Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 I am wondering if anyone could share their daily menu and the amounts with me or point me in the direction to find one? I am 7 weeks out and cant seem to get in even half the protein I need. My doctor DOES NOT want me to use shakes or bars. But I dont see how I can get 75 grams of protein in through food.>>>> Carol L: I was getting in 75 gms/protein in the first week post-op. BUT, I could eat quite a bit and didn't experience nausea/stomach problems and didn't have any lactose/dairy intolerance. I did rely on protein shakes/bars to get my protein in during the first three weeks because I wasn't able to eat meats, etc. Now, I get most of my protein thru food (80 gms/day). It is mainly derived from dairy, meats and fish. But, I'll have a protein shake or bar every now and then to boost my protein levels. I find that I can get 60 gms in without problem, it's the extra 20 gms that take more effort --- either in high protein snacks or a supplement. I'm not sure why your surgeon doesn't want you taking supplements, unless his/her goal is to have you eating properly/nutritiously and not relying on the shakes as a 'crutch' to get the majority of protein in and then eating the majority of foods that are NOT protein rich during the day? Even at five months out, I have a protein shake/bar every now and then. However, it has NEVER been my main source of protein or nutrition. Maybe that's what the surgeon was worried about? Here are some sample menus of what I ate: post-op day 9: 9 am: 1/2 pure protein blueberry cheesecake bar 15 gm noon: two hardboiled tea eggs (6 gm/each) 12 gm 1:30: 1/2 pure protein blueberry cheesecake bar 15 gm 4:00: 3 morningstar chick patties (made with soy) 18 gm 4 slices fresh cucumber 1 sugar-free popsicle 7:00: handful of french fries; 4 oz cottage cheese with sliced 12 gm pears 11:00: 3 slices American cheese with 8 crackers 7 gm total: 79 gms protein :) Day 23: 10:00: 1/2 protein bar 15 gm 2:00: 1 Boston Market meatloaf slice & 1/4 cup parmesan 11gm + 2 gm pilaf 3:00: 1 can tuna and 4 cracked pepper breadsticks 21 gm + 2 gm 5:30: 1 Mc crispy chicken patty (w/o bread) and 26 gms about 8 fries 11:30: sharp cheddar cheese and Townhouse lowfat 6-8 gms crackers TOTAL: 84-86 gms protein Post-OP Day 76: 11:30: American Cheese on a toasted bagel 10 gms 12:00: Soy shake with milk 15 gms+8 gms 12:30-1:00: some cotton candy, small piece cake, jello with bananas (birthday party) 3:00: 1 slice cheese pizza approx. 5 gms 5:00: peanuts (1/4 cup) 12 gms 8:30: roast beef with potatoes and corn 25 gms 9:00: some popcorn approx 6 gms Total: 81 gms protein Post-op Day 81 (one of those weird, off days where I just ate cereal LOL): 5:00 am: peanuts (weird, eh? Guess I was hungry LOL) 6 gms 12:00: Thai beef yam nua salad 25 gms 1:00: bowl rice chex cereal with milk and sucra 4-5 gms 5:00: 7 chicken nuggets w/ honey and few fries 30 gms 9:00: 7 pcs. American cheese on kaiser roll 14 gms 9:30: rice chex cereal with milk 5 gms TOTAL: 70 gms protein Post-oP Day 82: 8:30: bagel with 7-9 pcs genoa salami 9 gms+13 gms 12:30-1:00: Thai chicken w/ broccoli, veggies, rice and 20-25 gms cabbage soup 5:30: 1/2 chicken parmesean on french brfead 20 gms 1 slice white cheese pizza with broccoli 5 gms 9:30: popcorn 6 gms Total: 73 gms (no supplements, either! ) Post-op Day 86: 7:00 am: 2 pcs thin white bread with 4 pcs American cheese 10 gms 1:30: chicken, broccoli, veggies 20-25 gms 6:00: 3-4 pcs chicken breast deli w/ 2 pcs 7-grain toast 15 gms Peanut snack 7 gms 9:30: yankee pot roast: beef with carrots, beans and 25 gms potatoes Total: 82 gms protein (no supplements) Post-op Day 96: 11:30: 2 eggs, kaiser roll, and 4-6 slices bacon 12 gm, 8 gm, 8gm 1 cup decaf coffee with cream 1:30: some pizza (not much) 2 gms peanuts, peanuts 7 gms+7gms italian ice 6:30: roast pork with fries and green beans 20 gms 8:00: popcorn 6 gms total: 70 gms (without supplements) I tend to go in phases --- I ate cheese omlettes for breakfast for a couple of weeks, now I like to have some deli meat on a roll for breakfast... I went through a real peanut phase and seem to be continuing a popcorn phase.... LOL Some excellent sources of protein: cottage cheese (usually 12 gms/4 oz) yogurt (6-8 gms per serving but watch out for high sugar yogurts) cheese! deli meats --- Nice for a little snack -- just wrap some meat in cheese; with or without bread peanuts/soy nuts tuna fish/seafood chicken/beef/pork soy products beans --- Frozen bean and cheese burritos punch 10 gms/protein in one burrito! I'm on a burrito kick now LOL I'm sure there are many other sources... Really, at least two of your meals should include a major protein source (usually meat or beans/soy) -- like one chicken breast-sized portion, in order to make the protein requirements. Breakfast can be loaded with protein to get a head start on the day --- Many people eat eggs, bacon and such. I don't always eat a high protein breakfast but when I do -- it certainly makes the rest of the day easier as to what I eat. Hope this helps a little. If the problem is with amount of food (ie. - you can't seem to get anything down due to stomach size, etc.), then try frequent, smaller meals spaced throughout the day. If it's what you're eating (ie - content), then it may require some re-thinking about what