Question:
Whole Wheat Bread
I am six month out and my NUT said I can start eating bread, rice and pasta but make sure it is whole wheat. Is eating bread a good thing. I think if I start eating bread I will regain weight. — eboneymichay (posted on March 3, 2010)
March 3, 2010
I occasionally have half a whole wheat, high fiber English Muffin, or a
quarter of a cup of brown rice, and once in a while, about a quarter to a
third of a cup of whole wheat pasta. But I'm usually eating the bread with
2-3 ounces of tuna salad with light mayo, chopped egg, and dill relish in
it. I usually eat the rice with some stewed chicken or broiled pork or
some other high protein item, and if I'm having the whole wheat pasta, I
usually have it with white clam sauce or sausage - both high in protein, to
balance out the carbs. Also, you have to be really careful about eating
very small bites and chewing it very well, because anything
"starchy" like that tends to glue itself together in your pouch
and then just sit there, sometimes blocking the opening to the intestine.
Most of the time, I just stay away from it, and eat my protein and carbs as
vegetables and fruit.
— Erica Alikchihoo
March 3, 2010
I am 8 months out. Have not eaten bread but recently "discovered"
quinoa which is like a grain but is extremely high in protein. I also found
quinoa pasta, which is made from corn flour (first ingredient) and quinoa
(second ingredient listed on the box). I toss either the grain or the pasta
with stir fried veggies and it's delicious and nutritous. Also satisfying.
Chew the pasta well and cook it until it's soft enough to go down easy.
— browngathers
March 3, 2010
I am also six months out, I do not eat bread, but if I did it would be only
whole grain. I do have to eat complex carbs because I am losing too much
weight now. I agree with the gal with the quninoa,a great carb. I eat
sweet and regular baked potatoes and whole grain crackers.
— FSUMom
March 3, 2010
I began , at 6 months (RNY 2 June 2009); eating 1/2 piece of whole wheat
bread on Sat and Sundays when I would have my relax breakfast on the
weekends. The rest of the week I stay away from breads. All of the
pasta/rice I use during the week is minimal and always whole wheat/soy. I
truely appreciate my carbs more and only use a TBLS when eating
them....Just a taste.
Good luck
— karensaporito
March 3, 2010
I think to be a long term success, you really need to change your eating
habits for life. I am 27 months out and have lost more than half of my body
weight. I have wandered a few times, but usually realise that it is best to
leave bread, pasta, and rice out of the equation. You need all the room in
your pouch for protein. I have found, you can't eat too much protein. You
will not gain weight if you stick with a low carb diet and eat all the
protein you want. If it grew out of the earth, was picked, or fed off
grass, or swam in water, or clucked, haha, eat it! Hope I helped!
— lesleigh07
March 3, 2010
Although I know they say it is okay to eat whole wheat products, I have
found that it doesn't matter to me - breads are breads! And they are my
downfall. If I even have just a taste, I can't stop - although I can only
eat a little at a time, I find myself grazing on them. So - although we
have the "okay" to eat them, I think each of us has some
"trigger" food, and we need to avoid that - mine is breasts -
sounds as if yours might be too. I wish I had never tried to eat it after
surgery because now that I know I can, it is a constant struggle. Best of
luck! Wendy
— Wendy M.
March 3, 2010
Hi! I was told I could eat whole wheat bread around 4 months out and
occasionally I do eat it, but I am not a carb person, so I limit the amount
of carbs I get from bread, pasta and rice. If I feel like eating, I do. But
remember bread and pastas are filling and you won't be eating much protein
when you do. Bread has some, but not a lot. The first ingredient should say
whole wheat flour or it isn't ...most flours are made from wheat, just
saying wheat isn't good enough. It is heavy and caloric. Don't ever be
afraid to eat normal, just be sensible. I hit goal in about 10 months and
have maintained for about 11 now. I feel good and not depreived at all, but
I did change my eating habits to fit this life style. Eat to live...but you
will get to the point where it will be pleasurable again. But for now, just
think nutrients. Best of luck to you! Hugs N God Bless, Kim
— gpcmist
March 4, 2010
I'm 3 years post op and still have a problem digesting breads and pasta.
Sometimes if I want a sandwich I get those little hors-duerve (sp?) breads
from Pepperidge Farms, toast two little pieces and put a little tuna on it.
— Muggs
March 4, 2010
I'm 8 months out RNY and I occasionally have whole grain bread or pasta. I
have no problems digesting it and eat very small portions. It's not a
regular part of my diet right now because it's too heavy and I want to be
sure to get my protein. If I eat it, I'll have a quarter slice of bread or
a teaspoon of rice.
— KiaSunRay
March 5, 2010
My NUT has allowed us to have bread & pasta since week 4, but I no
longer enjoy eating it. It kind of sticks on it's way down and makes my
stomach feel funny too. So now I know that I don't want it. Maybe eating
it early on is a good thing because it doesn't feel very good to eat it. I
was a huge bread & pasta junkie before, but now I can turn my nose up
at it. Plus, I get the shakes when I eat a lot of carbs.
— taylork25
March 5, 2010
I am 18 months out... I still cannot eat any type of breaded products...
hurts way to much !!!
— reggi_67
March 11, 2010
I am 18 months out and I still do not eat bread, rice or pasta and don't
hink I will again. I have tried crackers but found them habit forming (for
me)so gave them up quickly. I don't miss the carbs like I thought I would
in the beginning. I have looked into Shirataki noodles for things that need
pasta (still have to feed the familysome type of pasta dish). The noodles
are soy and glutin free and pick up the flavor of whatever you cook them
with.
— hubbyshoney
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