Question:
My surgeon said that I should not have eggs more than 3 times a week.
I love eggs and I like my hard boiled egg in the morning (easy protein). Anyone else have an egg everymorning for breakfast, and WHY NOT? Also, I'm 4 weeks out...can I eat peanuts for a snack if I chew them up REAL good? — Cathy C (posted on November 13, 2003)
November 12, 2003
There was a concern that too many eggs would raise your cholesterol, but it
turned out that they weren't as bad as originally though. I eat a ton of
eggs since surgery (WAY more than 3x/week), and my cholesterol has dropped
significantly post-op. I hate to tell you to ignore your surgeon, but
since this is a nutrition thing, not a "surgery" thing,
personally, I'd eat the eggs!
— mom2jtx3
November 12, 2003
I rarely take advice on nutrition from doctors since they are not trained
in the arts of nutrition. Most only attend a single 30 minute nutrition
class throughout their training. Pathetic. Do you have a nutritionist?
If so, ask them. If not, I'd suggest you google it and discover an answer
you can live with. Personally, I LOVE eggs :>) And my cholesterol
levels are A-OK!
— [Deactivated Member]
November 12, 2003
I never advocate going around your surgeon (well, almost never), but this
is one case where I agree with Linda. Unless you have an on-going
cholesterol problem, there shouldn't be any reason that you can't eat an
egg a day. The three-eggs-a-week guideline is an old American Heart
Association recommendation, and they are very slow to update dietary
recommendations. Have your cholesterol checked if you haven't recently,
and then get it monitored with your regular lab work (if they don't
already). I say if your cholesterol is fine, then eggs should be OK. I go
on egg binges where I'll eat one or two a day for several days, but then I
get off that kick and onto something else. They're packed with nutrition,
and the perfect portion size. As for the nuts, they can be hard to digest,
so I'd take it easy. I started eating softer nuts (walnuts, pecans,
cashews) about six weeks out. Peanuts are a little harder, so just be
careful the first few times. The fat could also cause dumping, so try out
just a few, very well chewed.
— Vespa R.
November 12, 2003
I have at least one hardboiled egg white for breakfast (sometimes two) ..
and one in my lunch tuna fish. My nutritionist said to cut out the yolks
as much as possible to cut some of the fat (and presumably, the
cholesterol, but I am not sure about that) because the protein is in the
white .. so when I make an omelet, I use a whole egg and an egg white.
— Jeanie
November 13, 2003
About the peanuts, they are a little fatty but it is the good fat, I think
I started eating peanuts about 6 weeks post op, I have had no trouble with
them as long as they are chewed very well, they are a quick protein and
easy for those on the go! They are a good alternative to peanut butter
which I do not like.
— mememetl
November 13, 2003
Hi, That is an old school way of thinking. If you don't have high
cholesterol you should be ok. Check with your PCP. I have had at least one
egg a day since surgery in May 2003. My cholesterol has dropped by 70
points. From 230 to 160. Good luck
MaryLyn
— Kriola
November 13, 2003
You should talk with your PCP. My surgeon ENCOURAGES new post-ops to eat
as many eggs as possible. I ate peanuts when I was about 5 weeks post-op
but my surgeon preferred peanut butter instead of the nuts.
— Patty_Butler
November 13, 2003
I was told that the yolk has 3g of protein, and the white has 3g of
protein.
— Dragon G.
November 13, 2003
I am 21 months post-op and have had an egg or two a day almost from the
start and have great cholesterol. If your cholesterol is fine, eggs are a
wonderful source of protein, especially as a new post-op.
— Cindy R.
November 17, 2003
Eggs are wholesome, natural little protein balls. Every bite of them is a
wonderful thing.
— Soosan
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