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Topic: Weening off....
BW 334.4 / CW: 227 / GW 180
I decided to put myself on a pre-pre-op diet. I decided a few weeks ago that I was going to ween off of things slowly leading up to the surgery date (June 21). Weening off of Diet Coke was not hard for me. I usually only had 1-2 a day spread out over the day. I even have some cans I found in the garage when I was organizing our shelves in there the other day and haven't even wanted them. So first step was a success.
Next step was to cut back on carbs and portion control. I want to slowly start eating less and less so that once I do get to the real pre-op liquid diet it won't be so hard. I have done well on portion control...mostly. I do great early in the day, but by dinner I want the full deal. I have convinced myself that because I am eating less meat and more veggies that it isn't such a big deal, but post-op I have to focus most on protein and get out of this way of thinking. So that one is sort of a half success?? Maybe not ha ha
The cutting back on carbs has been another one. It seems every meal we have has carbs in it. So have to get better at just not even putting them on the plate or just a small portion.
I think this next week I am going to pull out a saucer as my plate and that will help hugely all around.
Just wondering if anyone else is pre-prepping and how it is going for you?
Next step was to cut back on carbs and portion control. I want to slowly start eating less and less so that once I do get to the real pre-op liquid diet it won't be so hard. I have done well on portion control...mostly. I do great early in the day, but by dinner I want the full deal. I have convinced myself that because I am eating less meat and more veggies that it isn't such a big deal, but post-op I have to focus most on protein and get out of this way of thinking. So that one is sort of a half success?? Maybe not ha ha
The cutting back on carbs has been another one. It seems every meal we have has carbs in it. So have to get better at just not even putting them on the plate or just a small portion.
I think this next week I am going to pull out a saucer as my plate and that will help hugely all around.
Just wondering if anyone else is pre-prepping and how it is going for you?
"When you know better, you do better." ~Maya Angelou~
BW 334.4 / CW: 227 / GW 180
Topic: RE: Surgery Date June 7th, Day 5 of liquid Post Op Diet
Good for you, for working through those feelings. Developing coping skills other than eating is sometimes more difficult than we like to admit. Myself, I went through extensive therapy for YEARS to work on my issues and I still struggle with them. Your surgery day is coming up fast--Good luck!
Topic: RE: Surgery Date June 7th, Day 5 of liquid Post Op Diet
Sounds like you are working through this in a healthy manner. Know that there is help out there if you need it. I liked the psychologist that did my eval and 4 week group sessions I went to. I will probably schedule some time with her during this process.
Although I am doing Optifast as my pre-surgery diet, we are allowed some salad type vegetables every day (lettuce, cucumbers, celery, green peppers). So I have been getting a dinner salad when I go out with the family.
Although I am doing Optifast as my pre-surgery diet, we are allowed some salad type vegetables every day (lettuce, cucumbers, celery, green peppers). So I have been getting a dinner salad when I go out with the family.
Winnie
Topic: Surgery Date June 7th, Day 5 of liquid Post Op Diet
Morning everyone,
Today is day 5 of my liquid only ( 1000 calorie, 50-70 grams of protein per day post op diet). My surgery date is June 7th.
Last night was extremely hard for me. It was my first Friday night, not going out to eat, not eating whatever I wanted and not stuffing my feelings and emotions down using food. I had a lot on my mind, and I've used food my entire life as a buffer to not feel, and a coping mechanisim. When I decided to have the RNY surgery, two years ago, I knew I had to be prepared for these feelings to come up, and to have a process in place to deal whatever comes my way. It took me two years to get my head right. Lucky for me last night, I use the tool of writting my feelings down, I reached out to another friend I met in my RNY support classes, and told her how I was feeling. The difference today, is I don't ACT out on my feelings. I sit with them and work through them. Food is not longer an OPTION, or an answer.
Today I woke up, and I feel great. My body is shrinking. I feel healthy, positive, and grateful I have the opportunity to use this surgery as a tool. I'm going to the gym to walk my three miles, and lift weights. Oh.... and last night, one thing I did to remind of what I wanted most: I went through the before and after pictures on this website. Yep, I did. Because I wanted to remind myself that I too, want to be in a normal size body, and have my outsides match my insides.
Wishing you all a great day, and very grateful we are ALL in this together.
