* low carb protein shakes (I have to get at least 60 grams of protein each day)
* low salt broths
* sugar free jello, popsicles and yogurt
* crystal lite, decaffeinated tea and A LOT OF WATER.
This will basically be my diet for the week after the surgery, as well, with the exception of the protein shakes. Post-op, I will have to convert to clear proteins, something called Isopure. Starting on Day 7, I can have half of a scrambled egg. I know what many of you are thinking: screw the surgery, just do the diet for a couple of months, right?
So, I stopped by my favorite place on the way home for a little retail therapy: Target. I picked up a bunch of things that I think will help with the next few weeks. Several of the other blogs I've read suggested a few of them; a few of them were my idea.
Bullett Blender: I'm going to use this to blend up my protein drinks. I purchased a sampler pack of various flavors of protein powders that I'm going to try out before committing to a big tub of it. The flavors sound good: iced tea, roadside lemonade, strawberry kiwi, fruit punch, chocolate truffle, vanilla cappuccino. I'll keep you updated on the taste tests.
Small plates and bowls: One of the bloggers suggested getting small plates and bowls for post-op meals, the reasoning being a smaller plate with look fuller with less food. So, I picked these up. I feel like a giant when I hold them. :)
Sippy Cups: Pre and post-op, I have to get 64 ounces of liquid in each day. However, because my modified stomach can only hold an ounce at a time, it has to be in very small sips. Hence, the sippy cups.
Baby Spoons: Again, these help to control portion and bite sizes so I don't take too big of a bite.
Frankly, I felt like a bit of a idiot buying all these tiny things. However, I think they will serve their purpose. I'll keep you posted.
Kren
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