Pre-Op Diet vs Old Eating Habits

[jguttery 0]

I was thinking today about how I was eating a couple of weeks ago verses how I am eating today, Day 7 of my pre-op diet. Yesterday I was counting my calories for the day, and realized I had consummed less calories in four days (averaging 650-800 calories a day), than I used to eat in one day. A couple weeks back I was mainly think of the pre-op diet, and first few weeks of the post op diet.... now I'm starting to think past all that... and the lifestyle change. Anyone else been looking further down the road too?

John

[boricuanessa 0]

Did your doctor require any special diet prior to surgery?

I myself have been counting my calories and realizing how little I need to actually keep my satisfied. It really is all mental. I use to be at work and lunch time would roll by and I swore I was STARVING, but actually it was all iin my mind. So yes I think I know exactly where you are coming from.

[jguttery 0]

Did your doctor require any special diet prior to surgery?

My doctor put me on a 2 week high protein/low carb diet. 2 meals, 2 Protein drinks a day. meal #1 I usually make an egg white omelet with 1/2 veggies, meal #2 is a Protein Drink, meal #3 is 3 oz of chicken or fish and 1/2 veggies, and meal #4 is a Protein Drink. If a get a snack urge, I will usually have me a pickle spear or two or maybe a few fresh cucumber slices sprinkled with a little seasoning.... but in the last 3 days, I haven't snacked at all.