I had been using fitday, but have switched to my fitness pal. It just seems easier, neither count net carbs, just total carbs.

Thanks again for all the great input.



I'm sticking with the sleeve. I, too, have seen people lose on strict diets and gain it back and more. And, like I said earlier, after re-reading the post-op diet, after time my surgeon's diet is basically protein, veggies and fruits and occ whole grains. That seems more doable and realistic for me.



Thanks again!

I called my bariatric center and talked to the medical weight loss side about options there. In a nutshell, they offer low cal low carb 800 calories day four shakes and bars, then one lean meat meal with vegetables. She said they keep body in ketosis to lose weight. She said I would be good candidate as my labs are all good. Weight loss is about two to three pounds a week. Maintenance follow up is for a year. She said one of the main things vs surgery is I would have to work harder to keep weight off. Exercise at least 3-4 times per week for an hour. She said I have to be motivated and give up carbs entirely.

What do you all think? I told them not to cancel surgery date, this is about the only thing I have not done.

Thanks!
Lynn

Thanks for all the great responses. You all are so great!

Thanks! That makes sense.

Lynn

Good job! That is something I am hoping the sleeve will help me learn to do!

Has your surgery helped with your mindless eating?

Who is vita lady?

Thanks for all the support - it really means so much.

Lynn

Hi,

My surgery is just over two weeks away and my youngest daughter, who is a nurse as I am, keeps texting me about a patient she heard of that threw a clot on day 1 post op and died. And why would I have surgery to lose 50#, and don't I want to see my daughters and grandsons grow old? I told her not to keep telling me every bad thing she has heard, as I have thought of this things. It was hard enough to admit that I should have surgery, and to commit to it, I just want positive feelings going into it.

Thanks for letting me vent. I know they don't want anything to happen, neither do I, but I cannot stand being this big anymore. It seems like this is my best chance for getting my weight off and keeping it off.

Lynn

Hi,

I had my pre-op class last week,have been super excited. The end of last week I had an allergic reaction to something I ate - my rash is gone, but my hands and feet are still a little swollen (they had been huge along with my face) and are still painful.

Anyway, idk why, but I know I had gained about 5-6 # immediately from the swelling. Since I have felt like crap, also have quit caffeine this week, I have eaten everything in site. Now I'm worried I will gain weight before surgery and dr will cancel it, then I'm worried that I'm worried I will fail after surgery.

I'm so upset. I had been told all along not to lose anything cause my bmi was borderline. My pre-op diet is just to be clears two days before surgery. Most other patients were on liver reduction diet, I'm wondering if I should just go ahead and do that anyways.

Sorry this is so long. Why can't I get back on track!

Thanks,

Lynn

Congrats! I can't wait to be on the losers bench too!

Great stats! I cannot wait for my surgery!