2-9-09 Accountability - What did you eat today?

As most of you know that are on this board, I have been really having problems with being hungry.  I have had so much support on this board that Yesterday and Today, I made some great progress in sticking to my self inflicted efforts to get my weight down BEFORE surgery.  

I am diabetic too, so it is important to get my blood sugar under control prior to surgery so that there will be no problem with having my surgery. 

I thought that I would have my blood work when I came in for surgery.   Today they told me I have to come in Monday to do blood work!   Holy C__ P!    Keep your fingers crossed while I continue to try to stay on the straight and narrow! 

I don't have to start the liver shrink diet until Jan. 26th.   

The last time I posted, there was a suggestion made that those of us who are struggling  with trying to eat right prior to surgery or have instructions from our Dr's as to what to eat prior to surgery, post at the end of each day what we have eaten so that we can help each other be accountable.  

I am going to start the post tonight  

I've had:  1 AchievOne  
                 1 Diet Cherry Lime aid (Sonic)   BAD
                 1/2 Grilled Chicken Salad
                 1 piece Thick Sliced Turkey
                  2 pieces of Cheese
                  5 Crackers (Wheat Low Fat)

OK.  Not the very best choices.  But much better than I was doing. 
                 
:Are you on your doctor instructed pre-op diet or just trying to slow down and lose some weight prior to having to go on the liver shrink diet? 

I'm just trying to lose at least the weight that I've put on since my consult. I went through a "last supper syndrome" and gained 4 pounds.... I was lucky it was just that! Anyway, I'm back down 1 so far. I'm eating cereal at breakfast, 2 lean cuisines (lunch and supper), and a snack (piece of fruit, salad, Special K bar) each day. I also just got a Wii Fit and I'll be doing that every day.

Thanks for the public posting.  I know if I keep this up that I'll be more accountable to myself.  Sounds like you are trying to keep it to a minimum too.   I think this must be the hardest stage.  My Dr. doesn't require that I start my liver shrink diet until the 26th, but I know I need to keep my carbs down to control my cravings and my sugar.   I'm afraid if my suger is not under control, I may not be able to have the surgery when I am supposed to have it. 

Lets do this together.  I'm ready to make this change and I am really excited aobut it.

One month from today, people!!

Glad you did this, Cathy.  I am just trying to 'cut back' now. I maintained over the holidays which is a big accomplishment for me.  I will probably start my required 2 week pre-op diet (4 shakes, one meal) a little early as I want my liver to be TINY!

Breakfast:  coffee w/splend, NF creamer, lt. whole wt. English Muffin with 1/2 tbsp peanut butter, med. banana
Lunch: nothing - bad, bad, bad
Dinner:  grilled cheese sandwich on lt. bread, like 6 sugar free vanilla wafers (they are freakin evil)
Way too many carbs, not enough protein, water, fruits or vegetables - I gotta do better. And skipping lunch makes me do things like eat 6 vanilla wafers.

I got a Wii Fit too! It's great.  And kinda holds one accountable with it's little smart aleck messages.

Anybody using The Daily Plate or anything like that to track?  I had been before the holidays but slacked off.  I find it really helpful.

At least you are like me. You know what to do, but having a hard time doing it.   Just the fact that we are putting it all out there will probably make us think more.   I am going to tell the truth, good or bad and hope that my OH friends will have the Kudspa to tell me about it.   Like I said, I need tough love.
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PS.  Don't forget the water!

I am also just trying to lose some weight before my jan 26th start to the liver shrink diet..

yesterday (thursday) i had:

slim fast shake for breakfast
slim fast shake for lunch
3 bottles of water ( i know, should be more.. i am struggling with that)

dinner was a slice of pizza,and the topping off of another slice and a bottle of sweet tea.

then i had a snack, of course- about 8-10 pieces of imitation crab..... with butter....... I KNOW! and lemon...

today so far
 1/2 cup coffee (for the caffiene) cause i have not been drinking any this week and i have had a horrid headache, cant do that anymore
1 slim fast shake,
1/2 bottle of water- i am trying.

i dont know what it is with me and the water.. anyways, good luck guys and god bless

Ok..........You know that the more carbs and sugar, the more you will crave food.   Try to cut down on the carbs and maybe it will become easier.  Maybe if you eat more at lunch and try to eat less at supper?   

Now that I have told you what you might try.  I can tell you that I had a lunch slip today.  I met one of my WL friends for lunch and that is jus**** I did..........eat lunch.    Mexican Restraunt.    Not as much as I would have usually eaten, but more than I should have. 

The point is that I got right back on track and have been good for the rest of the day.   

We can do this!!!!!!    We are all going to be smaller BEFORE our surgery.   By the time we get to the surgery table......We are all going to be READY.........

Keep on Truckin'

Cathy, you are doing a great job being accountable for your intake. I started my 30 day pre op diet on Dec 31 and I am down 11.4 pounds. I am on a 1200 calorie low carb diet. so far so good. I track all of my food on www.my-calorie-counter.com It is a great site. It counts everything for you.
emily

Emily, Sounds like you are doing great.  I hope my post didn't sound like I was telling you what you should do.  I am the one who needed the help. 

I really appreciate your input

Your post sounded fine to me. I just thought you might like help tracking your intake.
Emily