Ren2022

Hi all! I still do not know which surgery I am getting as of yet, as my first dietician appt was last week. She has me on a protein first diet... about 1500 calories a day etc to start getting used to the way I will be eating post surgery. No date yet for surgery,. btw. Assuming June or July. How many of you had to do this and what did you find eating works good for you? Ive been watching a lot of Youtube videos on what they ate before and after. Im doing a lot of mushy high protein foods already. Refried beans with sour cream, soups, tons of eggs, etc. But for snacking I was told to always eat protein first!! Im only a week in and I have not had 1 sweet yet! The most sugar I had, was a thing of cottage cheese last night with a teeny bit of strawberry topping and an apple with cinnamon sugar. That is it. I crave sweets so much. This is so hard. What worked for you guys in the sweets department pre op?? Did you still lose before your surgery?? I dont NEED to lose before surgery. ,but they dont want me to gain either. My dietician told me eat sweets in moderation, and obviously I know that... but if its eat protein first, where do I fit in a slice of cake once in awhile?? LOL Can any of you give me some good food/snack ideas/ plans that worked for you pre op?? As Im writing this, my snack tonight is a cup of vegetable beef soup that is high in protein.... Is that bad?? lol Pinterest has been a help too.

THANK YOU!!! You as well. Great job!! We can do this and it will be so worth it!

Im so very sorry you are sad. I have not had the surgery yet. This seems very upsetting. Can you tell us why you feel this way? Pain? the lack of not eating much? I hope you can find thehelp you need and get better soon. ❤️

For me, I just know. I am just starting my journey and had my first nutrionist appt today! Needless to say, when they weighed me I was horrified at how much I gained in 2 years!! I was never heavy as a child or teen and mostly gained all my weight by the time I was 30. Then I lost big amounts over the years, but then gained it back tenfold. I just turned 49 a few months ago. I hate the way I look and feel and I have a 10.5 year old son I have to live for. This is it. I am determined!!! I am not scared anymore. I can do this and I am going to hopefully feel great and look fantastic!! Thankful I found this site tonight. I know it will help!!