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Day 3 of my liquid diet "revision"
So my revision of the mind is going well. This was my 3rd day of liquids and my hunger has subsided now. I am having 3 Muscle Milk Light shakes made with 1 scoop of powder and 12 oz of skim milk. That gives me 26 grams of protein and 220 calories each. Plus, I am having 1/2-1cup of cottage cheese each day for another 14-28 grams of protein and 100-200 calories. I tried fat free cottage cheese today and it's just gross. I'll finish the carton, but I also bought low fat so I am anxious to try that. I started with regular cottage cheese and it's not really that high calorie so I will probably stick with that. I also have a cup of coffee in the moring with sugar free creamer, Crystal Lite once or twice, a bowl of chicken broth at dinner, and water all day. I have been under 1000 calories and getting plenty of protein each day so far. I think I'll be able to do this! I am feeling very good about it.
One thing it has shown me is that I use food to self-medicate. I usually make treats and snacks for my family every night after dinner, plus I snack during the afternoon. Now that I am restricting myself to liquids or my 1 serving of cottage cheese, I am feeling emotionally deprived. I guess I have a lot of stress and maybe mild depression that I just treat with food. I am going to have to find other ways to soothe myself now. I like to read and I like to exercise, etc. But I need something that soothes the way food does so I don't turn right back to the chips and salsa when this is all over. I am so excited to treat myself like a post-op since I had gotten so far off track. I think this time it just really clicked in my mind that I have to treat it like a revision. My family is supportive and the time is just right for this to work. I hope everyone is having success on their respective paths. Have a happy Independence Day everyone!
One thing it has shown me is that I use food to self-medicate. I usually make treats and snacks for my family every night after dinner, plus I snack during the afternoon. Now that I am restricting myself to liquids or my 1 serving of cottage cheese, I am feeling emotionally deprived. I guess I have a lot of stress and maybe mild depression that I just treat with food. I am going to have to find other ways to soothe myself now. I like to read and I like to exercise, etc. But I need something that soothes the way food does so I don't turn right back to the chips and salsa when this is all over. I am so excited to treat myself like a post-op since I had gotten so far off track. I think this time it just really clicked in my mind that I have to treat it like a revision. My family is supportive and the time is just right for this to work. I hope everyone is having success on their respective paths. Have a happy Independence Day everyone!
Hi Sheila,
I am calling it a "revision" because I have regained 80 of the 110lbs I lost initially with my RNY, which was 7 years ago. I would like a revision, but I don't qualify because my pouch is still intact, which means I am just eating my way around the surgery. So I have had a "revision" of my habits. My surgeon has devised a plan for his noncompliant patients that come back after significant regain. (He serves a military population so some patients are transient). Anyway, it's more than back to the basics. It's back to the initial post-op diet of liquid proteins, then semi-solid proteins, then the rules for life. The 1st stage, liquid protein, lasts until you lost all or most of the regained weight. During the liquid stage you can have 3 protein shakes per day and sugar free drinks and popsicles. I also have a cup of cottage cheese, but all together I stay around 80 grams of protein and under 1000 calories a day. Since I have regained so much weight, I am actually planning to do the liquids for 3 months and see where I'm at. I am on day 3 of 92 days. If I lose most of the regain then I'll move on to semi-solid protein (fish/beans/etc). If not, I'll have to consider staying on the liquids. You have to be monitored and have blood work done throughout the time. I am not advocating that anyone try this plan without the advice and supervision of their surgeon or doctor. I am just following what my surgeon suggests and what is working for me. In order to show that I am taking this regain seriously (to family, friends, and myself) I chose a day as if I were scheduling a revision surgery. I planned it, shopped for it, and anticipated it with excitement and mourning for the foods I would no longer eat. Just as I had before my initial surgery. When the day came, I started as if I had a revision. Amazingly, my pouch is working fine and my true hunger was no where to be seen. Apparently the ravenous hunger has always been in my head. So again, this is something that was suggested to me and I am having success with it, but I would recommend that anyone who is interested in doing something this drastic needs to see their doctor/nutritionist/surgeon first.
