Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 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 negfp@... wrote: > > ><< 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 > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 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 negfp@... wrote: > > ><< 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 > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 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 negfp@... wrote: > > ><< 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 > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 The power protein book sounds exactly like the Atkins program Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 The power protein book sounds exactly like the Atkins program Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 The power protein book sounds exactly like the Atkins program Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 Thanks marina! Natasha Gittings, CD (DONA) Labor support & postpartum doula, midwives assistant, midwifery student, Chicagodoulas list owner, & NEIDA Region 3 Representative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 Thanx Lori. I hope so! Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 Thanx Lori. I hope so! Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 Thanx Lori. I hope so! Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 Thanx Lori. I hope so! Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 Thanx Lori. I hope so! Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 Thanx Lori. I hope so! Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 hi peggy. the supplements, etc may seem daunting, but keep connected online & with your doc & in-person support groups & you'll be fine. lori h. > 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@a... > 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 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 hi peggy. the supplements, etc may seem daunting, but keep connected online & with your doc & in-person support groups & you'll be fine. lori h. > 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@a... > 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 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 hi peggy. the supplements, etc may seem daunting, but keep connected online & with your doc & in-person support groups & you'll be fine. lori h. > 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@a... > 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 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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