Roadto270

Hey Shanda!
I'm having surgery in 3 days too!
I've cheated somewhat too (just a little); however, my surgeon is very conservative so it's only been vegetables and protein-- no meat. But I've had a bit of a saving grace, as my pre-op diet coincidentally began with Ramadan, so I've been fasting through it and only eating after sundown. This means that when it's 8ish (the times for each day correspond with one of the five prayer times), I can cook a stirfry with a little bit of olive oil, soy sauce, and veggies and those things usually fill me up.
However, surgeons say that you can have unlimited amounts of sugar-free jello, pudding, and popsicles, and if yours says you can these things can help you trick your brain into thinking you're eating normally. You can have as many as you want (if your doctor says so too) and you'll be okay. It's been a little tough for me too, and I've been wishing that time would go faster, but remember that 3 days is nothing compared to how much time and effort you put into getting the surgery.
Also, I lost just about as much weight as you have, I'm down from 315, which was my HW and the weight pre-diet down to 294.

Good luck, please come back and tell us how everything goes with your operation!

I too am only 3 days away. I’m on an all liquid diet but can have Jell-O and the popsicles. I am so glad that it is Ramadan so I don’t have to think about what I’m not eating. Let me know how your surgery goes. Are you going to try and fast after surgery?

Hey Shanda!
I'm having surgery in 3 days too!
I've cheated somewhat too (just a little); however, my surgeon is very conservative so it's only been vegetables and protein-- no meat. But I've had a bit of a saving grace, as my pre-op diet coincidentally began with Ramadan, so I've been fasting through it and only eating after sundown. This means that when it's 8ish (the times for each day correspond with one of the five prayer times), I can cook a stirfry with a little bit of olive oil, soy sauce, and veggies and those things usually fill me up.
However, surgeons say that you can have unlimited amounts of sugar-free jello, pudding, and popsicles, and if yours says you can these things can help you trick your brain into thinking you're eating normally. You can have as many as you want (if your doctor says so too) and you'll be okay. It's been a little tough for me too, and I've been wishing that time would go faster, but remember that 3 days is nothing compared to how much time and effort you put into getting the surgery.
Also, I lost just about as much weight as you have, I'm down from 315, which was my HW and the weight pre-diet down to 294.

Good luck, please come back and tell us how everything goes with your operation!

May 22nd!

Hey Shanda!
I'm having surgery in 3 days too!
I've cheated somewhat too (just a little); however, my surgeon is very conservative so it's only been vegetables and protein-- no meat. But I've had a bit of a saving grace, as my pre-op diet coincidentally began with Ramadan, so I've been fasting through it and only eating after sundown. This means that when it's 8ish (the times for each day correspond with one of the five prayer times), I can cook a stirfry with a little bit of olive oil, soy sauce, and veggies and those things usually fill me up.
However, surgeons say that you can have unlimited amounts of sugar-free jello, pudding, and popsicles, and if yours says you can these things can help you trick your brain into thinking you're eating normally. You can have as many as you want (if your doctor says so too) and you'll be okay. It's been a little tough for me too, and I've been wishing that time would go faster, but remember that 3 days is nothing compared to how much time and effort you put into getting the surgery.
Also, I lost just about as much weight as you have, I'm down from 315, which was my HW and the weight pre-diet down to 294.

Good luck, please come back and tell us how everything goes with your operation!

Members of my immediate family know, and like 3 or 4 of my best friends. I'm having surgery soon, and I don't really plan on telling anyone further just because I don't really want. Family is always good to let in; if you feel like they may not necessarily be supportive, I'd advice telling a best friend or two. It's always nice to have that support.
"It takes a village"

Tofurky open face sandwich
Tofurky slices, ryvita cracker, Green leaf lettuce, Dijon mustard

Hand rolled
Salmon avocado sushi rolls
Pouched salmon fresh avocado lime juice hempseeds braggs liquid aminos
Three meals

I can finally participate!!!!

I made some low-fat ricotta bites and they are ahhhmazing!

Also- I made so many, because I’m bringing some to my surgery buddy to try!

Do you really think it’s a good idea to ask a bunch of strangers with no medical degree if it’s OK to go against your surgeon’s instructions? There’s a medical protocol for this surgery for a reason.

Just had mine 5/14

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05-22-19