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selenarp    10

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I'm currently doing my pre-op diet. I am not supposed to have more than 60 grams of carbs a day. I am constantly over this because of all the veggies I eat. If I don't eat a bunch of veggies, I stay hungry. My NUT didn't really explain if carbs from veggies count. Do you think it will be OK to go over the 60 grams of carbs a day as long as it's from veggies? Broccoli and Brussels sprouts are the only thing saving me from hunger and since I'm vegetarian, I'm eating meatless "chicken" strips which has a small carb count as my protien. I'm at a loss.

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Inner Surfer Girl    12,015

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Definitely talk to your NUT. Carbs are what I was supposed to avoid completely during my pre-op diet. Since you are vegetarian that is going to be hard to do. Can you do shakes (like premier)? Can you do sugar-free Popsicles, crystal light, Decaf tea, etc.?

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selenarp    10

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I can do all of those, just don't really like the taste. I will up my protien shake intake to help, I was just worried about the carb intake from the veggies. I'm going to call in the morning to clarify, but she did say definitely no bread, rice or Pasta.

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bigmoe99    33

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Hi all, well I'm finishing up day 4 of my pre op boost diet and boy do the short ribs and perogies I made for my wife and daughter for supper, ever look good. I,m so hungry, I could eat a chickens fart. 4 days and I have lost another five lbs, total weight loss preparing for surgery is 55 lbs. what if I had one coffee tomorrow with 1 tblsp of coffee cream, those who have been where I am how did you cope?

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