Thanx

Thanx for all the input. Who is this "Nut" you are referring to?

Anyways, my biggest fear is post-op. I am a sugar junkie right now and I am trying to cut down. But since Christmas is coming up, it is really hard. In the New Year I will try harder. It is just the whole thought of no carbs or sweets at all is frightening. To me this is worse than quitting smoking, that I have done no problem, strange

The Nut is the nutritionist that works with the St. Boniface Surgical Group.   Her name is Laura.

Michelle

Did the doctor tell you to quit smoking? I had to. I really enjoy my sweets too but lately when I go to indulge I ask myself if I really want to be fat forever. It seems to work 75% of the time. It is not foolproof.

My biggest fear was the lack of carbs too. However, I found that the pre-op diet really helped with that. I found that since I was essentially on a no-carb diet, I really didn't have that do-or-die craving that I used to. Before, I was addicted to Coca-Cola (and I mean that literally). I drank just under 2L/day. After a few days on the pre-op diet, I didn't even crave it. I still am not thinking of it or chocolate.  I would still love to have some pasta and rice though. I mean I love my starches and I miss eating them, but I am not having a physical craving for them now.

They do suggest cutting back on carbs before the pre-op diet. Had I done that, I probably would not have had headaches in the first few days. However, Tylenol took care of that, so I don't regret my "last meals".