Two-Day Countdown!!
I was really impressed because yesterday - in the middle of a whole-day project of clearing the entire house (some sort of nesting instinct before surgery??) - my surgeron called me personally to see how I was doing, if I had any questions, and to go over the preop and postop instructions. Dr. Schneider is awesome!
I am almost there - I have almost made it - the place where all my efforts at losing weight finally mean something, finally are effective at controlling my weight.
Linda
Best of luck, you're in my prayers.
Robin
after your surgery you will need to chew until your food is pulvarized.
and also practice being distracted while chewing. Sometimes I forget about chewing realy good if someone or thing gets my attention ans then I get stuck food.
good luch and I am making room for you on the losers bench.
"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
and make sure you chew chew chew.
"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
For me post op, I was so freaked that I was going to hurt my pouch, remembering to chew was not an issue. It didn't become an issue until 6 or 7 weeks out, when I calmed down about popping my stitches and by then I was eating tuna fish, chicken salad.....! So take the first few weeks and learn to chew, chew, chew, even if it's jello or yogurt :).
Good luck,
Edie
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That would be my biggest suggestion, to remember to chew thoroughly.Your surgeon sounds like a wonderful guy. Makes you feel more at ease doesn't it knowing that he's thinking of you ahead of time?
Best of luck, I'm sure you're prepared. The digital food scale that I got from weigh****chers is awesome. I even weigh mail on it sometimes! Comes in handy.
God Bless you and Dr. Schneider.
Jan
chew chew chew
"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
I don't think portion control will be an issue for you for a while. The problem you'll have is getting enough protein and water in. Diet can be an issue because you will have to change your way of eating and concentrate on protein.
I am 4 weeks out and still struggle with getting the protein and water in.
Good luck to you. I think you will do great! I suspect you'll be pleasantly surprised by the surgery itself.
Sandi
13.5 lb lost before surgery
