Last Supper
jennifer2983
on 1/12/11 5:29 am
on 1/12/11 5:29 am
Okay, so I have reached my pre-op goal weight. The only thing holding me back is my appointments with the surgeon. I am looking at surgery probably mid to late February.
My question is do they put you on a liquid diet a couple days before? Also, does anyone have a "last supper" before surgery or do most people do that before losing their pre-op weight?
I read a funny excerpt from a book where a surgery candidate said she ate so many "last suppers" she was too sick of food to have a "last supper" the day before her surgery!
My question is do they put you on a liquid diet a couple days before? Also, does anyone have a "last supper" before surgery or do most people do that before losing their pre-op weight?
I read a funny excerpt from a book where a surgery candidate said she ate so many "last suppers" she was too sick of food to have a "last supper" the day before her surgery!
Jen,
first there is a 24 hour liquid diet before your surgery. It is clear liquids no protein, so chicken broth is out. That was the hardest thing for me, I was working that day so I just kept the crystal light bottle full and drank constantly.
As for a last meal, I wanted to go to the Steak House in Well's for a nice steak dinner. Some people have a whole list of things they want to eat one last time, but remember this is a life time of change and moderation is a big thing for us. I know I may be able at some point to eat things I can't now. I am not sure if I will want them, but just knowing I could have a bite has helped me not crave things.
I do dump, so I avoid sugar still, and am not sure if I would ever go back to it. I am glad you have reached your goal, but remember it is your weight the morning of surgery that matters. The more you lose pre-op the better off you will be. Good luck and enjoy the journey, drop me a line if you want to chat or I work at the shipyard, so if you want company after your surgery I can stop over.
TTFN Laurie
first there is a 24 hour liquid diet before your surgery. It is clear liquids no protein, so chicken broth is out. That was the hardest thing for me, I was working that day so I just kept the crystal light bottle full and drank constantly.
As for a last meal, I wanted to go to the Steak House in Well's for a nice steak dinner. Some people have a whole list of things they want to eat one last time, but remember this is a life time of change and moderation is a big thing for us. I know I may be able at some point to eat things I can't now. I am not sure if I will want them, but just knowing I could have a bite has helped me not crave things.
I do dump, so I avoid sugar still, and am not sure if I would ever go back to it. I am glad you have reached your goal, but remember it is your weight the morning of surgery that matters. The more you lose pre-op the better off you will be. Good luck and enjoy the journey, drop me a line if you want to chat or I work at the shipyard, so if you want company after your surgery I can stop over.
TTFN Laurie
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jennifer2983
on 1/14/11 11:10 am
on 1/14/11 11:10 am
Sookie,
Thanks for the advice! I do have to keep focused on the big picture. I will be so happy to be on the other side of surgery. What a journey this is!
You know, I never seriously considered weight loss surgery. My friend was considering it and asked me if I would attend an info session with her. I never thought that I would be on this journey and now that I have come so far, I only want to move forward!
It is hard to let go of unhealthy eating habits but I am hoping to do just that and to develop healthy habits to take their place.
Thank you so much for the offer of support through this process! This site is such a wonderful tool.
Jen
Thanks for the advice! I do have to keep focused on the big picture. I will be so happy to be on the other side of surgery. What a journey this is!
You know, I never seriously considered weight loss surgery. My friend was considering it and asked me if I would attend an info session with her. I never thought that I would be on this journey and now that I have come so far, I only want to move forward!
It is hard to let go of unhealthy eating habits but I am hoping to do just that and to develop healthy habits to take their place.
Thank you so much for the offer of support through this process! This site is such a wonderful tool.
Jen
jennifer2983
on 1/14/11 11:17 am
on 1/14/11 11:17 am
Xico,
Thank you for the congrats! I know you are going to reach your goal soon! Keep up the good work. I felt like it was such a long struggle and then I blinked and I was there. I loved that feeling of meeting the pre-op weight goal. I can't imagine the excitement when I meet my real weight loss goal of 120 lbs.
We have exciting times ahead of us, don't we? I am glad we will be able to share our struggles and strengths!
You keep me posted too!
Jen
Thank you for the congrats! I know you are going to reach your goal soon! Keep up the good work. I felt like it was such a long struggle and then I blinked and I was there. I loved that feeling of meeting the pre-op weight goal. I can't imagine the excitement when I meet my real weight loss goal of 120 lbs.
We have exciting times ahead of us, don't we? I am glad we will be able to share our struggles and strengths!
You keep me posted too!
Jen
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