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More details on my diet

March 14th, 2007 at 05:51 pm

Well, I've had some requests about the diet plan I'm following, so here goes.

It is actually a pre-op diet that I am on, in anticipation of weight loss surgery. I am a candidate for roux-en-y gastric bypass, and I am on this diet in an effort to get into a "weight loss" state, or negative calorie balance, at the time of surgery.

Reasons for the diet, per my doctor:
1. To help shrink the left lobe of the liver by using up excess glycogen stores. Shrinking the liver aids in a safer surgery.

2. To help transition to the post-op diet.

3. To get in the habit of counting protein, fat, and carb grams prior to surgery, since it is essential to do so after surgery.

What you'll need to do the diet:
a food count book, such as The NutriBase Complete Book of Food Counts.

Basic guidelines for the Pre-Op Diet:
Men:
75 grams of protein/day

2 Responses to “More details on my diet”

  1. Thrifty Ray Says:
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    Good luck with your upcoming surgery! I am losing weight by using a similar plan...a mix of good protiens, carbs and fat. (my plan also uses the glycemic factor of foods..) and Ive already lost two sizes and am on my way to being a size 12 by June!! My best wishes to you!

  2. PRICEPLUS Says:
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    Good luck with the surgery! My dietician has me eating only whole wheat and othe fibrous stuff in mass quantities. I feel stuffed but I am losing weight! Hey if it works right!Smile

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