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7-8AM
Start off with high protein/lowfat breakfast
examples: 1/4 cup egg whites, 1/4 greek yogurt (low calorie, high protein, low sugar varieties)
After your last bite, start the timer
Eating and drinking at the same time may overfill your pouch and cause discomfort. Separate meals from fluids
With snacks, I was told this isn't always necessary, play it safe and dont drink while snacking though, and always follow your doctors advice
8:30-10AM
Make sure you get 64 ounces of water per day
examples: Water, Crystal Light, Sugar free drink mixes, Mio Drops, Decaf tea/coffee, G2/Propel Zero
10-11:30
Your Doctors office will supply you with a list of acceptable protein shakes. According to my doctor, your shakes should be under 200 calories, 5g fat or less, under 20g carbs and AT LEAST 20 g protein.
examples: Body Fortress-Whey Isolate(Make sure it is isolate as it dissolves better and is easier to digest.) Get from Walmart-In my area it is also the best value, GNC Total Lean 25 Shake
Take your last sip, and start the timer
Eating and drinking at the same time may overfill your pouch and cause discomfort. Separate meals from fluids
With snacks, I was told this isn't always necessary, play it safe and dont drink while snacking though, and always follow your doctors advice
12-1PM
Always eat your lean protein first!
examples: 3 oz. chicken/fish/pork loin/turkey - baked, grilled or roasted and seasoned to taste with 1/4-1/2 cup approved vegetable
After your last bite, start the timer
Eating and drinking at the same time may overfill your pouch and cause discomfort. Separate meals from fluids
With snacks, I was told this isn't always necessary, play it safe and dont drink while snacking though, and always follow your doctors advice
1:30-3PM
Make sure you get 64 ounces of water per day
examples: examples: Water, Crystal Light, Sugar free drink mixes, Mio Drops, Decaf tea/coffee, G2/Propel Zero
3-4PM
A light snack, 1 or 2 ounces usually does the trick.
examples: 4oz Protein shake, 1/4 cup approved nuts, 1/4 cup greek yogurt (try frozen for a cool treat!), sugar free ice pop
4-5:30PM
Make sure you get 64 ounces of water per day
examples: examples: Water, Crystal Light, Sugar free drink mixes, Mio Drops, Decaf tea/coffee, G2/Propel Zero
Take your last sip, and start the timer
Eating and drinking at the same time may overfill your pouch and cause discomfort. Separate meals from fluids
With snacks, I was told this isn't always necessary, play it safe and dont drink while snacking though, and always follow your doctors advice
6-7PM
Make sure to eat your lean protein first
examples: 3 oz. chicken/fish/pork loin/turkey - baked, grilled or roasted and seasoned to taste with 1/4-1/2 cup approved vegetable
After your last bite, start the timer
Eating and drinking at the same time may overfill your pouch and cause discomfort. Separate meals from fluids
With snacks, I was told this isn't always necessary, play it safe and dont drink while snacking though, and always follow your doctors advice
7:30-9PM
Make sure you get 64 ounces of water per day
examples: examples: Water, Crystal Light, Sugar free drink mixes, Mio Drops, Decaf tea/coffee, G2/Propel Zero
9-10PM
If you're very hungry at this hour, a little snack should get you through til breakfast.
examples: 4oz Protein shake, 1/4 cup approved nuts, 1/4 cup greek yogurt (try frozen for a cool treat!), sugar free ice pop
10PM-Bed
Make sure you get 64 ounces of water per day
examples: examples: Water, Crystal Light, Sugar free drink mixes, Mio Drops, Decaf tea/coffee, G2/Propel Zero
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