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pinkjellybean
on 9/18/11 4:46 am - Canada

VSG on 01/25/12

I have a question for the surgery vets around here if you don`t mind!

I was wondering what you felt were the most important things you could change about your eating or eating behaviours prior to surgery?

I'm struggling with my diet right now and could really use some pointers/motivation.

Thanks in advance.

Melissa

SURGERY at Toronto Western Hospital - VSG JANUARY 25th, 2012!!

5'9 - HW - 390 SW - 368.8 GW - 150

Moselle
on 9/18/11 5:03 am - Athens, Canada

RNY on 12/29/10

My #1 recommendation would be to make sure that you are eating a healthy breakfast, that includes at least 3 of the 4 food groups. #2 if you normally drink with meals try to wean yourself off so that you don't miss it after surgery. #3 if you are a pop drinker switch to crystal light. #4 walk as much as you can.

If you can make some of these little changes pre-surgery it makes a huge difference post-surgery.

Good luck on your journey. Muriel

"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." -Robert Collier
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HW: 267 SW: 248 GW:155 LW: 132 CW: 143-148

StevesGal
on 9/18/11 5:06 am - Hamilton, Canada

RNY on 06/29/11

I started by eliminating all carbon-based drinks - no pop or even canned iced tea - and no straws. I also switched to decaf tea (I don't do coffee). Stopped eating chips & dip (the hardest change of all). Drinking more water.

If you don't take vitamins now, start. And get some exercise - even if it's walking 1/2 block and back. If you're in an apt bldg, you can walk the halls.

Anything you can do now helps in the long run -- less to eliminate/change later.

Good luck!

Beth

Former RNY patient revising to Sleeve then DS.
Appts: Dietitian - January 21/19; July 16/19, August 13/19, September 17/19, October 15/19; Social Worker: August 23/19; DS Orientation: March 20/19; Internist: September 30/19; Surgeon: November 13/19 (signed consent).
Surgery Date: February 28/20.

MY RNY DIDN'T FAIL ME - I FAILED IT.

Patti K.
on 9/18/11 5:10 am - Kingston On, Canada

RNY on 05/15/08

Hi Melissa...great question...I know my Dr. said after my consultation to eat Lean Cusine...I've never bot one in my life and wasn't about too!!! I think really it was for more portion control than content....anyway...I came home and was just careful and mindful of what I was putting in my mouth. The closer my surgery date got, I started mentally to "detach" my self from food...I never had a "last meal" thot that would be dangerous for me, the 3 days prior to surgery were clear fluids for me...I also made the decision NOT to own/buy scales, again..didn't want to become scale obsessed, instead I have only been weighed at my Dr's office. Remember...we are Eating to Live....not Living to Eat.... best advice ever...Patti K.

happypants
on 9/18/11 7:43 am - Ottawa, Canada

RNY on 07/22/11

The number one thing I would suggest is to practice the "stop drinking 1/2 hour before a meal and one hour after. This has been the hardest thing to get used to for me. Keep in mind that each centre has their own time line for this, Ottawa is 1/2 hour before-one hour after

I would also suggest that you practice taking your vitamins as well.

In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.

Surgery July 22, 2011 Starting weight 270 128 lbs lost Today's weight 142 lbs Ann

KelliT
on 9/18/11 11:16 pm

RNY on 12/14/10

On September 18, 2011 at 2:43 PM Pacific Time, happypants wrote:

The number one thing I would suggest is to practice the "stop drinking 1/2 hour before a meal and one hour after. This has been the hardest thing to get used to for me. Keep in mind that each centre has their own time line for this, Ottawa is 1/2 hour before-one hour after

I would also suggest that you practice taking your vitamins as well.

I totally agree with Happypants,,,,this is still a struggle for me!!

Eileen C.
on 9/18/11 10:39 am - Cornwall, Canada

RNY on 10/12/09

Hi Melissa

Everyone has given you the best advice, nothing to add, just that any small change you make now will
always benefit you in the long run

Take care

Eileen

my angel is Lisa48

Monica M.
on 9/18/11 11:21 am - Penetanguishene, Canada

RNY on 03/02/11

slowing down. i ate too fast, and still find that i need to watch how fast i eat now.

ericaFG
on 9/18/11 11:38 am - Cambridge, Canada

VSG on 06/10/09

My advice? There are a few BIG things that you need to change post-surgery. Pick the easiest one to try first. When you have that down, add another.

1) no carbonated beverages
2) not drinking while eating (or 30min after)
3) protein FIRST before anything else at all meals.
4) 4-6 small, protein based meals/snacks a day
5) ditch the "white" carbs like bread, rice, pasta and potatoes.

Proud Member of the Cambridge Crew!
HW293/LW147/CW158   Height 5'9" Working on Maintenance!
Fleur de lis TT and Brachioplasty - Oct. 19, 2010 Breast reduction and scar revision August 2, 2011

Hollydawn
on 9/18/11 11:53 am

For me I wish I had gotten used to eating three solid meals a day. Instead I used to skip breakfast and if I had time I would have lunch but man when I got home I don't think I ever stopped eating until I went to bed. Now if I eat a big breakfast and another 2 good meals I very rarely eat late at night. Also I wish I could have cut down on the carbs back then too. Best of luck with your diet. It does get easier the more consistent you get with your eating.

Holly

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