Pre - op Veggies.

[Priesty]

Hi,

I want to start the pre - op diet early so I can lose the weight I have put on since I saw the hospital andbefore I go for my pre op appointment.

I know you have to eat lots of veggies. Can I include Butternut Squash or sweet potatoes. I love roast veg which I use fry light for and prefer that to having boiled veg. I also like to stir fry and wondered if Rice and Noodles were out too.

Thanks

Paula XX

 

[LisaG]

I think there a variety of pre-op diets you can do but generally any squashes and sweet potatoes are very low in fat...but perhaps quite high in carbs. Are you trying to stick to low carbs?

 

[Priesty]

Hi Lisa,

I was afraid of that :wave_cry:. Oh well I have done my shopping at tesco and it's too late for this week as I have bought a couple of butternut squash's but I shall still be doing the low carbs other wise.

I can usually stick to a diet for about 6 weeks which is what I need to do before I have my op I shall also be going to the gym so I am hoping that I shall be a lot fitter than I am now.

Also does anyone know if it's ok to take cod liver oil capsules or ginseng? I will be taking a centrum multivit as well.

Take care

Paula XXX

 

[Priesty]

Hi

Just re-read the diet sheet and I realise it's no rice, pasta or noodles. Can I have bananas though?? I know I should wait till I seem them at hospital but I really want to shift some weight before I go.

Take care

Paula XX