You may be curious about what I am eating, or what I ate before surgery, or what I will eat in the future so I am going to give the step by step of what I am following.
Nats Pre-Pre Op
Now technically Pre-Op starts a few weeks (a month) before your surgery. For me, I knew I had a lot of bad habits and needed a period to start getting rid of those slowly. I am not a cold turkey type personality and that wold have caused me tons of stress to the point I probably would have self sabotaged the process. So 4 month early I started loosly following the pre op diet, but mostly concentrated on getting myself off pop, chips, eating meals instead of unhealthy snacks, making all meals instead of going out, prepping, and started by doing 1 meal as a protein shake, and then a little closer replacing 2 meals with shakes and veggies, and eventually, by the time the actual Pre Op was to start I was ready. My body wasn't in shock and I was 100% committed, focused and had already seen results so was determined.
Dr. Zavalza's Pre-Op Diet: (2-3 Weeks before surgery)
Protein Shake / Water
Protein Shake / Water
Green Salad / 3oz Protein / Water
(if needed Greek yogurt)
Dr. Zavalza's Pre-Op Diet: (3 Days before surgery)
Clear Liquids ONLY
Broths, Water, SF Gatorade
(if needed Greek Yogurt)
Dr. Zavalza's Pre-Op Diet: (Day of surgery)
Nothing
Dr. Zavalza's Pre-Op Diet: (Day after surgery)
A few Oz of Water, SF Gatorade, diluted apple juice
Dr. Zavalza's Post-Op Diet---------------------------STAGE 1 (1-3 days after surgery)
Must try to consume 64 oz (2 liters) of fluids a day
Water
Ground Ice
SF Jello
Broths
SF Gatorade
Dr. Zavalza's Post-Op Diet-------------------------STAGE 2 (3-17 days after surgery)
Try to Consume approx. 500 calories
4 oz of Greek Yogurt
Broths
Protein Shakes
Water
Ground Ice
SF Jello
SF Gatorade
Dr. Zavalza's Post-Op Diet-------------------------STAGE 3 (17-30 days after surgery)
Blended or pureed stage. Try to consume 500 calories.
Pureed Tuna
Scrambled eggs
Pureed beans
Cottage cheese
4 oz of Greek Yogurt
Broths
Protein Shakes
Water
Ground Ice
SF Jello
SF Gatorade
Dr. Zavalza's Post-Op Diet-------------------------STAGE 4 (30-60 days after surgery)
Soft Food Stage. Try to consume 500-700 Calories (chew everything at least 20 times)
*All the foods from above.
Salmon
Egg whites
Lentils
Chicken Breast only
Tuna
Beans
Chickpeas
Turkey Breast only
Dr. Zavalza's Post-Op Diet------------------------STAGE 5 (60-120 days after surgery)
You must now try to increase your daily calories. Your stomach is healed enough to start physical activities. Proteins must be 70-100g per day. Try to consume 600-750 calories.
*All the foods from above.
Whole eggs
Dry Cranberries
Raisins
Dates
Strawberries
Raspberries
Dr. Zavalza's Post-Op Diet-------------------------STAGE 6 (4-12 month post op)
Try to consume 700-900 Calories. Your stomach has almost fully healed and you will be able to take larger bites, and consume more, but chew each bit 20 times.
*All the foods from above.
Red Meats (6th month out/start with ground beef)
Apples, bananas, grapes
Asparagus, broccoli, lettuce
Peanuts, almonds, pecans
Cereal, rice
Dr. Zavalza's Post-Op Diet----------------------STAGE 7 (12-24 month after surgery)
Try to consume 900-1200 calories. Your stomach will be fully healed. Increase exercise. Be conscience as this stage is where you could indulge in old bad habits. Hopefully you have been given the tools to make better choices and keep the weight off. Protein Protein Protein. No to little Carbs.
*All the foods from above.
Alcohol
All meats (Proteins)
Cheeses
Fruits & Nuts
Veggies
AVOID:
Eating Fast
Using a straw (no air in new stomach)
Carbonated Drinks
Caffeine
Much Alcohol
Talking while eating (no air in new stomach)
Drinking with meals (eat only, then 1.2hr later drink only...repeat)
Skipping Meals
Filling your plate
Red Meat until 6 months
NEW HABITS:
Chew 20-30 times per mouthful
Use small plate, utensils (childrens)
Weigh your portions until comfortable with amounts
Track your food, weight loss, and inches
Prep your own foods
Rest your body. You will be tired the 1st year. Rest a lot.
Make plans, organize shopping lists.
Reminder: Protein first: 70-120g of protein a day
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Is it worth that craving?!?!? Not so much!
Stayed Tuned~ Nat
Body Under Construction
Thank you for this Nat, I had the impression that you had NO food for 12 months. Just didn't know how you were going to accomplish it, but now I get it. This was a great read as all your Blog entries are. Glad you are enjoying People, Places and Things and that this was not just a surgery trip.......Love You
ReplyDeleteIt Feels like its been 12 months. lol
ReplyDeleteBut no, I get some food at each stage..yay!
You amaze me Nat--you are so strong. Love you!
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