Here it is.
2 weeks pre-surgical diet(notice the name is slightly different)
The basics
Protein Shakes no limit (my WLS center sells it its 19 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber, <1 gram of sugar and 116 calories a serving) Remember I won 5 lbs so I will be using that first.
Other protein sources
Plain chicken breast no sauce or skin
egg whites(or egg beaters)
water packed tuna
Turkey
Seasoning-herbs,salt and pepper
Other acceptable foods/beverages
Broth
sugar-free popsicles
sugar-free Jello
Low calorie drink mixes(crystal light)
water
Skim or soy milk
Torani sugar-free syrups
So this means to me...no vege's or fruit. I am going to clarify with my nutrionist because I technically could go without the shakes and just eat the protein and I am not sure on portions either.
What I see.....a whole lotta blockage...I better get me a laxative!
I also need to rule-out caffeine, so starting Thursday...no more loaded coffee...it will be decaf. I like that its not completely liquid but I am a little confused about what a typical food day should look like. I meet with my nutrionist Saturday right before the support group.
Meanwhile, I have a cold..sucks, stuffed runny nose and cough. I sound lovely, so I am staying home and working. I pretty much did that all weekend...boring...I think I may go stir crazy soon.
Hope you all have a lovely week!
5 comments:
Even though I'm six months away, I've started on the caffeine thing, I've reduced myself to one cup and hope to be off by the surgery. I too have found different pre surgery diets out there, it's interesting how different doctors do this.
Werid that they didn't tell you how much to eat of what.
I hope you feel better soon!
I was so happy I didn't have to do pre op diet...I HATE protein shakes! I am not a coffee drinker, but giving up my Mountain Dew was one of the hardest things I have ever done...it was my morning coffee. I didn't give it up until the very last day.
It's utterly insane and rediculous HOW MANY different versions of a preop diet there are. I was supposed to have 3 opti fast shakes and could supplement with broth and popsicles. I can also have coffee still with torani syrups. I however decided to go wild like a banshee and switch out one shake for a low fat lean meat and veggie at night. I am down 11 pounds in one week so I am happy.
Congratulations on your surgery date! I'm surprised by the no veggies in your pre-op. I'd definitely be asking about that. So excited for you!
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