30 days till Sleeve surgery

[Jaime_Boston 44]

All kinds of mixed emotions now that it's approaching in 30 days. I refused to be like many patients who eat whatever they want all the way up until liquid diet time. I've been eating healthy and smaller portions since December. I've managed to lose some pre op weight so that's good. liquid diet starts in 20 days. Good thing I love my shakes!

Any suggestions, advice, feedback?

[Jencovi 261]

Just don't stress too much. It didn't help me at all. I think your approach to the diet is smart and will prevent detox headaches. But you also have a lot of time and don't need to deprive yourself of some foods you enjoy now that you may not be able to enjoy post-op. for me, I enjoy spicy foods. So when I could, I would get them because a lot of folks on here can't handle them post op. some people can't handle eggs, or dairy. So if an opportunity presents itself for you to enjoy something like that take it.

[SuperFab 689]

Just don't stress too much. It didn't help me at all. I think your approach to the diet is smart and will prevent detox headaches. But you also have a lot of time and don't need to deprive yourself of some foods you enjoy now that you may not be able to enjoy post-op. for me, I enjoy spicy foods. So when I could, I would get them because a lot of folks on here can't handle them post op. some people can't handle eggs, or dairy. So if an opportunity presents itself for you to enjoy something like that take it.

I agree. I didn't go all out on a rampage, but there were some foods that I needed to say goodbye to. Not "see ya later", but "goodbye".

I have my favorite little Italian place and went there for me favorite Pasta. Had my favorite deep dish pizza and my fave Mexican dish. I planned those out and I'm glad I did. There are alternatives to those. Like using thin layers of zucchini in place of Pasta in my lasagna, or using a cauliflower Pizza Crust, etc. and I'll take advantage of those sometime down the road. But I needed my goodbye. It really helped with my pre-op diet.

[myfutureme 13]

I haven't lost any weight during this 6 month requirement. I have not eaten like garbage, but I haven't eaten like a bird either. I've juiced for weeks. Tried other diets. Nothing seems to work. I hope I don't get scolded.

[Jaime_Boston 44]

I haven't lost any weight during this 6 month requirement. I have not eaten like garbage, but I haven't eaten like a bird either. I've juiced for weeks. Tried other diets. Nothing seems to work. I hope I don't get scolded.

I drink 64 oz of Water most days. Water us weighing everything I eat. I use an awesome food journal app called "my net diary". Scan barcode a of the food you are eating and the app uploads all nutritional value. I allow myself 1200 calories right now - and I'm able to SEE the day progress. I know how to choose better since I can see where I'm at each day with cal/far/protein/sugar/carbs Etc. I'm insulin resistance - so losing weight has always been very minimal for me, but by eating 3 meals / meeting my nutritional goals everyday , combined with Aqua Zumba, taking my medicine when needed, and knowing if I don't lose this recommended amount of weight surgery will be postponed.... Everything combined has contributed to losing approx 18 pounds since January (earlier post said December). I also posted the shake I'm using. I use once in the AM And sometimes to minimize the stress of what to eat for lunch, I'll have another Protein shake. It's all natural and tastes good. I brought it with me to My nutritionist appointment and asked if it was " acceptable" - and it was actually better than what they were suggesting.

I realize this has been a long reply! Would love to chat if you are looking for any ideas. It's def important to follow the pre op dietary plans - surgery complications are much lower from what I've read.

[Pkdvm 175]

Jaime, I'd like to know what shake you're using. Thanks- not sure where it is posted. Thanks.

[Pkdvm 175]

Ok, I'm officially an idiot. Just found it:)

[Jaime_Boston 44]

Attached again :-)

[Sandy17051 8]

you'll do fantastic!!! I am now a little over 6 months since surgery. I was like you before my surgery, worried, scared, excited plus whatever else emotions/thoughts hit me. Some of the things I did before surgery to keep my mind off of it was I cleaned, and cleaned and cleaned this house more. I it needed it done, it's good exercise and I wouldn't be able to do it after surgery for a while. I also took time for me. I read some good books, watched the movies I liked (I live with my boyfriend and 20 year old son), and I danced. When I was cooking and cleaning, I cranked up the tunes and away I went. Of course I was home alone lol but it made me feel good! The Protein shakes...egads...I started mixing the Protein powder in with some vanilla yogurt, or even added a few chunks of banana and made them into a milkshake. The day before surgery the only thing I did was made sure my bag for the hospital was packed, all laundry done, and I made my bed (the recliner) and got my little area ready for when I came home. After my surgery when my son and boyfriend went back to work, my boyfriend fixed me up a small ice chest to keep beside the recliner. I kept bottled Water in there so that way I didn't have to keep getting up to get a drink. One thing my hospital had me do was drink Water out of those little plastic medicine measuring cups. Like the kind you get on top of a bottle of nyquil. They had me drink 8 oz per hour to start. Those little cups were nice, I could sip on them and still keep a track of how much I was drinking. Now I use them to make little cups of Jello, almost like a Jello shot but without the alcohol. They're good for quick sweet craving fixes. Like jencovi said "don't stress it", having sleeve surgery was the best thing I ever did for ME! Sandy

[debralucey 6]

Hello There

Congrats on your date. I think that you and I are on the same time table. I saw the surgeon today and not all of my pre-op information had reached the surgeon so I will be on the phone and hopefully I will get my date this week. I noticed that your are from Boston, where are you having surgery? I live in western Ma and will actually be having my surgery at Albany Medical center but I grew up in Melrose so I know the area,

Deb

[Jaime_Boston 44]

Hi Debra, I love just south of Boston. I'm working with the Surgical Weight Loss Center of MA out of Norwood. Dr. Glasgow