Wendilou

Congrats! Maybe you will join me in April

Okay, so my pre-op diet starting two weeks before surgery will be 900 calories a day with at least 70g of protein, less than 30g of carbs and less than 10g of fat. No caffeine, no alcohol and no carbonated beverages. The day before surgery I will be on clear liquids only, and no red food coloring (first time I've seen that specified). The Post Op diet will consist of four stages, during which I need to try and get 800 calories, 70 -100g protein and 64 oz water (or other liquids) per day. Stage 1--Clear Liquids. Weeks 1 & 2. Includes water, sugar free Jell-O, SF popsicles, crystal light, SF Kool Aid, Propel, Fruit 2.0, broth (veggie, beef or chicken) or clear protein drinks like Syntrax Nectar. Stage 2- Full Liquids. Weeks 3 & 4. adds fat-free milk, low-fat strained soups, and protein shakes. Add vitamins at this stage. Stage 2.5--Pureed Foods. Weeks 5 & 6. adds blended soups, baby food from a jar (meat or veggies only), light sugar-free yogurt, no-sugar-added apple sauce, cottage cheese, pureed beans (but not from a restaurant due to high fat content), pureed tofu, pureed lean meats except for beef, well-cooked pureed non-starchy veggies. (no carrots, peas, potatoes, corn, etc) Stage 3--Soft Diet. Weeks 6 -12. slowly add tender meats (still no beef), flaky fish, low-fat cheese, egg whites or Eggbeaters, beans, tofu, occasional soft fruits, well-cooked or canned veggies. Avoid tough or stringy veggies. Chew, chew, chew. Avoid all liquids with calories such as milk, V-8 and soups. Protein drinks are allowed to achieve your protein requirements. Stage 4--Regular Diet. Forever. You should be able to tolerate almost anything now, including lean beef, shellfish, raw veggies and small amounts of complex starches. An approximate meal for someone at this stage will be 1/2 a piece of chicken, 2 broccoli florets and two tablespoons of brown rice. Eat protein first, veggies and fruit second, and starches last--if you have room. Avoid sugar and large amounts of fats. No snacking.

Getting ready for a visit with the nutritionist. I'll let you know how it goes...I can't wait to find out which routine I'll be following.

Wow you are ready!! how about a pair of ear buds? I might want to listen to some soothing music while resting. Added you on MFP.

Congrats!!! I'm April 8th

I'm beginning to get a bit nervous as well. up until this week I haven't really been excited or anything, but talking to the surgery scheduler kinda made it hit home that I'm really finally doing this!

I normally turn to food in times of stress or depression to make myself feel better...What healthy coping skills have you discovered?

Thanks Dorian!! =)

You look phenomenal! ; )

Good luck! Hope you're on the morphine pump by now keep us posted!!

Holy crabby patties!!! I hope you don't have to cover that!

Hope you get better soon!!

Congrats on your success and thanks for sharing with us! It's always good to hear from someone who is happy they had the surgery. I hope one day I like exercising like you--right now it's just torture for me. Here's to your awesome journey!! =)

Happy Birthday and congrats on your milestone! Here's to continued success on your journey. =)

Hopefully it will be April 8th. But I'm not approved yet. :/

Wow!!! What a difference!! Keep up the good work

I love the Strawberry Cream

Congrats Dorian! I bet you feel better already

Looking good!!

I'm waiting for the scheduler to contact me after she gets approval from insurance. I've already done 3 mos weight maintenance, psych eval, EKG, and chest X-ray. I don't know yet if I have to have an EGD. I hope I know soon-this incessant waiting is making me looney tunes.

I really like that Syntrax Nectar is not thick. The protein seems to dissolve completely in water. I use a whisk or fork to really stir it well. The flavors I liked best were green apple ecstasy and twisted cherry. I've yet to try the peach, but lots of people seem to love that one.

My tentative date is April 8th. I'm still waiting for Insurance approval though :/