Pre-surgery Insights

Jan 13, 2010

I have spent the past two weeks trying to live on the post-RNY maintenance (solid food) diet and preparing myself for the pre-op liquids diet (which I start next week).  Not rigidly, just experimentally, since portion size is inconceivable for me today.

> I can live without bread, pasta, and potatoes.
 
> Protein drinks aren't bad and have the potential to be downright yummy.

> I am a water gulper.  Changing to an all day sipper will require discipline.

> Chewing roast beef 20 times before swallowing reveals how very dry beef can be. I guess I used to just swallow that!

> I need to find sauces and marinades to add moisture to solid foods.

> Without water and bread and clean plates, what will I do with my hands when I am out to eat?  This is a topic to bring up with psych doc and support group.

> I tend to skip breakfast and lunch on work days but not on weekends.  I should keep a supply of powders on hand at work and easy to grab options at home to pack for lunch.

> My daughter knew about my tendency to skip meals.  She has harbored worry that I would not eat breakfast and lunch post-surgery causing myself injury or death.  I will commit to eating breakfast and lunch and will involve her in my meal tracking

> Finding the right chewable or mixed with water vitamins will be trial and error. 

> While I do not know yet whether I've lost any weight, I have more energy and am breathing better with exertion.  Weird, huh?  Just from daily vitamins, lower carbs and higher protein.

> I abuse sugar-free products such as low-carb high protein bars, puddings etc.  Hopefully my pouch will help me here.  For now, i will not purchase these.

Surgery on Feb 1!  Bring it.  I am readay.

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