Question:
I'm 8 wks post-op (lap RNY). What kind of foods can I start incorporating in my diet

   — sassycm43 (posted on September 23, 2008)

September 23, 2008
I'm not exactly sure as I had LapBand. Didn't you get a detailed plan from your nutritionist/surgeon? Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance, Dawn
   — DawnVic

September 23, 2008
You should have gotten specific guidelines for your surgeon or nutritionist. I had lap RNY and by 8 weeks was on a regular diet with these guidelines: Stick to 1/2 cup of SOLID food @ each meal. Example: Breakfast 4 TBSP protein, 2 TBSP fruit and 2 TBSP grain Lunch & Dinner 4 TBSP protein, 2 TBSP fruit, 2 TBSP vegetable Snack 2 TBSP protein Stop eating when full. Stop drinking 30 minutes before meals and wait 1 hour after eating before drinking. Stay away from liquid calories like milk etc. Chew, Chew, Chew. Always eat your protein first.
   — waterlover

September 23, 2008
Hi Carla, Send me your regular email and I will send you some sample menus and recipes. [email protected] Kema
   — kemalani

September 23, 2008
I am 9 weeks out RYN. I have a hard time w/ protein drinks right now. looking for something diff., down 69 lb. total. I eat moz. string cheese, refried beans w/ chz., beef jerky, protein bars (when eating do not eat all in one sitting snack on bar through out day). made speghetti for kids i ate the meat sauce, so good. I eat the dried peas other dried vegies . I eat some trail mix, shelled sun flowers helps with the crunchies. Shredded Wheat cereal w/ almonds at this time only 4 almonds and a small handful of cereal breakfast is hard for me.remember eat slow, chew alot. do not drink, i eat ice no problem. Quit eating before you are full helps not to get sick. just some ideas keep in contact Tammi
   — Tammi Sandoval

September 23, 2008
sorry fish, shrimp, poached egg. wanted to share these also
   — Tammi Sandoval

September 23, 2008
You should have gotten a food requirement from your Nutritionist. At 8 weeks I was already on regular food, I had Open RNY in April 08. Please check with Nutritionist, he/she she be the one telling you what you can/should be eating. Good Luck
   — imaswtgrl

September 23, 2008
I have a week by week menu from my nutritionist. Check with the nutritionist at your surgeons office for a detailed list. I have to see her as often as I see my surgeon.--1wk, 1month, 2months, 3months, and 6months. She goes over all my food questions and gives me ideas for the nest week. I am about the same time out and I cannot eat some of the foods other people say they eat.
   — nonnie0406

September 24, 2008
I'm also 8 weeks out and eat anything I want to. I stay away from somethings only because they seem like they will be too "heavy" or fatty. But I make that determination by just thinking about that particular food. I've gotten into eating the little pre-made dinners (usually $.90 at Wal-Mart or my local grocery store) that meet my tastes. I don't usually eat the whole thing and am totally satisfied. If it feels to "heavy" I stop and eat something else. You have to go by what your own body is telling you.
   — pattschiele