foods are palatable.. maybe you are drawn to carbs, etc. and just haven't really had a protein-rich diet before. I know this was the case with me and I went on a protein-rich plan before the surgery to make sure I could do it. I found out how much I really enjoyed it and got some practice in and that made me feel more comfortable post-operatively. I still enjoy carbs -- I just ensure that the protein content is there and eaten first. I try to combine protein and carbs like: meat or cheese-filled tortellini, au gratin potatoes with diced ham and peas, etc. All the best, lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 five months post-op and still feelin' fab! pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 " ) now: 238 --- man, does this mean my plateau is over???? Stay tuned.... Let's hope so..... LOL Post-op Day 99: 7:00 am: 34 pretzel rods; kaiser roll with chicken 19 gms noon: 1 cup mac and cheese 14 gms 1/2 cup potato chips 3:30: onion roll and 1/2 pack corned beef deli 6 gms+6 gms 5:00: popcorn 6 gms 8:00: 1 thick pork chop; some fettucine with vodka sauce 25 gms+ and mushrooms total: 76 gms protein (without supplements) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 I am wondering if anyone could share their daily menu and the amounts with me or point me in the direction to find one? I am 7 weeks out and cant seem to get in even half the protein I need. My doctor DOES NOT want me to use shakes or bars. But I dont see how I can get 75 grams of protein in through food.>>>> Carol L: I was getting in 75 gms/protein in the first week post-op. BUT, I could eat quite a bit and didn't experience nausea/stomach problems and didn't have any lactose/dairy intolerance. I did rely on protein shakes/bars to get my protein in during the first three weeks because I wasn't able to eat meats, etc. Now, I get most of my protein thru food (80 gms/day). It is mainly derived from dairy, meats and fish. But, I'll have a protein shake or bar every now and then to boost my protein levels. I find that I can get 60 gms in without problem, it's the extra 20 gms that take more effort --- either in high protein snacks or a supplement. I'm not sure why your surgeon doesn't want you taking supplements, unless his/her goal is to have you eating properly/nutritiously and not relying on the shakes as a 'crutch' to get the majority of protein in and then eating the majority of foods that are NOT protein rich during the day? Even at five months out, I have a protein shake/bar every now and then. However, it has NEVER been my main source of protein or nutrition. Maybe that's what the surgeon was worried about? Here are some sample menus of what I ate: post-op day 9: 9 am: 1/2 pure protein blueberry cheesecake bar 15 gm noon: two hardboiled tea eggs (6 gm/each) 12 gm 1:30: 1/2 pure protein blueberry cheesecake bar 15 gm 4:00: 3 morningstar chick patties (made with soy) 18 gm 4 slices fresh cucumber 1 sugar-free popsicle 7:00: handful of french fries; 4 oz cottage cheese with sliced 12 gm pears 11:00: 3 slices American cheese with 8 crackers 7 gm total: 79 gms protein :) Day 23: 10:00: 1/2 protein bar 15 gm 2:00: 1 Boston Market meatloaf slice & 1/4 cup parmesan 11gm + 2 gm pilaf 3:00: 1 can tuna and 4 cracked pepper breadsticks 21 gm + 2 gm 5:30: 1 Mc crispy chicken patty (w/o bread) and 26 gms about 8 fries 11:30: sharp cheddar cheese and Townhouse lowfat 6-8 gms crackers TOTAL: 84-86 gms protein Post-OP Day 76: 11:30: American Cheese on a toasted bagel 10 gms 12:00: Soy shake with milk 15 gms+8 gms 12:30-1:00: some cotton candy, small piece cake, jello with bananas (birthday party) 3:00: 1 slice cheese pizza approx. 5 gms 5:00: peanuts (1/4 cup) 12 gms 8:30: roast beef with potatoes and corn 25 gms 9:00: some popcorn approx 6 gms Total: 81 gms protein Post-op Day 81 (one of those weird, off days where I just ate cereal LOL): 5:00 am: peanuts (weird, eh? Guess I was hungry LOL) 6 gms 12:00: Thai beef yam nua salad 25 gms 1:00: bowl rice chex cereal with milk and sucra 4-5 gms 5:00: 7 chicken nuggets w/ honey and few fries 30 gms 9:00: 7 pcs. American cheese on kaiser roll 14 gms 9:30: rice chex cereal with milk 5 gms TOTAL: 70 gms protein Post-oP Day 82: 8:30: bagel with 7-9 pcs genoa salami 9 gms+13 gms 12:30-1:00: Thai chicken w/ broccoli, veggies, rice and 20-25 gms cabbage soup 5:30: 1/2 chicken parmesean on french brfead 20 gms 1 slice white cheese pizza with broccoli 5 gms 9:30: popcorn 6 gms Total: 73 gms (no supplements, either! ) Post-op Day 86: 7:00 am: 2 pcs thin white bread with 4 pcs American cheese 10 gms 1:30: chicken, broccoli, veggies 20-25 gms 6:00: 3-4 pcs chicken breast deli w/ 2 pcs 7-grain toast 15 gms Peanut snack 7 gms 9:30: yankee pot roast: beef with carrots, beans and 25 gms potatoes Total: 82 gms protein (no supplements) Post-op Day 96: 11:30: 2 eggs, kaiser roll, and 4-6 slices bacon 12 gm, 8 gm, 8gm 1 cup decaf coffee with cream 1:30: some pizza (not much) 2 gms peanuts, peanuts 7 gms+7gms italian ice 6:30: roast pork with fries and green beans 20 gms 8:00: popcorn 6 gms total: 70 gms (without supplements) I tend to go in phases --- I ate cheese omlettes for breakfast for a couple of weeks, now I like to have some deli meat on a roll for breakfast... I went through a real peanut phase and seem to be continuing a popcorn phase.... LOL Some excellent