Re: Any help appreciated

[Guest guest]

Celeste,

I have not heard of this before. So many docs are different from

each other. I myself wasn't asked to diet at all prior to surgery,

and two weeks before surgery, I was diagnosed with diabetes for the

first time.

( I figured my surgery was in two weeks so I ignored, as did my

doctor. After surgery I had 2-3 insulin injections, then didn't need

it after that. )

Each doctor is different as is each patient. I also was surprised

to hear about the lady who got a vena cava filter placed PRIOR to

blood clots, but HEY, I do not know everything. A little knowledge is

dangerous.

If your doctor wants you to eat this specific food, then there must

be a good, sound reason. Maybe he is preparing you for the post-op

foods. The first several weeks you can have liquids--->pureed. They

will taste good compared to what you are eating now! I am 6 weeks

post-op and eat yummy things. I can eat a scrambled egg, (FINALLY!!!!)

chicken, tofu ( I happen to LIKE tofu ), and have discovered soynuts -

my new favorite thing. I have found popsicles made with Splenda.

My main problem is to remember to eat. I have to drink a shake to get

in the many protein grams I need, so eating is a forced effort. I

would much rather drink all day. I could down Propel all day.

Celeste, You are almost there. Do not give up now. It is just food.

Food has no power over us any longer. We have become its masters! It

is here to serve our purposes. Hang on just a little bit longer. You

will be SO glad you did!! Hugs, Janet

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> I am not on a liquid fast, my medical group uses Bariatrix

products so I can have oatmeal, protein bars, spaghetti, soups....but

they are definately not very pleasant to eat. To be honest I almost

sat there on Saturday and said, " forget this, if I am going to have

to not enjoy food, the food I love, for the rest of my life what is

the point " ?

[Guest guest]

Hello Celeste,

You are not alone! I know how you are feeling, as do all the people

here who have had the surgery. I think it is natural to have some

second thoughts, but don't let that change the feelings and decision

you made to use this surgery as a tool to improved health, a more

positive outlook on life, and more energy than you've had before!

YOu can do this!!!

I was only asked to fast for the 24 hours prior to surgery, so not

exactly sure how the diet you're on now feels. But believe me, you

will get through it! You will eventually be able to eat some of your

current favorite foods, but have to keep telling yourself you want to

live! and be healthy! and making good nutritional food choices can

get you the body you've always dreamed of!!! Your body is your

vehicle to becoming an active, vibrant person! You will want to

nourish it with healthy foods after the surgery!

Now, there will still be fleeting moments when you have doubts, but

let those pass and realize that losing the weight is here now! ANd

it can be done! I had gbp on 5/27/03, and was 315 miserable pounds.

I had bad back problems, and couldn't walk from here to the curb

without breaking a sweat and needing to rest. Today, I am 172 and so

so so happy!!! I went from a size 30 to a size 10! You can do it

too!!!

feel free to e-mail me if you need support! I am happy to offer all

I can!

Take good care, I'll say a prayer for you and for a very successful,

complication-FREE surgery! You'll be on your way to the new,

slender, confidant YOU before you know it!