Where can I find info to educate myself

[Guest guest]

I need to learn more about healthy eating. Everyone says get the

protein and I think OK- well, what can I eat with protein? No clue as

I have never looked at food like that. I am worried about going out to

eat with my family- what to order? If we stop at Mcs can I eat?

Just those little things make me so nervous b/c when I do this I am

going to do it right. Surgery is scheduled for November 10th so I am

trying to learn what I need to now!

Thank you!

[Guest guest]

High . Get on line and educate yourself about protein, it

definately helped me. This whole experience is going to be a

learning one, that's for sure. Google high protein foods to get a

better idea, but the best source of protein comes in the form of

meat. Eggs, beans and soy are other sources. Although, for the

first 2 weeks you can only have clear liquid protein. Then phase 2

you can have protein shakes. Go to your local health food store and

you should be able to purchase what you need for the first month.

As far as Mcs or any restuarant, you betcha. After you've

healed and gone through all the phases, you can eat out. I haven't

gotten to that point myself yet, but I'm guessing I'll be ordering

off the appetizer menu or taking a big old doggie bag home. You

should be able to eat most anything, just a lot less than before.

People report that pizza (say it aint so), bread, rice, dry red meat

and some other stuff can give you trouble. I think we each just

have to try it and see how it goes. Next week is solid food for me

so I will let you know how it goes. So far my experience has been

smooth sailing. No pbing, a little slimming here and there, but

happy to report no major problems. I love my band. I'm actually

scheduled for my first fill on 11/10. If you are out of recovery

before I leave, I will pop in to see you. Don't worry, everything

will be just fine. And congratulations on making this important

decision for a better life. Welcome aboard. .

DOB 9/25/06

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> I need to learn more about healthy eating. Everyone says get the

> protein and I think OK- well, what can I eat with protein? No

clue as

> I have never looked at food like that. I am worried about going

out to

> eat with my family- what to order? If we stop at Mcs can I

eat?

> Just those little things make me so nervous b/c when I do this I

am

> going to do it right. Surgery is scheduled for November 10th so I

am

> trying to learn what I need to now!

>

> Thank you!

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