sources of protein: cottage cheese (usually 12 gms/4 oz) yogurt (6-8 gms per serving but watch out for high sugar yogurts) cheese! deli meats --- Nice for a little snack -- just wrap some meat in cheese; with or without bread peanuts/soy nuts tuna fish/seafood chicken/beef/pork soy products beans --- Frozen bean and cheese burritos punch 10 gms/protein in one burrito! I'm on a burrito kick now LOL I'm sure there are many other sources... Really, at least two of your meals should include a major protein source (usually meat or beans/soy) -- like one chicken breast-sized portion, in order to make the protein requirements. Breakfast can be loaded with protein to get a head start on the day --- Many people eat eggs, bacon and such. I don't always eat a high protein breakfast but when I do -- it certainly makes the rest of the day easier as to what I eat. Hope this helps a little. If the problem is with amount of food (ie. - you can't seem to get anything down due to stomach size, etc.), then try frequent, smaller meals spaced throughout the day. If it's what you're eating (ie - content), then it may require some re-thinking about what foods are palatable.. maybe you are drawn to carbs, etc. and just haven't really had a protein-rich diet before. I know this was the case with me and I went on a protein-rich plan before the surgery to make sure I could do it. I found out how much I really enjoyed it and got some practice in and that made me feel more comfortable post-operatively. I still enjoy carbs -- I just ensure that the protein content is there and eaten first. I try to combine protein and carbs like: meat or cheese-filled tortellini, au gratin potatoes with diced ham and peas, etc. All the best, lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 five months post-op and still feelin' fab! pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 " ) now: 238 --- man, does this mean my plateau is over???? Stay tuned.... Let's hope so..... LOL Post-op Day 99: 7:00 am: 34 pretzel rods; kaiser roll with chicken 19 gms noon: 1 cup mac and cheese 14 gms 1/2 cup potato chips 3:30: onion roll and 1/2 pack corned beef deli 6 gms+6 gms 5:00: popcorn 6 gms 8:00: 1 thick pork chop; some fettucine with vodka sauce 25 gms+ and mushrooms total: 76 gms protein (without supplements) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 Hi ! Thanks for sharing your menu! I'm always happy to get new ideas and good ones at that! Lela B. Lap BPD/DS 2-28-01 Dr. Sudan, Omaha, NE -74 lbs and feelin' like a million bucks! ) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 Hi ! Thanks for sharing your menu! I'm always happy to get new ideas and good ones at that! Lela B. Lap BPD/DS 2-28-01 Dr. Sudan, Omaha, NE -74 lbs and feelin' like a million bucks! ) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 Hey , how long did your plateau last? and suddenly did you lose four or five? I'm only three months out. Do you know if plateaus happen around the same time for everyone? I was bragging about my nails the other day being so strong due to all the protein and how I wasn't going to worry about my hair - that night it started falling out. I think I've heard it mentioned that about three months is around the time that happens, right? Thanks for the help. Joann in Mobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 Hey , how long did your plateau last? and suddenly did you lose four or five? I'm only three months out. Do you know if plateaus happen around the same time for everyone? I was bragging about my nails the other day being so strong due to all the protein and how I wasn't going to worry about my hair - that night it started falling out. I think I've heard it mentioned that about three months is around the time that happens, right? Thanks for the help. Joann in Mobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 - thanks for the answers. Joann in Mobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 - thanks for the answers. Joann in Mobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 > Hi ! > > Thanks for sharing your menu! I'm always happy to get new ideas and > good ones at that! > > Lela B: You are ALWAYS most welcome! I just hope it helped. Like I said, I ate (and still do eat) a LOT of dairy products and some people do have problems processing them post-op (maybe due to true lactose intolerance or just are irritated by something in the dairy for awhile post-op). I did start out with Lactaid skim milk --- Thinking that thsi would kind of 'ease me' into things... I don't know if it was effective or not. Now, I drink all kinds of milk. I was just worried initially that the lactose may bother my stomach. So, I always had Lactaid milk with my shakes, etc. There's a really neat soy protein drink out there that I love: Mocha Silk (and Chai Silk). It has like 8 gms/serving (I think) and tastes delicious. I also drank quite a bit of soy milk immediately post-op to stay hydrated and kind of 'sneak' the protein in! LOL all the best, TEresa lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 five momths post-op and still feelin' fab! pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 " ) NOW: 238 (hopefully going down at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 > Hi ! > > Thanks for sharing your menu! I'm always happy to get new ideas and > good ones at that! > > Lela B: You are ALWAYS most welcome! I just hope it helped. Like I said, I ate (and still do eat) a LOT of dairy products and some people do have problems processing them post-op (maybe due to true lactose intolerance or just are irritated by something in the dairy for awhile post-op). I did start out with Lactaid skim milk --- Thinking that thsi would kind of 'ease me' into things... I don't know if it was effective or not. Now, I drink all kinds of milk. I was just worried initially that the lactose may bother my stomach. So, I always had Lactaid milk with my shakes, etc. There's a really neat soy protein drink out there that I love: Mocha Silk (and Chai Silk). It has like 8 gms/serving (I think) and tastes delicious. I also drank quite a bit of soy milk immediately post-op to stay hydrated and kind of 'sneak' the protein in! LOL all the best, TEresa lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 five momths post-op and still feelin' fab! pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 " ) NOW: 238 (hopefully going down at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 > Hey , > how long did your plateau last? and suddenly did you lose four or five? I'm > only three months out. Do you know if plateaus happen around the same time > for everyone? > I was bragging about my nails the other day being so strong due to all the > protein and how I wasn't going to worry about my hair - that night it started > falling out. I think I've heard it mentioned that about three months is > around the time that happens, right? > Thanks for the help. > Joann in Mobile: Yes, my plateaus can last 2 weeks or so -- and then all of the sudden I will lose REALLY rapidly -- anywheres from 5-8 lbs. It's not like I 'steadily' lose 2 lbs every week. I had my first plateau at four weeks post-op. It lasted two weeks.. and I've had a few since then. I seem to have been (hopefully have been) on a nasty long plateau recently (right after losing quite a bit of weight - at least 8 lbs)... Now that I'm down 2 lbs again I'm hoping this means my system is ready to give in and I'll be losing some more soon! :) Yeah - the hair usually falls out at 3-4 months post-op and I've heard it can last until 9 months out. I just try not to brush it, etc. and wear it in a ponytail most of the time. It's thinning out but so far, so good.... All the best, lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 five months post-op and still feelin' fab! pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 now: 238 lbs (hopefully goin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 > Hey , > how long did your plateau last? and suddenly did you lose four or five? I'm > only three months out. Do you know if plateaus happen around the same time > for everyone? > I was bragging about my nails the other day being so strong due to all the > protein and how I wasn't going to worry about my hair - that night it started > falling out. I think I've heard it mentioned that about three months is > around the time that happens, right? > Thanks for the help. > Joann in Mobile: Yes, my plateaus can last 2 weeks or so -- and then all of the sudden I will lose REALLY rapidly -- anywheres from 5-8 lbs. It's not like I 'steadily' lose 2 lbs every week. I had my first plateau at four weeks post-op. It lasted two weeks.. and I've had a few since then. I seem to have been (hopefully have been) on a nasty long plateau recently (right after losing quite a bit of weight - at least 8 lbs)... Now that I'm down 2 lbs again I'm hoping this means my system is ready to give in and I'll be losing some more soon! :) Yeah - the hair usually falls out at 3-4 months post-op and I've heard it can last until 9 months out. I just try not to brush it, etc. and wear it in a ponytail most of the time. It's thinning out but so far, so good.... All the best, lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 five months post-op and still feelin' fab! pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 now: 238 lbs (hopefully goin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 >>noon: two hardboiled tea eggs (6 gm/each) 12 gm What is a tea egg? in FL re: menu-protein > I am wondering if anyone could share their daily menu and the amounts > with me or point me in the direction to find one? > I am 7 weeks out and cant seem to get in even half the protein I need. > My doctor DOES NOT want me to use shakes or bars. But I dont see how I > can get 75 grams of protein in through food.>>>> > > Carol L: I was getting in 75 gms/protein in the first week post-op. BUT, I > could eat quite a bit and didn't experience nausea/stomach problems and > didn't have any lactose/dairy intolerance. I did rely on protein shakes/bars > to get my protein in during the first three weeks because I wasn't able to > eat meats, etc. Now, I get most of my protein thru food (80 gms/day). It > is mainly derived from dairy, meats and fish. But, I'll have a protein shake > or bar every now and then to boost my protein levels. I find that I can get > 60 gms in without problem, it's the extra 20 gms that take more effort --- > either in high protein snacks or a supplement. > > I'm not sure why your surgeon doesn't want you taking supplements, unless > his/her goal is to have you eating properly/nutritiously and not relying on > the shakes