Sharkey23

HI there - I also was really having a struggle getting the 25 lbs off that I was asked to prior to my surgery (which is now coming up on May 16). I started seeing my surgeon in Sept. of 2015 and the most I got off between then and Feb 1st was about 3-4 lbs. I wasn't motivated to exercise, I flip-flopped from Paelo to Mediterranean diets, etc. Finally, my sister and I did what was always have (and it's great to have a support partner if you can get one!) - we went back to our old fall-back program, good ol' Weightwatchers. I always forget how easy this pgm is because it is more of a portion control program than a denial pgm (i.e. like on Paleo low to no carbs, sugar and same on Med diet). Between Feb. 1st and today, April 7th I have lost 22 lbs and am now not only over what the doc wanted me to lose, but am shooting for another 10 lbs off before surgery! Someone else listed this above, but the Premier Protein shakes (my fave is the chocolate - really delicious and 30 g of protein and only 1 g of sugar and only 2 WW points!) are wonderful. The 18 pack is available at costco for about $25 and it's a legit Meal Replacement. I am just doing the on-line WW version - very simple, user friendly and about 20 bucks a month. For the money, it's well worth it if you are struggling with pre-op weight loss - it really teaches you portion control which we all have to learn anyway, right? Good luck - I hope this helps and keep in touch with how you are doing. You can do it!!

Hi there - I am right behind you....am scheduled for May 16th for the gastric sleeve. We can do this!!