Back to basics

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Hi All,

Here's what my doctor says that works long term postop: Keep it

simple....solid protein first and if there is any room left, some

veggies, starch or fruit. No drinking with meals so that the food

stays in the pouch giving longer term satiety. That's what I'm

doing...back to basics like when I was early postop!

After struggling for many months trying to be able to " eat like

a normal person " (I am not normal), I finally gave up the idea that

I could handle " a little sweets " . I CAN'T!.......BUT OH HOW I

TRIED! One led to many which just set off obsessive thoughts of

more & more. I am much happier now eating 3 meals a day and no

sweets. It is amazing how much my obsession with food has left once

I focused on eating mostly protein (follow the pouch rules), and

minimal carbs.

Make the most of those first 6 months honeymoon phase all you

newbies and develope good eating and exercise habits.. And

remember, this is a " one day at a time " life change. Some days will

be better than others. Focus on the positive changes you've

made...praise, praise, praise yourself. And for the longer term

postops like me, if you're feeling " out of control " with food &

scared, eliminate the carbs for awhile, contain your eating into 3

meals and watch the obsessions diminish. At least that is what has

been working for me. I've dropped 9 of the 10 pounds that I had

gained doing this and feel so much better emotionally and

physically. Suzanne

Lap RNY gastric bypass 1-29-02

maintaining 100+ lb. weight loss

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I think I would hold steady on the yogurt for right now. I am guessing that in

just a few days, you may see things really improve.... that's when I would

increase the amount slightly.

Hmmm.... I don't know what to tell you about the " are you mad? " situation.

That's sort of funny.... I mean, don't get me wrong... but I think our kids

pick up on our concern, and might interpret that as us being mad at *them*. I

wonder about that with my daughter. I know she can tell when I'm frustrated...

and although she is low functioning, cognitively, and non-verbal, I wonder what

she thinks of my frequently furrowed brow.... as I puzzle out whatever the

latest challenge is. Hopefully, she knows I'm not upset with HER, just

sometimes frustrated with stuff her body does. I guess we moms need to remind

ourselves to smile more.

Patti

Re: Re: Back to Basics

That is very comforting to know...because we do want things to change in

there. He seems less ASD and more as if he might have some sort of GI tract

problem, I don't think Celiac because he is a large, muscular and very strong

child with an a lot of energy. He has had bowel problems all his life....so has

his father and his aunt (father's sister). Anyway, because the more I work with

his diet the less behavior problems we have (except when he is in pain in his

bowels) and more physical symptoms. I don't know. He is eating a ton just like

before during die off.

I am getting to a point believe it or not:) Should I keep him on the dripped

goat yogurt even though he is going through die off? I would like to build up

his tolerance to the yogurt. One more thing...does anyone have any advice of how

to explain to a 3.5 year old that his poop is different because.......? Today,

when I was changing his diaper and he knew it was sticky and not formed he

looked at me very solemnly and asked if I was mad......I have never shown anger

about his poop. I think he feels pressure about it because most kids his age are

able to go in the potty etc and he knows his is different.

Thanks

Hinojosa

3yr old boy, ASD, Began SCD Feb 14, 2007

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