as a 'crutch' to get the majority of protein in and then eating > the majority of foods that are NOT protein rich during the day? Even at five > months out, I have a protein shake/bar every now and then. However, it has > NEVER been my main source of protein or nutrition. Maybe that's what the > surgeon was worried about? > > Here are some sample menus of what I ate: > > post-op day 9: > > 9 am: 1/2 pure protein blueberry cheesecake bar 15 gm > > noon: two hardboiled tea eggs (6 gm/each) 12 gm > > 1:30: 1/2 pure protein blueberry cheesecake bar 15 gm > > 4:00: 3 morningstar chick patties (made with soy) 18 gm > 4 slices fresh cucumber > > 1 sugar-free popsicle > > 7:00: handful of french fries; 4 oz cottage cheese with sliced 12 gm > pears > > 11:00: 3 slices American cheese with 8 crackers 7 gm > > total: 79 gms protein :) > > Day 23: > > 10:00: 1/2 protein bar 15 gm > > 2:00: 1 Boston Market meatloaf slice & 1/4 cup parmesan 11gm + 2 gm > pilaf > > 3:00: 1 can tuna and 4 cracked pepper breadsticks 21 gm + 2 gm > > 5:30: 1 Mc crispy chicken patty (w/o bread) and 26 gms > about 8 fries > > 11:30: sharp cheddar cheese and Townhouse lowfat 6-8 gms > crackers > > TOTAL: 84-86 gms protein > > Post-OP Day 76: > > 11:30: American Cheese on a toasted bagel 10 gms > > 12:00: Soy shake with milk 15 gms+8 > gms > > 12:30-1:00: some cotton candy, small piece cake, jello with bananas (birthday > party) > > 3:00: 1 slice cheese pizza approx. 5 gms > > 5:00: peanuts (1/4 cup) 12 gms > > 8:30: roast beef with potatoes and corn 25 gms > > 9:00: some popcorn approx 6 > gms > > Total: 81 gms protein > > Post-op Day 81 (one of those weird, off days where I just ate cereal LOL): > > 5:00 am: peanuts (weird, eh? Guess I was hungry LOL) 6 gms > > 12:00: Thai beef yam nua salad 25 gms > > 1:00: bowl rice chex cereal with milk and sucra 4-5 gms > > 5:00: 7 chicken nuggets w/ honey and few fries 30 gms > > 9:00: 7 pcs. American cheese on kaiser roll 14 gms > > 9:30: rice chex cereal with milk 5 gms > > TOTAL: 70 gms protein > > Post-oP Day 82: > > 8:30: bagel with 7-9 pcs genoa salami 9 gms+13 gms > > 12:30-1:00: Thai chicken w/ broccoli, veggies, rice and 20-25 gms > cabbage soup > > 5:30: 1/2 chicken parmesean on french brfead 20 gms > > 1 slice white cheese pizza with broccoli 5 gms > > 9:30: popcorn 6 gms > > Total: 73 gms (no supplements, either! ) > > Post-op Day 86: > > 7:00 am: 2 pcs thin white bread with 4 pcs American cheese 10 gms > > 1:30: chicken, broccoli, veggies 20-25 gms > > 6:00: 3-4 pcs chicken breast deli w/ 2 pcs 7-grain toast 15 gms > > Peanut snack 7 gms > > 9:30: yankee pot roast: beef with carrots, beans and 25 gms > potatoes > > Total: 82 gms protein (no supplements) > > Post-op Day 96: > > 11:30: 2 eggs, kaiser roll, and 4-6 slices bacon 12 gm, 8 gm, 8gm > 1 cup decaf coffee with cream > > 1:30: some pizza (not much) 2 gms > peanuts, peanuts 7 gms+7gms > > italian ice > > 6:30: roast pork with fries and green beans 20 gms > > 8:00: popcorn 6 gms > > total: 70 gms (without supplements) > > I tend to go in phases --- I ate cheese omlettes for breakfast for a couple > of weeks, now I like to have some deli meat on a roll for breakfast... I went > through a real peanut phase and seem to be continuing a popcorn phase.... LOL > > Some excellent sources of protein: > > cottage cheese (usually 12 gms/4 oz) > > yogurt (6-8 gms per serving but watch out for high sugar yogurts) > > cheese! > > deli meats --- Nice for a little snack -- just wrap some meat in cheese; with > or without bread > > peanuts/soy nuts > > tuna > > fish/seafood > > chicken/beef/pork > > soy products > > beans --- Frozen bean and cheese burritos punch 10 gms/protein in one > burrito! > I'm on a burrito kick now LOL > > I'm sure there are many other sources... Really, at least two of your meals > should include a major protein source (usually meat or beans/soy) -- like one > chicken breast-sized portion, in order to make the protein requirements. > Breakfast can be loaded with protein to get a head start on the day --- Many > people eat eggs, bacon and such. I don't always eat a high protein breakfast > but when I do -- it certainly makes the rest of the day easier as to what I > eat. > > Hope this helps a little. If the problem is with amount of food (ie. - you > can't seem to get anything down due to stomach size, etc.), then try > frequent, smaller meals spaced throughout the day. If it's what you're > eating (ie - content), then it may require some re-thinking about what foods > are palatable.. maybe you are drawn to carbs, etc. and just haven't really > had a protein-rich diet before. I know this was the case with me and I went > on a protein-rich plan before the surgery to make sure I could do it. I > found out how much I really enjoyed it and got some practice in and that made > me feel more comfortable post-operatively. > > I still enjoy carbs -- I just ensure that the protein content is there and > eaten first. I try to combine protein and carbs like: meat or cheese-filled > tortellini, au gratin potatoes with diced ham and peas, etc. > > All the best, > > lap ds with gallbladder removal > January 25, 2001 > > five months post-op and still feelin' fab! > > pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 " ) > now: 238 --- man, does this mean my plateau is over???? Stay tuned.... Let's > hope so..... LOL > > > > Post-op Day 99: > > 7:00 am: 34 pretzel rods; kaiser roll with chicken 19 gms > > noon: 1 cup mac and cheese 14 gms > > 1/2 cup potato chips > > 3:30: onion roll and 1/2 pack corned beef deli 6 gms+6 > gms > > 5:00: popcorn 6 gms > > 8:00: 1 thick pork chop; some fettucine with vodka sauce 25 gms+ > and mushrooms > > total: 76 gms protein (without supplements) > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 >>noon: two hardboiled tea eggs (6 gm/each) 12 gm What is a tea egg? in FL re: menu-protein > I am wondering if anyone could share their daily menu and the amounts > with me or point me in the direction to find one? > I am 7 weeks out and cant seem to get in even half the protein I need. > My doctor DOES NOT want me to use shakes or bars. But I dont see how I > can get 75 grams of protein in through food.>>>> > > Carol L: I was getting in 75 gms/protein in the first week post-op. BUT, I > could eat quite a bit and didn't experience nausea/stomach problems and > didn't have any lactose/dairy intolerance. I did rely on protein shakes/bars > to get my protein in during the first three weeks because I wasn't able to > eat meats, etc. Now, I get most of my protein thru food (80 gms/day). It > is mainly derived from dairy, meats and fish. But, I'll have a protein shake > or bar every now and then to boost my protein levels. I find that I can get > 60 gms in without problem, it's the extra 20 gms that take more effort --- > either in high protein snacks or a supplement. > > I'm not sure why your surgeon doesn't want you taking supplements, unless > his/her goal is to have you eating properly/nutritiously and not relying on > the shakes as a 'crutch' to get the majority of protein in and then eating > the majority of foods that are NOT protein rich during the day? Even at five > months out, I have a protein shake/bar every now and then. However, it has > NEVER been my main source of protein or nutrition. Maybe that's what the > surgeon was worried about? > > Here are some sample menus of what I ate: > > post-op day 9: > > 9 am: 1/2 pure protein blueberry cheesecake bar 15 gm > > noon: two hardboiled tea eggs (6 gm/each) 12 gm > > 1:30: 1/2 pure protein blueberry cheesecake bar 15 gm > > 4:00: 3 morningstar chick patties (made with soy) 18 gm > 4 slices fresh cucumber > > 1 sugar-free popsicle > > 7:00: handful of french fries; 4 oz cottage cheese with sliced 12 gm > pears > > 11:00: 3 slices American cheese with 8 crackers 7 gm > > total: 79 gms protein :) > > Day 23: > > 10:00: 1/2 protein bar 15 gm > > 2:00: 1 Boston Market meatloaf slice & 1/4 cup parmesan 11gm + 2 gm > pilaf > > 3:00: 1 can tuna and 4 cracked pepper breadsticks 21 gm + 2 gm > > 5:30: 1 Mc crispy chicken patty (w/o bread) and 26 gms > about 8 fries > > 11:30: sharp cheddar cheese and Townhouse lowfat 6-8 gms > crackers > > TOTAL: 84-86 gms protein > > Post-OP Day 76: > > 11:30: American Cheese on a toasted bagel 10 gms > > 12:00: Soy shake with milk 15 gms+8 > gms > > 12:30-1:00: some cotton candy, small piece cake, jello with bananas (birthday > party) > > 3:00: 1 slice cheese pizza approx. 5 gms > > 5:00: peanuts (1/4 cup) 12 gms > > 8:30: roast beef with potatoes and corn 25 gms > > 9:00: some popcorn approx 6 > gms > > Total: 81 gms protein > > Post-op Day 81 (one of those weird, off days where I just ate cereal LOL): > > 5:00 am: peanuts (weird, eh? Guess I was hungry LOL) 6 gms > > 12:00: Thai beef yam nua salad 25 gms > > 1:00: bowl rice chex cereal with milk and sucra 4-5 gms > > 5:00: 7 chicken nuggets w/ honey and few fries 30 gms > > 9:00: 7 pcs. American cheese on kaiser roll 14 gms > > 9:30: rice chex cereal with milk 5 gms > > TOTAL: 70 gms protein > > Post-oP Day 82: > > 8:30: bagel with 7-9 pcs genoa salami 9 gms+13 gms > > 12:30-1:00: Thai chicken w/ broccoli, veggies, rice and 20-25 gms > cabbage soup > > 5:30: 1/2 chicken parmesean on french brfead 20 gms > > 1 slice white cheese pizza with broccoli 5 gms > > 9:30: popcorn 6 gms > > Total: 73 gms (no supplements, either! ) > > Post-op Day 86: > > 7:00 am: 2 pcs thin white bread with 4 pcs American cheese 10 gms > > 1:30: chicken, broccoli, veggies 20-25 gms > > 6:00: 3-4 pcs chicken breast deli w/ 2 pcs 7-grain toast 15 gms > > Peanut snack 7 gms > > 9:30: yankee pot roast: beef with carrots, beans and 25 gms > potatoes > > Total: 82 gms protein (no supplements) > > Post-op Day 96: > > 11:30: 2 eggs, kaiser roll, and 4-6 slices bacon 12 gm, 8 gm, 8gm > 1 cup decaf coffee with cream > > 1:30: some pizza (not much) 2 gms > peanuts, peanuts 7 gms+7gms > > italian ice > > 6:30: roast pork with fries and green beans 20 gms > > 8:00: popcorn 6 gms > > total: 70 gms (without supplements) > > I tend to go in phases --- I ate cheese omlettes for breakfast for a couple > of weeks, now I like to have some deli meat on a roll for breakfast... I went > through a real peanut phase and seem to be continuing a popcorn phase.... LOL > > Some excellent sources of protein: > > cottage cheese (usually 12 gms/4 oz) > > yogurt (6-8 gms per serving but watch out for high sugar yogurts) > > cheese! > > deli meats --- Nice for a little snack -- just wrap some meat in cheese; with > or without bread > > peanuts/soy nuts > > tuna > > fish/seafood > > chicken/beef/pork > > soy products > > beans --- Frozen bean and cheese