starting diet before surgery
I used the pre-op time to try different types of protein drinks; my tastes definitely changed afterwards, and there were several that I couldn't stand pre-op. There are several bariatric sites which provide samples of various protein drinks, and they can use milk or water.
The protein shakes I used pre-op really helped to keep me from feeling hunger. I also totally eliminated "white foods" from my diet and my cupboards.
I used the following schedule:
B: protein shake, small banana, multivitamin
L: 1/2 deli meat/cheese sandwich w/mustard,
snack: small apple and a diet snapple
Dinner: A good weigh****cher's style meal with a focus on good protein.
evening snack: popcorn (single serving), or a protein bar.
Good luck!
The protein shakes I used pre-op really helped to keep me from feeling hunger. I also totally eliminated "white foods" from my diet and my cupboards.
I used the following schedule:
B: protein shake, small banana, multivitamin
L: 1/2 deli meat/cheese sandwich w/mustard,
snack: small apple and a diet snapple
Dinner: A good weigh****cher's style meal with a focus on good protein.
evening snack: popcorn (single serving), or a protein bar.
Good luck!