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[Marissa37 54]

49 minutes ago, MACPOWER said:

I plan on doing the same! Cut out carbs and sugar! I’m gonna make my own diet....Ketopaleo diet! Lol! There is probably one already but it’s fun to put the words together. Lol.

Just Protein Protein PROTEIN AND MORE PROTEIN...With a side of Protein!

Yes Ive been looking at both as well I saw something like the caveman Keto diet so that sounds about it good. Everything im looking into is juicy meaning in sauce my doc said Im not allowed to eat like oven chicken, turkey, no grilled dry steak, no fried chicken etc. So basically everything has to be moist because he said its better for the first year to take care of my new stomach and to lose the maximum amount of weight. He also said dried meat (like oven and fried) can give me a stomach ache and ill literally feel it digesting in my stomach. Sounds cray cray but whatever Im in this for life and I wont be suffering because thank goodness I know how to cook. The only problem I have is that Im dominican and in my culture I typically make rice, Beans, and meat at least 4-5 times a week Pasta dish for the weekends so I dont think I can convince my entire family to be on the diet so Ill just make two meals but Im thinking since its just me and I wont eat alot and also im fine with eating the same thing all the time Ill just prep 2 lasagna pans 1 for lunch 1 for dinner it should last me 6 days then we eat out once a week. Hope you all ok with me talking about food :X

[brookie 89]

my problem was never the amount of food i ate but the rich,delicious food.if it didnt taste amazing i wouldnt eat it.my husband is a chef & i love to cook & entertain.everyone always expects us to have all the holiday parties,especially the summer ones since we have a pool.i have also been looking at all kinds of recipes to make that look tasty but healthy & that my husband could add Pasta ,potatoes,or bread to.he doesnt know how to make anything healthy but he enjoys my cooking & will eat whatever i make.so this summer we are definitely gonna cut back on food & go simpler & less variety & w some healthier choices.

[Kay07 734]

So after the surgery when we can finally eat solids, when we start eating normal I'm going on the Keto diet sticking to that no carbs (or should I say little to no carbs) I'm on pinterest looking up receipes like a woman planning her wedding I feel somewhat insane but I'm looking forward to it lol (Am I the only one?) Just wondering...

Same! I’ve been testing a ton of recipes during the process so I have a nice repertoire of healthy, delicious recipes.
Similar to Mac, I’ve also been sneaking Protein Powder into things. I made some high Protein oatmeal that was delicious!

[brookie 89]

well we need to trade recipes if something tastes good

[MACPOWER 96]

well we need to trade recipes if something tastes good

How are you doing? Feeling ok? How many nights did you have to stay in the hospital?

[Jrob66 10]

From my experience so far, the pre-op diet is based on your abdominal thickness and what condition your liver may be in at time of surgery. Then if your team needs you to drop a fast amount, you will be on Clear Liquids for 2 weeks prior and I have seen some members on it for as long a month before.

I personally am a month out and am on 3 small meals a day of Protein, vegetables , fruit and Protein Shakes.

I have an appointment two weeks before and that turns to 2 protein shakes and a small meal with protein fruit and vegetable for dinner. no Snacks.

Two days before I will be on a total clear liquid diet.

[brookie 89]

i feel great,took my medicine ball w little tubes out today & took a shower.i only stayed 1 night in the hospital.the only thing annoying was being attached to the iv machine /pole & it going off beeping constantly & nurse coming to take vitals & the uncomfortable bed & the pressure leg cuffs.u make sure u tell them if ur nauseated or in pain because i kept telling this young nurse & she finally gave me the right amount so i could sleep thru part if the night.

[MACPOWER 96]

i feel great,took my medicine ball w little tubes out today & took a shower.i only stayed 1 night in the hospital.the only thing annoying was being attached to the iv machine /pole & it going off beeping constantly & nurse coming to take vitals & the uncomfortable bed & the pressure leg cuffs.u make sure u tell them if ur nauseated or in pain because i kept telling this young nurse & she finally gave me the right amount so i could sleep thru part if the night.

That’s awesome! You seem to be doing great! Yeah I’m not looking forward to being hooked up to that iv machine the whole time...but I guess I’ll have too...Lol. Were you able to move around at all right after surgery? Thanks for the heads up. I’ll make sure to stay on top of my pain and nausea.

[brookie 89]

yes i was able to walk the halls by myself shortly after getting to my room.there was one girl that was w the 8 of us that was vomiting & dry heaving after surgery but by the next day she was great.thats the only bad thing i heard about anyone.u just need to get thru that first day & night & u should feel good.

[brookie 89]

has ur dr. said anything about u not being able to sleep on ur side?i could sleep on my side & back,just not my stomach.this def. helped me get some sleep,as i am a side sleeper.i just remember reading some others weren’t allowed & used pillows.

[MACPOWER 96]

yes i was able to walk the halls by myself shortly after getting to my room.there was one girl that was w the 8 of us that was vomiting & dry heaving after surgery but by the next day she was great.thats the only bad thing i heard about anyone.u just need to get thru that first day & night & u should feel good.

That’s good news. Cause I just want to be able to get up right away and start moving.

[MACPOWER 96]

has ur dr. said anything about u not being able to sleep on ur side?i could sleep on my side & back,just not my stomach.this def. helped me get some sleep,as i am a side sleeper.i just remember reading some others weren’t allowed & used pillows.

That’s something I haven’t heard about. I understand the not being able to sleep on stomach...Which stinks cause I’m a stomach sleeper.

[brookie 89]

your gonna do great,im telling u expect & prepare for the worst & hopefully u will b pleasantly surprised & have no issues at all.im sorry ur a stomach sleeper.its only for a short time & u will get thru it.

[Marissa37 54]

Our operations (many of us) are next week my prayers for all !!! And those who done it have a speedy recovery.

[MACPOWER 96]

your gonna do great,im telling u expect & prepare for the worst & hopefully u will b pleasantly surprised & have no issues at all.im sorry ur a stomach sleeper.its only for a short time & u will get thru it.

Iv had a few surgeries in my life. All we’re fixing things I broke or tore playing football. So I’m used to the surgery part. But for some reason this surgery I’m the most on edge about for some reason.