OT I don't know if I posted this before and what I am allowed to eat

This is what I am going through and the surgery that happened Give a good
explanation on what they did

http://www.lapband.com/en/home/


day 1-6 while at home before first doctor visit which is Monday where they
will advance me to a puree diet

clear liquids
at least 2 20mg protein shakes with 5g or less of carbs a day
fat free / low fat yogurt no lumps
1% or skim milk
water or crystal light
Broth
Sugar free Jell-O and popsicles

Day 7-25
Foods must be low in fat have no white sugar and be starch free which
means no potatoes, cereals, breads. pastas, rice. Only lean meats , fruits
and non starchy vegetables, milk, yogurt and cheese. EVERYTHING IS PUREED.
I can use fat free juice or broth to moisten the food when pureeing. I can
also use low fat cream soups. No soda or carbohydrate drink or coffee
Basically everything has to look like applesauce and strained so no lumps.

Starchy vegetables are basically potatoes, corn, certain beans, green peas,
acorn/butternut squash, sweet potatoes, yams
Winter squashes, such as pumpkin, lentils, chick peas, lima beans, black
eyed beans


Example of a daily diet which is about 6 or 7 meals a day

Breakfast 2-3 ounces protein & 1 ounce fruit
Mid Morning protein shake
lunch 2-3ounces of protein & 1 ounce of vegetables
mid afternoon protein shake
dinner 2-3 ounces of protein & 1 ounce of vegetables
evening yogurt & 1 ounce of fruit


Proteins are basically turkey, chicken, flaky fish, tuna ,eggs , ground
beef, shrimp or shell fish, veal, pork, milk, cheeses, lamb

Fruits are Apples, banana, cherries, grapes red or green, strawberries,
blueberries, kiwi, lemons, mango, melons, pineapple, pears, plums
raspberries,tangerine, watermelon, mandarin oranges, low sugar canned
fruits.

Non starchy vegetables are

Sprouts (bean, alfalfa, etc.)
Greens - lettuces, spinach, chard, etc.
Hearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc.
Radicchio and endive count as greens
Herbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.
Bok Choy
Celery
Radishes
Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc)
Cabbage
Mushrooms
Jicama
Avocado
Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars)
Asparagus
Italian and Wax Beans
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Peppers
Green Bell Peppers
Red Bell Peppers
Summer Squash
Zucchini
Scallions or green onions
Bamboo Shoots
Leeks
Brussels Sprouts
Snow Peas (pods)
Tomatoes
Eggplant
Tomatillos
Artichokes
Fennel
Onions
Okra
Spaghetti Squash
Celery Root (Celeriac)
Carrots



3 weeks to 3 months. I can advance to no more puree food still no starches
or white sugar. I can start to use fat free/ low fat dressings, mayo ,
ketchup, mustard and fat free sour cream

Breakfast 2-3 ounces protein & 1-2 ounce fruit
Mid Morning yogurt and 1 ounce of fruit
lunch 2-3 ounces of protein & 1 - 2ounce of
vegetables
mid afternoon 1-2 ounces of protein & 1 ounce of fruit
dinner 2-3 ounces of protein & 1-2 ounce of
vegetables
evening yogurt or a glass of milk


3 months to 6 months I can start reintroducing complex carbohydrates into
my diet such as 100% whole wheat bread, oatmeal, crackers. That diet will
be introduced to me when I reach it ;-)


I have to take and adult multivitamin every day no matter what. Every 4-6
weeks I will go through an adjustment phase where they find the right gap
for me for the band. So I can expect to lose 1-3 pounds a week for the
first year at least depending on how much exercise and strict diet use I do.
I have a good motivation to stay away from the junk IT WILL MAKE YOU SICK
AS A DOG with having the band and your body not being used to the sugar and
carbs anymore ;-)

Basically in a nut shell. now you know why I did not want to type all this
out early this morning ;-)

If the fact that you had the surgery hadn't convinced me that you were
serious about improving your health, this diet certainly would! More power
to you!

--
Joy

Don't believe everything you think

"Matthew" wrote in message
g.com...
This is what I am going through and the surgery that happened Give a
good explanation on what they did

http://www.lapband.com/en/home/


day 1-6 while at home before first doctor visit which is Monday where
they will advance me to a puree diet

clear liquids
at least 2 20mg protein shakes with 5g or less of carbs a day
fat free / low fat yogurt no lumps
1% or skim milk
water or crystal light
Broth
Sugar free Jell-O and popsicles

Day 7-25
Foods must be low in fat have no white sugar and be starch free which
means no potatoes, cereals, breads. pastas, rice. Only lean meats ,
fruits and non starchy vegetables, milk, yogurt and cheese. EVERYTHING IS
PUREED. I can use fat free juice or broth to moisten the food when
pureeing. I can also use low fat cream soups. No soda or carbohydrate
drink or coffee
Basically everything has to look like applesauce and strained so no lumps.