D-
Today is day 5 of my liquid only ( 1000 calorie, 50-70 grams of protein per day post op diet). My surgery date is June 7th.
Last night was extremely hard for me. It was my first Friday night, not going out to eat, not eating whatever I wanted and not stuffing my feelings and emotions down using food. I had a lot on my mind, and I've used food my entire life as a buffer to not feel, and a coping mechanisim. When I decided to have the RNY surgery, two years ago, I knew I had to be prepared for these feelings to come up, and to have a process in place to deal whatever comes my way. It took me two years to get my head right. Lucky for me last night, I use the tool of writting my feelings down, I reached out to another friend I met in my RNY support classes, and told her how I was feeling. The difference today, is I don't ACT out on my feelings. I sit with them and work through them. Food is not longer an OPTION, or an answer.
Today I woke up, and I feel great. My body is shrinking. I feel healthy, positive, and grateful I have the opportunity to use this surgery as a tool. I'm going to the gym to walk my three miles, and lift weights. Oh.... and last night, one thing I did to remind of what I wanted most: I went through the before and after pictures on this website. Yep, I did. Because I wanted to remind myself that I too, want to be in a normal size body, and have my outsides match my insides.
Wishing you all a great day, and very grateful we are ALL in this together.
D-
Topic: RE: Surgery date June 7th, Day 2 of Pre-Op Diet
Congrats to yuo Winnie!....HONESTLY, veggies didn't get me to this point in my life, but what I would give to chew a piece of lettuce right now, ya' just can't imagine!
Today is Day 5 for me. Last night was very hard, but I made it and I'm so grateful! Keep going, you sound great and I'm glad to be along on this journey with you!
Today is Day 5 for me. Last night was very hard, but I made it and I'm so grateful! Keep going, you sound great and I'm glad to be along on this journey with you!
Topic: RE: Surgery date June 7th, Day 2 of Pre-Op Diet
Hi Lisa,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me! You are right! We are doing this process together. :)
Diane
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me! You are right! We are doing this process together. :)
Diane
Topic: RE: Traveling for Surgery
Nook is good so you can read. I would think you will be doing lots of resting (healing) and walking. Make sure you have a good pair of walking shoes. Are you getting a binder in the hospital. We get one at my hospital. I heard it helps when getting up from a chair so you don't strain you abs so much. If you don't get one in the hospital you may want to buy one.
I would say a good map or book on Austin so you can get to places where you can walk, parks, zoo, malls, historical sites.
I agree about leaving the dogs. You don't want to have to worry about taking care of them.
I would say a good map or book on Austin so you can get to places where you can walk, parks, zoo, malls, historical sites.
I agree about leaving the dogs. You don't want to have to worry about taking care of them.
Winnie
Topic: RE: Why the Pre-Op Diets are Important and how they work...
Good info! There is someone on the RNY forum who went in for surgery last week and the surgeon said the liver was too large and closer her back up and would not do the surgery until she loses more weight.
Winnie
Topic: RE: Surgery date June 7th, Day 2 of Pre-Op Diet
I am in the middle of week 5 of 6 of my pre-surgery diet. I am doing Optifast. They have us doing 7 shakes/soups/bars a day. I usually only get 5 or 6 in. (I have only purchased 4 weeks of Optifast and have almost 1 week left). We can have 2 cups of SF jello and 1 cup of raw veggies a day (lettuce, green peppers, cucumbers, celery). It is suppose to work out to 1200 calories a day. If we go out I get a salad with vinegar/splenda as dressing.
Being diabetic I ate less carbs already and sorta de-carbed prior to starting. I think it made it a lot easier. One lady I worked with had a lap band a couple of years ago. She said by day 3 she was crying because she missed carbs so much. The diet really hasn't bothered me. And I have lost between 25- 30 lbs in 31 days so I am enjoying the head start! I am already wearing things I could not fit into before.
Being diabetic I ate less carbs already and sorta de-carbed prior to starting. I think it made it a lot easier. One lady I worked with had a lap band a couple of years ago. She said by day 3 she was crying because she missed carbs so much. The diet really hasn't bothered me. And I have lost between 25- 30 lbs in 31 days so I am enjoying the head start! I am already wearing things I could not fit into before.
Winnie
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