Day 5 - Pre-Op Diet

Oct 20, 2015

So I am on Day 5 of Part I of the Pre-Op diet (3-4 protein shakes and 1 meal).  I've been trying various shakes and have concluded that strawberry is gross, no matter what brand.  Also, I am glad I only bought 1 can of the Pure Protein "Cookies 'n Creme" flavor shake.  Ugh!    My dietician said the first 3 days would be the worst and I agree with her.  The first 3 days I felt miserable, nauseated, and just plain ill, but am feeling pretty good now.  The hunger pangs aren't so bad and if I feel nauseated, a cup of Jello seems to fix it. I have noticed improvement in my energy levels, which is amazing.  I think along with shrinking the liver, this diet detoxifies the liver, and getting all that crap out of there (literally) has truly helped the way I feel daily.  I hope the rest of these next few weeks goes as smoothly.

This diet has been a challenge in other ways than just the obvious.  My grandparents-in-law are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversery (WOW) on Tuesday and everybody wants me to go out to dinner with them.  My mother-in-law gave me a list of restaurants they are considering and told me to see if I can find something on the menu.  I have been eating fish, steamed vegetables and a piece of string cheese, or an omelet with 1 oz of cheese, mushrooms, and steamed broccoli for dinner each night and a lot of the places have a salmon and vegetables dish. However, they always seem to add some kind of sauce or I just can't be sure of the nutrition facts they provide.... So I've decided not to attend and avoid the headache and temptations.  Baking a loaf of banana bread and not having even a taste was torture enough!

I want to tell my friends and family about this huge life change coming up, but I haven't told hardly anybody.  In fact, aside from medical professionals, only my husband and mother-in-law know.  I don't want to hear all the negative judgments and opinions from people who may not agree with my decision and try to change my mind etc.  It really is an extreme measure, but it is what I feel is necessary for me to be able to live a long and happy life.  I will tell more people once it is done.  At least then I will be able to say, "Well, I did it... So what now?"  So far, when people question my unusual diet lately, I just tell them I'm de-toxing my liver so I can have some tests done.   

Onward and upward!      

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