Sunday, March 7, 2010

Strange Obsession

Today makes Day 12 on the all-liquid pre-op diet.

You would think being around food at this point would be difficult, but really at this point I'm numb. I've sat in a restaurant twice and prepped dinner for the family a few times. All obligations, but, you wouldn't think I'm going to voluntarily put myself in front of temptation.

But . . . what about one of my favorite shows? Man v. Food? An avid foodie touring the country showcasing a destination's best foods and ending each episode with a restaurant challenge, such as a 10 lb stuffed pizza in an hour, 5 hoagies in 45 minutes or 6 of the hottest wings on the east coast. It's on the Travel Channel - give it a watch.

I appreciate the host's genuine excitement for food and some of the unique foods and restaurants. And oddly, I can sit through six-episodes and feel not an ounce of temptation. Not in comparison to last night, when my family met two other families for dinner. I was fine until my favorite at that restaurant was passed under my nose, shrimp and garlic pizza. That hurt.

To update, I called the surgeon's office Friday. They are hoping to have authorization from my insurance company this week. I have not been fantastic about a blogging midweek, but trust me, when a date is set, you will all know it. For those of you new to my blog. I have put myself on all liquids because my surgeon just transferred to this hospital and supposedly has an open schedule. My hopes are that when the scheduler says "we can pick a date two weeks from now if you'll start all liquids today" and I'll say "Guess what I've been up to." Hope it pays off.

Someone asked me about my preference for protein supplements. My favorite is actually Myoplex Lite, the individual packets of powder make it easy. But it mixes with skim milk making the whole shake about 280 calories. My surgeon's office says no more than 800 calories a day. Muscle Milk Light on the other hand mixes with water allowing four shakes all just under 800 calories.

Have a good week all.

15 comments:

  1. Hope your strategy works out and you get your surgery date asap. Good luck.

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  2. I hope you get your answer tomorrow! I'm prayin' for a date this week!

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  3. Good thinking, Batman! I like the way you are thinking ahead - it will help when the big day arrives and beyond.
    PS Thanks for your suggestion this morning. I am taking it and running with it. Diversion is the exact key :)

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  4. Fingers crossed that you can get a date soon....I know I wasn't tempted by much food during my liquid stage, but I had to make a concentrated effort not to put myself into any sticky situations....ironcially I watched the food channel all day when I was on post op! but never tempted!

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  5. Wow. I admire you for sticking to a liquid-only diet for so long - pretty sure I couldn't have done it; really hope you get your surgery date ASAP!

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  6. OMG...800 cals a day...blah!!! You are so motivated that you have no other choice but to succeed.

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  7. Too funny my word verification was fatip....is it a sign????

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  8. You smelt your favourite pizza and were able to pass up? My jaw has dropped - I am in the presence of greatness!! Wow, well done.
    Caroline

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  9. Glad you can resist and keep to the liquids. You will still lose a lot of weight on the liquid protein drinks so will have a headstart even if the surgery gets delayed. Hope it is soon though.

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  10. I hope you get your approval and a date soon - NO ONE should have to turn down their favorite pizza for Muscle Milk!

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  11. Man vs Food, dieting or not, makes me not want to eat! Bleh. So that and cake shows seemed to be ok during my liquid phases.

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  12. I'm a huge MVF fan as well. I love Adam's exuberance for food and life in general. My BF and I have stopped at a few MVF places on vacations. Not that I can do a challenge now, but I can try a few bites of the items! :-)
    Good luck with the liquid and the surgery date. I had a tough time the second week on liquids, I missed chewing. Hoping you get your date soon!

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  13. I LOVE Man v Food. It doesn't tempt me to eat however because those portions are just crazy. I'm tire of watching him eat his "challenge food" before he starts struggling. LOL. Surprisingly, I also believe that bigger isn't always better and that most of the time, if the restaurant features something BIG or A LOT of it...it's not really that tasty. Keeping fingers crossed for you.

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  14. Hi again! Wanted to let you know I gave you the sunshine blogger award.

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