Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 My daughter who is waiting to be seen for surgery (as well as I am) went to her grandmothers for Thanksgiving dinner and her uncle who had open bypass the middle of August was telling her that he was eating Steak 3 weeks post op and that as long as he chewed it 21 times he had no problem. Is this normal? I really hate the thought of him mis- guiding her into thinking this whole procedure is going to be a piece of cake and that she can eat anything right away. Sure would be interested in some feedback on the subject. Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 That seems a little misguided because I was still eating fairly soft foods at three weeks out. I am now four months out and it was only at about three months out that I even attempted eating steak and did have to chew it thoroughly. The best thing to do is when they tell you what you can eat and when, then follow those guidelines carefully and if you have a good dietician that you can talk to, then by all means talk to them as well. Lin Lhsh@... American by birth, Saved by the grace of God. Eating Post op My daughter who is waiting to be seen for surgery (as well as I am) went to her grandmothers for Thanksgiving dinner and her uncle who had open bypass the middle of August was telling her that he was eating Steak 3 weeks post op and that as long as he chewed it 21 times he had no problem. Is this normal? I really hate the thought of him mis- guiding her into thinking this whole procedure is going to be a piece of cake and that she can eat anything right away. Sure would be interested in some feedback on the subject. Sally -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.16/551 - Release Date: 11/25/2006 ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.16/551 - Release Date: 11/25/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 My first two weeks was clear liquids-broth, juice, tea, jello (sugar free) two to six weeks is a full liquid diet-soupy mashed potatoes, soupy oatmeal, juices, broths, cream soups strained, skim milk. At six weeks I will go to a soft, pureed foods diet. I do not know how long for. I get a new diet sheet at each doctors appt. My doctors (I have a husband-wife team) have told me NO beef or pork of any kind for 9 months. The success rate of their clinic is 99 %. At three weeks out I have lost 41 lbs. Hugs, Jackie K. 321/280/180\Lap RNY 10/31/06 Sally sallbu@...> wrote: My daughter who is waiting to be seen for surgery (as well as I am) went to her grandmothers for Thanksgiving dinner and her uncle who had open bypass the middle of August was telling her that he was eating Steak 3 weeks post op and that as long as he chewed it 21 times he had no problem. Is this normal? I really hate the thought of him mis- guiding her into thinking this whole procedure is going to be a piece of cake and that she can eat anything right away. Sure would be interested in some feedback on the subject. Sally We are a very active support group. If the email becomes overwhelming, please change your setting to NO EMAIL! Please contact Group Creator Robyn@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 --- well i am 2 weeks post obt n i can not think of eating steak or would i desire to.. i,m on full liquids.. cream soups, cottage cheese. oatmeal thinned out.. puddings sugar free.. but staek no way... tell her to listen to her doctor.. i see food i think about food but i do not want it.. i,m ready for differnt besides soup.. cottage cheese n yogurt... i,m missing my egg beaters n cheerios.. good luck to you n your daughter.. c ya donna In GastricBypass- LOSERS , " Sally " wrote: > > My daughter who is waiting to be seen for surgery (as well as I am) > went to her grandmothers for Thanksgiving dinner and her uncle who had > open bypass the middle of August was telling her that he was eating > Steak 3 weeks post op and that as long as he chewed it 21 times he had > no problem. Is this normal? I really hate the thought of him mis- > guiding her into thinking this whole procedure is going to be a piece > of cake and that she can eat anything right away. Sure would be > interested in some feedback on the subject. > > Sally > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Hi Sally, My surgeon said no red meat for the first 6 months. Hope this helps you. Take Care, M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Open bypass is not the same as WLS so I'm not really sure how anyone would make the connection to being able to eat the same things in the same amount of time. If you're just starting to look at WLS or have a surgery date and your biggest concerns are how soon you can go back to eating something or if you'll ever be able to snack or have sweets or whatever then you need to do a few things. 1. Ask your surgeon/dietician as they'll know and have advice. 