I am calling it a "revision" because I have regained 80 of the 110lbs I lost initially with my RNY, which was 7 years ago. I would like a revision, but I don't qualify because my pouch is still intact, which means I am just eating my way around the surgery. So I have had a "revision" of my habits. My surgeon has devised a plan for his noncompliant patients that come back after significant regain. (He serves a military population so some patients are transient). Anyway, it's more than back to the basics. It's back to the initial post-op diet of liquid proteins, then semi-solid proteins, then the rules for life. The 1st stage, liquid protein, lasts until you lost all or most of the regained weight. During the liquid stage you can have 3 protein shakes per day and sugar free drinks and popsicles. I also have a cup of cottage cheese, but all together I stay around 80 grams of protein and under 1000 calories a day. Since I have regained so much weight, I am actually planning to do the liquids for 3 months and see where I'm at. I am on day 3 of 92 days. If I lose most of the regain then I'll move on to semi-solid protein (fish/beans/etc). If not, I'll have to consider staying on the liquids. You have to be monitored and have blood work done throughout the time. I am not advocating that anyone try this plan without the advice and supervision of their surgeon or doctor. I am just following what my surgeon suggests and what is working for me. In order to show that I am taking this regain seriously (to family, friends, and myself) I chose a day as if I were scheduling a revision surgery. I planned it, shopped for it, and anticipated it with excitement and mourning for the foods I would no longer eat. Just as I had before my initial surgery. When the day came, I started as if I had a revision. Amazingly, my pouch is working fine and my true hunger was no where to be seen. Apparently the ravenous hunger has always been in my head. So again, this is something that was suggested to me and I am having success with it, but I would recommend that anyone who is interested in doing something this drastic needs to see their doctor/nutritionist/surgeon first.
I'm so proud of you!!!! 
(I know - you've just been holding your breath for me to say I'm pround of you 
), but I am!
I'll share with you how I like fat-free cottage cheese - may work for you and may not. I take 1 cup (that's 160 calories, 16g carb and 24g protein of the brand I use - Breakstone's), heat it in the micro for 50 seconds, then add one packet of Sweet and Low and a generous amount of cinnamon (you will know how much cinnamon you want to use) I think it's pretty tasty.
What did you use to soothe yourself post-op? One benefit of not using food that you may not have thought of - you will no longer be teaching your family that food is the way to soothe.
I've found that various crispbreads (Kavli Crispy Think Crispbreat is one I like - 3 pieces have 50 calories, 11g carbs, 1g protein) a good low calorie way to munch something crunchy - and are healthy for us (when you get back on regular food)
As you think of this quest as a loving (not a depriving) thing to do, and as the healthy way of eating becomes a habit, it will become easier and easier - never flawlessly easy every day, but easier.
Happy 4th of July
(I know - you've just been holding your breath for me to say I'm pround of you ), but I am!I'll share with you how I like fat-free cottage cheese - may work for you and may not. I take 1 cup (that's 160 calories, 16g carb and 24g protein of the brand I use - Breakstone's), heat it in the micro for 50 seconds, then add one packet of Sweet and Low and a generous amount of cinnamon (you will know how much cinnamon you want to use) I think it's pretty tasty.
What did you use to soothe yourself post-op? One benefit of not using food that you may not have thought of - you will no longer be teaching your family that food is the way to soothe.
I've found that various crispbreads (Kavli Crispy Think Crispbreat is one I like - 3 pieces have 50 calories, 11g carbs, 1g protein) a good low calorie way to munch something crunchy - and are healthy for us (when you get back on regular food)
As you think of this quest as a loving (not a depriving) thing to do, and as the healthy way of eating becomes a habit, it will become easier and easier - never flawlessly easy every day, but easier.
Happy 4th of July
Hi Dragonfly!
Wow! Now I feel like a sister in my personal "refocus" exercise. On July 1st I started a fast from munching/eating during the day. The first 4 days have been challenging and I'm still tweaking things like not over eating at night.
I'm not a fan of liquid protein shake, but I will give the cottage cheese a try. Trader Joe's sells a delicious variety.
I hope for you a very happy week.... How long will you go liquid?
Wow! Now I feel like a sister in my personal "refocus" exercise. On July 1st I started a fast from munching/eating during the day. The first 4 days have been challenging and I'm still tweaking things like not over eating at night.
I'm not a fan of liquid protein shake, but I will give the cottage cheese a try. Trader Joe's sells a delicious variety.
I hope for you a very happy week.... How long will you go liquid?
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