Starchy vegetables are basically potatoes, corn, certain beans, green
peas, acorn/butternut squash, sweet potatoes, yams
Winter squashes, such as pumpkin, lentils, chick peas, lima beans, black
eyed beans


Example of a daily diet which is about 6 or 7 meals a day

Breakfast 2-3 ounces protein & 1 ounce fruit
Mid Morning protein shake
lunch 2-3ounces of protein & 1 ounce of vegetables
mid afternoon protein shake
dinner 2-3 ounces of protein & 1 ounce of vegetables
evening yogurt & 1 ounce of fruit


Proteins are basically turkey, chicken, flaky fish, tuna ,eggs , ground
beef, shrimp or shell fish, veal, pork, milk, cheeses, lamb

Fruits are Apples, banana, cherries, grapes red or green, strawberries,
blueberries, kiwi, lemons, mango, melons, pineapple, pears, plums
raspberries,tangerine, watermelon, mandarin oranges, low sugar canned
fruits.

Non starchy vegetables are

Sprouts (bean, alfalfa, etc.)
Greens - lettuces, spinach, chard, etc.
Hearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc.
Radicchio and endive count as greens
Herbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.
Bok Choy
Celery
Radishes
Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc)
Cabbage
Mushrooms
Jicama
Avocado
Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars)
Asparagus
Italian and Wax Beans
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Peppers
Green Bell Peppers
Red Bell Peppers
Summer Squash
Zucchini
Scallions or green onions
Bamboo Shoots
Leeks
Brussels Sprouts
Snow Peas (pods)
Tomatoes
Eggplant
Tomatillos
Artichokes
Fennel
Onions
Okra
Spaghetti Squash
Celery Root (Celeriac)
Carrots



3 weeks to 3 months. I can advance to no more puree food still no
starches or white sugar. I can start to use fat free/ low fat dressings,
mayo , ketchup, mustard and fat free sour cream

Breakfast 2-3 ounces protein & 1-2 ounce fruit
Mid Morning yogurt and 1 ounce of fruit
lunch 2-3 ounces of protein & 1 - 2ounce of
vegetables
mid afternoon 1-2 ounces of protein & 1 ounce of fruit
dinner 2-3 ounces of protein & 1-2 ounce of
vegetables
evening yogurt or a glass of milk


3 months to 6 months I can start reintroducing complex carbohydrates into
my diet such as 100% whole wheat bread, oatmeal, crackers. That diet
will be introduced to me when I reach it ;-)


I have to take and adult multivitamin every day no matter what. Every
4-6 weeks I will go through an adjustment phase where they find the right
gap for me for the band. So I can expect to lose 1-3 pounds a week for
the first year at least depending on how much exercise and strict diet use
I do.
I have a good motivation to stay away from the junk IT WILL MAKE YOU SICK
AS A DOG with having the band and your body not being used to the sugar
and carbs anymore ;-)

Basically in a nut shell. now you know why I did not want to type all
this out early this morning ;-)

Top posting here.

I don't remember you posting your menu here before.
Wow Matthew, that is some menu you've got there,
I couldn't handle the brussel sprouts, broccoli, radishes, cabbage,
cauliflower, or not having soda or carbohydrate drink or coffee...I can
give up my Canada Dry Ginger Ale, but going cold turkey off caffine could
cause migraines. If you do get to have sugar free stuff, 'please' make sure
it doesn't have asparatine (Nutra Sweet) I'd be careful, as it is a BAD
sweetner, and people have ended up in the ER from the side effects..just a
thought...Dannon light yogurt has it in it.
I love non fat milk. and yoghurt.too..
You deserve a BIG HUG for doing so well.
Thank you for the link.
I am so proud of you and purrs and prayers are lovingly sent for your
continued well being.
We love you so much, Matthew and you have such a good support group here..
YOU will do fine.
You're a really great guy. as Mosey says
"yeUP n hai to Unkle Maffew"
Scritches to your kitties .
Love
Kyla
Mosey, Pooky Kat, Pipps and Sqweex

"Matthew"
This is what I am going through and the surgery that happened Give a
good explanation on what they did

http://www.lapband.com/en/home/


day 1-6 while at home before first doctor visit which is Monday where
they will advance me to a puree diet

clear liquids
at least 2 20mg protein shakes with 5g or less of carbs a day
fat free / low fat yogurt no lumps
1% or skim milk
water or crystal light
Broth
Sugar free Jell-O and popsicles

Day 7-25
Foods must be low in fat have no white sugar and be starch free which
means no potatoes, cereals, breads. pastas, rice. Only lean meats ,
fruits and non starchy vegetables, milk, yogurt and cheese. EVERYTHING IS
PUREED. I can use fat free juice or broth to moisten the food when
pureeing. I can also use low fat cream soups. No soda or carbohydrate
drink or coffee
Basically everything has to look like applesauce and strained so no lumps.

