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Soft Food Phase during Thanksgiving
Hello All! So after a year of hurdles I finally have an out of the blue surgery date for Oct 13th, of course my lukc, its right before the holidays. This means that Thankgiving I will be on the Soft Foods Phase Diet. Any suggestions? Below are things I have thought about that can go along with my family meal without being…
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People who judge how you diet
Hi everyone! So I live with my brother and through out this journey with doctors and the pre-op diet he has been very supportive and encouraging and has also started eating healthier. However..... There are times when during my liquid diet week that I will choose to have a regular meal for a special occasions. Nutritionist…
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What you wish you had done to prepare.
Hello All! I have about 4 1/2 months left of dieting with my family physician before I can have my surgery approved by insurance. So I have some time to prepare myself physically and mentally for life after surgery. Some things that have already been suggested to me is to already start weight training and to get used to…
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Plant-Based Protein Powder?
Anyone ever try any plant-based protein powders? I'm not completely sold on the whey isolate which my surgeon (for RNY gastric bypass) suggested because I just don't think its a healthy product. But I understand why they suggest it, because its the most popular, it does work, they have results from research since its the…
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Plant-Based Protein Powder
Anyone ever try any plant-based protein powders? I'm not completely sold on the whey isolate which they suggest because I just don't think its a healthy product. I asked another Weight Loss Surgeon who is a vegetarian Dr. Garth Davis suggested Vega Protein or Garden For Life as plant-based protein powders.
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New - 6 mth diet pre-surgery
Hi everyone! I just had my Consultation with the Doctor and the Insurance advocate to make the down payment for the Gastric Bypass Surgery with Dr. Kim at Celebration Hospital. The Doctor said he wants me to do a phase 1 diet then a phase 2 diet before surgery. Then I meet with the advocate and she said that I will be…
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Gastric Bypass Pre-Surgery Diet
Hi everyone! I just had my Consultation with the Doctor and the Insurance advocate for the Gastric Bypass Surgery at Celebration Hospital (minimally invasive with the DaVinci Robotic Surgery). The Doctor said he wants me to do a phase 1 diet then a phase 2 diet before surgery. Then I meet with the advocate and she said…
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360 pds eating 1650 cals, maybe too low?
Ok so ever since January I have been messing with my calories and my foods. In general I try to go for a high protein low carb diet. Main reason I am struggling is because I really don't have the money right now to go to a doctor and a gyno and get all the tests I need for a specific diet plan tailored to me. When I can, I…
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Under 200 cal Turkey Shepherds Pie, Yum!
Healthy Turkey Shepherds Recipe by Angela Schneider Serves: 10 Calories: 168 Ingredients: 1/4-1/2 cup Onion, 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic Generic - Ground Turkey, 16 ounces drain fat Stewed Tomatoes 1 Full Can Tomato Paste, 2 Tbsp. 1 1/2 cup raw Baby Spinach 1 Tbsp dried Parsley 1 tsp dried Sage 1 tsp dried Thyme 1 Tbsp fresh…
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'Sugar-Free' vs. Natural Sugars
Ok, so I love to bake and ever since I have been cutting down on my sugars and carbs.....there basically goes everything to bake lol. So I made a delicious Sugar-Free Banana Cream Poke Cake which tastes delicious low in sugar and under 150 calories for a huge piece. BUT my dad later told me that all the alcohol sugars from…
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Flax Seed, Yay or Nay?
So when I was at a dress fitting the old woman swore up and down that the best thing to help lose weight is to mix flax seed in everything you eat (of course she was exaggerating). So I did buy some organic flax seed and have been putting about 1-2 tsp in my morning protein shakes for the past couple days. Hasnt been long…
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What you do to combat Emotional and Bored Eating?
When your having a rough day, just had a break-up, PMSing, girlfriend is acting crazy, work is stressful, family is unbearable.... What do you do to not go into emotional eating? When your bored in front on the tv, everyone has plans but you, stuck in the house........What do you do to not eat from boredom? (My worst thing…
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Slow-Carb Eggplant Recipes?
Hello! Im on the slow carb diet (no sugar, no dairy, no carbs) and I am looking for a good eggplant recipe! Maybe an Indian dish that isn't too spicy or has anyone tried to make baked eggplant chips? what about a meat and eggplant lasagna (sadly with only a little layer of cottage cheese)? Please share your recipes!