2. Consider some counseling on why this is a major concern. 3. Worry more about getting healthy and taking advantage of the tool that is wls instead of how soon it won't be impeding you. I guess I sort of looked forward to not being able to eat a lot of things and having a regimented diet. It's much harder now that I have many choices. Mike in GR > > My daughter who is waiting to be seen for surgery (as well as I am) > went to her grandmothers for Thanksgiving dinner and her uncle who had > open bypass the middle of August was telling her that he was eating > Steak 3 weeks post op and that as long as he chewed it 21 times he had > no problem. Is this normal? I really hate the thought of him mis- > guiding her into thinking this whole procedure is going to be a piece > of cake and that she can eat anything right away. Sure would be > interested in some feedback on the subject. > > Sally > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 I think it definitely depends on the surgeon because each one is very different, I was told I could start trying things like this after six weeks post op and have had to take things as they come. I did not even think of trying a steak until I was around three months out. Lin Lhsh@... American by birth, Saved by the grace of God. Re: Eating Post op Hi Sally, My surgeon said no red meat for the first 6 months. Hope this helps you. Take Care, M -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.16/552 - Release Date: 11/26/2006 ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.16/552 - Release Date: 11/26/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 I'll be on full liquids for 2 weeks followed by pureed foods for 4 weeks. At that point I can progress to soft foods, though I'll probably start that during the pureed stage. Solid food like steak at 3 weeks post op sounds dangerous for the healing pouch to me. in MI. > > My daughter who is waiting to be seen for surgery (as well as I am) > went to her grandmothers for Thanksgiving dinner and her uncle who had > open bypass the middle of August was telling her that he was eating > Steak 3 weeks post op and that as long as he chewed it 21 times he had > no problem. Is this normal? I really hate the thought of him mis- > guiding her into thinking this whole procedure is going to be a piece > of cake and that she can eat anything right away. Sure would be > interested in some feedback on the subject. > > Sally > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 I think as the years go by - and more is know of gastic bypass - they are probably finding new things. Waiting on solid foods maybe one of them. I would think you need more time to get the pouch in tune to your new appetite. I also think that people " test the waters " and try things too soon. I have heard this in our support group. Jackie in CA Lin Hunnicutt lhsh@...> wrote: That seems a little misguided because I was still eating fairly soft foods at three weeks out. I am now four months out and it was only at about three months out that I even attempted eating steak and did have to chew it thoroughly. The best thing to do is when they tell you what you can eat and when, then follow those guidelines carefully and if you have a good dietician that you can talk to, then by all means talk to them as well. Lin Lhsh@... American by birth, Saved by the grace of God. Eating Post op My daughter who is waiting to be seen for surgery (as well as I am) went to her grandmothers for Thanksgiving dinner and her uncle who had open bypass the middle of August was telling her that he was eating Steak 3 weeks post op and that as long as he chewed it 21 times he had no problem. Is this normal? I really hate the thought of him mis- guiding her into thinking this whole procedure is going to be a piece of cake and that she can eat anything right away. Sure would be interested in some feedback on the subject. Sally ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.16/551 - Release Date: 11/25/2006 ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.16/551 - Release Date: 11/25/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 Did they say why no red meat for 6 mos? Steak is probably the easiest meat for me to eat! So strange how surgeons vary in their post op diets. W 380/26?/160 iamthinnow wrote: > Hi Sally, My surgeon said no red meat for the first 6 months. Hope > this helps you. Take Care, M > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 The lower portion of the stomach, ( the part they staple off or band off) is the portion that produces the enzymes that break down red meat and make it easy to digest. After they staple that portion off, it takes anywhere from 6 months to a year for the top half to take over this process, therefore, if you eat redmeat before this, it is very difficult to digest and may cause you problems. Woodard alittleisenough@...