Starchy vegetables are basically potatoes, corn, certain beans, green
peas, acorn/butternut squash, sweet potatoes, yams
Winter squashes, such as pumpkin, lentils, chick peas, lima beans, black
eyed beans


Example of a daily diet which is about 6 or 7 meals a day

Breakfast 2-3 ounces protein & 1 ounce fruit
Mid Morning protein shake
lunch 2-3ounces of protein & 1 ounce of vegetables
mid afternoon protein shake
dinner 2-3 ounces of protein & 1 ounce of vegetables
evening yogurt & 1 ounce of fruit


Proteins are basically turkey, chicken, flaky fish, tuna ,eggs , ground
beef, shrimp or shell fish, veal, pork, milk, cheeses, lamb

Fruits are Apples, banana, cherries, grapes red or green, strawberries,
blueberries, kiwi, lemons, mango, melons, pineapple, pears, plums
raspberries,tangerine, watermelon, mandarin oranges, low sugar canned
fruits.

Non starchy vegetables are

Sprouts (bean, alfalfa, etc.)
Greens - lettuces, spinach, chard, etc.
Hearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc.
Radicchio and endive count as greens
Herbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.
Bok Choy
Celery
Radishes
Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc)
Cabbage
Mushrooms
Jicama
Avocado
Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars)
Asparagus
Italian and Wax Beans
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Peppers
Green Bell Peppers
Red Bell Peppers
Summer Squash
Zucchini
Scallions or green onions
Bamboo Shoots
Leeks
Brussels Sprouts
Snow Peas (pods)
Tomatoes
Eggplant
Tomatillos
Artichokes
Fennel
Onions
Okra
Spaghetti Squash
Celery Root (Celeriac)
Carrots



3 weeks to 3 months. I can advance to no more puree food still no
starches or white sugar. I can start to use fat free/ low fat dressings,
mayo , ketchup, mustard and fat free sour cream

Breakfast 2-3 ounces protein & 1-2 ounce fruit
Mid Morning yogurt and 1 ounce of fruit
lunch 2-3 ounces of protein & 1 - 2ounce of
vegetables
mid afternoon 1-2 ounces of protein & 1 ounce of fruit
dinner 2-3 ounces of protein & 1-2 ounce of
vegetables
evening yogurt or a glass of milk


3 months to 6 months I can start reintroducing complex carbohydrates into
my diet such as 100% whole wheat bread, oatmeal, crackers. That diet
will be introduced to me when I reach it ;-)


I have to take and adult multivitamin every day no matter what. Every
4-6 weeks I will go through an adjustment phase where they find the right
gap for me for the band. So I can expect to lose 1-3 pounds a week for
the first year at least depending on how much exercise and strict diet use
I do.
I have a good motivation to stay away from the junk IT WILL MAKE YOU SICK
AS A DOG with having the band and your body not being used to the sugar
and carbs anymore ;-)

Basically in a nut shell. now you know why I did not want to type all
this out early this morning ;-)

Man, what a diet..... I wish you good luck..

lol, start looking for low carb/healthier foodstuffs now, what popped into
my head was arnold's bread and low carb wraps... mission is one brand.
start looking at rice now if you eat it, going to an asian market and
shopping rice is a fun/tastey way for "good carbs" and as i said google
congee, its basically rice soup cooked to a creamy consistency which i
think, provided you like rice might suit your eating when complex carbs are
back, you can make a large batch plain, freeze and thaw and add meat/veg and
further puree so you can drink eat, Lee
"Matthew" wrote in message
g.com...
This is what I am going through and the surgery that happened Give a
good explanation on what they did

http://www.lapband.com/en/home/


day 1-6 while at home before first doctor visit which is Monday where
they will advance me to a puree diet

clear liquids
at least 2 20mg protein shakes with 5g or less of carbs a day
fat free / low fat yogurt no lumps
1% or skim milk
water or crystal light
Broth
Sugar free Jell-O and popsicles

Day 7-25
Foods must be low in fat have no white sugar and be starch free which
means no potatoes, cereals, breads. pastas, rice. Only lean meats ,
fruits and non starchy vegetables, milk, yogurt and cheese. EVERYTHING IS
PUREED. I can use fat free juice or broth to moisten the food when
pureeing. I can also use low fat cream soups. No soda or carbohydrate
drink or coffee
Basically everything has to look like applesauce and strained so no lumps.

