Re: Pickles???

December 26, 2003

Hi Jena,

In regard to pickles I think that only being three weeks out it is a little too soon to be trying someting like pickles. I would really hold off on something that is really pretty hard to digest. Remember your stomach is still new on the inside and you need to be careful what you eat. I know there are so many things that you once eat in the past that are so tempting but you have to be careful until you are fully healed on the inside. For now just take baby steps time will come soon enough when you can eat other things. Just concentrate on your protein and give your body time to heal.

Ramona

1/13/2003

357/213/?

December 27, 2003

Nobody ever told me anything specific about pickes, but I started eating

them around 3 months out - when I was approved to eat salad (PB guidelines

at the time). I've never had a problem eating them. I'm not sure how far

out you are, but when I was very early post-op, I'd add a bit of pickle juice

to my tuna & reduced-fat mayo. It really satisfied the craving for me.

Good luck! Hugs,

Jen

jena_mcdowell wrote:

Hey,

Does anyone know when I can try to eat Pickles??? I am dying for a

pickle!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks

Jena

December 27, 2003

I'm only about 3 weeks out now , but I will try that, sounds like a

good idea

Thanks

>

> > Hey,

> >

> > Does anyone know when I can try to eat Pickles??? I am dying for a

> > pickle!!!!!!!!!!

> >

> > Thanks

> > Jena

> >

December 27, 2003

Hi Jena,

How far out are you? Are we talking sweet or sour pickles? My general attitude

(which has admittedly gotten me in trouble on occasion) is to try a little bit

and see what happens, if you're talking dill pickles. I would advise just eating

the inside, since the skin can be kinda tough and I'd worry about it getting

stuck in the stoma.

If you're talking sweet pickles, I know there is a brand of sugar-free bread and

butter pickles, but I don't remember details for sure. Hold on a moment, let me

see if I can find them. Okay, try going to

http://www.deepdiscountnutrition.com/mtolnosugadb.html. Hope I didn't keep you

waiting TOO long! ;-)

jena_mcdowell wrote:

> Hey,

>

> Does anyone know when I can try to eat Pickles??? I am dying for a

> pickle!!!!!!!!!!

>

> Thanks

> Jena

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P. Fisher, M.D.

05/09/2003 319 Orientation

07/15/2003 ~290 Surgery

11/28/2003 225 Current

Goal 150

December 27, 2003

Hi there,

Your mentioning the concentration on protein brought up a question I've

been meaning to ask. How much protein should we be getting each day?

I've tried looking this up on the web and found a wide variety of answers.

The most common statement seems to be that we should be getting 1 gram

of protein for each kilogram of our weight (or ideal weight, depending

on who is giving the info). This seems impossibly high.

Take care,

Kay

12/1/03

375 / 338 / 308.9 / ???

Sweetgemlady656@... wrote:

Hi

Jena,In

regard to pickles I think that only being three weeks out it is a little

too soon to be trying someting like pickles. I would really hold off on

something that is really pretty hard to digest. Remember your stomach is

still new on the inside and you need to be careful what you eat. I know

there are so many things that you once eat in the past that are so tempting

but you have to be careful until you are fully healed on the inside. For

now just take baby steps time will come soon enough when you can eat other

things. Just concentrate on your protein and give your body time

to heal.Ramona1/13/2003357/213/?

December 29, 2003

Pat..

Where did you get the information for figuring out protein? According to that method I only need 49.3 grams a day.

Thanks,

Angie

December 29, 2003

Pat,

I am 5'1. The number seemed low to me too, that is why I was asking

It looks like Jen is having the same concerns...

ANgie

December 29, 2003

Try a small bite and see how you do. If

you can tolerate them, eat pickles in moderation. Remember your main focus

should be protein.

Pickles???

Hey,

Does anyone know when I can try to eat Pickles???

I am dying for a

pickle!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks

Jena

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December 29, 2003

Here’s the formula for how much

protein you should be taking in each day:

Because of the way our new insides are arranged, it is very important

to get in the proper amount of protein every day. Taking in enough protein

helps with muscle, tissue and nerve development and helps you lose weight. Do

you know how much protein you are supposed to have each day? Below is a

formula to figure out how many grams of protein you should have each day.

Protein should come from meats, fish, cheeses and other fermented dairy

products. If you cannot get in enough protein from food, you can supplement

with a low calorie, low carbohydrate protein supplement.

·

Start

with the base number of 105.

·

Add 5

to the base number for every inch over 5 feet.

·

Add 10%

of that total if you have a large frame or 5% if you have a medium frame.

·

Divide

that number by 2.2.

·

Multiply

that number by 0.9 to get the total number of grams of protein you should be

taking in each day.

Here’s an example for a 5’8” medium framed

individual:

105

+40 (8x5=40)

145

+ 7.25 (5% of 145 is 7.25)

152.25

¸ 2.2

69.2