[fr1endly2]

It’s important for you to remember that it takes weeks, sometimes months and a lot of hard work to change behaviors and habits. Be sure to ease into these changes and avoid the frustration that can accompany a major lifestyle change. Participate in a support groups may be especially helpful during this time.
TIPS:

• Develop new coping mechanisms that aren’t associated with food.
• Find new ways to occupy the time you used to spend eating.
• Increase your physical activity - even the smallest effort makes a difference.
• Create and rehearse responses to inquiries about your weight loss or behavioral changes.
• Keep an ongoing list of your post-surgery goals and expectations.
• Buy supplies such as infant/child utensils, small plates and bottled water.
• Practice sipping water throughout the day.
• Avoid drinking with meals.
• Cut food into small pieces.
• Practice chewing food until it’s smooth or in a puree form before swallowing.
• Wean yourself off soda and other carbonated beverages.
• Try different protein shakes and find one that you like.
• Learn to recognize when you feel satisfied or full. During a meal, notice when food tastes less appealing. Notice when your sense of urgency to eat decreases. Notice when your sense of hunger decreases or goes away.

Preoperative Diet

[freebird]

great tips friend thanks for the advice, i never thought about the rehearsed responses, i'm gonna start on that today, and write them down so i can memorize them. thanks again

[fr1endly2]

silly u welcome!
I try to post information as i can that helps
as well as conversation with folks too!