Tuesday, June 16, 2009

As Promised.....

The Pre-Op Diet

One week from today I begin my two week pre-op diet. Here's what it looks like;

Option 1:
3 protein shakes
1 Lean cuisine style frozen meal (under 300 calories)
2oz lean meat
1 cup cooked veggie
1 med. piece of fruit
4oz low fat milk/yogurt
1 tsp reg fat or 1 TBS light fat (margerine, butter, oil, salad dressing)

Option 2:
3 protein shakes
4oz lean meat
1/2 cup or 1 oz starch (potato, rice, pasta, etc)
1 cup cooked veggie
1 medium piece of fruit
4 oz low fat milk/yogurt
1 tsp reg fat or 1 TBS light fat (margerine, butter, oil, salad dressing)

With both options I get unlimited raw veggies. I need to drink 8 cups of non-carbonated liquids per day and that includes any protein shakes, water, crystal light, sugar free popsicles, sugar free jello, fat free broth, decaf herbal tea, etc.

The day before surgery I can not have any solid food and am allowed 5 protein shakes and non caloric liquids.

It will be hard but nothing is impossible with determination.

3 comments:

  1. It is totally doable! The option one looks a lot like some of my days. I will be here to support you if you need me :) Hang in there - this is all going to be so totally worth it and amazing for you!

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  2. Thanks Kristen. It's definitely doable! I'll miss my carbs though :( Oh well, life moves on :)

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  3. Definitely doable. And you know what? You miss the carbs at first--after a couple of weeks you won't even think of them. Trust me--I know!

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