Changing my eating habits before surgery.

[sheronep 9]

So I have been reading several forums and decided to try and get myself used to the shakes, bars, etc that I may eat postop. So I bought some stuff. Surgery will be in October. I'm ready.

Any other suggestions?

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[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

Yep...

Find something savoury to eat as well...

All that sweet will do your head in...

That's why people can only take so much of me - I'm too sweet!!!

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Get a kitchen scale and start weighing your portions. If you haven't, sign up for a MFP account (or similar) and start tracking your food intake.

I think it's fine to try out shakes and bars, but honestly I would focus on healthy, low carb, unprocessed foods pre-op. Shakes and bars tend to be high carb, high calorie, overly processed and easily consumed in huge but unsatisfying amounts. People need them immediately post-op, but long term do better with things like chicken breast, broccoli, Greek yogurt, almonds, etc. rather than the glorified candy bars called Protein Bars, IMO.

eta: another "eating habit" that you may want to start practicing is not drinking with your meals, or for 30 minutes after. Good luck to you!

[jennmonterrozo 139]

That's why people can only take so much of me - I'm too sweet!!!

I've got the same problem! It's a shame, isn't it!!?? Lol

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[Read2016 658]

I personally only agree with Protein bars as a last resort, they are processed protein/food... My plan discourages shakes after week 3 post op... I personally like that idea, the world is full of food and we have to learn to make good choice from the options surrounding us... After surgery your also retraining your stomach, that happens best with food... I know any Protein is better than no protein but in the pre op mode your not going to have any eating restrictions that would cause certain food to be a problem etc...

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"

Einstein

[PayItForward 207]

Don't worry about changing your habits too much preop. It will be much easier to change them post-op.

[PRINCESS2218 56]

I too have been getting myself prepared for surgery, liquid diet and post -op. I started eating and purchasing Premier Protein bars and shakes, chicken broth and noodles, and sugar free popsicles. I woke up this morning and saw the scale went DOWN. So I am going to continue my cycle.

[LyonsHS1977 5]

I'm doing the same thing! Drinking all those Protein shakes now then later, I would think it will help in the long run. Good luck!

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[higher 966]

I asked my NUT about this and she strongly advised against starting with Protein drinks pre-op. She said you have to rely on them post-op and it's easy to get sick of them fast so to get Protein from real food.

I'm a month away from surgery and I've been trying to change my habits as well- low low carb, high protein foods. But I have also made the occasional "green smoothie" which is NOT low carb and added in protein powder- because I like them!