Starchy vegetables are basically potatoes, corn, certain beans, green
peas, acorn/butternut squash, sweet potatoes, yams
Winter squashes, such as pumpkin, lentils, chick peas, lima beans, black
eyed beans


Example of a daily diet which is about 6 or 7 meals a day

Breakfast 2-3 ounces protein & 1 ounce fruit
Mid Morning protein shake
lunch 2-3ounces of protein & 1 ounce of vegetables
mid afternoon protein shake
dinner 2-3 ounces of protein & 1 ounce of vegetables
evening yogurt & 1 ounce of fruit


Proteins are basically turkey, chicken, flaky fish, tuna ,eggs , ground
beef, shrimp or shell fish, veal, pork, milk, cheeses, lamb

Fruits are Apples, banana, cherries, grapes red or green, strawberries,
blueberries, kiwi, lemons, mango, melons, pineapple, pears, plums
raspberries,tangerine, watermelon, mandarin oranges, low sugar canned
fruits.

Non starchy vegetables are

Sprouts (bean, alfalfa, etc.)
Greens - lettuces, spinach, chard, etc.
Hearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc.
Radicchio and endive count as greens
Herbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.
Bok Choy
Celery
Radishes
Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc)
Cabbage
Mushrooms
Jicama
Avocado
Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars)
Asparagus
Italian and Wax Beans
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Peppers
Green Bell Peppers
Red Bell Peppers
Summer Squash
Zucchini
Scallions or green onions
Bamboo Shoots
Leeks
Brussels Sprouts
Snow Peas (pods)
Tomatoes
Eggplant
Tomatillos
Artichokes
Fennel
Onions
Okra
Spaghetti Squash
Celery Root (Celeriac)
Carrots



3 weeks to 3 months. I can advance to no more puree food still no
starches or white sugar. I can start to use fat free/ low fat dressings,
mayo , ketchup, mustard and fat free sour cream

Breakfast 2-3 ounces protein & 1-2 ounce fruit
Mid Morning yogurt and 1 ounce of fruit
lunch 2-3 ounces of protein & 1 - 2ounce of
vegetables
mid afternoon 1-2 ounces of protein & 1 ounce of fruit
dinner 2-3 ounces of protein & 1-2 ounce of
vegetables
evening yogurt or a glass of milk


3 months to 6 months I can start reintroducing complex carbohydrates into
my diet such as 100% whole wheat bread, oatmeal, crackers. That diet
will be introduced to me when I reach it ;-)


I have to take and adult multivitamin every day no matter what. Every
4-6 weeks I will go through an adjustment phase where they find the right
gap for me for the band. So I can expect to lose 1-3 pounds a week for
the first year at least depending on how much exercise and strict diet use
I do.
I have a good motivation to stay away from the junk IT WILL MAKE YOU SICK
AS A DOG with having the band and your body not being used to the sugar
and carbs anymore ;-)

Basically in a nut shell. now you know why I did not want to type all
this out early this morning ;-)

Hi Lee and Matthew, Top posting myself as it's easier this time.

Congee yes, later when allowed the carb load. Scale that later up to a full
'rice porridge' (a japanese version which has usually 20 or more distinct
little bits of other things in it).

I'm going to have some fun today and select out some suitable ideas to frame
recipes around. It will be easy for me as his 7-25 day diet other than
having to be pureed is pretty easy to work with. In fact, other than a lack
of rice (and having to puree it), thats not too far off what we eat here.

Matthew, if you have any seafood allergies, let me know when you see this!
For now as you selected out Nori, I'll assume not. I hope you have a good
asian grocery near you! If not, Amazon.com has Hon Dashi (Ajinomoto Hon
Dashi) for a little under 8$ that makes from 9-18 cups depending on how
strong you like it.


"Stormmee" wrote in message
...
lol, start looking for low carb/healthier foodstuffs now, what popped into
my head was arnold's bread and low carb wraps... mission is one brand.
start looking at rice now if you eat it, going to an asian market and
shopping rice is a fun/tastey way for "good carbs" and as i said google
congee, its basically rice soup cooked to a creamy consistency which i
think, provided you like rice might suit your eating when complex carbs
are back, you can make a large batch plain, freeze and thaw and add
meat/veg and further puree so you can drink eat, Lee
"Matthew" wrote in message
g.com...
This is what I am going through and the surgery that happened Give a
good explanation on what they did

http://www.lapband.com/en/home/


day 1-6 while at home before first doctor visit which is Monday where
they will advance me to a puree diet

clear liquids
at least 2 20mg protein shakes with 5g or less of carbs a day
fat free / low fat yogurt no lumps
1% or skim milk
water or crystal light
Broth
Sugar free Jell-O and popsicles

Day 7-25
Foods must be low in fat have no white sugar and be starch free which
means no potatoes, cereals, breads. pastas, rice. Only lean meats ,
fruits and non starchy vegetables, milk, yogurt and cheese. EVERYTHING
IS PUREED. I can use fat free juice or broth to moisten the food when
pureeing. I can also use low fat cream soups. No soda or carbohydrate
drink or coffee
Basically everything has to look like applesauce and strained so no
lumps.

