Good Morning. Sounds good in theory

MajorMom
on 10/14/11 10:18 pm - VA
Theories versus experience...how we got the recommendations we're getting from our surgeon's offices:

NUT #1- Normal people need a minimum of 50 grams of protein a day, so in theory WLS patients only need...oh, let's say 60 or 70. NUT#2 - Sounds good to me.

NUT #1 - Normal people get most of their nutrients from food, so in theory that should work for WLS patients especially sense they were obese and probably have plenty of vitamins on board. NUT #2 - I agree, food is probably enough but let's throw in some chewable vitamins. My kid likes Flintstones, let's push those. NUT #1 - You're so smart.

NUT#1 - Obese people are not able to follow a diet. Let's keep them so full they can't eat the first year and maybe they won't die from malnutrition...at least they'll be skinny. NUT #2 - Ok, we'll make them eat nothing but chicken breast and they won't be able to eat anything for hours because they will be so full. NUT #1 - You're so smart. NUT #2 - Oh, no protein shakes. They won't keep them full enough and they might go over 70 grams of protein a day.

NUT #1 - We forgot grains, fruits and veggies. NUT #2 - Umm, ok....how about 2 ounces or meat, 1/2 cup of grains, 1/2 cup of green veggies and a fruit at each meal. NUT #1 - Ok. How big are their stomachs again? Oh, it doesn't matter, they should have a balanced diet and the Flintstones will be enough.

NUT #2 - Oh my! What about dairy? NUT #1 - Yikes! Ok, hmmm...no fat allowed, so only skim milk but we can't let them drink it around meals or the dense food will wash out of their stomachs too fast and they might not stay full. NUT #2 - You're so smart. 

Next....


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Stacey N.
on 10/14/11 10:58 pm - Chesapeake, VA



OH MY WORD! You really have me drop down rolling on this one! Why it struck me as funny I dont know but thank you ai needed that !!!

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MajorMom
on 10/14/11 11:45 pm - VA
You know it's true! lol  They package it up like a program and the surgeon, not knowing anything about nutrition, buys-off on it. 

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wade 1.
on 10/15/11 1:18 am, edited 10/15/11 1:18 am - TX
O my Gawd!!!!! I found someone who thinks like I do.... err kinda. My surgeons plan has everyone doing a one week fluid diet post op, unless your a sleever then you get to do three weeks. I call bull**** I did three days, went strait to mushies.

nut #1  I think one week of fluides post op is enough.
nut #2  yea, unless you your a sleever.  That staple line is sooooooo lonnnng.
nut#1   lets make them go without food for three weeks

        
MajorMom
on 10/15/11 1:36 am - VA
NUT #2 - Ok, you sure that's long enough to make them go without food? Should we ask the surgeon?

NUT #1 - Naw, 3 weeks sounds good.

lol


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melizabeth
on 10/15/11 1:49 am - CA
My first call to my Nut was...

NUT #1 - So you're having difficulty in following your 3rd week menu of 1/2 cup soft pureed foods + 1/2 of a banana?  Just forget the food and only drink your protein.  NUT #2 - But what about gradually  introducing new foods in smaller amounts so that she can eventually have real people food? 
NUT #1 - She shouldn't put another bite of food in her mouth - she can't be trusted.  Protein shakes will be her diet for the rest of her life if she wants to live long enough to see her grand kids marry.
NUT #2 - You're so smart.  Longevity is what everyone really wants.

       Melizabeth

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MajorMom
on 10/15/11 2:02 am - VA
lol  Yeah, I had you in mind when I said 1/2 cups of everything right off the bat. 

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melizabeth
on 10/15/11 2:15 am - CA
Gina,
This might be a silly request to you but could you post a picture of yourself so I can see who I'm talking to?  I am feeling like I've found a new friend but I don't know what she looks like.  I love my dog too and had her picture up for my first profile but soon realized I wanted to see peoples faces.  Is my request too weird?  If so, I'll understand.  I and just dream up a vision in my head - someone like Demi Moore, eh?

Elizabeth

       Melizabeth

RYN 9/20/11--HW 211--CW120--Extended TT 3/7/13   

GOAL Weight 120 met 18 months post op

 

MajorMom
on 10/15/11 3:18 am - VA
I took my picture down and made my profile 'friends only" when we had a really snoopy girl at work asking all kinds of questions. I just sent you a friend request so you can open my profile...oh, I look exactly like Demi Moore. lol

--g

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Ruthie D.
on 10/15/11 3:18 am, edited 10/15/11 3:19 am - Mayer, AZ
Demi Moore is indeed very close to how Gina looks!  But only because Gina listened to NUT #1's advice did she turn out so well.

NUT #2 - Right on.  We get all of our info from that big white book written by the American something or other with all the initials.  We know it's all correct information and works for all WLS patients.  It must!  Just look at Gina.

NUT #1 - We do take credit for that y'know.

:-P


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