I am almost 4 months out (Gastric Sleeve )and I have lost 70lbs total since a month before surgery (60lbs from surgery). This month I have just went back to normal eating (food selection not amount) and eating more then I probably should. Except for the obvious answers like, "you can't do that" or "you wasn't ready" I NEED direction. Where do I start to heal my new stomach and start over? I have thought about Keto or just doing shakes except for one meal. I just need a turn around before I fail completely. Do I need to seek counseling first? I did mine in Mexico so I have no medical support. I have pretty much stayed the same weight this whole month, teetering between 212 and 208. Any good suggestions? Someone who went through the same thing?
I need H E L P!
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JudyNY
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You've taken the first step in realizing you need to get back on track. I do think counseling could be beneficial and if you go that route seek someone who is familiar with bariatric patients. You might want to call a local bariatric center and see if they can give you a recommendation. Do you journal your food? There are good apps out there that can help you calculate your protein intake, water and calories. If you aren't getting in your required protein, which can keep you satisfied longer, you may be more tempted to grab other foods and more of it. I think having a protein shake for breakfast and lunch, then a lean dinner - much like a pre-surgery diet might help you get back on track. Just do it for a few days and see if it helps. You also need to come to terms with getting off track and allowing your mind to reset and think of the positive and just move forward. I think healing the mind is just as important as healing the stomach, if that makes any sense to you.
3momchaos
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Here is the packet I got for post op. I had gastric bypass in October. This is what my surgeons office gives out, and I follow it pretty closely. This is really just a guide and by no means a bible you have to follow. I thought it might have some tips or helpful information you can look through. https://www.ssmhealth.com/SSMHealth...ospital/STL-WMS/bariatric-nutrition-guide.pdf
Thank you for the information and encouragement! I am going to do a pouch reset, and start being more mindful of what and how much I am eating. I am also going to start measuring and journaling my meals the best I can.
The one thing I'm still unclear about is if I SHOULD eat breakfast or if I should fast breakfast, after the reset.
Does anyone do bariatric keto?
The one thing I'm still unclear about is if I SHOULD eat breakfast or if I should fast breakfast, after the reset.
Does anyone do bariatric keto?
Badgy
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I'm curious about the keto also. It seems way too high in fat for someone my age (over 50). I'm leaning more towards Mediterranean diet to just eat clean.
I am 51 also, but raising 3 of my teenage grands... and they are picky about keto so I have to cook 2 meals every night. Oh and hubby too.