Starchy vegetables are basically potatoes, corn, certain beans, green
peas, acorn/butternut squash, sweet potatoes, yams
Winter squashes, such as pumpkin, lentils, chick peas, lima beans, black
eyed beans


Example of a daily diet which is about 6 or 7 meals a day

Breakfast 2-3 ounces protein & 1 ounce fruit
Mid Morning protein shake
lunch 2-3ounces of protein & 1 ounce of
vegetables
mid afternoon protein shake
dinner 2-3 ounces of protein & 1 ounce of
vegetables
evening yogurt & 1 ounce of fruit


Proteins are basically turkey, chicken, flaky fish, tuna ,eggs , ground
beef, shrimp or shell fish, veal, pork, milk, cheeses, lamb

Fruits are Apples, banana, cherries, grapes red or green, strawberries,
blueberries, kiwi, lemons, mango, melons, pineapple, pears, plums
raspberries,tangerine, watermelon, mandarin oranges, low sugar canned
fruits.

Non starchy vegetables are

Sprouts (bean, alfalfa, etc.)
Greens - lettuces, spinach, chard, etc.
Hearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc.
Radicchio and endive count as greens
Herbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.
Bok Choy
Celery
Radishes
Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc)
Cabbage
Mushrooms
Jicama
Avocado
Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars)
Asparagus
Italian and Wax Beans
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Peppers
Green Bell Peppers
Red Bell Peppers
Summer Squash
Zucchini
Scallions or green onions
Bamboo Shoots
Leeks
Brussels Sprouts
Snow Peas (pods)
Tomatoes
Eggplant
Tomatillos
Artichokes
Fennel
Onions
Okra
Spaghetti Squash
Celery Root (Celeriac)
Carrots



3 weeks to 3 months. I can advance to no more puree food still no
starches or white sugar. I can start to use fat free/ low fat dressings,
mayo , ketchup, mustard and fat free sour cream

Breakfast 2-3 ounces protein & 1-2 ounce fruit
Mid Morning yogurt and 1 ounce of fruit
lunch 2-3 ounces of protein & 1 - 2ounce of
vegetables
mid afternoon 1-2 ounces of protein & 1 ounce of fruit
dinner 2-3 ounces of protein & 1-2 ounce of
vegetables
evening yogurt or a glass of milk


3 months to 6 months I can start reintroducing complex carbohydrates
into my diet such as 100% whole wheat bread, oatmeal, crackers. That
diet will be introduced to me when I reach it ;-)


I have to take and adult multivitamin every day no matter what. Every
4-6 weeks I will go through an adjustment phase where they find the right
gap for me for the band. So I can expect to lose 1-3 pounds a week for
the first year at least depending on how much exercise and strict diet
use I do.
I have a good motivation to stay away from the junk IT WILL MAKE YOU
SICK AS A DOG with having the band and your body not being used to the
sugar and carbs anymore ;-)

Basically in a nut shell. now you know why I did not want to type all
this out early this morning ;-)

I know people hate top posting but I always look at it Pay my account than
you can tell me what to do. Specially when I did a long post like this

My mouth is watering already. No allergies to food. The only things for me
is that the ice burg lettuce that you get pre packaged makes me queasy. A
fresh head is fine. Heavy tomatoes sauce or soups puts way too much acid
in my system even if I make it fresh normal tomatoes are fine. Cantaloupe
green or orange gives me gas and I am not a pear fan. Pretty much else I
have tried everything and like it Andrew Zimmerman would enjoy my company

As for Asian shopping. I live near and work in a tourist capital of the
world everything and anything is here. Just can't drive anywhere yet
medically not cleared yet ;-(. Before the surgery I cleared out everything
that could tempt me. I wish Mom would understand that I told her she can
have her stash but I won't cook anything that is not in my diet range so
she is SOL.

A friend asked me if I was going to do my normal cooking for the holidays I
said sure I will but you might be surprised at what I put in front of you
;-)


"cshenk" wrote in message
...
Hi Lee and Matthew, Top posting myself as it's easier this time.

Congee yes, later when allowed the carb load. Scale that later up to a
full 'rice porridge' (a japanese version which has usually 20 or more
distinct little bits of other things in it).

I'm going to have some fun today and select out some suitable ideas to
frame recipes around. It will be easy for me as his 7-25 day diet other
than having to be pureed is pretty easy to work with. In fact, other than
a lack of rice (and having to puree it), thats not too far off what we eat
here.

