I saw my Dr today and he wants me to see a cardiologist for testing to check me out for surgery. I will see him again 12/8. Thought I could start the 2 week diet sometime after T-day and be ready for it! What do you think?

:thumbup: I'm not worried about the diet(I should do it anyway) I just have to cut out a few things like bread, fruit, rice.....

Does your doctor require a "mindfull eating" seminar? I had to attend three group sessions with a psychologist to discuss destructive eating behaviors; and how to develop heathier eating habits. It was a lot more helpful than I thought it would be.

I'm not sure what you mean by a "two week diet". Are you referring to the all liquid diet many people do presurgery?

I would start assessing some of your eating habits and food purchases. I did not give up fruit before or after surgery. Apple Betty yes my granny smith's no. I did not give up bread entirely; but I did only buy really good bread and have one slice at a time (put it in the freezer). If you do decide against bread I find using Romain Lettuce leaves as wraps for sandwiches to be really good.

He didn't mention a seminar. Our 2 wk diet is low carb>no bread, fruit, rice, baked goods, peas, corn, baked beans, potatoes, yogurt, and drink the hood calorie countdown milk only. I almost missed Thanksgiving, but I wouldn't mind so I could get the surgery. Now it'll be next month.

I saw my Dr today and he wants me to see a cardiologist for testing to check me out for surgery. I will see him again 12/8. Thought I could start the 2 week diet sometime after T-day and be ready for it! What do you think?

:rolleyes2: I'm not worried about the diet(I should do it anyway) I just have to cut out a few things like bread, fruit, rice.....

I started mine before i got date also. Which paid off for me. When they called to schedule my appt i got a date sooner. The diet isnt that bad for me. BUt i would love some rice or bread right now. lol:tongue2: