Question:
I need a Good / Bad food list.

I had Open RNY 2 months ago. My Dr. gave me a food list that is VERY strict. Can someone give me a list that there Dr. uses? For example my Dr. doesn't allow any soup, carrots, peas, potatoe, breads, pasta etc. I need more lists to compare.    — Janet H. (posted on July 7, 2002)

July 7, 2002
Wow is that ever strict. And I thought mine was bad. I had an open rny on 6/11/02 at the Bariatric treatment center. They have a complete nutritional program all set up in a binder. As of 5 weeks post op you can move to soft foods, which is anything without hard pieces or nuts or seeds. At 6 weeks, you can then eat regular foods again but need to watch high fat foods and not eat foods containing added sugar. I am soooo looking forward to week 5.
   — Rachel W.

July 7, 2002
I think that you should trust your Dr. He's supposed to not only have your nutrition in mind but also your healing. After all you trusted your life in his hands so now even though you don't agree with it trust him with your diet. Good Luck
   — Robert L.

July 7, 2002
Janet, at 2 months, we were on solid food-anything we wanted to eat, just chew it to mush. I can remember eating salad at 2 months, no crunchy vegetables. I did alot of tuna fish salad, soft crab meat and shrimp, and crab cakes, grilled salmon. As for breads, I did a tiny bit of whole wheat bread, but not much. I found tortilla/burrito type shells easier to digest and I would make burritos with cheese and shredded meat/beans in them and eat a few bites for a meal. Scrambled eggs with melted cheese were an every day breakfast for me-add a dollop of salsa or veggie chili to the egg for a different flavor. Pasta is OK too, its soft and just slides down, but its filling and I limit myself to just a few bites, and after I have had a few bites of protein first. Your doctor sounds pretty restrictive-I have seen a few others with the same restrictions. My nutritionist says you have to make carbs a part of your diet to have a healthy well balanced diet, just keep it in small proportions and pick the complex carbs (whole grains) and not the simple ones(sugars, white breads..).
   — Cindy R.

July 7, 2002
We do no milk, no sugar for life. As far as texture, it's 4 weeks clear, plus protein supp (no milk or sugar, though), then 2 weeks soft food, and on into real food, but only adding 1 new item per day to test drive it.
   — vitalady

July 7, 2002
Here's my diet, direct from my surgeon, Yes strict, but you get used to it. This is the same plan that Dr. Wittgrove of Carnie Wilson fame uses-- First month: Good: tuna, chicken, cott. cheese, turkey, fat free yogurt, refried beans, string cheese, tofu, split pea or bean soup, any fish---all chewed very well. Eat more fish use the beans, pea soup for variety once in awhile. Bad: Anything else!!! Includes any breads, crackers, cereals or sugar especiallY! Second-fourth month, add vegetables and fruits but only after eating protein. Let me know if this diet is similar to the one you have! Good luck!
   — eahutchins

July 7, 2002
http://www.micropouch.com/dietary.htm#foodTable
   — Phiddy B.

July 7, 2002
Hi, take a look at my website: http://www.WeightlossSurgery.ws, it should be helpful to you. Good luck, Diane N
   — DianeN

August 21, 2002
Please explain to me about the protein? What role is it playing in the diet? I am 2 Weeks post-op. I really feel like I'm winging it to a point. Post-op, the protein drinks are a real turn off to me. Nausiating. I had some hummus and blended minestroni today.
   — Linda C.