The dreaded liquid diet

Mar 04, 2011

So I knew that I would be on a 2 week liquid diet that my doctor required before he would perform RNY.  I had all the things I wanted to eat before: prime rib, sweet potatoe fries, key lime pie, baby back ribs, chinese food, empanadas.  I had them.  I remember Monday, Feb 28 and the feeling that I had really over done it.  I took my mother to Wegman's for lunch after my final appt with Dr. Halmi.  If you don't have a Wegman's in your town, I am truly sorry.  It is a huge grocery store.  They have amazing pre-made food there - some healthy and some not - and offer a cafe type setting.  I decided to go for it.  Mine you that I had just been to see Dr. Halmi but when I entered the store, I knew that I had lost control.  My mother ordered a fish and veg lunch and it was very healthy.  I went straight for the buffet and started to pile it on.  I have to admit I enjoyed it at the time.  The only problem was that for the rest of the day, I had terrible heartburn and was so sick and then just mad at myself.  We walked around the store for another 25 mintues after we ate getting last minute things for the surgery.  I had to sit down. I couldn't do it anymore.  I never want to have that problem again. 

So now I'm on Day 3 of this liquid diet that I know will end soon and I know I will do it without cheating.  I'm keeping busy.  Everything and anything to keep busy.  I think it helps that Spring is in the air.  I know when I get back from the hospital that my garden will come alive and so will I.

Wishing you health -

Joanne

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