2nd Day Pre-Op Diet-Harder Than I Thought

[Big Wave Dave 0]

My wife found that if she puts them in the frezer about 1/2 hour to 45 mins and they are pretty good. I don't mind the taste any way it must be guy thing LOL. But you take care and hang in there you can do this.

Much Aloha

BWD

[peaches9 3]

Hello there!

My paperwork from the Clinic says MUSHY after full fluids on Day#14 post op. THe quantities they suggested are 2 oz. chick or Protein, 2 oz. vegetables, 2 oz starch(IF you have room for it) don't push it...

a small size yogurt between meals for a snack , or jarred baby food fruit, or VEG.. maybe 1/2 a jar to start.. see how it feels.

Its not supposed to be enough to satisfy our "EYES" I think that is the biggest learning curve ahead.

Good luck and let me know how you are doing o.k.??

We all get off on each others successes around here... its a great site!

[peaches9 3]

DOLLYROSE

I so agree with your comments, this is not a quick fix lifestyle change.. ITS A permanent change, to our response to physical hunger, and how we will manage our EMOTIONAL Hunger...

Personnaly, I've spent $16,000 for this proceedure and I do not want to Frig it up by overeating again!... I want nutrician for my body, that means eating Protein 1st, veggie/fruit 2nd, and last if I have room.... starch items...

I am looking forward to NEVER hitting an All YOU Can Eat Buffet again..

Bless us all in our Journeys!!

[IMFine 0]

I need some suggestions on how to get the Protein drinks down. The after taste makes me want to give it back. I use ice with the drinks, which helps; however are there tricks for a better tasting drink?[/quote

Have you tried the Boost Breeze? I can not stand the shakes and milky creamy Protein Drinks either so my surgeon told me that Boost Breeze is also something I can have. It is GREAT TASTING!!!! I couldn't find it anywhere but Walgreens and it comes in wild berry, peach and orange. They are just little juice boxes (like the kid juice boxes) and each one has 9 grams of Protein. It is like a juice instead of that terrible stuff. I really like it and know that when July 9th rolls around and I have to start my all liquid diet I will be able to tolerate it a lot better with these juices. Give them a try. First ask your doc if they are ok on your pre op diet. Luckily my doc recommended them to me. Good luck!!!

Isopure makes a clear, no-carb, 40 grams Protein Drink (also the whey protein shakes--but these fruity drinks are NOT shakes). They are yummy and a full 20 oz. You can get them at GNC, with a gold card (GNC membership) they're pretty reasonably priced. I'm doing them pre-op and stocking up for post-op too. It's an easy way to get my protein in everyday.

[Big Wave Dave 0]

Thanks for info. We must have the same handout thats what my booklet said also. Leaving tomorrow morning for Oahu to get ready for surgery on Wed. Will keep everyone posted.

Aloha

BWD

[IMFine 0]

I haven't been the islands in almost 20 years. Enjoy!

[peaches9 3]

Hey BWD;

Have a great trip and I look forward to hearing all about it on THURSDAY after your surg....

[IMFine 0]

Hey, Peaches! I love your little "high/preop/today/goal" info. I hope you don't mind--I've started using it. It works better for me than a ticker!

[ReneeMarie 0]

Hello everyone,

I started my pre-op diet today. 2 weeks of protien shakes, green salad, and chicken. I use EAS vanilla protien powder (23 g per scoop) with 1/2 cup frozen berrys (black, blue & rasberrys) and 1 cup of Carb Control milk or soy milk plus 1 scoop of Benifiber. its around 250 calories and the berrys make it taste like a treat. The chocolate is pretty good mixed with the Carb Control Chocolate milk. My biggest problem with this diet and all the other ones in the past is head hunger. How do you get over that?

[vixie 0]

Im about 3 weeks into my diet. I've lost 20 pounds so far, but I think Im stalling now. Im eating about 700-900 calories. I called my nutritionist who suggested I go down to 600 calories. Good grief, was this woman train by the Gestapo or what. Im can barely sleep with my stomach grumbling as loud as it does and now Im supposed to go down another 200 to 300 calories! EEkk. I still have close to 3 weeks to loose about 12 pounds. But, I sort of feel like eating so few calories may be slowing down my metabolism. Now I wonder if I should have just done adkins. My docs plan lists a 14 day, low calorie diet, but the nutritionist has me on a 6 week low calorie diet. Seems like the nutritionist are far more aggressive about putting patients on a, long term, extreme diets.

Trying to stay strong,

V.

[peaches9 3]

IMFINE & VIXIE

You are both going to be o.k.... the pre-op diet is challenging.

I went to my Nutriciona/preserg seminar last night at TLBC it was awesome and awsaged all my retisent fears...

I am READY for surgery in the a.m. LOL ooops that's today!!!

12 Noon, so keep possitive thought for me o.k.? This is the begining of a WHOLE NEW LIFE for me... a LIFE without BINGING and YO-yoing and perpetual failure...

Be excited in your decision! Be aware of your ULTIMATE goal, the Lap and w/l you CAN stick it out thru these pre-op & Post-op "hell" diets.. really we can do it..

Just think about next summer in a bathing suit!! with out a TENT wrapped around you! Or walking for 2 miles with your hubby or kids or dog and not PANTing harder than your DOG!!!!

All worthwhile goals right?

BE WELL,

Love Peaches9 ( I'll probably post tomorrow)

[18mnthstoknow 0]

My surgery is today too. Unfortunately, I have to wait until 3:30!! No food or drink all day either. but I feel fine. I'm not even looking for food.< /p>

By the way, amazing weightloss and you haven't even had the surgery yet!!!!

You'll undoubtedly make your goal weight.

Best of luck today!! To both of us.

[vixie 0]

Peaches and 18mnth, I just know your surgeries will go beautifully. Cant wait to see your new weight loss progress posts! You two are really on your way now.

Best wishes,

V.

[Breezyrn70 0]

Hi, I'm also day 2 of my pre-op diet. It's not been too hard so far, but I had the advantage of having an upset stomach the first day, so no hunger pains-lol. Unfortunately for me, I am this close to surgery and still do not have insurance approval. My surgeon and his bariatric team kinda did things backwards . Hopefully all goes well and I do not have to start over with the pre-op diet. But, on the bright side, weight lost is weight lost !

[vallin 0]

the preop is all worth it I am 1 year out from surgery and I have no regrets!! PAY NOT ATTENTION TO MY TICKER i HAVE NOW LOST 54 PONDS

Edited August 14, 2008 by vallin
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