I did something similar, but honestly, oatmeal didn't really fill me up enough. I ended up making a big batch of mashed sweet potatoes—added a bit of cinnamon and butter, and it was surprisingly satisfying. As for coffee, I tried cutting back gradually too, but still got headaches...maybe I didn't start early enough? Anyway, hope your surgery goes smoothly!
I can relate—oatmeal never really did it for me either. Before my procedure, I actually went with scrambled eggs and avocado toast. I figured the healthy fats and protein would keep me full longer, and honestly, it worked pretty well. Didn't feel hungry or jittery at all, which was my main worry.
As for coffee, I think cutting back gradually can help, but timing matters a lot. I started about two weeks ahead, and even then, I still got mild headaches for a couple days. Seems like caffeine withdrawal is just stubborn like that...maybe try tapering off even earlier next time?
Anyway, glad you found something satisfying with the sweet potatoes—sounds delicious. Hope your recovery goes smoothly!
"Seems like caffeine withdrawal is just stubborn like that..."
Haha, seriously, caffeine withdrawal is no joke. I tried going cold turkey once and felt like a zombie for days. Your eggs and avocado toast idea sounds spot-on though—might steal that next time. Glad everything went smoothly for you!
