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Pre-Op diet, did I screw up, or is it ok?
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I am day 3 of the pre-op diet, and working VERY hard to stay very strictly on track.
My pre-op diet for the 2 weeks prior to surgery allows me (this is cut and pasted):
Unlimited leafy green vegetables (spinach, lettuce, kale), every day. Add some flavor with balsamic vinegar, lemon juice or any zero calories dressings. Green leafy vegetables may be enjoyed cooked or raw in Soups or salads. You may have as many as you´d like throughout the day, aim for at least 3 cups to control hunger and improve liver functions. You may include tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and peppers. Some examples of green leafy vegetables are spinach, romaine lettuce (or any other type), celery, kale, chard, cilantro (coriander), watercress, collards, turnip greens, mustard greens, broccoli, cabbage.
I went to make myself a salad tonight at work, and when I opened my lettuce I saw that it was bad. Ultimately I ended up eating half of an english cucumber, and a decent sized tomato. Does the wording on my instructions look like I am ok to eat those unlimited as well? Or did I overdo it on those 2?