Food

[Guest guest]

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.

[Guest guest]

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:

<< 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]

ROTFLMAO i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Got to remember that one if Dani ever gets married

Deb

flipper759@... wrote:

Damned you are making me hungry!!!

I'm originally from land and Phil's favorite is Fried Chicken

It can be done in other pans with equally good results

but the cast iron holds and withstands the heat best

It also packs the best wallop if that man of yours steps out of line!!!

I actually attended a wedding reception where they handed the bride one and

told her exactly that!!!!

Narice

[Guest guest]

ROTFLMAO i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Got to remember that one if Dani ever gets married

Deb

flipper759@... wrote:

Damned you are making me hungry!!!

I'm originally from land and Phil's favorite is Fried Chicken

It can be done in other pans with equally good results

but the cast iron holds and withstands the heat best

It also packs the best wallop if that man of yours steps out of line!!!

I actually attended a wedding reception where they handed the bride one and

told her exactly that!!!!

Narice

[Guest guest]

ROTFLMAO i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Got to remember that one if Dani ever gets married

Deb

flipper759@... wrote:

Damned you are making me hungry!!!

I'm originally from land and Phil's favorite is Fried Chicken

It can be done in other pans with equally good results

but the cast iron holds and withstands the heat best

It also packs the best wallop if that man of yours steps out of line!!!

I actually attended a wedding reception where they handed the bride one and

told her exactly that!!!!

Narice