Honey wheat bread
There really isn't much nutritional difference between an average honey wheat bread and white bread. (Compare the nutritional information on both labels.) Whole grain is much better, but if you eat bread only very occasionally, it isn't a big deal if it isn't whole grain. If you eat it on a regular basis, though, or start eating it just a few weeks or months after surgery, that is a problem.
Most surgeons recommend that people avoid breads as much as possible (and some people almost never eat it) because it takes up a lot of room and offers little of nutritional value (especially of it is not whole grain). Also, some people find that they physically have trouble eating bread after RNY.
Lora
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
I do eat bread, and have since I was far enough out post-op to tolerate a very small portion (generally 1-2 oz. at most). I take a balanced approach, but yes, it really should be whole grain if possible. Even better if you're willing to bake your own and avoid any of the processed stuff entirely. The more wholesome your food, the better satiated you'll feel. My favorite honey-wheat bread recipe is not entirely whole wheat, but it is nutrition packed:
http://neensnotes.com/2012/09/05/bake-it-all-away-honey-whea t-oatmeal-bread/
But as ****rogirl pointed out, it's much more important for post-ops to focus on protein intake. For a long time, you won't have room for things like bread after you get adequate protein. Frankly, it might even make you feel sick. It's different for everyone and only you and your surgeon can gage what works best for you. Best wishes!
Long-term post-ops with regain struggles, click here to see some steps for getting back on track (without the 5-day pouch fad or liquid diet): http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/bananafish711/blog/2013/04/05/don-t-panic--believe-and-you-will-succeed-/
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