels good at this point within reasonable limits. Until you know what's going on inside, it's hard to make a guess. Good luck and I wish you well!
on 11/17/15 8:52 am
I focus on macronutrients: proteins, carbs, and fats. Remember that vegetables and fruits both have carbs, so in combination with healthy grains like oatmeal, you don't have a reason to eat the other stuff anymore. You can get what you need from fruits, veggies, dairy, and meats without relying on the carbs so much.
Before my surgery I really liked Premier Protein Shakes with 30 grams of protein they were great. Since my surgery one month ago I do not like the smell of the premier drinks. I have been drinking isopure in the bigger bottle you get 40 grams , I only like the fruitpunch flavors
also you probably know about this book the bariatric foodie guide to perfect protein shakes by nikki massie . The shakes are wonderful, we recently tried one with chocolate protein and PB2 and it tasted like Reese cups . She also has a good recipe for a butterfinger shake.
Also you might try the Proti Fruit Concentrate drinks, they are liquid and you pore them into your water. Before surgery I could drink the milk and almond milk based protein shakes but now I can only drink the clear protein drinks like isopure most of the time. After surgery your tastes might change. good luck! I hope this helps!
Starting Weight 337 Current Weight 178.4 BMI 22.3
ok .... So after a weight loss of 99 lbs when banded in 2009 , flash forward to putting on 35 lbs, no restriction, unable to find any leaks in my band, my upper abdomen is large despite me never gaining in this area.... Waiting on an appointment with a new lap band dr ... I feel helpless so I tried low calorie following to a t and it took 16 days to drop .5 lbs ... So that was about 6 months ago and now I've decided to follow no carbs ( under 20) per day .... Today is my second week and I have positive purple ketone strips but no weight loss . Can anyone help ?
You have very little real estate in your new pouch and the protein is the most important for healing, maintaining muscle mass and keeping hunger away. That being said, even in the beginning I did have the occasional 'carb' ... it was only maybe once a week or once every other week, but it was mentally satisfying I guess.
My Doc's Mantra is:"Protein first, then veggies and then if you have room, some fruit then carbs" He never says no carbs, just put it at the end of the list. Even if you have a carb-- protein should still be eaten first. Why? Protein is more important, you will eat less cabs if you already have protein in your pouch, and the presence of the protein/fat will keep the carbs from sending your blood sugar spiking. I am not talking eating cake and cookies...
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
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