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Most of us in Australia are given a pre-op diet anywhere from 1-4 weeks mostly protein shakes, high protein intake only maybe veges or even small can of tuna for one meal a day but I suggest spending the next 3 months educating yourself on good food and bad food and intake and read read read!

Yes it's possible the stress on your spine and bones. 210lbs In a year is impressive. I'm only 6"0 and 320 I'm hoping to get to 180-190 and if I can grow an inch that be good Haven't been under 200 since high school!

Is there a specific amount of weight needed? Maybe your BMI is too high for SLEEVE but not for RNY BYPASS?

In Australia all we need is doctor and surgeon to approve surgery that's it but I do have to see a dietitian at least once before surgery and do a 2 week protein shake diet to help operation he said to shrink liver but may also shed a few kgs. But even with full coverage we still pay gap out of pocket anywhere between 3k and 6k generally but that covers hospital stay any meds need in hospital. No psych needed, no supervised diet or hurdles needed but I've been doing my own mental preparation for months before taking the leap myself. Looking at a late September surgery! (12 month wait prerequisite)

Never heard that one^ but it's an individual choice

Yes since you'll be forced to live on liquids and purees for weeks post op

To the men, big men 300+ (30-40yo) if you had low stamina or libido prior did it change after Major weight loss? Not meaning not interested in it but so unhealthy and unfit you feel you'll have a heart attack during sex But also I guess if men noticed more stamina and libido I thought it's actually a genuine topic? Not trying to be crude Tnx

Good on them but I'm not wasting my hard earned money

Hi there I'm confused you had surgery a year ago what surgery. You gained weight after 5 months? How much did you lose in 5 months? It seems you were not psychological ready for this big event on your life so some errors could have been made and maybe you lacked critical support from family and friends?

Big difference mate! Can I ask your start weight and current weight. Tnx

If I were you and you wanted to be healthy eat before you go then just bring water

Ok that's not nice. The prices are extortion sorry I'm in Australia and I've never had any issue with bringing my own backpack in they may look but no issue unless alcohol of course. If you're a family and you buy food and drinks it can cost $100s to go cinemas otherwise! Plus if you're eating healthy you can't eat there so why not bring fruit or tuna or something before hand?

You do know you're allowed to bring your own food I've never ever bought popcorn myself

Easy provided you follow the rules. I know a few people who lost 100 in that time

I never buy popcorn much cheaper and healthier to pack your own meal

Invest in some microwave safe air tight containers to eat out of. Put your protein in one, veges in the other, prepare meals everyday

Excellent

That's pretty mad. I wanted to be out quick but my dr is saying we can't by law let you go under the influence of drugs still and if still in pain they have duty of care

The whole idea of a pre-op diet is to help shrink the liver plus shed a few lbs but also to set yourself up for your new life and new regime and to kick start your weight loss. It is shown if you cheat during the honeymoon period post surgery it can have a huge effect on future weight loss because surgery resets everything inside for a new life and starting small with liquid and so on but some people seem to have issues grasping the whole seriousness of this surgery and that they have to change everything if they are to be successful not cheat here and there then wonder why Joe blow lost double you did! The people who commit to this mentally before surgery are the ones who lose 100lbs in 6 months and keep it off not the ones who decide to put 50% effort.. in the end it's your life. PS if youre eating actual sushi rolls they are full of MSG and carbs and Salt but Goodluck! California Roll, one 6-8 piece roll Calories 255 Fat 7 g Carbs 38 g Fiber 6 g Protein 9 g

One in a million

Amazing 150lbs in 10 months wow tell me more about your daily regime? Any special foods or exercise that helped tone up? I'm 320, male and 183cm I want to lose 140lbs myself

I've spoken to many people who had complications with VSG GERD reflux and slow weight loss.. Curious if anybody wish they choose RNY but for some reason insurance won't cover? Have a friend in that position! Why are doctors pushing VSG?

Doing well can I get your start weight

Hey girl looking good... Feel free to search forums plenty of success stories out there with bypass!!

Sounds very experimental