Pre-Op Diet

[berniec 166]

Had my appointment with my surgeon yesterday. My surgery date is April 23rd. I start my pre-op diet on April 9th. I'm able to have Protein shakes, sf Jello, broth and veggies.This is gonna be a struggle because I'm really not a veggie eater which isn't good.Im gonna make it work because after all of them doctors appointment I can't quit now. I'm so excited and nervous at the same time. My family is very supportive and I have you guys. So I will be fine.

[Tor 11]

Hi, I have been on my pre-op diet since Saturday last and have lost 10 Ibs. Just on Protein Drinks 4 times a day and a couple of apples and have found it much easier than expected. I was offered similar to you, i.e. veg etc but decided no, I would keep in simple by keeping myself right out of the kitchen. I thought I would really struggle but perhaps my brain has simply said I can't cheat because if I cheat even once then my liver will expand and I may delay the surgery I have so looked forward to. It isn't worth it. Good luck and be strong.

[berniec 166]

Thanks Tor. I love apples. I think I'm gonna get some. I don't plan on cheating either because we've come too far.

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

berniec - I never liked veggies either and still have a hard time with most but, you know what's worked for me of all things? Grilling or roasting the veggies. ON the grill I LOVE asparagus..I pick the ones that are very thin, snap off the bottoms, spray them with an olive oil filled spritzer and put garlic powder and a little salt. Then lay them on the grill and cook them well. I like them a little charred so you see the lines. YUMMY. I do the same thing with eggplant, peppers, zucchini and squash. Give it a whirl.

In the oven I use the same olive oil spritzer, garlic powder and a little salt on turnips and roast them. Yummmm. I never in my life thought I'd eat those white and purple things

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Thanks Tor. I love apples. I think I'm gonna get some. I don't plan on cheating either because we've come too far.

That's right! Remember when you cheat you only cheat your self.