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nervous1
Member Username: Ohboy
Post Number: 18 Registered: 03-2011
| Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 07:16 am: |
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I am getting ready for my surgery next month. I'm working out like crazy and have never felt better in that regards. However, my eating habits are ehhh. I love my sweets. Any tips for breaking that habit/cycle? |
Jack R
Forum Leader Username: Jack_r
Post Number: 457 Registered: 08-2010
| Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 07:55 am: |
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Well Nervous, not knowing what type of transplant you are going to receive (I presume it is a kidney or liver given the pre-scheduled op) I have several pieces of advice: - your receiving a Gift of Life time to get your priorities in order - good nutrition will be part of your recovery and long term health - you can have "sweets" but just not in such large portions or as frequent. - I like chocolate but I've made a compromise in that I buy an occasional a bar of Hershey dark 'baking" chocolate - great taste, lower sugar and carbs then standard chocolate and it last for 3 or 4 days. Good luck.
Cardiac history going back to 1993. Heart Transplant received in Oct. 2004. Interesting first year and have been very physically active ever since. I currently am pro-active with the SE PA. Gift of Life and a member of Johns Hopkins patient administered Heart Transplant Foundation. Exercise - look around you and don't tell me you can't -Blog |
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nervous1
Member Username: Ohboy
Post Number: 19 Registered: 03-2011
| Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 08:44 am: |
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Oh shoot...should have been more clear. I'm donating a part of my liver. So, what I'm aiming for is to make my recovery a bit easier by being in the best shape of my life before my surgery. OK...tips please and sorry for the confusion. |
Jack R
Forum Leader Username: Jack_r
Post Number: 458 Registered: 08-2010
| Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 09:48 am: |
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Thank you for what you are planning to do. When next talking with the Transplant Team coordinator ask them about post-recovery dietary habits and could you see a staff nutritionist.
Cardiac history going back to 1993. Heart Transplant received in Oct. 2004. Interesting first year and have been very physically active ever since. I currently am pro-active with the SE PA. Gift of Life and a member of Johns Hopkins patient administered Heart Transplant Foundation. Exercise - look around you and don't tell me you can't -Blog |
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nervous1
Member Username: Ohboy
Post Number: 20 Registered: 03-2011
| Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 04:35 pm: |
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Oh excellent...I bet they do have a nutritionist! |
Hostess Rise'
Board Administrator Username: Rise
Post Number: 16190 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 05:04 pm: |
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Hello Nervous Congratulations on becoming a liver donor. To kick the sweet tooth, I would substitute your cravings for sugars with fruit and complex carbs. We all need carbs so be careful not to cut everything out. I have not had any refined sugars in my diet is probably 35 years. Sugar is not helpful with the healing process so just eat wise. If you start to crave something, if you must pick up the food ask yourself this question. "Do I truly believe that this food is going to help me in the healing process"? I do this easily because I practice energy testing and when I have a craving for too many carbs I will receive a negative answer. This sort of testing is a miracle for me. The best of Success to you and to your recipient.
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nervous1
Member Username: Ohboy
Post Number: 21 Registered: 03-2011
| Posted on Saturday, May 14, 2011 - 10:35 am: |
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I think that's great advice. I'm trying to cut the habit out now to make it easier after the surgery. Now that summer is just about here, the choice of fruits is better and I actually love to eat them! |