Matthew, if you have any seafood allergies, let me know when you see this!
For now as you selected out Nori, I'll assume not. I hope you have a good
asian grocery near you! If not, Amazon.com has Hon Dashi (Ajinomoto Hon
Dashi) for a little under 8$ that makes from 9-18 cups depending on how
strong you like it.


"Stormmee" wrote in message
...
lol, start looking for low carb/healthier foodstuffs now, what popped
into my head was arnold's bread and low carb wraps... mission is one
brand. start looking at rice now if you eat it, going to an asian market
and shopping rice is a fun/tastey way for "good carbs" and as i said
google congee, its basically rice soup cooked to a creamy consistency
which i think, provided you like rice might suit your eating when complex
carbs are back, you can make a large batch plain, freeze and thaw and add
meat/veg and further puree so you can drink eat, Lee
"Matthew" wrote in message
g.com...
This is what I am going through and the surgery that happened Give a
good explanation on what they did

http://www.lapband.com/en/home/


day 1-6 while at home before first doctor visit which is Monday where
they will advance me to a puree diet

clear liquids
at least 2 20mg protein shakes with 5g or less of carbs a day
fat free / low fat yogurt no lumps
1% or skim milk
water or crystal light
Broth
Sugar free Jell-O and popsicles

Day 7-25
Foods must be low in fat have no white sugar and be starch free which
means no potatoes, cereals, breads. pastas, rice. Only lean meats ,
fruits and non starchy vegetables, milk, yogurt and cheese. EVERYTHING
IS PUREED. I can use fat free juice or broth to moisten the food when
pureeing. I can also use low fat cream soups. No soda or carbohydrate
drink or coffee
Basically everything has to look like applesauce and strained so no
lumps.

Starchy vegetables are basically potatoes, corn, certain beans, green
peas, acorn/butternut squash, sweet potatoes, yams
Winter squashes, such as pumpkin, lentils, chick peas, lima beans, black
eyed beans


Example of a daily diet which is about 6 or 7 meals a day

Breakfast 2-3 ounces protein & 1 ounce fruit
Mid Morning protein shake
lunch 2-3ounces of protein & 1 ounce of
vegetables
mid afternoon protein shake
dinner 2-3 ounces of protein & 1 ounce of
vegetables
evening yogurt & 1 ounce of fruit


Proteins are basically turkey, chicken, flaky fish, tuna ,eggs , ground
beef, shrimp or shell fish, veal, pork, milk, cheeses, lamb

Fruits are Apples, banana, cherries, grapes red or green, strawberries,
blueberries, kiwi, lemons, mango, melons, pineapple, pears, plums
raspberries,tangerine, watermelon, mandarin oranges, low sugar canned
fruits.

Non starchy vegetables are

Sprouts (bean, alfalfa, etc.)
Greens - lettuces, spinach, chard, etc.
Hearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc.
Radicchio and endive count as greens
Herbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.
Bok Choy
Celery
Radishes
Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc)
Cabbage
Mushrooms
Jicama
Avocado
Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars)
Asparagus
Italian and Wax Beans
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Peppers
Green Bell Peppers
Red Bell Peppers
Summer Squash
Zucchini
Scallions or green onions
Bamboo Shoots
Leeks
Brussels Sprouts
Snow Peas (pods)
Tomatoes
Eggplant
Tomatillos
Artichokes
Fennel
Onions
Okra
Spaghetti Squash
Celery Root (Celeriac)
Carrots



3 weeks to 3 months. I can advance to no more puree food still no
starches or white sugar. I can start to use fat free/ low fat
dressings, mayo , ketchup, mustard and fat free sour cream

Breakfast 2-3 ounces protein & 1-2 ounce fruit
Mid Morning yogurt and 1 ounce of fruit
lunch 2-3 ounces of protein & 1 - 2ounce of
vegetables
mid afternoon 1-2 ounces of protein & 1 ounce of fruit
dinner 2-3 ounces of protein & 1-2 ounce of
vegetables
evening yogurt or a glass of milk


3 months to 6 months I can start reintroducing complex carbohydrates
into my diet such as 100% whole wheat bread, oatmeal, crackers. That
diet will be introduced to me when I reach it ;-)


I have to take and adult multivitamin every day no matter what. Every
4-6 weeks I will go through an adjustment phase where they find the
right gap for me for the band. So I can expect to lose 1-3 pounds a
week for the first year at least depending on how much exercise and
strict diet use I do.
I have a good motivation to stay away from the junk IT WILL MAKE YOU
SICK AS A DOG with having the band and your body not being used to the
sugar and carbs anymore ;-)

Basically in a nut shell. now you know why I did not want to type all
this out early this morning ;-)

"Matthew" wrote in message
g.com...
This is what I am going through and the surgery that happened Give a
good explanation on what they did

http://www.lapband.com/en/home/


day 1-6 while at home before first doctor visit which is Monday where
they will advance me to a puree diet

clear liquids
at least 2 20mg protein shakes with 5g or less of carbs a day
fat free / low fat yogurt no lumps
1% or skim milk
water or crystal light
Broth
Sugar free Jell-O and popsicles

Day 7-25
Foods must be low in fat have no white sugar and be starch free which
means no potatoes, cereals, breads. pastas, rice. Only lean meats ,
fruits and non starchy vegetables, milk, yogurt and cheese. EVERYTHING IS
PUREED. I can use fat free juice or broth to moisten the food when
pureeing. I can also use low fat cream soups. No soda or carbohydrate
drink or coffee
Basically everything has to look like applesauce and strained so no lumps.

