Fefiner

Dr. Fitzer has scheduled my surgery at Fair Oaks. I would love to read any experiences there.

So I am 24 days Post Op and down 27lbs from my Surgery weight. As I look back I realize although it was difficult it was so worth going into Surgery in the most Healthy state that I could get in. I really plan on creating some low carb options for all of those coming behind us that will be enduring the liquid diet. Puree is almost worse than liquid because it takes 10 or so Delicious ingredients and makes it taste like Blah lol.

I would suggest looking at the post op diets. My doctor's plan is about 1200 to 1500 calories with Protein first then non starchy veggies (fruit is only after veggies if you are still hungry). You want to make sure you are taking the Vitamins. If you are working out at the gym then protein is necessary to make sure you keep your muscle. Eat protein within 30 minutes of finishing your workout. My trainer told me to either have a Protein Shake with amino acids or eat meat as it is already a complete protein with the amino acids after the workout. I started at 377 and my goal was 120 grams of protein a day. I find that i get 20 to 30 grams of protein per "meal" so that means i actually eat about four times per day. So that may give you a guide. The key for me is to make my own food and to avoid eating out.

My surgery is next week, and my doc has me out for 6 weeks, with a possible option (at her discretion) to return after only 4.