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[Guest guest]

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

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

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

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

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

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

The power protein book sounds exactly like the Atkins program

[Guest guest]

The power protein book sounds exactly like the Atkins program

[Guest guest]

The power protein book sounds exactly like the Atkins program

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

Thanks marina!

Natasha Gittings, CD (DONA)

Labor support & postpartum doula, midwives assistant, midwifery student,

Chicagodoulas list owner, & NEIDA Region 3 Representative

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

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

[Guest guest]

Thanx Lori. I hope so!

Peggy

[Guest guest]

Thanx Lori. I hope so!

Peggy

[Guest guest]

Thanx Lori. I hope so!

Peggy

[Guest guest]

Thanx Lori. I hope so!

Peggy

[Guest guest]

Thanx Lori. I hope so!

Peggy

[Guest guest]

Thanx Lori. I hope so!

Peggy

[Guest guest]

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

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

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

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

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

>

>

>