Sooo nervous

[LouisianaBawse 0]

Ok guys I am new to the group and im on my pre-op diet and I am totally lost. So pls give me pointers...June 18th is my sleeve date

[MrsCrawford 2]

Hi - I'm new to this website and ALSO starting my pre-op diet today. Surgery date is 6/17. What does your diet consist of? Mine is Water and Protein shakes only. I'm doing ok so far today but....I think it will be a challenge!

[autumnb 0]

Hi I'm also new to this site. I had to do a pre op diet for 2 weeks. Consisting of 800-900cal. I bought my food from the hospital I'm having surgery at. My surgery is this Monday.

[LouisianaBawse 0]

Awww awesome!!! Ok my diet is a low fat diet so I can still eat but it just has to be non fat or low fat foods and my doctor gave me some what of a guide to follow. Its been hard but I know your situation may be a little more trying than mine. I have also incorporated the herbalife shakes in my diet as well and I was given some pretty awesome recipes.< /p>

[LouisianaBawse 0]

Are either of you ladies in Louisiana??

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

totally lost - pls give me pointers.

@@LouisianaBawse

do you have a NUT??

this word refers to a nutritionalist in the WLS world!!

have you spoken with her???

immediately after surgery you will only be drinking

small, small sips

make sure you drink as much water/chrystal light - even popsicles as you can

don't get dehydrated

some of us do have problems drinking PO

but you MUST drink!!!

some people (me) have trouble downing Protein shakes

for some/many people drinking warm/room temperature Water works well

water is more important than Protein at this earlfy stage of your new life

basic rules of WLS 101

don't drink for 15-30 minutes before you eat a meal

never drink with your meals

wait 45 - 60 minutes after you eat before you drink

drink at least 64 oz of water

take teeny, small bites when you eat

chew and chew

put utensil down between bites

very very important to get eat lots of protein (60 gr)

if you get a NUT/surgeon - listen to him/her all the time!!!! Do whatever they say!!!

timing to eat, how long to wait, everything!!!!

ok bud, initial rules for now

there will be a short written and oral test tomorrow!!

my "words of wisdom"LOL can be considered a baseline

but ALWAYS listen to NUT and surgeon at first, always!!! - this can't be emphasized enough

as far as you being nervous - totally normal for many/most (me) to have different emotions pre-surgery and PO too!!

good luck

speedy recovery

kathy

Edited June 10, 2014 by proudgrammy