PiecesofMe
The Pre-Op Diet
Mar 07, 2007
Since I am having my Surgery on March 20th, the Dr has a very strict Protein Diet that patients must follow. It consists of 3 Protein Shakes a day (B,L,D). And a whole lot of H2O. I am mentally ready to have this life style change.
Day One- Went perfect, qwite a few people were teasing me at work about bringing a cake in for me. I do not understand why people do this to one another. Its like putting heroin in front of a heroin addict waiting to see what they will do next. But guess what put the cake in front of me...I aint biten! I must admit I was in a crabby mood all day yesterday...I am thinking it was because of no caffeine and no food. Day 1 complete...13 more before the big day!
Day Two- Was a lot harder than Day One. But I did everything I was suppose to and I feel great about that. It is amazing how easy it is to just reach out for a piece of food before you realize what you are doing. I was feeling a bit fatiqued today. And my Husband was making dinner and the smell was killer. And I was also in a crabby mood today. I feel for the people around me. Day 2 complete...12 more before the big day!
Day Three- Eck was it a hard day today! People everywhere were eating food. Carrying MCDs through the hospital eating cookies handing me candy. Do people wish you to fail or are they jealous you are making a positive change in your life? I cannot answer that question because I wouldn't offer a fellow "dieter" a cookie...it is rude. People should be more supportive. Enough of the crabby me. I am pround of my success with today and I look forward to tomarrow! Day 3 complete...11 more before the big day!
Day Four- Today was easier than the last three that is for sure. I am not sure if the toxins are out of my body or what. A girlfriend of mine is doing the Body for Life diet and as a gift for throwing me my bachlorette party I bought her the Eating for Life Recipe book that goes with her program. She seemed excited to get it. And the recipes looked good but I was fine with looking at them. Today was a great day. Day 4 complete...10 more before the big day!
Day Five- Today was A bit up and down. I felt fine with the Protein shakes but when I came home from work my husband made dinner early so the smell wouldn't be so strong in the house. Well I could smell it like a hound dog. So I wanted to escape.. I figured scrapbooking with my mom would help. Come to find out they were ordering a pizza. So on the way over I became emotional and started crying. I am mourning the old me I suppose. And have come to realize this is a journey of one. The people around me are not going to change, but I am. Overall is was a good day. Day 5 complete...9 more before the big day!
Day Six- Today was a challenging day. I was home all day with my family. We took our daughter to the park, and went grocery shopping. The grocery shopping was a bit too soon. I didn't feel ready to be there. So I grabbed my chicken broth,fat free jello, and crystal light. We didn't spend that much time there and then got home. My husband told me he was proud of me for holding my composure in the grocery store. Did he think I was going to tear bags of chips from the shelf and stuff my face? The only bad thing about today was I only had 2 protein shakes instead of 3. My timing wasn't good with spacing them out today and I only had 2. Today was a good day. Day 6 complete...8 more before the big day!
Day Seven- When I woke up this morning I had a horrible stomach ache. Probebly because I consumed 460 calories yesterday. But the rest of the day went very well. I had my protein shakes and half a can of beef broth. Water and Crystal Light and of course my Vitamins. I took my daughter to ballet class and did just a little cleaning. My daughter and I took a fantastic nap today, I opened the window and a nice cool breeze entered the room. Perfect for napping. Today was great. Day 7 complete...7 more before the big day! HALF WAY!!!
Day Eight- Today was fantastic. I did a 2 mile walk aerobic video,woohoo! And it was a beautiful day outside today. I did feel a little bit hungrier than I have lately. I just finished watching a great romance flick so I had a good cry. A good cry always makes me feel alive..refreshed if you will. Well I am off to bed to sleep with the windows open,I am totally excited!! Tomarrow morning I have a meeting with my surgeon. Today was refreshing. Day Eight complete...6 more before the big day!
Day Nine- Today was a pretty good. Everything was going well until I realized on my Lunch Shake I only had one scoop left in the tub. So I used it and an old protein powder I had in the cabinet. YUCK. I don't know how I drank that nasty protein before...it was awful. I couldn't even finish 1/4 of the shake.So I waited until my hubby came home to run to walmart because the nutrition store I bought my Isopure from was closed. So I searched and searched until I found a Slim-Fast Low Carb that had 20g of protein and 6gof carbs. So it met what I was allowed. I was so hungry I poured it over ice and waited for relief. The Slim Fast shake was worse than the one I had it tasted like those chocolate covered cordial cherries you get near christmas.. It was so gross. Needless to say I didn't have dinner. Day 9 complete...5 more before the big day!
