Pre-op diet starts tomorrow.

Sep 17, 2012

As the title states, my pre-op starts tomorrow.  I am to have two protein shakes (surgeon specified brand) and a sensible supper.  I am supposed to stay low or no carb.  I am ready.   I know I will be hungry and have carb withdrawal and I know that after the third or fourth day it will be easier. 

These message boards have been invaluable to helping me prepare for this surgery.

Tomorrow is the next step to beginning my new life.  I am ready.


As an off note: I looked in my fridge today and it is amazing the difference a month can make.  Before it was stocked with a couple cases of sodas, processed foods, junk food, ect. Today when I opened it I saw fruits and veggies, fresh meats, and cheese. 

Confession time: I have spent the last week saying goodbye to some of my favorite dishes and restaurants.  I was talking to my sister the other day about it, and she said - "You know you don't have to give up your favorite foods and restaurants forever."  To which I replied - "Yes I do.  I know that Carinos Chicken Alfredo with warm bread and olive oil dipping sauce is a weakness for me.  I know that the Cottage Pie and a local restaurant is a weakness for me.  If I have this surgery and continue to eat the way I do now, I will not get the results I want."  She kind of gauffed at me.   

Maybe what I said was wrong, but it feels right to me.  I know that I am going to have to make the best food choices possible for my body in order to optimize nutrition in the small portions I will be able to consume.  I am not going to have room for bread and dipping sauce, creamy fat laden sauces, mountains of mashed potatos and pastas.  It irritated me that she said that considering that she herself has had an unsuccessful wls.  I know I will face people that don't support my decision but I really thought she would be one that would understand.


Two weeks tomorrow!

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