Carbs!

[ash23 1]

Hello everyone, I started my pre-op diet on Wed the 27th my surgery date is scheduled for the 10th of Feb. They instructed me to keep it low carb and low sugar and to drink a Protein Shake for Breakfast and lunch, I chose Atkins advantage they are bearable. Then I can have a lean Protein for dinner with a low carb veggie. I have had cilantro and lime chicken, baked chicken, I bought some fish and some tenderloin, this was all listed on my paper as lean meats, and then some. Only now Im seriously dreaming of carbs. I swear I only want carbs so bad because I know I cant have them. :biggrin: Last night I had a dream that I was on a cruise and I was eating ever carb in sight at the buffet lol I mean come on is this normal!?! I was telling my friend its like I went cold turkey on crack or something (just say no to drugs!) I know this is the pre-op diet but even after the band you have to be cautious of starchy carb filled foods. Its a life style change I know this but I didn't think it make me have withdraws :glare: Anyone else feeling the same way about carbs or any other food you cant have?

[outside*looking*in 0]

You are normal. And I think I have had that same cruise dream in the past. Slim Fast makes a low carb shake that I like better than Atkins. I can't have either one. My pre-op requires whey Protein Drinks (not horrible but would prefer slim fast). I have noticed in the past on low-carb diets that after about the first week the cravings for carbs ease up. Until then, I am cranky - get headaches and am tired. Best of luck.

Edited January 30, 2010 by outside*looking*in

[pennyrenee 0]

i dont know if it relates but i have cut out the chocolate and diet pepsi from my diet and i am having withdrawls from that...i have the shakes and headaches and being a really bad Migraine sufferer this is doing me in. i am 5 days no choco and this is day 3 with zero pepsi. if i need a carbonated beverage i am now opting for sprite zero but trying to keep that to a minimum as well. i really do not eat alot of breads and stuff now so i think i will be ok with that. i dont know what i am doing really. just trying to get through the day. i have had that same cruise ship dream only i was at the desert bar eating all the chocolate in sight....yikes!

i tried some grilled boneless and skinless chicken breasts on the george foreman, marinated in tuscan italian dressing a few days ago and it was amazing. put that on a bed of greens with some shredded cheese and cucumbers and a low fat ranch dressing! even the kids enjoyed it!

[kathyNH 0]

I am on 6 Optifast shakes a day two week preop diet. No food. I have been eating sugar free Jello once a day though.

I am totally craving carbs!!!!

That bad thing?? I have been watching the food channel!!!

And have you noticed, every commercial is for food!!!

[JeweI 2]

The cravings do lighten up if you can stick it out. My Doc required low carb preop and post op. I don't think they ever fully go away. If I have a carb now it starts the cravings all over again.