burritos punch 10 gms/protein in one > burrito! > I'm on a burrito kick now LOL > > I'm sure there are many other sources... Really, at least two of your meals > should include a major protein source (usually meat or beans/soy) -- like one > chicken breast-sized portion, in order to make the protein requirements. > Breakfast can be loaded with protein to get a head start on the day --- Many > people eat eggs, bacon and such. I don't always eat a high protein breakfast > but when I do -- it certainly makes the rest of the day easier as to what I > eat. > > Hope this helps a little. If the problem is with amount of food (ie. - you > can't seem to get anything down due to stomach size, etc.), then try > frequent, smaller meals spaced throughout the day. If it's what you're > eating (ie - content), then it may require some re-thinking about what foods > are palatable.. maybe you are drawn to carbs, etc. and just haven't really > had a protein-rich diet before. I know this was the case with me and I went > on a protein-rich plan before the surgery to make sure I could do it. I > found out how much I really enjoyed it and got some practice in and that made > me feel more comfortable post-operatively. > > I still enjoy carbs -- I just ensure that the protein content is there and > eaten first. I try to combine protein and carbs like: meat or cheese-filled > tortellini, au gratin potatoes with diced ham and peas, etc. > > All the best, > > lap ds with gallbladder removal > January 25, 2001 > > five months post-op and still feelin' fab! > > pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 " ) > now: 238 --- man, does this mean my plateau is over???? Stay tuned.... Let's > hope so..... LOL > > > > Post-op Day 99: > > 7:00 am: 34 pretzel rods; kaiser roll with chicken 19 gms > > noon: 1 cup mac and cheese 14 gms > > 1/2 cup potato chips > > 3:30: onion roll and 1/2 pack corned beef deli 6 gms+6 > gms > > 5:00: popcorn 6 gms > > 8:00: 1 thick pork chop; some fettucine with vodka sauce 25 gms+ > and mushrooms > > total: 76 gms protein (without supplements) > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 >>There's a really neat soy protein drink out there that I love: Mocha Silk (and Chai Silk). It has like 8 gms/serving (I think) and tastes delicious. I also drank quite a bit of soy milk immediately post-op to stay hydrated and kind of 'sneak' the protein in! LOL<< They have Chai Silk? I have just recently forsaken my beloved milk for the Silk products--mainly the vanilla. I actually mix it with Oregon Not-so-Sweet Chai and I love it! But if there is a Chai flavored Silk I am all for it! I haven't really missed the real milk yet, which is a suprise since I was raised on honest to goodness from the cow milk, but in anticipation of my surgery I decided to go ahead and switch so it couldn't be a problem... in FL Re: menu-protein > > > Hi ! > > > > Thanks for sharing your menu! I'm always happy to get new ideas and > > good ones at that! > > > > > Lela B: You are ALWAYS most welcome! I just hope it helped. Like I > said, I ate (and still do eat) a LOT of dairy products and some people > do have problems processing them post-op (maybe due to true lactose > intolerance or just are irritated by something in the dairy for awhile > post-op). > > I did start out with Lactaid skim milk --- Thinking that thsi would > kind of 'ease me' into things... I don't know if it was effective or > not. Now, I drink all kinds of milk. I was just worried initially > that the lactose may bother my stomach. So, I always had Lactaid > milk with my shakes, etc. > > There's a really neat soy protein drink out there that I love: Mocha > Silk (and Chai Silk). It has like 8 gms/serving (I think) and tastes > delicious. I also drank quite a bit of soy milk immediately post-op > to stay hydrated and kind of 'sneak' the protein in! LOL > > all the best, > TEresa > lap ds with gallbladder removal > January 25, 2001 > > five momths post-op and still feelin' fab! > > pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 " ) > NOW: 238 (hopefully going down at > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2001 Report Share Posted July 13, 2001 >>There's a really neat soy protein drink out there that I love: Mocha Silk (and Chai Silk). It has like 8 gms/serving (I think) and tastes delicious. I also drank quite a bit of soy milk immediately post-op to stay hydrated and kind of 'sneak' the protein in! LOL<< They have Chai Silk? I have just recently forsaken my beloved milk for the Silk products--mainly the vanilla. I actually mix it with Oregon Not-so-Sweet Chai and I love it! But if there is a Chai flavored Silk I am all for it! I haven't really missed the real milk yet, which is a suprise since I was raised on honest to goodness from the cow milk, but in anticipation of my surgery I decided to go ahead and switch so it couldn't be a problem... in FL Re: menu-protein > > > Hi ! > > > > Thanks for sharing your menu! I'm always happy to get new ideas and > > good ones at that! > > > > > Lela B: You are ALWAYS most welcome! I just hope it helped. Like I > said, I ate (and still do eat) a LOT of dairy products and some people > do have problems processing them post-op (maybe due to true lactose > intolerance or just are irritated by something in the dairy for awhile > post-op). > > I did start