Surgery is a go. Dr. Woodmans' nurse gave the ok to proceed. And because of a cancellation, I get moved to an earlier time. Show time at the hospital is 06:30 am, surgery start time is 09:15 am. Hopefully I'll be heading home around 2:00 pm ish. So I'm on clear liquids for the day and get to drink a bottle of magnesium citrate (aka colon blow) mid afternoon.
My weight before my pre-op diet (about 3 weeks ago) was 334 lbs.
My weight today is 314 lbs.
I was on a pretty restrictive diet for that time. I limited my daily caloric intake to 1000 or less (net). Fat grams to less than 25. Protein to at least 60 to 80 grams. I either walked an hour each day, or played racquetball when I could. I feel like I am mentally prepared for the way things will have to be after surgery.
I've come to realize just how much food had consumed my thoughts throughout the day. It was a habit to stop on the way home from work and get a burger "for the ride home", irregardless if I was hungry or not. Or eat something when I got bored. The amont of food I could eat is another thing. I felt full when the pain set in, then it was too late. Being on a restrictive diet forces you to confront those habits and the feelings associated with them. I can't say that I was addicted to food, but, you know what they say the first step is.....
Food will still consume a lot of my time, but in a more constructive way. I now have to plan meals ahead of time and stick to a regular pattern of eating. I'll be on 2 weeks of liquids followed by two to four weeks of pureed to soft food. After about six weeks I'll transition back to regular meals in a limited quantity, approx 4 ozs.
Stay tuned.....
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