THIS IS FOR ALL SOON TO BE OR NEW OPS
The biggest question I get when I mentor is , " Will I ever be able to eat again "
My answer is yes, but just not the same foods you did before .
So many tend to get a great fear prior to surgery about the changes that are ahead . While they are great changes , they are ones to be embraced .
I too suffered from that last meal syndrome. I thought I would never be able to eat out again . I would never be able to enjoy food as I did before . I was right , but found out later that I can adapt good foods to substitute for my old bad habits. For instance :
If you like cheese nips , make your own . Get a non stick skillet . throw in a handful of grated cheese.. cook till crispy , and WALA ... Your own healthy cheese nips.
Love French fries, try this . If you like zuccini - cut some in strips , spray with Olive oil spray , dust with garlic or seasoning salt, bake in over till crispy . There ya go .. Zuci Fries ...
We always want to keep to protein first in our diets. I do not know of any doctors out there that are telling patients that WLS patients do not need this . No matter what your surgery type , protein is the key to weightoss
If you keep in your mind that this simple equation can get the results you want you will get there.
PROTEIN - + WATER + EXERCISE = WEIGHTLOSS
I found too that when I planned my meals for the week, I did really well . Trying to eat on the fly with this surgery can get complicated . Make sure you have your day planned out . Even in the beggining when you are on liquids . Making sure you get in what you can . Staying hyrdated
But trust me , you will be able to eat . You will be so amazed at the new tastes that you will develope . I for one hated tomatoes pre surgery, Now I love them . I hated spinach, but now cook it or eat it daily .
And ya know what .. you will have days ahead where you make bad choices. You must learn from it , and go forward . If you choose something that does make you dump , keep track of it and do not do it again .
Keep to your doctors program , take your vitamins ( FOR LIFE PLEASE ) and make the best of what can be a healthy , happy journey. And if you do falter . Hey we are human and we do make mistakes . just learn from them .
So if you get bored along your journey , Email me , I will be more than happy to send you recipes or food suggestions
Have a great day !
Tink
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