out with Lactaid skim milk --- Thinking that thsi would > kind of 'ease me' into things... I don't know if it was effective or > not. Now, I drink all kinds of milk. I was just worried initially > that the lactose may bother my stomach. So, I always had Lactaid > milk with my shakes, etc. > > There's a really neat soy protein drink out there that I love: Mocha > Silk (and Chai Silk). It has like 8 gms/serving (I think) and tastes > delicious. I also drank quite a bit of soy milk immediately post-op > to stay hydrated and kind of 'sneak' the protein in! LOL > > all the best, > TEresa > lap ds with gallbladder removal > January 25, 2001 > > five momths post-op and still feelin' fab! > > pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 (5'9 " ) > NOW: 238 (hopefully going down at > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2001 Report Share Posted July 14, 2001 In a message dated 7/14/01 12:10:03 AM, duodenalswitch writes: << >>noon: two hardboiled tea eggs (6 gm/each) 12 gm What is a tea egg? >> in FL: Hi! The tea egg is a DELICIOUS hardboiled egg made by the CHinese. It uses hong cha (black tea), star anise and some other stuff (I actually had a recipe once when I was in Taiwan but LOST IT! AGH). The eggs are seeped for quite a long time (at least 12 hours) and the tea permeates the egg to the yolk. THey had them in every 7-11 in Taiwan by the counter in those electronic crocks... If you have a Chinatown nearby, ask for 'cha yeh dan' (tea leaf eggs). I've found three places that sell them (so far) in NYC: ONe lady on the street in Flushing, Queens and in the teahouses (St. Alps and Ten Ren) in Manhattan and Brooklyn. They are DELICIOUS!!!!!! I actually just finished having 1 1/2 of them this evening! LOL Talk about synchronicty.... all the best, TEresa lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 five months post-op and still feelin' fab! pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 now: 238 (hopefully goin' down...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2001 Report Share Posted July 14, 2001 In a message dated 7/14/01 12:10:03 AM, duodenalswitch writes: << >>noon: two hardboiled tea eggs (6 gm/each) 12 gm What is a tea egg? >> in FL: Hi! The tea egg is a DELICIOUS hardboiled egg made by the CHinese. It uses hong cha (black tea), star anise and some other stuff (I actually had a recipe once when I was in Taiwan but LOST IT! AGH). The eggs are seeped for quite a long time (at least 12 hours) and the tea permeates the egg to the yolk. THey had them in every 7-11 in Taiwan by the counter in those electronic crocks... If you have a Chinatown nearby, ask for 'cha yeh dan' (tea leaf eggs). I've found three places that sell them (so far) in NYC: ONe lady on the street in Flushing, Queens and in the teahouses (St. Alps and Ten Ren) in Manhattan and Brooklyn. They are DELICIOUS!!!!!! I actually just finished having 1 1/2 of them this evening! LOL Talk about synchronicty.... all the best, TEresa lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 five months post-op and still feelin' fab! pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45 now: 238 (hopefully goin' down...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2001 Report Share Posted July 14, 2001 In a message dated 7/14/01 12:10:03 AM, duodenalswitch writes: << They have Chai Silk? I have just recently forsaken my beloved milk for the Silk products--mainly the vanilla. I actually mix it with Oregon Not-so-Sweet Chai and I love it! But if there is a Chai flavored Silk I am all for it! I haven't really missed the real milk yet, which is a suprise since I was raised on honest to goodness from the cow milk, but in anticipation of my surgery I decided to go ahead and switch so it couldn't be a problem... >> in FL: Yeah, I've seen the Chai Silk here in Brooklyn... I don't know how new it is, but it is GOOD. I like the MOcha as well. :) The Oregon Chai is delicious as well, but I like to just have it 'ready made'. I didn't drink much coffee right after surgery - just didn't want it. So, I found that the Chai and Mocha Silk were a good substitute. NOw, I have an occasional coffee but the silk stuff does it for me, too.... all the best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2001 Report Share Posted July 14, 2001 In a message dated 7/14/01 12:10:03 AM, duodenalswitch writes: << They have Chai Silk? I have just recently forsaken my beloved milk for the Silk products--mainly the vanilla. I actually mix it with Oregon Not-so-Sweet Chai and I love it! But if there is a Chai flavored Silk I am all for it! I haven't really missed the real milk yet, which is a suprise since I was raised on honest to goodness from the cow milk, but in anticipation of my surgery I decided to go ahead and switch so it couldn't be a problem... >> in FL: Yeah, I've seen the Chai Silk here in Brooklyn... I don't know how new it is, but it is GOOD. I like the MOcha as well. :) The Oregon Chai is delicious as well, but I like to just have it 'ready made'. I didn't drink much coffee right after surgery - just didn't want it. So, I found that the Chai and Mocha Silk were a good substitute. NOw, I have an occasional coffee but the silk stuff does it for me, too.... all the best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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