Starchy vegetables are basically potatoes, corn, certain beans, green
peas, acorn/butternut squash, sweet potatoes, yams
Winter squashes, such as pumpkin, lentils, chick peas, lima beans, black
eyed beans


Example of a daily diet which is about 6 or 7 meals a day

Breakfast 2-3 ounces protein & 1 ounce fruit
Mid Morning protein shake
lunch 2-3ounces of protein & 1 ounce of vegetables
mid afternoon protein shake
dinner 2-3 ounces of protein & 1 ounce of vegetables
evening yogurt & 1 ounce of fruit


Proteins are basically turkey, chicken, flaky fish, tuna ,eggs , ground
beef, shrimp or shell fish, veal, pork, milk, cheeses, lamb

Fruits are Apples, banana, cherries, grapes red or green, strawberries,
blueberries, kiwi, lemons, mango, melons, pineapple, pears, plums
raspberries,tangerine, watermelon, mandarin oranges, low sugar canned
fruits.

Non starchy vegetables are

Sprouts (bean, alfalfa, etc.)
Greens - lettuces, spinach, chard, etc.
Hearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc.
Radicchio and endive count as greens
Herbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.
Bok Choy
Celery
Radishes
Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc)
Cabbage
Mushrooms
Jicama
Avocado
Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars)
Asparagus
Italian and Wax Beans
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Peppers
Green Bell Peppers
Red Bell Peppers
Summer Squash
Zucchini
Scallions or green onions
Bamboo Shoots
Leeks
Brussels Sprouts
Snow Peas (pods)
Tomatoes
Eggplant
Tomatillos
Artichokes
Fennel
Onions
Okra
Spaghetti Squash
Celery Root (Celeriac)
Carrots



3 weeks to 3 months. I can advance to no more puree food still no
starches or white sugar. I can start to use fat free/ low fat dressings,
mayo , ketchup, mustard and fat free sour cream

Breakfast 2-3 ounces protein & 1-2 ounce fruit
Mid Morning yogurt and 1 ounce of fruit
lunch 2-3 ounces of protein & 1 - 2ounce of
vegetables
mid afternoon 1-2 ounces of protein & 1 ounce of fruit
dinner 2-3 ounces of protein & 1-2 ounce of
vegetables
evening yogurt or a glass of milk


3 months to 6 months I can start reintroducing complex carbohydrates into
my diet such as 100% whole wheat bread, oatmeal, crackers. That diet
will be introduced to me when I reach it ;-)


I have to take and adult multivitamin every day no matter what. Every
4-6 weeks I will go through an adjustment phase where they find the right
gap for me for the band. So I can expect to lose 1-3 pounds a week for
the first year at least depending on how much exercise and strict diet use
I do.
I have a good motivation to stay away from the junk IT WILL MAKE YOU SICK
AS A DOG with having the band and your body not being used to the sugar
and carbs anymore ;-)

Basically in a nut shell. now you know why I did not want to type all
this out early this morning ;-)

You are a brave man, Matthew. I hope it works well for you.
Fortunately I am not in the same situation, if I lost 100 pounds I would
nearly disappear. However if I was I don't think I would be brave enough to
do what you have. I know I wouldn't.
Lots of love and luck to get the result you want.

Tweed

"Matthew" wrote in message
g.com...
I know people hate top posting but I always look at it Pay my account than
you can tell me what to do. Specially when I did a long post like this

My mouth is watering already. No allergies to food. The only things for
me is that the ice burg lettuce that you get pre packaged makes me queasy.
A fresh head is fine. Heavy tomatoes sauce or soups puts way too much
acid in my system even if I make it fresh normal tomatoes are fine.
Cantaloupe green or orange gives me gas and I am not a pear fan. Pretty
much else I have tried everything and like it Andrew Zimmerman would enjoy
my company

As for Asian shopping. I live near and work in a tourist capital of the
world everything and anything is here. Just can't drive anywhere yet
medically not cleared yet ;-(. Before the surgery I cleared out
everything that could tempt me. I wish Mom would understand that I told
her she can have her stash but I won't cook anything that is not in my
diet range so she is SOL.

