First Trip to the Nutritionist Yesterday
Well, yesterday was my first of three visits to the Nutritionist at Ochsner Hospital. Unfortunately, the visit was not covered by my insurance so I had to pay $140 out of pocket. I hope that comes off my out of pocket cap cost of $2000 for the year. I'll have to ask Ms. Litoff in Bariatric Finance about that next week. Anyway, I got a lot of questions answered. We briefly reviewed the notes that the surgeon's PA took on my last visit and went through the expectations pre-surgery. The surgeon's expectations for a successful surgery for me is to lose 124 pounds. Their goal weight for me is 214 lb. I can't even remember the last time I was at that weight. Probably when I was in the Navy, almost 17 years ago. My goal weight is 175 lb. but I'll probably settle for 185-190. Two weeks prior to my surgery date will start my liquid diet. Between the booklet I got from her and everyone at OH, I think I'll probably have an encyclopedia of protein drinks to choose from.
I also have a pre-operative checklist of some changes that I can make now to help me get adjusted to life after WLS. She asked me to pick three items on the list, the three items that it will be most difficult to do. I'm practicing sippling liquids, mostly water. I have always been a chugger. The second is to change my diet to where I am eating protein first in my meals especially breakfast. Usually, all I eat for breakfast is fruit or a bagel and not eat any meat until lunch. And the third is to increase my activity. I have to free my treadmill from my wife's vision of it being a storage dump, dust it off and start using it again. She also recommended me to lose 17 pounds prior to surgery. Clear goals to follow. Here we go.
Sleep study Tuesday night.
I also have a pre-operative checklist of some changes that I can make now to help me get adjusted to life after WLS. She asked me to pick three items on the list, the three items that it will be most difficult to do. I'm practicing sippling liquids, mostly water. I have always been a chugger. The second is to change my diet to where I am eating protein first in my meals especially breakfast. Usually, all I eat for breakfast is fruit or a bagel and not eat any meat until lunch. And the third is to increase my activity. I have to free my treadmill from my wife's vision of it being a storage dump, dust it off and start using it again. She also recommended me to lose 17 pounds prior to surgery. Clear goals to follow. Here we go.
Sleep study Tuesday night.
LOL @ " I have to free my treadmill from my wife's vision of it being a storage dump, dust it off and start using it again."
The liquid diet and 17 pounds to lose before your procedure are excellent for shrinking the liver and lowering risk factors for you.
I hope your wife and/or kid(s) are on-board with the changes to come regarding food and exercise. She especially will be going through changes right along with you, so setting her expectations and having her support will help tremendously.
Best wishes for a successful surgery & a speedy recovery!
The liquid diet and 17 pounds to lose before your procedure are excellent for shrinking the liver and lowering risk factors for you.
I hope your wife and/or kid(s) are on-board with the changes to come regarding food and exercise. She especially will be going through changes right along with you, so setting her expectations and having her support will help tremendously.
Best wishes for a successful surgery & a speedy recovery!
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on 1/24/10 7:20 pm - syracuse, NY
on 1/24/10 7:20 pm - syracuse, NY
I just wanted to say hi Cowboy...I have been away from the boards for awhile and I see that we have alot of new people......welcome