When meeting with the Physician’s Assistant (PA) last week, she noted that I was down only 4 of the 10-15 pounds the doctor wanted me to lose pre-op. The reward for losing those 10-15 pounds is not having to go on a liquid diet. If I don’t meet that 10-15 pound expectation, I will be required to go on a 7-10 day liquid diet prior to surgery.
The PA seemed to think that I can easy meet at least the 10 pound goal very easily. She said in the long run she thinks very low carb diets (VLC) (think Atkins phase 1) are neither healthy nor sustainable, but because this will be for such a short period of time, I should give it a try. I really only have one event in the next 20 days that I am going to allow myself to indulge, besides that I am officially following a VLC diet for 21 days (started yesterday.)
Since I will be spending at least two weeks post-op on liquids, I am going to do my best to get the last 6-11 pounds off over the next two weeks or so. I have to have the weight off by the last appointment with the surgeon pre-op, which is August 17th. I know that if I keep focused I can do this. August 6th is a big wine evening at my Dad’s house that I’ve been looking forward to for some time now, so that is the one time that I am going to go ahead and indulge. It will be my “last supper” so to speak prior to surgery.
My food journal from yesterday is as follows:
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140
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Sausage, Turkey, Patty
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2 Ounces
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90
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74
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Salad Dressing, Ranch, Light
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2 Tablespoons
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77
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Lettuce, Boston, Fresh, Shred/Chpd
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2 Cups
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14
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Bacon Bits, real, svg
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2 Each
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50
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Cheese, Blue, Crumbled
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1/8 Cup
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60
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Ground Beef 93/7 Raw
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4 Ounces
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170
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Squash, Zucchini, w/ Skin, Fresh, Lrg
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1/2 Each
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27
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Oil, Olive, Extra Virgin
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1/2 Tablespoon
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60
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Eggplant, Fresh, Cubes
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1/2 Cup
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10
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Peppers, Bell, Green, Sweet, Fresh, Sliced
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1/2 Cup
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9
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Protein Shake-Chocolate
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1 Container
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160
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Cheese, String, Light
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2 Pieces
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120
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Nuts, Almonds, Whole
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15 Each
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104
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Jay Robb Whey Protein – Chocolate
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1 Serving
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110
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Milk, Almond, Original, Unsweetened
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1 Cup
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40
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Almond Butter
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1 Tablespoon
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101
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My nutritional stats from yesterday:
| Fat |
80.8g |
51.5% |
| Cholesterol |
613.5mg |
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| Sodium |
2,777.2mg |
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| Carbohydrates |
35.5g |
10.1% |
| Fiber |
11.9g |
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| Sugars |
11g |
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| Protein |
135.7g |
38.4% |
Not too shabby for the first day of low-carbing it!
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I really like that you’re still getting in your veggies, even when you’re doing low carb. I’ve been watching a few YT people who are eating like crap (in my opinion) and I think it can’t be good for their bodies. Your approach seems much healthier. I’m also glad that you’re giving yourself that wine tasting day to indulge, especially because you’ve been looking forward to it, and it would be a shame to miss it. I’m sure it won’t throw you off your game too much, especially if you get right back on it.