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NWJill

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    My pre-op diet starts tomorrow and was given guidelines of 2-3 Protein Shakes and 1 small meal (protein+veggies) each day. I know we have no caffeine, no carbonation, etc. I plan to mostly drink Decaf tea which is my normal anyway but I do like my morning coffee. If I have decaf coffee, what about sugar free Creamer? I usually use Sugar free coffee mate, my first reaction is I should cut that off but I know that it may be the one thing a day I will struggle with most. I am thinking maybe pour my decaf coffee into a warmed vanilla/chocolate Protein shake? Just wondering what others have done to curb that coffee craving as I know I will have one and I want to be prepared.

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    Similar to WLSResources suggestion, my surgery is not until the 30th but I purchased a nice monthly planner notebook. I wanted something that I can use to mark my successes, meal plan, goal set, keep my notes in, journal, etc. I know there are apps and things that I have used to do that at times but I decided I wanted paper for this, because then no matter where I am I can pull it out and do things like get out my feelings or maybe view a previous meal plan to get back on track. I figure that this will be a year of a lot of changes and I would also like a record of it all

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    Most of our food has too much added sugar, if you start monitoring your sugar intake you may be surprised where you find it. When my husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and we started to cut it out, I was amazed at what some of the highest sugar foods are. Sugar is empty calories and with the sleeve I know people who get sick with sugar intake. Why waste the calories you do get on something that gives you no nutrition, might make you sick and might slow your weight loss?

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    I was a die hard diet coke drinker until about six months ago, I never imagined giving it up. My surgery is not until the end of this month but I have lost 74 pounds in six months and I believe a part of that is due to giving up diet soda. I have had about one Diet Coke a month since giving it up and each time I regret it. I end up with huge sugar cravings for at least 2-3 days after drinking one. Beyond the cravings it can trigger I know my doctor and nutritionist said to avoid caffeine and carbonated drinks, I know it is hard but I would avoid it if you can, it is not worth the risks you are taking. Now if you HAVE to have that flavor, I did see a recipe online using a unsweetened cola extract with stevia in Water, I'm not sure if it is any good but might be worth a try

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    My nutritionist said that you can actually have toast sooner than most people would expect because toasting the bread actually makes it easier to digest. My main concern would be, would that fill you up so that you don't get the level of Protein or other nutrients that you need. But my realism brain also says, you know if a half slice of toast with some butter will make you feel satisfied, do it once and move on, just don't overindulge on it

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    I am a newbie myself on these boards but the tones of replies on both sides is making me question if I want to stay involved here. My nutritionist did recommend crackers in Soup as you get into the mushy food stage, although not sure that solves a crunchy craving, sounds more like a salty craving since you sucked on them. The thing I am most concerned about in these posts is that it sounds like you were not given good nutritional guidelines from your doctor at all. I have been seeing my nutritionist for 6 months and had a pre-op diet class, I would be more than willing to scan and share that information with you if you don't get good information from your doctor.

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    My husband is a home body so I can see "activity" dates may be hard for him, I think of things like going for a walk up on the waterfront in Seattle near where I live or a family bike ride on trails down by the river. With my son that is an aspect I am looking forward to, I am dying to be more active with him. We live in the Pacific Northwest and there are so many beautiful outdoor options that I hope to do more of.

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    I start my pre-op diet this week and I know that this will change a lot regarding how I feed my family. I am just wondering what other changes you have seen in your family since having surgery? Has your family's eating, exercise, activities changed? I have a young son at home and I am trying to prepare my husband and my son and would love to hear if anyone experienced anything unexpected in this area.

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    My stats are not that far off except I am a bit taller. I am having the sleeve on Dec 30th. I have had many friends my size have major complications with the full bypass and I know for me that is not an option I was open to. I have read other stories from very large people and they have been successful with the sleeve, I really think you have to do the research and decide what surgery is right for you. My doctors never pushed one over the other but I was also pretty upfront that I was not comfortable with the bypass. Good luck

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