Day Ten- I woke up got my daughter ready and off we went to get my protein powder. My day was very smooth. I had my shakes and all was great. Day 10 complete...4 more before the big day!
Day Eleven- Well today was my last day at work. Let me tell you I have a few great friends at work that offer huge support. I am sooo luck to have such amazing people in my life. The surgery really became a reality for me today...having everyone say goodbye and goodluck. It was just a Wow moment..Day 11 complete...3 more before the big day!
Day Tweleve- Today I attended my 6 year old cousins birthday party. The kids were horrible...just horrible. I hope my daughter doesn't act like that when I am not around. But there was a lot of food and of course...my complete weak spot cake. So I simply told my Aunt that I am on a very strict diet and I can't eat any food. I apologized and told her I wasn't trying to be offensive. I have only told a select few family members. It is strange almost everyone I work with knows I am having surgery. But I just don't want my family to know...they are not very supportive when it comes to someone bettering their life. Sounds horrible I know, but they are life suckers. I love them but man it is annoying. So I escaped the crazed b-day party....unharmed. Day 12 complete...2 more before the big day!
Day Thirteen- My hubby and I bought a new mattress today!!!!! It is a King ( we currently have a queen) don't ask me why I am getting a bigger bed when I will be getting smaller. I have always wanted one...I love to spread out. It was sooooo comfy. It is a postrapedic euro top mattress!! I can't wait to get it on Saturday...can you tell!!! The protein diet went great today. I must admit now that my surgery is right around the corner. I feel like I want to pig out for the last time. I know I wouldn't do it, but that is how I feel. Ya know pig out before a new diet :) That is the kind of trouble that got me where I am now. But I stayed strong of course. I am ready!!! We went to the store today to get my protein for my pureed protein! I am soooooo excited! Day 13 complete...1 more before the big day!
Day Fourteen- Well today was the last day of my pre-op protein diet! Everything went smoothly. I am getting a little nervous. But I am sure everything will be fine. I made it!!! Day 14 complete... Tomarrow is my BIG DAY!!!!
Day One- Went perfect, qwite a few people were teasing me at work about bringing a cake in for me. I do not understand why people do this to one another. Its like putting heroin in front of a heroin addict waiting to see what they will do next. But guess what put the cake in front of me...I aint biten! I must admit I was in a crabby mood all day yesterday...I am thinking it was because of no caffeine and no food. Day 1 complete...13 more before the big day!
Day Two- Was a lot harder than Day One. But I did everything I was suppose to and I feel great about that. It is amazing how easy it is to just reach out for a piece of food before you realize what you are doing. I was feeling a bit fatiqued today. And my Husband was making dinner and the smell was killer. And I was also in a crabby mood today. I feel for the people around me. Day 2 complete...12 more before the big day!
Day Three- Eck was it a hard day today! People everywhere were eating food. Carrying MCDs through the hospital eating cookies handing me candy. Do people wish you to fail or are they jealous you are making a positive change in your life? I cannot answer that question because I wouldn't offer a fellow "dieter" a cookie...it is rude. People should be more supportive. Enough of the crabby me. I am pround of my success with today and I look forward to tomarrow! Day 3 complete...11 more before the big day!
Day Four- Today was easier than the last three that is for sure. I am not sure if the toxins are out of my body or what. A girlfriend of mine is doing the Body for Life diet and as a gift for throwing me my bachlorette party I bought her the Eating for Life Recipe book that goes with her program. She seemed excited to get it. And the recipes looked good but I was fine with looking at them. Today was a great day. Day 4 complete...10 more before the big day!
Day Five- Today was A bit up and down. I felt fine with the Protein shakes but when I came home from work my husband made dinner early so the smell wouldn't be so strong in the house. Well I could smell it like a hound dog. So I wanted to escape.. I figured scrapbooking with my mom would help. Come to find out they were ordering a pizza. So on the way over I became emotional and started crying. I am mourning the old me I suppose. And have come to realize this is a journey of one. The people around me are not going to change, but I am. Overall is was a good day. Day 5 complete...9 more before the big day!
