Food

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Hello everyone my name is Regina. I first wanted to let everyone know

how much I have enjoyed reading all the posts and have found them

useful. I have a couple of questions to ask. First I have a problem

with not feeling satisfied or full until I have eaten allot of food.

I was wondering how people who are 1 year out or more are doig with

there food intake and if you feel satisfied and full with a smaller

amount of food. The other question is what have you done about the

emotional effects of this surgery. I for one like to eat bread allot

and I see that you have to eat basically allot of protein. So I am

not to sure how this would effect me emotionally. How have all of

you dealt with this. Thank you an advance to any answers you give me.

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In a message dated 4/23/01 7:00:40 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< I for one like to eat bread allot

and I see that you have to eat basically allot of protein. So I am

not to sure how this would effect me emotionally. How have all of

you dealt with this. Thank you an advance to any answers you give me.

>>

This is a really good question, I think. I was more of a bread/pasta eater

pre-op as well. However, I began mixing it more with protein, etc. before my

surgery. there are plenty of ways to get enough protein in ANd include

bread/carbs.

For example: I LOVE stouffer's french bread pizza. Now, I eat the Supreme

(with all the meats) and 1/2 of the box (1 long slice) has 17 gms protein, I

think. Kaiser rolls have 9 gms.... that certainly adds the protein to the

meat, etc. that you put inside for a sandwich. Try melted cheese

(asiago, etc.) on french bread... there are plenty of ways to 'up' the

protein content.

I would suggest eating like this pre-op and see if you enjoy it --- I can

honestly tell you that you WON'T physically be able to eat the same amount.

And, I feel FULL on the lesser amount of food. It is truely wonderful.

Focusing on protein means that a lot of 'empty' stuff (such as just

bread/butter, etc.) is eaten much less frequently (although you can always

have it as long as the protein quota has been fulfilled)... But, honestly - I

haven't missed it at all. I still get my bread, pasta, etc. - I just try

to ensure (at least most of the time) that they are accompanied by more

protein-based foods. Of course, I didn't eat many carbs in the first

two-three weeks post-op because of the smaller stomach size... I had about 70

gms/protein every day then and I'm now up to 80-90/day (mainly I ate dairy

and protein supplements in the first three weeks as well as tuna/meatloaf).

Hope this helps somewhat..

all the best,

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/23/01 7:00:40 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< Thru Kaiser I have a therapist and he was saying my

problem with food intake will be a problem after the surgery because

it is in my head as to when I feel full or satisfied. This is why I

asked the question about Food. >>

How can they say this when research has been done to PROVE that

saiety is NOT all in the head? It is physiologically based. Your bmi is

over 40, thus you are MORBIDLY obese. I just don't understand these

insurance companies. sigh.

Roussy had some links on saiety and the studies that have been

done -- Hey, (or anyone else who has the links) can you post them again?

I doubt that sending them to the insurance company is going to really change

their minds but perhaps your therapists' eyes will open a little wider? One

can only hope!

all the best,

teresa

lap DS with gallbladder removal

Dr. Gagner/Dr. quinn assisting/Mt. Sinai/NYC

January 25, 2001

94 days post-op and still feelin' fab!

pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 " )

now: 265 lbs/bmi 40