Question:
Ok I'm on to the eating food part now that I'm 7wks out....

My Dr. said to get about 70 grams of protein and 30 grams of fiber a day. I could be way of base but isnt food high in fiber also higher in carbs? Any input would be great. Thanks    — luckyflowers (posted on August 14, 2003)

August 13, 2003
The way that I tried to get in some fiber was to have chili or beans every few days; that way, I would be loading my carbs on one day and would be able to have relatively few carbs on the other days.
   — SteveColarossi

August 13, 2003
At 7 weeks out you may not be able to use my information... but try eating sunflower seeds, pumpkin seed, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts. Also try Keto brand cereals which are low carb but offer fiber. Keto brand also offers a high fiber complex powder that is fairly low in carbs. (For info go to: http://www.healthierways.com/high_fiber_complex3.htm.) Also, I have a recipe for white chili that is excellent. Email me for it if you like.
   — Kimberly B.

August 13, 2003
I understand your concern, but first of all, carbohydrates are not evil per se. Your body NEEDS the carbohydrates and other nutrients you get from fruits, vegetables and whole grains. The idea is to have a balanced diet, with an emphasis on protein. You should limit refined carbohydrates (sugar and white flour and things made with these: pastries, bread, pasta, etc.) and starches (potatoes, white rice, etc.). Veggies and fruits provide fiber. You should eat them. With that said, I do find it difficult to get enough fiber in my diet (once I get the protein in, there's little room for veggies and fruits). So, I use Benefiber. You can add it to any liquid or soft food (like yogurt). It's not gritty and doesn't have a taste. About three tablesoons a day, along with some fruits or veggies, seems to be enough for me.
   — Vespa R.

August 14, 2003
Hi there! I read someone else's post the other day and learned something new. Their surgeon told them to take the # of carbs in a food item, subtract the grams of protein, and the grams of fiber, if it is 10 or under, it is okay and considered low in carbs b/c of the fiber. Interesting huh?
   — Michele B.

August 16, 2003
I just found this product at the grocery store yesterday that's sugar free and has 6g of Soluble Dietary Fiber per bottle. Its a drink called Pulse made by Baxter Healthcare. The one that I got is the 'Heart Health Formula' in the mandarin citrus flavor. It has 38 calories, 9g Total Carbs (6g Fiber, 0g Sugar), 63 mg Vitamin C, 18 mcg Selenium, and 20 g Potassium. It is sweetened with Sucralose (Splenda). This seems, to me, to be a good way to get our fiber as well as our fluids at the same time. It has a very good flavor and I couldn't detect an aftertaste. I don't remember how much I paid for it but I don't remember it being too expensive. There is also a website address listed on the bottle (www.pulsenutrition.com).
   — Kimberly B.