> wrote: Did they say why no red meat for 6 mos? Steak is probably the easiest meat for me to eat! So strange how surgeons vary in their post op diets. W 380/26?/160 iamthinnow wrote: > Hi Sally, My surgeon said no red meat for the first 6 months. Hope > this helps you. Take Care, M > --------------------------------- Check out the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. --------------------------------- Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Interesting, I did not really attempt steak until about 7 months out and I only had that like once I think. Nikki O imjst2dmncute@...> wrote: The lower portion of the stomach, ( the part they staple off or band off) is the portion that produces the enzymes that break down red meat and make it easy to digest. After they staple that portion off, it takes anywhere from 6 months to a year for the top half to take over this process, therefore, if you eat redmeat before this, it is very difficult to digest and may cause you problems. Woodard alittleisenough@...> wrote: Did they say why no red meat for 6 mos? Steak is probably the easiest meat for me to eat! So strange how surgeons vary in their post op diets. W 380/26?/160 iamthinnow wrote: > Hi Sally, My surgeon said no red meat for the first 6 months. Hope > this helps you. Take Care, M > --------------------------------- Check out the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. --------------------------------- Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 My surgeon said 9 months for red meat or pork of any kind. Jackie K. 321/278/180 Woodard alittleisenough@...> wrote: Did they say why no red meat for 6 mos? Steak is probably the easiest meat for me to eat! So strange how surgeons vary in their post op diets. W 380/26?/160 iamthinnow wrote: > Hi Sally, My surgeon said no red meat for the first 6 months. Hope > this helps you. Take Care, M > We are a very active support group. If the email becomes overwhelming, please change your setting to NO EMAIL! Please contact Group Creator Robyn@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Yeah I tried some nicely cooked up great cuts of pork about maybe 4 months out even and they were still very reactionary (I puked). Those dense meats are HEAVY duty things a few months out. Stick to ground beef, chicken, turkey, and flakey fish. Even now, 10 months out, I've got to take it SLOW with the dense meats. Mike in GR > > Hi Sally, My surgeon said no red meat for the first 6 months. Hope > > this helps you. Take Care, M > > > > > > We are a very active support group. > If the email becomes overwhelming, > please change your setting to NO EMAIL! > Please contact Group Creator > Robyn@... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 I had steak tonight! :-) It is the easiest meat by far for me to handle. W 380/264/160 Shauna Thalman wrote: > Interesting, I did not really attempt steak until about 7 months out and I only had that like once I think. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 LOL! I've had pork too. Pork is a little rough on my tummy so I don't eat it often. W 380/264/160 Jackie Kerben wrote: > My surgeon said 9 months for red meat or pork of any kind. > > Jackie K. > 321/278/180 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Thats very interesting info. Thanks! Hugs, in Texas Nikki O imjst2dmncute@...> wrote: The lower portion of the stomach, ( the part they staple off or band off) is the portion that produces the enzymes that break down red meat and make it easy to digest. After they staple that portion off, it takes anywhere from 6 months to a year for the top half to take over this process, therefore, if you eat redmeat before this, it is very difficult to digest and may cause you problems. Woodard alittleisenough@...> wrote: Did they say why no red meat for 6 mos? Steak is probably the easiest meat for me to eat! So strange how surgeons vary in their post op diets. W 380/26?/160 iamthinnow wrote: > Hi Sally, My surgeon said no red meat for the first 6 months. Hope > this helps you. Take Care, M > --------------------------------- Check out the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. --------------------------------- Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 I hear you there. I have had less trouble with steak than even chicken or turkey. Lin Lhsh@... American by birth, Saved by the grace of God. Re: Re: Eating Post op I had steak tonight! :-) It is the easiest meat by far for me to handle. W 380/264/160 Shauna Thalman wrote: > Interesting, I did not really attempt steak until about 7 months out and I > only had that like once I think. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.17/553 - Release Date: 11/27/2006 ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.17/553 - Release Date: 11/27/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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