Inching Ever Closer to the Loser's Bench... (Long)

Yesterday I had my Nutrition consult, and Nurse Coordinator consult. I had both consults over the phone, because I live on the other side of the state as my surgeon. Amanda and Tiffany were completely awesome in educating me. They were pretty excited I already know the drill as I read my surgery binder cover to cover more than once, plus knowledge gained here at OH.

My 4 week Optifast Pre Op Diet begins October 9th. I'd rather call this period "Boot Camp for the Loser's Bench". 4 Weeks is going to be tough but well worth it. Amanda (Nutritionist) expects I should lose 10% of my body weight during this time. At my current weight that would be a 47.5lb loss! That in itself is going to make me feel a whole lot better!

Another awesome thing is, On October 17th my 5th wedding anniversary I will be able to carry my wife out to dinner as long as I order a protein forward dinner with a serving of veggies. It is super awesome I can do this without messing things up. I may post or link the menu of the place I will be going and post online for opinions of what I should order (Inspired by GwenMo on the VSG board).

Here is what I have left to do before taking my seat on the loser's bench.

10-9-14: Begin Optifast Pre Op Diet (Loser's Bench Boot Camp)

10-15-14: Psych Consult

10-17-14: Pre Op and Upper GI

11-6-14: Surgery Day (Graduation from Boot Camp... Loser's Bench Here I Come!)

 

Here is a sample meal plan during my Boot Camp.

B: Optifast Shake

S: SF Jello

L: Optifast Shake

S: Optifast Protein Bar

D: Optifast Chicken or Tomato Soup with 1/4 cup cucumbers or celery

S: Optifast Shake

All in all, I would say my mission titled "Restore the Temple of God" is well underway and all is going as planned! Can't wait to join everyone on the Loser's Bench.

Terriffic news.  I am amazed by the variety of different approaches there are. Anyway, I will be on the bench soon and I will make sure there is room for you.

 

Thanks, good luck with your VSG around the corner.

Great attitude - that will get you very far. Along the way, we have to do things we dont want to do - like pre op diets, liquid diets, etc...its not optional if you want to be successful, so if you can embrace it - you are way ahead of the game.

Awesome thing is all the support I have. Some of my family is also going on a protein shake diet, and my Church is doing a fast at the same time. I must say everything is place and hoping for smooth sailing after the fist couple days.

Wtg!!! Brother your on your way...

Sammy,

I'm so happy that you have a surgery date. You are ahead of me. I will have a date sometime this winter. I can't even imagine how thrilled you must be. Keep us posted on your journey.

Robin