Katharine and tea

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Katharine -

I am 1 year out, 155 lbs down, 15 to goal. I eat about 1-2 oz (by volume -

that's 2-4 Tablespoons of dense protein per meal, less if I eat veggies (which I

almost alway do.) I'll eat couple Tablespoons of vegs, then 1-2 of protein per

meal. Or a quarter - half cup of salad, 1-2 T. protein.

I eat 3-4 times/day, and drink 6 protein shakes (each with 30 grams of protein).

You can drink tea, but decaf is best, and not too much. Mainly because the

tannins in tea inhibit the absorption of iron, which you'll prolly have problems

with.

And too much tea can contribute to kidney stones.

Try to start weaning off the tea now, so that you don't caffeine withdrawal

headaches in hospital . . . they're a bear, and you won't get any caffeine in

hospital.

Sorry to be bearer of bad news . . . )

From: VirginiaMountain@...

Subject: Re: Meals a day

Hi everyone, I have been reading about how much everyone eats after the

surgery. But, how much do you eat at one meal and do you eat 3 meals a

day or more

or less? What about the drinks? Can you have all you can drink of tea

and

water? I am a big tea drinker. (with sweet n low)

Thanks,

Hawkridge in Washington State.