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Posted 5/18/2014 12:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hello. Sorry if I'm on the wrong board but I didn't see one specific to my question. I'm about 6 weeks out from having my take down; have had many complications, etc...finally glad that I went through those 3 surgeries despite how awful they made me feel. I'm curious about my diet and exercise; am I still restricted from whole grain, fiber, seeds, nuts, corn, raw fruits and veggies, etc? I presume exercise is up to me and when I'm feeling like I can do it. I'd dropped to below 100 lbs around my take down and have gained back a lot so I'd like to lose a few now but it's very challenging not knowing 100% what I can/should eat and what I can/should do. Thanks for any thoughts!
Posted 5/18/2014 4:05 PM (GMT 0)
Six weeks out you should be trying all different types of foods. You don't have a restricted diet and should be able to eat all your favorites. Try things in small quantities. One thing that I don't like reading is when people say do not to eat this or that. Everyone is different and you won't know unless you try. Some foods may bother me more than others but I still have them. I was eating veggies right from the beginning. Nuts too....I just make sure I chew nuts really well. (Pieces of nut not chewed well will irritate your butt on the way out!)

Excercise is up to you and how you are feeling however, I still wouldn't lift anything too heavy yet.
Posted 5/19/2014 8:28 PM (GMT 0)
Keep a food diary, too, because some foods may bother you now but not in a few months!

Start slow with exercising, nothing too intense or heavy, but you can! If you don't have experience in the gym you may want to pay for a few sessions with a professional so you don't do anything to cause harm.
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