Question:
Could a pre-op patient take a look at this diet website, please.

I was wondering if someone could go to: http://www.endowsec.com/pated/edtgs22.htm and tell me how close this is to a good diet plan after the surgery. Just curious ~ looking for additional information to go along with what my doctors plan has been ... I want a bit more in depth. Thanks for the help.    — Lisa J. (posted on March 22, 2002)

March 22, 2002
hello I am a little over a year out and I would say I probably could eat about that much now, but definitly not for the first 9 months or so, example the breakfast eat the egg first if you can finish it then try the toast but for a while the egg will be more than enough, good luck to you
   — sonnybone

March 22, 2002
I'm a major 'duh-head' - I mean POST OP patients - thank you for answering, below post op person. :) I appreciate the input. Forgive the stupidity. Lisa Jordan (L.J.)
   — Lisa J.

March 22, 2002
Had I followed that diet vs what i was given, I would weigh about 160-180 now, and not have the good labs I have. The focus is off, being on fat & not sugar as the enemy, and the supplementation is not even close to what it takes to hold an RNY in normal levels. Also, the meal volume is WAY too high to have held me at my pouch size til I hit goal. May sound harsh, but you asked, so I'm telling my own experience, for myself & those in my support group.
   — vitalady

March 22, 2002
The Good: They advocate eating six times a day. They have a fair amount of protein and calcium included in the diet. They recommend taking Calcium (citrate, please!), Iron, and B12. They recommend waiting for your doctor's release before eating the soft diet.<p>The Bad: Most newly postop stomachs are NOT going to hold 1/2 cup. Even at 10 mos out the suggested breakfast made me queasy! I could only eat 1/2 egg and 1/2 toast or ONLY 1 egg. Not both. And forget adding a banana! Portion size should be whatever satisfies you, eating protein first, then IF YOU HAVE ROOM carbs. Recommended snacks contain little to no protein. It is hard to get enough protein especially at first so it is advisable to eat protein every time you eat. Some of the stuff they put on there has minimal nutritional value. White bread--substitute wheat. At least it has fiber. Graham crackers are OK if you can tolerate the sugar, but add peanut butter for a little protein. Eat fruit with some nutritional value. Most canned fruit is little more than empty calories and the syrup packed can make you sick (I try to buy the stuff packed in its own juice). Pineapple and mandarin oranges offer plenty of vitamin C, at least (but may be too acidic for new post ops), but what about fresh fruit? It has plenty of vitamins and will keep you feeling satisfied longer than that canned mush. I often combine cheese and fresh fruit for a salty/sweet snack. Life after WLS is kind of like eating while pregnant. You only have a certain amount you should be eating a day and you have lots of protein and vitamins to get in with that amount of food. So eating that stuff just doesn't make much sense! <p>The UGLY: If you drink Ensure or Sustacal right after surgery and you are sensitive to sugar, my friend, you will think you are going to die. Those both have enough sugar in them to choke a horse. If you do drink prepared drinks, make sure they are sugar free or you will find out what dumping is all about. Just my honest opinion. I am not a dietician by any means!
   — ctyst

March 22, 2002
FANTASTIC ! This exactly what kind of feedback I was looking for. Thanks for the tips !!
   — Lisa J.

March 22, 2002
This seems like a good guideline. Rules 1. Eat your protien first. 2. Eat slowley and take small bites (chew well) 3. Drink ALOT of non caloric liquids (NONE 1/2 hour before or after) 4. Eat only until you are full. Good Luck
   — Robert L.