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thejharp reacted to LalaTaylor in First Nutrition Counseling Session
So today was the first of six sessions of nutrition I have to attend in order for my insurance company to even consider paying for my surgery. This is just one of the many requirements as part of my pre-op hoops to jump through. I wasn't sure what to expect, but i thought I would be walking out with a menu plan already done. I wanted to go to the grocery store, buy it and be on my way to immediate weight loss. (Lol-whose dreaming?). Instead I walked out with a better understanding of how food fuels my body, and why I have struggled to lose weight and keep it off. I am thankful for this requirement because without the knowledge I don't know if WLS would have worked long-term. That is my experience thus far. What are the experiences of you?
Lucretia
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thejharp reacted to JamieLogical in I'm just beginning this process and im trying go to follow my surgeons pre-op instructions
I just want to throw in that you shouldn't judge your "success" by how quickly you lose post-op. Some people just lose faster than others. Some people stick to the plan strictly and keep up their exercise and lose really slowly. Some people don't track their food and don't work out and lose quickly. The key is that if you lay the right foundation for your long-term success, you WILL lose the weight eventually. This isn't a race. What does it matter if it takes you 6 months or 16 months to get to your goal as long as you get there? A decade from now, will a few months make any difference compared to the YEARS you've spent living a healthy lifestyle?
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thejharp reacted to Djmohr in I'm just beginning this process and im trying go to follow my surgeons pre-op instructions
The only other thing I would add to the above comments is that you should practice mindful eating. That is when you really pay attention to what your stomach is telling you.
Start by focusing on eating slower and truly listening when your body is full. To do this you should be eating your meals at the table instead of in front of the tv.Try to get rid of any distractions that might keep you from paying attention.
These are all great habits to begin to build now while waiting for your surgery to be completed.
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thejharp reacted to Miss Mac in I'm just beginning this process and im trying go to follow my surgeons pre-op instructions
The pre-op phase is a tortuous rite of passage, but will get a lot of adjustments out of the way. Then, all you have to worry about post-op is your recovery. Your new good habits will already be in place. I was 62 when I had my sleeve. There are a lot of us old birds on here, so you are in good company. I wish you good luck and good health.