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Topic: RE: Pre-op diet question
I agree with James. Munroe Diary sells individual packs of chicken breasts and pork tenderloin which are 3 oz when cooked. It's easier to buy those then to weigh out large pieces of meat. Also, Lean Cusine now makes a steamed dinner which may be more healthy than the ones which go into the microwave.
I was banded on Dec 7, 2010. Good luck!
I was banded on Dec 7, 2010. Good luck!
Topic: RE: Pre-op diet question
I was sleeved on 12/14 by Dr Pohl, (Giovanni's partner in crime) and had the same pre-op diet...I actually used Lean Cuisine Dinnertime Selects (larger than the little entree alone packages), most w/protein, starch & veg...some had desserts...I had gone up to 330 from my 320-324 avg and was back to 320 in 1 week, 310 by day 12 and 307 day of surgery...they average 280-330 calories...
The other guideline is, if you want to prepare your own...3 oz protein, 1/2 cup each of fresh veg & starch. Just make sure you do the 3 protein shakes a day & you'll be fine!
Congratulations & good luck!
The other guideline is, if you want to prepare your own...3 oz protein, 1/2 cup each of fresh veg & starch. Just make sure you do the 3 protein shakes a day & you'll be fine!
Congratulations & good luck!
Topic: Pre-op diet question
I am scheduled for lapband on Jan. 14th and start the preop diet this Friday. I want to shop in preparation but while my nutrionist recommended using a diet frozen dinner such as Lean Cuisine I want to make sure that I stay within allowable limits. However, I can't find any info other than "low fat dinner" on the preop menu sheet. Does anyone know how many calories max it should have?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Topic: Christmas, Blizzard & NSV's!
WOW...let's see...so much...Christmas, a Blizzard, Snow Blowing and first post-op Nutritionist & Surgeon appointments!
Christmas was GREAT...while everyone was feasting on Steamed Lobster & Fillet Mignon, I enjoyed a wonderful bowl of pureed Black Bean & Jalapeno Soup...it was delicious! Didn't phase me in the least...I actually cut up the tenderloin into steaks & cooked the lobsters...Mom could "see" the difference in my face & feel the body w/a hug...she's got wet macular degeneration and can only see distorted images and shapes peripherally...the central vision is a 'black hole'...
Yesterday the blizzard started & went all night...this morning as I was getting dressed to tackle the drifts and snow w/the snow blower...I put on a pair of 50" jeans thinking 'no way'...and they fit...then the jacket...what I've used for the past few years is a 4XL fleece/imitation sheepskin lined flannel zip-up shirt...but I walked by the pile of leather jackets I grew out of over the years...the XL...XXL...and XXXL...and there was one winter coat...that I probably only wore one season 10-12 years ago (I am a pack rat)...I thought "Why not, I know it's not going to fit yet...but it's worth a try....a little tight at the bottom getting the zipper engaged...and I'll be damned if the coat zipped up...all the way to the top! I was doing the happy dance!
I pooped out after about 90 minutes...and thankfully I ran out of gas too...when I came in to get ready for my first post-op nutritionist & surgeon appointments...I showered...got on the scale...285....now I'm doing cartwheels and the happy dance!
I'm SOOOOO Pumped...the doctor said treadmill 2 weeks after surgery & anything in the gym 4 weeks out....I didn't tell him I've been on the treadmill since the day after i got home from the hospital!
It's an amazing journey and my feelings of gratitude, enthusiasm and excitement are all at "10"
2011: I turn 50 & I have a new lease on life...priceless!
Christmas was GREAT...while everyone was feasting on Steamed Lobster & Fillet Mignon, I enjoyed a wonderful bowl of pureed Black Bean & Jalapeno Soup...it was delicious! Didn't phase me in the least...I actually cut up the tenderloin into steaks & cooked the lobsters...Mom could "see" the difference in my face & feel the body w/a hug...she's got wet macular degeneration and can only see distorted images and shapes peripherally...the central vision is a 'black hole'...
Yesterday the blizzard started & went all night...this morning as I was getting dressed to tackle the drifts and snow w/the snow blower...I put on a pair of 50" jeans thinking 'no way'...and they fit...then the jacket...what I've used for the past few years is a 4XL fleece/imitation sheepskin lined flannel zip-up shirt...but I walked by the pile of leather jackets I grew out of over the years...the XL...XXL...and XXXL...and there was one winter coat...that I probably only wore one season 10-12 years ago (I am a pack rat)...I thought "Why not, I know it's not going to fit yet...but it's worth a try....a little tight at the bottom getting the zipper engaged...and I'll be damned if the coat zipped up...all the way to the top! I was doing the happy dance!
I pooped out after about 90 minutes...and thankfully I ran out of gas too...when I came in to get ready for my first post-op nutritionist & surgeon appointments...I showered...got on the scale...285....now I'm doing cartwheels and the happy dance!
I'm SOOOOO Pumped...the doctor said treadmill 2 weeks after surgery & anything in the gym 4 weeks out....I didn't tell him I've been on the treadmill since the day after i got home from the hospital!
It's an amazing journey and my feelings of gratitude, enthusiasm and excitement are all at "10"
2011: I turn 50 & I have a new lease on life...priceless!
Topic: RE: Pleasantly Surprised
Thanks! I'm now down about 9 lbs. Slow but sure.
James, hang in. You'll be fine.
James, hang in. You'll be fine.
Topic: RE: Day 6...SCALE VICTORY!
Hawt Dayam! You rock, James! Ya.. i'm sure you're beat! Sounds like you did a lot today. Congrats on the 2xx milestone. That's fantastic! You're doing great. Keep it up!
Topic: RE: Day 6...SCALE VICTORY!
Great beginning, looks like your well on your way! Nice to see fellow RI'ers. Congradulations and good luck throught the holidays.
Anna
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