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Monday, March 21, 2011

Sample day: Pre-op Lap-band Diet

Below is the sample diet that my nutritionist gave me at my eval.  My daily goal is to intake 85g of protein DAILY geeeeeez

Reminder that some people don't even get put on pre-op diets and i've read others get put on low-carb low-fat but not all liquid till a few days before the surgery...i dunno why?

Breakfast
8 ounces orange juice
1 container Yoplait light yogurt, 5 grams protein
1 lean body RTD (Ready to drink), 25g protein
*In the morning is when I drink the ready-made protein shakes (Atkins Advantage or Advant-edge)

Snack: 1 no sugar added fudgsicle.  (MY FAVORITE)

Drink 16 oz of calorie free and carbonation free and caffeine-free beverage in between the meals.

Lunch
1 scoop (1/2 serving) muscle milk light powder (in 8 oz of water), 12.5g protein
1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese, 15g protein
1/2 cup regular jello
1 cup broth

Snack:
1 cup plain chicken broth
8 oz apple juice

Drink 16 oz of calorie free and carbonation free and caffeine-free beverage in between these meals.

Dinner 
1 scoop (1/2 serving) muscle milk light powder, 12.5g protein w/
1 cup skim milk (8 oz), 8g protein
1 no sugar added fudgsicle
1 cup plain beef broth

Drink 16 oz of calorie free and carbonation free and caffeine-free beverage in between these meals.

Total protein: 78g*
Total oz: 80 oz

*minimal protein is found in some other items used above but these were not included in total protein count.

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