Question:
surgery right after christmas
Does anyone have to fast for christmas? I do. I know I have to do it and I will. Just wish they made jello that tasted like pumpkin pie. Any advice would help. — cuppaloopy (posted on November 15, 2009)
November 15, 2009
You can do it! Just tell yourself you are giving yourself a great gift by
not eating and following your doctor's orders. It is only temporary that
you have to give up a holiday. I had my surgery last Dec. 10 so the
holidays were not the same. Think of the military and how many of them will
just be eating k-rations.
— edgehanger
November 15, 2009
I want to have my surgery right after Christmas, so I will be on the liquid
diet also. I just figure I have a little head start towards weight loss for
summer. Good luck to you
Dawn
— Hilkerrt
November 15, 2009
Thanks guys that helps.
— cuppaloopy
November 15, 2009
Maybe plan an early Christmas dinner with the family.
— [Deactivated Member]
November 15, 2009
During my last week before my surgery I did eat some solid proteins once or
twice. I would think if you just ate some turkey you would be ok, just
don't eat skin and white meat only, and just a couple of ounces of it. Stay
away from the fats and carbs.
— rkurquhart
November 15, 2009
congrats on getting a date so soon! Best of luck to you and just think,
this time next year you will be a new you! Hugs,Kim
— gpcmist
November 15, 2009
I had my surgery last year on December 17th. Although I didn't have to fast
during Christmas, I was quite limited in what I could eat at that time. The
hardest time for me was when everyone sat down to eat. I was able to endure
that by drinking a protein shake in a room by myself and meditate on how
this was a new beginning for me. It really helped and everyone in the
family was very supportive--even if they were a bit ignorant by offering me
things to eat!
This is a wonderful thing you are doing for yourself and your future! You
can do this and I wish you the best of everything this holiday!!
— terribeth
November 16, 2009
During my pre op diet I spoke to my doctors and was able to have high
protien foods chewed very well (to mush) and veggies chewed well too. The
idea is to have the liver work as little as possible so that it doesn't
have to process food. That's why it needs to be high protien low fat low
carb and liquid or very well chewed up. I suggest talking to your docter as
well. I also recommend enjoying limited amounts of what you can prior to
starting the diet so you don't feel deprived and plan a nice dinner the day
before you start you'll enjoy it. Once you start losing the weight and feel
better you will know it was all worth it.
— Lisa von Wallmenich
November 16, 2009
Betty well said! This is your gift to yourself!!
— FSUMom
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