Sample Breakfasts

Since there is not much to choose from with the diet after surgery. Variety will be a must to keep things flowing well. The following are suggestions on what kind of breakfast choices are the best.

Day A Breakfast

1 egg white
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup canned fruit

Day B
1 1/2 ounce lean ham
1/4 cut oatmeal
1/4 cup cantaloupe

Remember that liquids cannot be drunk during meals so that is why liquids are not listed.

Protein Sources

Since every meal must contain 50% protein, the following list will be the most utilizied.

Acceptable Protein sources:

• Tender pork or ham
• Skinless poultry
• Ground turkey, chicken
• Fish/seafood -unbreaded
• Egg Whites
• Low Fat cheeses (string cheese, mozzarella, cottage cheese, farmers cheese)
• Creamy peanut butter (1-2 teaspoons)
• Plain yogurt (1/4 cup)

The one form of protein that i will need to avoid is all forms of Beef (hamburger, steaks, etc...)

Beverages

Since there are quite a few choices to choose from the main focus is to get in the 6-8 glasses of water a day.

Acceptable Beverages between meals only:

• WATER
• Decaf Coffee and Tea
• Crystal Light
• Sugar Free Kool-Aid

Beverages to avoid:

• Milk, Malts, Milkshakes
• Regular Soda Pop
• Carbonated Beverages
• Caffeine
• ALCOHOL

Healthy Eating Habits After Surgery

There are plenty of instructions that i will need to follow after surgery. Starting monday i am going to start getting myself prepared for the change in eating habits. The following are guidelines that I will need to follow.

1. Eat three regular meals a day, breakfast needs to be within 90 minutes of waking up. Meals should be 4-6 hours apart.
2. Eat until satisfied (Stomach will be the size of a measuring cup on a bottle of Nyquil)
3. Protein needs to be eating first and should be at least 50% of the meal
4. Hig Glycemic Carbs need to be eliminated
5. Small bites is a must and must be chewed at least 25-30 times each.
6. Small bites need to be eaten slowly and each meal should last 20-30 minutes.
7. STOP eating when you feel full!!!!!!!
8. WATER WATER WATER. 6 to 8 cups of non-calorie liquids daily. Must be sippped. NO CARBONATION!!!
9. Liquids need to be stopped 15 mintues before a meal until 60 minutes after a meal.
10. Take 2 chewable viatmin and mineral supplements daily.
11. After 9 months to a year you will be able to handle 3/4 cup meal. This is only after foods are added GRADUALLY.
12. Snacking is not a good idea. Other forms of activity must be pursued when there is an urge to snack.
13. Some form of exercise should be attempted everyday.

List of what i want to do after surgery

1. Sit in a coach airplane seat
2. Rollerblade
3. Walk a mile
4. Run a mile
5. exercise
6. Wear Jeans
7. Go to vegas and walk the strip
8. Buy a bike and ride it
9. Fit into the small desks in college
10. play basketball
11. play football
12. play baseball
13. dance at weddings
14. play with my newphew Ryan without getting winded
15. Build Self Control
16. Build Self Confidence
17. Enjoy life
18. Drive in my car for long trips without being uncomfortable
19. Will add more as i think of them

More Info

I am currently 354 pounds. my goal weight is 160, but i will probably top off around 175. I will push for the 160 though!!! My height is 5'4".

Studies and experience has shown the it will take me roughly 12-15 months to get to my goal of 160. If i do get to my goal of 160, i will have lost 194 pounds. Although it seems unreal, it is possible.

In the first month after the surgery i could lost up to 35 pounds. The most rapid weight loss happens within the first 12 months.

Tips for Surgery

Since i am over 350 pounds (just over). I need to lose a little weight before surgery. There is concern with degree of difficulty and complications.

I will need to get off caffeine. Which i have started to do. I will have to give up coffee and all soda (pop). Which leads to the next tip.

I need to give up everything that is carbonated! The carbonation creates air in the stomach which could enlarge the new stomach pouch. This would defeat the purpose of the surgery.

No more chewing gum. If accidentally swallowed, it could get caught. Very difficult to throw up and complications could occur.

CHEW CHEW CHEW. Everything that i put in my mouth needs to be chewed to the point of baby food so that the stomach will be able to handle it.

My main focus after surgery will be fluids and Protein.