10 Responses to weigh in

1. lashonda_800 on 2008-01-24 14:52:48.033827

   May I ask how much you had to lose to begin with?

2. zelda_100 on 2008-01-24 13:39:21.721578

   That's what I've heard. Peanut butter is high on my list of "approved
   foods" as long as I get the natural, unsweetened kind and pour off the
   excess oil. But then, my surgeon's plan is much more carb restrictive
   than fat restrictive. My surgeon told me I needed some of the good fat
   to keep my matabolism up.
   Marina
   post-op 3/12/03

3. leeanne2000 on 2008-01-25 06:55:23.514498

   In a message dated 6/23/03 2:35:39 PM, msmarinajb@... writes:
   << That's what I've heard. Peanut butter is high on my list of "approved
   foods" as long as I get the natural, unsweetened kind and pour off the
   excess oil. But then, my surgeon's plan is much more carb restrictive
   than fat restrictive. My surgeon told me I needed some of the good fat
   to keep my matabolism up.
   Marina,
   Can you share more about your food plan from your surgeon? I would love to
   know.
   Thanks
   Natasha

4. zelda_100 on 2008-01-25 16:55:09.878513

   My dr. supports a very, very low carb plan. I don't know if you are
   familiar with the book Protein Power or not, but basically, I am to
   limit my intake of carbs to about 20-30 max per day. The objective is
   to keep my body in Ketosis as much as possible. Some people can be in
   ketosis on up to 50-70 carbs per day (NOT ME). It also say's I need
   more like 80-100oz water per day instead of 64oz. That is usually my
   biggest struggle. I can eat eggs, drink whole milk (although I don't, I
   switched to 1% and prefer it). I even avoid sugars in juice and fruit
   for now. When I reach my goal weight, I will be able to add those back
   into my diet. I totally avoid bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, sugar and
   starchy veggies like corn and carrots. I miss them though (I am a true
   carb addict).
   I hope that helps. I have had the Protein Power book for years now. I
   was able to loose some weight on this plan even as a pre-op, but could
   never control my cravings for sweets long term. I still struggle with
   it now, but it's MUCH, MUCH better.
   I hope this answers your question, if not please let me know if you have
   specific questions.
   Marina (Los Angeles, CA)
   post-op 3/12/03

5. salvador700 on 2008-01-26 12:57:15.938779

   The power protein book sounds exactly like the Atkins program

6. don_190 on 2008-01-26 17:49:19.145684

   Great info thanx......I think all of our surgeons are different......I am not
   sure how I am going to do the food when I am post op . It seems I read all of
   this but it really overwhelms me with all the different types of protein and
   vitamins that you can get. May be if I keep reading the posts I will decide
   what I am going to do.
   Trilightherbs are wonderful source for protein and natural vitamins. I hope
   some will take a look at it. Let me know what you think, please.
   I live in Dorchester, SC and Dr. Kaboot is my surgeon. It sure would be
   great to connect with some of you who are in my neck of the woods. Let me know
   if
   you are.....Please feel free to personally e-mail me Josiah@...
   I am on line daily....
   Thanx a lot and good luck to all as I pray for you daily.
   Looking to hear from some of you.
   Peggy

7. don_190 on 2008-01-27 01:23:12.458150

   Great info thanx......I think all of our surgeons are different......I am not
   sure how I am going to do the food when I am post op . It seems I read all of
   this but it really overwhelms me with all the different types of protein and
   vitamins that you can get. May be if I keep reading the posts I will decide
   what I am going to do.
   Trilightherbs are wonderful source for protein and natural vitamins. I hope
   some will take a look at it. Let me know what you think, please.
   I live in Dorchester, SC and Dr. Sabook is my surgeon. It sure would be
   great to connect with some of you who are in my neck of the woods. Let me know
   if
   you are.....Please feel free to personally e-mail me Josiah@...
   I am on line daily....
   Thanx a lot and good luck to all as I pray for you daily.
   Looking to hear from some of you.
   Peggy

8. leeanne2000 on 2008-01-28 03:57:17.518569

   Thanks marina!
   Natasha Gittings, CD (DONA)
   Labor support & postpartum doula, midwives assistant, midwifery student,
   Chicagodoulas list owner, & NEIDA Region 3 Representative

9. belva_800 on 2008-01-28 00:01:45.219043

   Yes, Protein Power is very similiar to Atkins. It restricts carbs even more
   and it a bit simplified, but the same concept.
   Marina (Los Angeles, CA)
   post-op 3/12/03

10. don_190 on 2008-01-28 16:33:27.979536

    Thanx Lori. I hope so!
    Peggy

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