Question:
dOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE WEIRD FOOD INTOLERANCES, LIKE BREAD AND EGGS?
I had RNY 3.3.08 and am down 33 lbs last time I weighed. My diet is progressing beautifully. My little tummy just cannot tolerate the toasted bread or eggs, and I am not so worried about the bread but the eggs have so much protein! — Beth A. (posted on April 8, 2008)
April 8, 2008
We all have things we won't be able to tolerate after. Some of this goes
away, some doesn't. I'm 5 months out and still can't do beef or pork or
chicken breast. You don't say how you're preparing your eggs, or what
happens. You could try Egg Beaters which are lower in fat or you could try
preparing your eggs a different way. Bread is probably not going to agree
with you permanently. We just don't have the digestive juices to break it
down, so it tends to ball up.
— Shirley D.
April 8, 2008
Absolutely. My tastes in everything have changed. I use to love eggs and
now I get nauseous just thinking about eating one. I use to like meat too
but that has changed. I crave vegetables and fruits most. I have just
lately been able to keep bread down. I had a RNY on June 15, 2007 so I'm
about 10 months out and 121 lbs down. Hoping that my tastes turn around to
eggs and protein again soon. Good luck to you.
— Anna C.
April 8, 2008
I had lap RNY on 1-7-08 and still can't eat eggs (ditto for chicken breast
and pork, but bacon is OK). Although I take very small amounts and chew
thoroughly, they tend to get stuck. You know what happens then. Maybe some
day. Oh, and same thing happened with egg beaters.
— jujuprof
April 8, 2008
I'M 8 MONTHS OUT STILL CAN'T DO BREAD AND THE ONLY WAY I CAN EAT EGGS IS
BOILED.I HOPE ALL GOES WELL FOR YOU. LEHIGH
— lehigh
April 8, 2008
You might be trying those things too soon. Although bread is bad in a lot
of ways - most don't eat it. Give it another month and try again. I agree
with Shirley it is hard to answer without knowing what reaction you are
having.
— jannmyers
April 8, 2008
I had trouble with eggs for two months and now I can eat them. Stay away
from the carbs, like bread, rice, pasta and potatoes until you are 6 months
out for the best results. Then stick with whole grain whole wheat products
and brown rice. Usually there is some meats that effect everyone. I took
3 months before I could handle chicken. Others find pork hard to get down,
and some beef. It is just our systems are diffferent and it takes time to
get use to the new processes we do with the food we consume. Best of
success to you!
— William (Bill) wmil
April 8, 2008
It has been 5 years since my WLS. I still can not eat bread.
— hotgrandma
April 8, 2008
There are certain food s people can just not tolerate. TRY egg substitute.
They do not bug me but real eggs bug me sometimes.
— tl_morgan
April 9, 2008
everyone is different and even your tolerances will change over time. Don't
give bread a second thought - if you can tolerate pasta - you can get your
thiamine from other sources. I HATE eggs. Refuse to eat them (my whole
life). I get my protein in just fine and dandy w/o those gross, running,
nasty, icky, rubbery, unborn chicks. U can, too! There are a ton of
different options for protein out there for you. Give it a month or two and
then try eggs again - you might be able to tolerate them down the road, it
might not be a lost cause for you, maybe just for now. good luck and
congrats on the 33lbs.
— jammerz
April 9, 2008
There are plenty of protein choices out there, so don't worry about eggs.
It is probably short lived. Many foods I couldn't tolerate in the
beginning I can eat small amounts of now, just be patient and try it every
now and then. Take care. Patricia P.
— Patricia P
April 9, 2008
I can only eat a little bread, rice or pasta...(good for me, was my
downfall pre op) I can no longer tolerate liquid milk, or whey. (lactose)
Eggs are tricky...even after 4 years I cannot eat a fried egg...The yolk
must be cooked and I used to love fried eggs...I can eat them scrambled and
boiled but cannot eat the yolk if it is not cooked or I will dump it.
Don't eat bread unless it is toasted whole grain...Not all carbs are bad
for you...but bread will later cause you to crave sweets and other carbs
and give you hunger pangs that you will not feel for a good 2 years. Once
you start eating sugar or carbs (bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, white foods)
it gets harder later to resist the cravings for these things and not eat
protein first...Then you fill up on carbs first and the trouble
begins...weight gain, over fullness and not enough protein requirements!
Only eat those things in moderation...In the long run you will be glad.
Don't give up on foods that bother you...later they may be more
tolerable...Especially sugar! So stay away! :)
— .Anita R.
April 9, 2008
I cannot eat bread unless it is toasted and the edges off. I can't tolerate
eggs either. My pouch just does not like them boiled scrambled with
fat-free butter or poached. The egg beaters I have tried and they do ok but
does not taste like eggs to me, but the ones they give you in the hospital.
— mspisces
April 10, 2008
i am a little over 6 mo and don't tolerate any carbs well. i can eat
crackers and about 1/2 slice of toast, but no regular bread and definanely
no potatoes!!! small amts (like 2-3 bites) of rice and pasta do ok and
satisfy the craving. i do fine with eggs, but have a hard time with chicken
and pork unless it is cooked in some type of gravy or sauce (very very
moist). I can eat beef in any form, even steak and do fine. it's very
different for everyone and you will just have to learn your body and let it
lead you, but don't try to push things that don't settle with you, because
you will be sick all the time. good luck...hope this helps...Holly
— RNlvnCARSON
April 16, 2008
Beth -- don't mean to alarm you, but I will celebrate the eighth
anniversary of my VBG tomorrow, and there's STILL stuff that gives me
problems. Bread is still mostly a non-starter, although I am occasionally
able to tolerate small amounts. Eggs, mostly because if they're the least
bit dry (and I'm not a big fan of runny eggs) they stick there until you
wish you could either throw up or die. Some fruits and most vegetables,
unless they're mashed into submission. Meat -- haven't had more than a
mouthful or two at a time since Clinton was President. However, I don't
regret having the surgery for one second. If you want to eat eggs, make
sure they're moist -- and DON'T scramble them in the microwave. I tried
that when I was about three weeks out and spent five hours in utter agony
before I finally threw it up -- the microwaving zaps every ounce of
moisture out of them.
— Cheryl Denomy
April 21, 2008
Hi I had RNY 10-8-07 and I am just now more able to tolerate eggs more so
than bread. Sometimes I can tolerate the bread but like you my concern is
the protein. Just give it some time you may at some point be able to
tolerate it but it will take some time.
— want2live32
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