So for starters I am to blame for my recent eating failures. It hasn't even been a year and i noticed i completely stopped tracking my food and though i'm still not eating a ton. I am not eating what i should because "life" happened the past 2 months BUT that's not an excuse. I did not have surgery just to mess it all up again. I wanted to change my entire outlook on life and my entire outlook on myself as well. To make better choices and better eating habits. So i am a member of a group and we are doing the pouch reset. If anyone else is in the same boat i am and wants to start a new i will be posting it below. I know these people have been doing this and have kick started themselves again and have lost at least 10lbs + and got their mind right again in the process. So i post it here if anyone is interested. I will not start it on Monday because everyone says oh i will start it Monday NOPE i'm starting tomorrow because why wait until Monday, if its that important to me today then i should start asap. No lolly gagging about it. Thanks for letting me Rant ... I can give 10 days of my life to start myself a new, i gave 20 years of self destruction, so what's 10 days.
The pouch reset diet
Day 1
Clear liquids only.
Water
Broth
Jell-O (sugar free)
Decaf tea
Decaf coffee
Sugar free Popsicles
Sugar free drinks that are not carbonated.
Day 2 and 3
Full liquids.
Protein powder mixed with a sugar free non-carbonated clear
liquid.
Sugar free pudding.
Soup with soft noodles.
Non-fat yogurt
Carnation instant breakfast. Sugar free option.
Very thin creamed soups. No chunks.
Sugar free sorbet.
Very water hot oatmeal. Check the sugar content.
Diluted no-sugar added juice.
Sugar free, nonfat ice cream.
Thinned applesauce.
Remember the goal is to not eat or drink anything that is going to stretch your stomach. So drink or eat these in very small amounts and limit your intake to very thin/liquid consistency foods.
Day 4 to 6
Pureed foods.
Almond milk or coconut milk makes a great protein shake.
Hummus
Cottage cheese (low fat)
Soft cereals Let your cereal sit in the non-fat milk until its soft.
Soups no chunks
Scrambled eggs these are a great source of protein.
If you can puree the food, its acceptable as long as its healthy and easy to digest.
Its best to stay away from meat at this point.
Again, you are trying to reduce the size of your stomach so no solid foods at this point.
Day 7 to 9
Soft foods.
Soft cereals Let your cereal sit in the non-fat milk until its soft.
Soft vegetables steam or boil them until they are soft.
Soft cheeses limit these, they are typically high in fat.
Ground chicken or beef. Add some beef or chicken stock to keep the meat soft.
Soups
Scrambled eggs these are a great source of protein.
Soft (steamed) fish. Remember to chew well.
Canned tuna and salmon (you can add low fat mayo). Great source of protein.
Mashed fruit. Bananas, avocados, and canned fruit (watch sugar content).
Day 10 and Beyond
Healthy foods.
Introduce these foods slowly and in healthy portions. The size of your fist should be the size of an entire meal.
Typically, a post bariatric surgery diet will focus on protein and vegetables but always consult with your surgeon.
Drink liquids at least 30 minutes prior to eating and 30 minutes after eating.
Eat slowly. Allow at least 30 minutes per meal. Chew well.
Fruits are typically OK in moderation. Stay away from sugar and nutrient lacking carbohydrates (pasta
