Question:
I am looking for feedback on my diet.

I wanted to get feedback on what I'm eating at 5 weeks post and I am down 36 pounds. I have only encountered nausea twice during my second week. And I exercise by using a stationary bike for 30-50 minutes every morning. Of course fluids and food are not consumed at the same time. I wait at least 1 hour after eating to drink again. The following is spread out over the hours of the day and ARE NOT EATEN AT ONE SITTING: Morning: 4 cups of water 2 boiled egg whites 1/2 of a carb solutions bar Afternoon: 2 ounces beef jerky softened in water and chewed until nothing is left. Any remaining fat or stringy material is spit out. 2 boiled egg whites (sometimes I may keep a yolk in one egg this time of day). 2 cups of water with protien powder mixed in Evening: 1 piece of chicken or fish steamed and cut into small pieces 1/4 of a cup of dry cheerios or 4 pieces of beef jerky I sip on water until bed. I have a kitchen scale and try weighing my food but nothing hardly ever registers. I weight it after cooking and it is always less than one ounce. I feel like I'm over eating, perhaps it is all in my head.    — George B. (posted on July 15, 2002)

July 15, 2002
If you really look at what you are eating, you aren't getting in very many calories. Thus, you will continue to lose weight for many months to come. Be grateful you don't get sick easily. I was totally ill the first 12 weeks after my surgery. I would throw up everything, including straight water. Looking back, it was probably a stricture, but I didn't know that back then, and I just hoped what I was experiencing was "normal." I lost 100 lbs. in 3 months (scary!). It took me the next 12 months to get off 87.5 more pounds! I definitely like the slower weight loss better. I love being able to wear clothes for a few months before throwing them out!!! I think you're doing GREAT. Keep up the fantastic work.
   — Terissa R.

July 15, 2002
hi! I am 2 months post op today!! I went from 225 to 182!!! and I am 5'3". I am eating 3 meals 3 times a day. each meal is about 2.5 oz of protein. At night i sometimes have 3 or 4 (1 carb each)crackers with some peanutbutter before bed. I drink about 65oz of tea/water a day. Good luck to you!
   — robyn R.

July 15, 2002
I think it sounds like you are doing awesome! Stay with it. I'm at month 4 and the hunger and craving does come back but if you stay motivated you can control them. Thats the amazing thing about surgery is the control I have now, it is a wonderful tool. Take care. Angie in Vermont, Lap RNY 3/16/2002 -80lbs
   — Angie B.

July 15, 2002
You're doing great! Just be careful with the beef jerky. I haven't been able to find any prepackaged that doesn't have sugar. Plus I would tend to retain fluid with it because of the salt/soy/whatever in it.
   — hayesvj

July 15, 2002
George, My doctor has a very specific plan for re-intorducing foods that includes vegetables which I noticed you aren't eating. Like another responder, I would be very careful with Jerky...it can be very high in sodium and sugar or corn syrup. Try to eat soft vegetables like canned asparagus, my favorite or beets. I know beets are high in natural sugar, but I ate them from week 3 and they really helped with energy. I never used any protein shakes or mixes...I got all my protein from either cheese or chicken, turkey, or fish. I am 14 months post op and I've lost 132 lbs. I can't say it's always been easy, but I have no regrets. Remember to take your vitamins, drink your water and get on a good strength training plan along with some cardio workouts. Weights really do burn fat and muscle development helps prolong the period when you can lose weight. Weight lifting also tones everything so the inches so up faster. Good Luck!!!
   — Teri D.