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Uggh... I wish they had not told me that the pre-op diet was optional

putasleeveonit

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As I get closer to surgery, my mind keeps trying to get me back into "last supper mode." A part of me keeps saying, "just eat what you want until surgery since you weren't given any rules!"

 

Also, I keep moving the goal post. First I said I wanted to eat low calorie/low carb for two weeks pre-op. Then I said 8 days pre-op. Now I feel the need to move it to 7 days pre-op (to get one last slice of pie :unsure:). I feel out of control and stressed out. I feel very discouraged right now because I'm wondering how I will handle the sleeve if I can't get my thinking together. I wish I could see a counselor before going, but I don't have the time now. I kind of wish I was in a local bariatric program where they provide the counseling and guidance. I've had none of that. I'm basically just going to be flying into the unknown on Friday and then sent back home.

 

I'm 99.9% sure that I will follow the post-op guidelines (I've buckled down in the past with no problems). I think my number one objective should be to take things ONE DAY AT A TIME. Sometimes I think way too far ahead and stress myself out unnecessarily. Thoughts like, what if this doesn't work, etc etc. The moment I start having doubts about something, the first thing I want to do is EAT.



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Been there done that. Don't over think it. If your Doc didn't require you to go on a Pre-op diet, then just eat how you do normally without going overboard. No need to have a "last supper" because you will be able to eat all your favorite foods again. It'll just be in much less quantity. I think this online forum helps as a counseling and guidance program. Really all you need to do is be able to share you experiences with people who are goign through the same thing. You may even find folks that are actually in close proximity to where you live and you can all meet up periodically. But either way, don't get discouraged. This is the decision you've made and rest assured that you've done the research needed to make this as smooth a process as you can.

Good luck!

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Ditto! I was sleeved Sep 2 and I did the same thing. But, I did stop all solids 3 days before surgery - per instructions - and was one of the only few who did not barf all night - the first night after surgery. (IN Mexico)

So - enjoy your "last suppers" and quit worrying about afterwards - because - YOU WON'T HAVE A CHOICE!! HA! Even if I wanted to eat a pizza... which I do...I know I can't or it will feel TERRIBLE. Bread dough becomes a painful experience if you do not have it in teensy doses and very small quantity.

Good luck - don't worry - it really will be the best surgery in the whole world!!

Reb

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No support group...diet plan or nothing? OMGosh! I could have never done it that way! I have been in the program 2 months and I am so glad I did it. I followed the diet plan; 1200 cals, 90 carbs, 80-100 proteins and 50 fats...and already I have lost 44lbs (surgery is Nov. 2, 2011)! I could have never done it with out the knowledge and support!

I wish you the best..please keep us posted! :unsure:

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