hi everyone, i have made the commitment. i have gone to the seminar, seen a doctor, have future appointments for the pulminary doctor, surgeon, cardioligist and endocronologist. i have seen the nutritionalist once and am meeting with the surgeon tuesday. already on the shake protocol. it said to replace at least one meal a day with shakes.( even though i am told surgery is ten months away) (im a clinic patient) i dont know what to actually eat for my meals. low carb, high protein? does anyone have any suggestions? im two weeks into the process and already feeling over whelmed. the "nutritionalist " was not very helpful in guiding me in my daily meal plan. one little paragragh of what better choices are. im allowed a dinner of 350 or less. thank you everyone for hearing me out!
im going for it!
- Thread starter alieskia
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Thanks gibby, the dietitian made it sound as if I gain a single ounce before then they will end the process because they will assume I'm not serious about making the changes I need to. I was surprised that they put me on the shake diet so early. I will probably lose 80 pounds BEFORE I even have the surgery!
Cheyenne
Active Member
Hi Alieskia!
Eat eggs, meat and fish, cut your carbohydrates way down. If you like green beans and stewed tomatoes as vegetables, they have very little carbs or calories.
Good Luck
Cheyenne
dancinbr
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Welcome Alieskia,
Before you go too far with this surgeon and his group, I would want you to make sure he is a noted bariatric surgeon, preferably one of the top doctors in your area. Secondly, I would want to know that the hospital where you will eventually have your surgery is a "bariatric center of excellence". If you say no to either one of these criteria, quite frankly, my personal opinion would be to find another doctor and/or group.
I don't like what you had to say about the nutritionist. The nutritionist should be your cheerleader and should be the main source of help and inspiration. I would hope the nutritionist is hosting group meetings pre-op so you can go to them and listen to others preparing for the surgery as well as post-op people who come to the meeting as well to answer and support your road to better health. The group meetings are "pay it forward" for many of us who are post-op as well as support for us as we all encounter challenges in our new life journey.
I concur with all the advice above. Less carbs is key. Less processed foods is key. 60 grams of protein is a criteria we follow post op for females and 80 to 90 grams of protein for males
Getting your total calories count down to the 1200 calorie level is ideal to help you lose weight pre-op. Even in the 1200 to 1500 calorie range is good with carbs being kept below 100 grams per day. Your nutritionist and your surgeon should be providing you all this information. Again, all this information should be given to you in seminars, handouts, etc., etc., by your surgeon and his bariatric support team. If not, find another surgeon. My opinion.
It is also good to lose weight before your surgery. We all know your serious since you are going through the effort to prepare for surgery.
I wish you all the success in the world. Come here often. We all show up and answer questions as often as we can.
Best wishes,
Ralph
Before you go too far with this surgeon and his group, I would want you to make sure he is a noted bariatric surgeon, preferably one of the top doctors in your area. Secondly, I would want to know that the hospital where you will eventually have your surgery is a "bariatric center of excellence". If you say no to either one of these criteria, quite frankly, my personal opinion would be to find another doctor and/or group.
I don't like what you had to say about the nutritionist. The nutritionist should be your cheerleader and should be the main source of help and inspiration. I would hope the nutritionist is hosting group meetings pre-op so you can go to them and listen to others preparing for the surgery as well as post-op people who come to the meeting as well to answer and support your road to better health. The group meetings are "pay it forward" for many of us who are post-op as well as support for us as we all encounter challenges in our new life journey.
I concur with all the advice above. Less carbs is key. Less processed foods is key. 60 grams of protein is a criteria we follow post op for females and 80 to 90 grams of protein for males
Getting your total calories count down to the 1200 calorie level is ideal to help you lose weight pre-op. Even in the 1200 to 1500 calorie range is good with carbs being kept below 100 grams per day. Your nutritionist and your surgeon should be providing you all this information. Again, all this information should be given to you in seminars, handouts, etc., etc., by your surgeon and his bariatric support team. If not, find another surgeon. My opinion.
It is also good to lose weight before your surgery. We all know your serious since you are going through the effort to prepare for surgery.
I wish you all the success in the world. Come here often. We all show up and answer questions as often as we can.
Best wishes,
Ralph
Thank you Ralph, unfortunately I am a clinic patient with no real insurance so I am at the mercy of wherever THEY want to send me. I did hear the Westchester bariatric center(from where my doctor is from) is top notch. I took it upon myself to consult with a nutritionist on the outside. I have the appointment on the 30th. I am very thankful for finding this forum and thanks to ALL of you for your guidance, advice and support, as I hope to be able to do the same for ANYONE who may need it.
Cheyenne
Active Member
I think it could be a breakfast or a snack. An egg is only about 100 calories and full of protein.
Cheyenne