So with all this talk of cheating on your pre-op, I have a confession.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

First, this is my pre-op diet:

Breakfast: One shake.

Lunch: One shake and one small piece of fruit.< /span>

Snack: 6-8oz non fat greek yogurt or 1/2 cup FF cottage cheese.

Dinner: 4oz lean meat and unlimited non-starchy veggies.

Snack: 1/2 cup veggies.

I can have unlimited veggies all day as well as needed.

Easier than many other's diets, I know.

Day one. So easy.

Day two. So easy until I had a Martial Art boot camp (at night) and had to go at full speed for two and half hours. When I got home, I was starving. I stayed within the above guidelines but then added two more ounces of lean Protein. (CHEATER!!!!)

Day three. I did an all day vendor fair for Cinco de mayo. I walked from 7:30a until 6:30p. I carried about 250 pounds of supplies to and from my car to set up the spot, too. I didn't have time for lunch and I had 6oz of lean Protein instead of 4. (CHEAT??)

Day four. Today. I've been starving all day, I think because I shorted my calories so much yesterday. I had a can of tuna in place of my Protein Shake for lunch. Same calories, protein and less carbs. I had taco salad (all non starchy veggies, no dressing, no chips, 93/7 meat) but I only had 3 oz of meat. So instead of 4oz of meat today, I had 7oz. (CHEAT!!)

My cheats are all lean protein, no carbs. I am not exceeded my fat or carbs and my meat substitutes are less than or equal to a shake. I need to stop because I do feel quilty about it even though I sort of feel like my cheat is still within nutritional guidelines. Is getting the protein from real food over a shake really that bad? Am I justifying the idea that I am taking in less carbs and fat this way unfairly to me?

I have no other big events until surgery that will hinder my ability to stay on track. Those two were so physical, I burned way more than normal even though I am fairly active.

(Note. Tough responses, welcome.)

Oh, and a question! Can I count black Beans as part of my protein or not so much because of the carbs? Should I report my failure to my nurse?

ACK!! Oh the guilt!! The Catholic guilt!!!

[lilbearzmom 584]

*cue dramatic music*

duh duh DUH!!!!

You evil, evil pre- sleever. How do you sleep at night?

))))

[jacquelynn.mclean 103]

I'm still trying to figure out where you "cheated." You can talk to your nurse, but I don't think there are going to be many issues.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I KNOW, I KNOW!! But I am SO terribly obsessive compulsive and I am a by the book rule follower. I need someone to slap me into submission because I do feel as if I am doing the wrong thing but at the same time, maybe not?

I am in the school of thought that Protein from real food is better than a processed chocolate drink, but if that was the case, that option would have been in my pre-op book. I will say it was much better for my light headedness after all that physical labor I hauled my fat ass through.

So, you didn't answer my questions.

[Kelsan 117]

i think you'll do great!

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Tell your NUT and I am sure she will say that you are fine. No worries.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Oh goodness! Like going to confession for real. HA!

[MIJourney 490]

I dunno...looking kinda shaky girl! hahaha just kidding

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Or UNSHAKY!!!!

[southernsoul 773]

Tell your NUT and I am sure she will say that you are fine. No worries.

Tell your NUT and she'll say you ARE a nut! Given the extra amount of physical energy you expended, my own pre-op, non-scientific opinion is that you are cra....oh, I mean fine, just fine.

I probably would not do the black Beans, though. They are plenty healthy, but if they're not on your list why sin even more than you already have?

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Yup, you are right. I'm just not a big meat eater unless it is a big great burger or a rare steak so I was hoping I could make an awesome bean dip for veggies and call it dinner.< /p>

[jacquelynn.mclean 103]

There are several "after surgery" cookbooks. Check out one or a couple of those and see what they say. Might give you some new ideas and make the Beans "sleeve friendly"

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Called the NUT today to confess my sins. She did laugh at me a little. (Good thing I still have REALLY SUPER BIG big girl panties!) She said that with the level of exertion it was fine to add a few oz of Protein, that they actually advise against heavy exercise during the pre-op because there are so few calories going in.

She also told me that I could use Beans as my source of lean Protein (alone or in combination with lean meat) as long as I stayed within my four ounces. WOOOOT! That's great. I make an awesome FF bean dip for veggies and along with some salsa and FF Greek yogurt, it will be a yummy meal. And black bean "burgers"....YUM!