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low calorie diet

Osidge said:
The OP has been told what he needs to do and, to get his cancer surgery, he should follow the instructions he has been given by an HCP. Low calorie eating is not easy but the need here is pressing. I did it using meal replacement drinks so I could have controlled calories and the nutrition I needed. I hope he sorts issues out with his GP - who may be able to assist via prescribing, given the medical need. It would be good to hear of your progress if you are up to that

Wishing you all the best for the future from all of us here

Doug
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Thanks Doug, I will be posting on here as soon as the weight starts reducing, appreciate all the feedback. William
 
superwilliam said:
Thanks very much for all the info. Very helpful. I am going to ask for the meal replacement when I see The GP on Friday. Just didn't know the name of it so that has come in handy too. I will keep posting on my progress, hopefully weight loss. xx
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You might have to push hard to get them prescribed, but since a consultant has recommended an 800 calorie diet, and that's the most publicised one( and as far as I know the best one too) I think it's only right to try. They are only available on prescription, and some of the others have a higher carb content....(just giving you a bit of ammunition to use :) ). Fingers crossed for you on Friday.

Yes keep posting. :)
 
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zand said:
You might have to push hard to get them prescribed, but since a consultant has recommended an 800 calorie diet, and that's the most publicised one( and as far as I know the best one too) I think it's only right to try. They are only available on prescription, and some of the others have a higher carb content....(just giving you a bit of ammunition to use :) ). Fingers crossed for you on Friday.

Yes keep posting. :)
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Thanks for the ammo !
 
800 calorie worked for me. But as you are on insulin you shouldnt do this blindly and you will need assistance from your GP. If your consultant is recommending it (they also do it before gastrectomy type operations) why would you not seriously consider it with your GPs assistance. They obviously need you to lose weight fast.

By the way the first 10 days are hell (and probably worse for you with insulin and getting the balance right) and when you feel hungry I found water/black tea/black coffee to be wonderful filler uppers. Also fill you calories with lots of fibrous foods that take a long time to pass through your gut. Celery/Raw Carrots/a few Nuts
 
Thanks to everyone for all your very helpful comments. I will update after my GP visit.
 
Hi, sorry I haven't been on to let you know how it's going, have had computer problems! I saw the nurse who deals with diet and had no success there, I am to go back for blood tests? By the time they have come up with some advise it will be time to go back to see my specialist. In the meantime I am cycling every day and trying very hard to keep my cals down to 1,200 per day. Certainly have my ups and downs but will keep at it. I will update after I see the Specialist on the 13th December. Thanks again everyone for all your help. William
 
Thanks for the update William. I hope that you meet the weight loss target for your surgery.

Regards

Doug
 
superwilliam said:
Hi all, I have recently been diagnosed with non aggressive cancer in the prostrate. Due to my prostrate being enlarged the specialist is eager to remove it. My problem is I am overweight and he wants me to go on an 800 calorie per day diet. He is aware I am insulin dependent , type 2. He seems to think that there will be problems with such a low cal diet and there is a good chance I will be diabetic free if I manage to lose weight. I am also, as you can imagine, eager myself to get the surgery over and done with.
I am a little concerned about such a drastic step regarding my food intake though. Any advise welcome. I am going to see my GP this week before I begin it. Thanks.
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I have had success with deciding on a maximum carb and protein count for the day and splitting those numbers by about 3. So, I try for 100 to 120 carbs and 32-60 protein. I try to replace meat with tofu and other veg based protein or chicken and only eat red meat once a week or less. No bread, but lots of veggies for carbs. Every carb and protein number is different for every individual though, so maybe talk to a dietician. I keep a print out with carb counts on my table and keep a diary of what I eat with my am and bedtime blood sugar count too. This helps me check to see if the amount of food I am eating is keeping my blood sugar where it should be.
 
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