Do you eat low fat post-op?
I am pre-surgery and haven't received my post-op diet guidelines yet but I've been looking at some sample meal plans and I've noticed that some call for low fat foods while others don't say to eat low fat at all. What were your instructions post-op? Is it more important to monitor your protein, carbs and calories than to count fat?
Thanks!
low fat diets are becoming very old school. New research shows that healthy fats help us feel satiated and help to burn fat.
Carbs cause us to crave more carbs,and be able to eat more food overall,plus don't keep us full.They are also addicting.
processed carbs and white flour carbs in particular are problematic. Rice,potatoes,oatmeal,pasta,cookies cakes candy,icecream,many protein. Bars etc are not good choices.
You will likely see some of these items on your food plan inthe beginning,but they won't help you with your weight loss.
on 10/26/15 6:27 am
I limit my fat intake because fat is calorie-dense, and my daily caloric limit is 700. But I use olive oil, butter, and nuts in small amounts to add flavor and nutrition to my lean protein/veg/fruit diet. I don't know if that's considered "low-fat" or not, but my food is tasty, my lab numbers are good, and I'm losing weight.
psychoticparrot
"Live for what today has to offer, not for what yesterday has taken away."
I watched calories, period. I always got plenty of protein, and for me, everything else didn't matter. I had no need to watch fat or carbs. If my calories were under and I ate protein first, everything else would be ok.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
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