Day Six- Today was a challenging day. I was home all day with my family. We took our daughter to the park, and went grocery shopping. The grocery shopping was a bit too soon. I didn't feel ready to be there. So I grabbed my chicken broth,fat free jello, and crystal light. We didn't spend that much time there and then got home. My husband told me he was proud of me for holding my composure in the grocery store. Did he think I was going to tear bags of chips from the shelf and stuff my face? The only bad thing about today was I only had 2 protein shakes instead of 3. My timing wasn't good with spacing them out today and I only had 2. Today was a good day. Day 6 complete...8 more before the big day!
Day Seven- When I woke up this morning I had a horrible stomach ache. Probebly because I consumed 460 calories yesterday. But the rest of the day went very well. I had my protein shakes and half a can of beef broth. Water and Crystal Light and of course my Vitamins. I took my daughter to ballet class and did just a little cleaning. My daughter and I took a fantastic nap today, I opened the window and a nice cool breeze entered the room. Perfect for napping. Today was great. Day 7 complete...7 more before the big day! HALF WAY!!!
Day Eight- Today was fantastic. I did a 2 mile walk aerobic video,woohoo! And it was a beautiful day outside today. I did feel a little bit hungrier than I have lately. I just finished watching a great romance flick so I had a good cry. A good cry always makes me feel alive..refreshed if you will. Well I am off to bed to sleep with the windows open,I am totally excited!! Tomarrow morning I have a meeting with my surgeon. Today was refreshing. Day Eight complete...6 more before the big day!
Day Nine- Today was a pretty good. Everything was going well until I realized on my Lunch Shake I only had one scoop left in the tub. So I used it and an old protein powder I had in the cabinet. YUCK. I don't know how I drank that nasty protein before...it was awful. I couldn't even finish 1/4 of the shake.So I waited until my hubby came home to run to walmart because the nutrition store I bought my Isopure from was closed. So I searched and searched until I found a Slim-Fast Low Carb that had 20g of protein and 6gof carbs. So it met what I was allowed. I was so hungry I poured it over ice and waited for relief. The Slim Fast shake was worse than the one I had it tasted like those chocolate covered cordial cherries you get near christmas.. It was so gross. Needless to say I didn't have dinner. Day 9 complete...5 more before the big day!
Day Ten- I woke up got my daughter ready and off we went to get my protein powder. My day was very smooth. I had my shakes and all was great. Day 10 complete...4 more before the big day!
Day Eleven- Well today was my last day at work. Let me tell you I have a few great friends at work that offer huge support. I am sooo luck to have such amazing people in my life. The surgery really became a reality for me today...having everyone say goodbye and goodluck. It was just a Wow moment..Day 11 complete...3 more before the big day!
Day Tweleve- Today I attended my 6 year old cousins birthday party. The kids were horrible...just horrible. I hope my daughter doesn't act like that when I am not around. But there was a lot of food and of course...my complete weak spot cake. So I simply told my Aunt that I am on a very strict diet and I can't eat any food. I apologized and told her I wasn't trying to be offensive. I have only told a select few family members. It is strange almost everyone I work with knows I am having surgery. But I just don't want my family to know...they are not very supportive when it comes to someone bettering their life. Sounds horrible I know, but they are life suckers. I love them but man it is annoying. So I escaped the crazed b-day party....unharmed. Day 12 complete...2 more before the big day!
Day Thirteen- My hubby and I bought a new mattress today!!!!! It is a King ( we currently have a queen) don't ask me why I am getting a bigger bed when I will be getting smaller. I have always wanted one...I love to spread out. It was sooooo comfy. It is a postrapedic euro top mattress!! I can't wait to get it on Saturday...can you tell!!! The protein diet went great today. I must admit now that my surgery is right around the corner. I feel like I want to pig out for the last time. I know I wouldn't do it, but that is how I feel. Ya know pig out before a new diet :) That is the kind of trouble that got me where I am now. But I stayed strong of course. I am ready!!! We went to the store today to get my protein for my pureed protein! I am soooooo excited! Day 13 complete...1 more before the big day!
Day Fourteen- Well today was the last day of my pre-op protein diet! Everything went smoothly. I am getting a little nervous. But I am sure everything will be fine. I made it!!! Day 14 complete... Tomarrow is my BIG DAY!!!!
