laurashelby

@@AWholeNewMama, I love pizza as well, and had one during Christmas, the difference is in the amount you eat. Don't deprive yourself, enjoy, you'll only want a few bites. I still love Chinese food, and have it still, just now I'm happy with two bites of each item, instead of the massive amounts I once ate. I have yet to find a Protein shake I like, so I have to rely on real foods and have since the second week out from surgery. Last night I had prime rib along with one spoonful of mashed potatoes, a bite of a yorkshire pudding and a spoonful of corn. It will surprise you how little will satisfy you so you can still enjoy eating, your just not living to eat anymore. Have your pizza on your cheat day, a few bites will be all you'll want, and you will love and enjoy it. Nothing tastes as good as thin feels, so once you start losing weight and feeling good about yourself, so much will change. I had pizza, chinese food and chocolate during Christmas and lost 5 pounds, maybe it would have been more had I not had those things, but I enjoyed every single mouthful (small mouthfuls and only one or two). This is not a death sentence, it's a life sentence, you don;t have to say goodbye to anything but the weight.
Good luck!

I agree.....go see someone else. I was actually worried when I approached my GP about doing this (I'm scheduled for surgery on Jan. 20) thinking she would say it was too drastic for me. But we talked a lot about it and agreed that even though my BMI is only 35 (which is considered Obese) I actually DO have health related issues, Type 2, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. My next appointment was with the surgeon that she recommended. Have you seen a surgeon yet? He was the one who sent me to the dietician and we were all onboard at that point.

Hi.....I'm new here. I just started my pre-op diet yesterday and I'm surviving! haha I found my hungriest time yesterday was between 2 - 5 so will see it's the same today. I'm using the unjury shakes....I have chocolate Supreme and vanilla. Both are good, although I may change my mind in a few days. We just have to keep our eyes on the prize!