A friend asked me if I was going to do my normal cooking for the holidays
I said sure I will but you might be surprised at what I put in front of
you ;-)

Feel at ease my friend! I am working up a series for you. I am sure some
will spark interest and you can igonore the ones that do not. Glad to know
I can add common asian things!

Be a bit then you will see a 'ping matthew' thread. There nothing any can
do with this week's diet other than wish you well.

8.8.2010 1:41, Christina Websell kirjoitti:
wrote in message
g.com...
This is what I am going through and the surgery that happened Give a
good explanation on what they did

http://www.lapband.com/en/home/


day 1-6 while at home before first doctor visit which is Monday where
they will advance me to a puree diet

clear liquids
at least 2 20mg protein shakes with 5g or less of carbs a day
fat free / low fat yogurt no lumps
1% or skim milk
water or crystal light
Broth
Sugar free Jell-O and popsicles

Day 7-25
Foods must be low in fat have no white sugar and be starch free which
means no potatoes, cereals, breads. pastas, rice. Only lean meats ,
fruits and non starchy vegetables, milk, yogurt and cheese. EVERYTHING IS
PUREED. I can use fat free juice or broth to moisten the food when
pureeing. I can also use low fat cream soups. No soda or carbohydrate
drink or coffee
Basically everything has to look like applesauce and strained so no lumps.

Starchy vegetables are basically potatoes, corn, certain beans, green
peas, acorn/butternut squash, sweet potatoes, yams
Winter squashes, such as pumpkin, lentils, chick peas, lima beans, black
eyed beans


Example of a daily diet which is about 6 or 7 meals a day

Breakfast 2-3 ounces protein& 1 ounce fruit
Mid Morning protein shake
lunch 2-3ounces of protein& 1 ounce of vegetables
mid afternoon protein shake
dinner 2-3 ounces of protein& 1 ounce of vegetables
evening yogurt& 1 ounce of fruit


Proteins are basically turkey, chicken, flaky fish, tuna ,eggs , ground
beef, shrimp or shell fish, veal, pork, milk, cheeses, lamb

Fruits are Apples, banana, cherries, grapes red or green, strawberries,
blueberries, kiwi, lemons, mango, melons, pineapple, pears, plums
raspberries,tangerine, watermelon, mandarin oranges, low sugar canned
fruits.

Non starchy vegetables are

Sprouts (bean, alfalfa, etc.)
Greens - lettuces, spinach, chard, etc.
Hearty Greens - collards, mustard greens, kale, etc.
Radicchio and endive count as greens
Herbs - parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc.
Bok Choy
Celery
Radishes
Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc)
Cabbage
Mushrooms
Jicama
Avocado
Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars)
Asparagus
Italian and Wax Beans
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Peppers
Green Bell Peppers
Red Bell Peppers
Summer Squash
Zucchini
Scallions or green onions
Bamboo Shoots
Leeks
Brussels Sprouts
Snow Peas (pods)
Tomatoes
Eggplant
Tomatillos
Artichokes
Fennel
Onions
Okra
Spaghetti Squash
Celery Root (Celeriac)
Carrots



3 weeks to 3 months. I can advance to no more puree food still no
starches or white sugar. I can start to use fat free/ low fat dressings,
mayo , ketchup, mustard and fat free sour cream

Breakfast 2-3 ounces protein& 1-2 ounce fruit
Mid Morning yogurt and 1 ounce of fruit
lunch 2-3 ounces of protein& 1 - 2ounce of
vegetables
mid afternoon 1-2 ounces of protein& 1 ounce of fruit
dinner 2-3 ounces of protein& 1-2 ounce of
vegetables
evening yogurt or a glass of milk


3 months to 6 months I can start reintroducing complex carbohydrates into
my diet such as 100% whole wheat bread, oatmeal, crackers. That diet
will be introduced to me when I reach it ;-)


I have to take and adult multivitamin every day no matter what. Every
4-6 weeks I will go through an adjustment phase where they find the right
gap for me for the band. So I can expect to lose 1-3 pounds a week for
the first year at least depending on how much exercise and strict diet use
I do.
I have a good motivation to stay away from the junk IT WILL MAKE YOU SICK
AS A DOG with having the band and your body not being used to the sugar
and carbs anymore ;-)

Basically in a nut shell. now you know why I did not want to type all
this out early this morning ;-)

You are a brave man, Matthew. I hope it works well for you.
Fortunately I am not in the same situation, if I lost 100 pounds I would
nearly disappear. However if I was I don't think I would be brave enough to
do what you have. I know I wouldn't.
Lots of love and luck to get the result you want.

Tweed


What she said!!
Then again, I could stand to lose 100 lbs... I'd be slim, but not too
skinny.

--
Christine in Finland
christal63 (at) gmail (dot) com