Surgeon an OB disagreeing!?

imachangin
on 4/19/10 9:04 am
OK, I talked with the OB and he said for me to basically follow the gestational diabetes diet and that there was no reason I needed to gain weight and could even lose a few but not for me to actually be trying to.  My surgeon says no, that this is too early out for the starchy carbs and to stick to 3 small meals of meat and veggies and then if I am hungry in between I can have fruit with some protein like a cheese stick but no whole grain breads, pasta, milk, etc.  I don't know but from the sounds of it I think the OB has the right idea since a few of you guys have mentioned upping my carbs and from what I have seen of the gestational diabetes diet it is more whole foods than processed foods.  I know I won't be able to meet my calorie goals at least not for a while but I could do a scaled down version is what I am thinking.  Opinions?
Tamilynn
on 4/19/10 9:47 am
most importantly is to stay out of ketosis.... they actually sell strips that you can test my mouth if you are unsure of what to do... i would think your surgeon is more worried, not that you shouldnt eat the starchy carbs but at 2 months out you just might not be able to. at 2 months out i would have trouble keeping even proteins down. i think at about 5 months i was able to start adding starchy carbs back without getting ill. maybe start with some crackers with evey meal... i think it really depends on what you can tollerate
tamiissunshine
on 4/19/10 10:48 am - Halsey, OR
My surgeon had told me the same thing when I became pregnant and I came on here and said that and got so many responses to make sure I ate my carbs, that I believed the majority of the women here. I am sure ketosis is the reason.
Tami   "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me!" Philippians 4:13
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