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Hi Cory, welcome to the group. I joined less than a month ago and am so glad I did. The only ideas I have are what I learned from my own experiences. I love bread, too, especially rustic bread from the bakery. For me, what made it easy to give it up was protien. To my complete surprise I found I hadn't been getting enough protien all along. I'd been getting between 10 - 15 g's a day and craved carbs & sweets. It wasn't until my case manager advised me to get more protien that I could be satisfied without. If I get 25g or more, I'm good. On my pre & post op diet I can accomplish that with a good quality protien powder. Post op I'm mixing it into my low sugar, low fat yogurt. I'd say don't be nervous, but perhaps getting ready for a change as big as this is requires a heightened awareness. I believe you will do just fine. I'm praying for you. Sending hugs.

Thank you so much for the info. I'm sure I'll be returning to that website quite often!

Thanks so much for the website, Lcat. It's great!

Welcome! Always glad to see new people posting! You'll love it here.

Linda

Welcome!! I'm a fairly new here too but I feel like I have been here for years!! I just had my Gastric Bypass done last Wednesday, just a week ago and the last two days I needed some support system. Well let me tell ya...I have found one!
I had to see the dietitian for six months before my surgery and learned how to eat lesser portions. I had less calories in my meals and started focusing on the proteins that you eventually will need a lot of after your surgery. Two weeks before my surgery I had to be on three times a day of the Biatric Shakes and Lean Cuisine at night. It was hard, but I did it!!

Hi!!!! Welcome!