krisbradley08 wrote: »

I'm getting sleeved on September 21, my Dr is happy with the progress I've made preparing for the surgery. But I stalled out last month so I'm a little frustrated with my self. Did any of you start doing the really small portions before the surgery, which would be similar to after surgery? If so how often were you supposed to eat or drink something, I'm understanding position sizes but the 2TBLS frequency eludes me. I think I'm a little nervouse and just don't want to mess things up, before or after. Thanks for any ideas you would like to share with me.

Welcome and congratulations! So I have a confession about presurgery and my pre-op diet. I knew the cut-off point for when I had to start the proper pre-op diet to shrink my liver... So I indulged in favourite foods up to then. And I mean indulged! haha

Even on the pre-op diet, I didn't worry at all about trying to get used to eating smaller amounts because after surgery you have no choice. You have to eat only a couple of TBLS of liquid initially, then slowly work your way through the carefully planned post-op diet levels. Your body won't be able to have bigger meals so trying to get it used to small quantities now is not as vital. Yes, eat off of a side plate now. Have smaller portions in general but you don't need to practice the tiny amounts. I imagine you are trying because you are practicing for the mental game of it. But, as Shauna said, your body will tell you when you can and can't eat after surgery. Focus on what the doctor suggests now. Try not to worry about the after too much. I know that is hard because I sure did... But try...