One of the requirements with my insurance co. before I have surgery is that I must lose 10% of my body weight. I'm really having a hard time. Anyone else struggling with this or had to go through the same thing? Any tips you can share with me would be great.

Holly

Sorry to hear that. My insurance doesn't have this requirement. But might be this is another way for them to tell you to be on 6 months diet?

Get the sleeve.

Sorry. Just kidding (boy I hope you have a good sense of humor)...

Cut soda, carbs (no white stuff--flour, sugar ), eating after dinner, walk (or whatever exercise you can do). For Snacks just have lots of sugar free ice pops in every flavor handy and herbal teas (take long to drink- give taste buds a "fix"). Oh and tons of Water. Start drinking Protein shakes- they fill you up for so long and have great protein so you have energy.

Good luck!!

I agree with Marty on this one. I'm not typically a super low carb diet fan only because I feel it is falls more under the "diet" category and because, for me, it is very restrictive, and not sustainable long term. However, I was on a super low carb diet for my preop diet and I lost 14 pounds in two weeks. I'd suggest doing something similar to mine: a shake for Breakfast and lunch and for dinner, 5 oz. of lean Protein with some low carb veggies. If you need Snacks, use lean sources of protein.

Good luck to you. You can do this!

Remember the old joke - what's the best way to lose 10 pounds of ugly fat....Cut off your head!

Seriously you can do it if you have enough time. Sign up for My Fitness Pal and plan a diet where you lose 1.5 pounds per week. Then stick to it. You want to get this procedure which is why you will be able to do this and succeed.

I started using protein drinks the day after my first meeting with the surgeon and am losing weight nicely ! Have gone from 242 to 229 as of this morning. I love the chocolite banana Cream flavor and throw in half a banana or mango or strawberries. I also put in ice cubes and the required water or skim milk and blend in blender. Shakes are thick and creamy and keep me filled for hours! I also am using the syntrax strawberry kiwi powder in my water which helps ward off cravings for sweets and such. In the evening if I need a little snack I have a half of the rockin roll nut protein bar which is delish! Half of a bar along with sipping water fills me!

Wish you well in your journey!!

If you drink regular soda... stop immediatly... That little change alone will make a huge difference. I lost 10lbs in one month pre-surgery by just not drinking soda. I ate like I would normally eat (which was BAD) and still lost... It's amazing what little changes can do. As mentioned in another post, sugar free popcicles are another great way to get a sweet treat and cut some calories... Good luck!!!

Do you have to maintain the weightloss? If not, (I can't believe in saying this) water pills will definately drop a few lbs. it's not permanent by any means, but if you need to lose a few lbs in a pinch, they will do he trick.

Atkins induction - Atkins 72 induction is even better (essentially trying for zero carbs)

Up your water/crystal lite/calorie free beverages, ditch processed carbs, no flour, no rice, no sugar. Works like a charm, once you detox from carbs/sugar - you wont crave it any longer and the weight pretty much melts off, especially if you consumed this stuff before.

Oh my gosh........thank you to everyone for your input!!! It helps me so much. I'm going to take your advice and keep your encouragement close to heart. I am really feeling discouraged because I haven't lost, but hearing all of you lifts my spirit up.

Thanks again!!!

I lost 65 lbs in 4 1/2 months pre-op working with my surgeon's NUT. I did a 3/2 program- 3 low carb meal replacements a day and 2 "lean and green" meals. I usually had 2-3 low carb protein bars (were more filling and tastier than shakes). It surprisingly kept me full. I liked the Atkins or Pure Protein ones. And then lunch and dinner were low carb meals with lean meats and green veggies. It taught me a lot about cooking and eating in preparation for post-op eating. I also did more water and Crystal Lite, like the others mentioned.