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Hi everyone. My name is Jami. I am 3 months into my 6 month pre op. However I have found myself not sticking with the things that my doctor had asked of me. I have quit smoking but I am having terrible with the diet and exercise part. If any of you would want to help be my support rand motivation I would deeply appreciate it. My friends just don't understand the concepts of this process

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What you need is MyFitnessPal. It works with pretty much every smart phone, tablet and computer. You can find a long list on names from a sticky in the exercise forum on this board. Start adding friends and track your food and exercise. You will find thousands of others doing the same and willing to help.

My MFP name is gotaleed if you want to add me.

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I will and thank you

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Hi everyone. My name is Jami. I am 3 months into my 6 month pre op. However I have found myself not sticking with the things that my doctor had asked of me. I have quit smoking but I am having terrible with the diet and exercise part. If any of you would want to help be my support rand motivation I would deeply appreciate it. My friends just don't understand the concepts of this process

Hi Jami!

I went through my pre-op phase believing that this was going to prepare me for the mental and emotional aspects of overeating/dieting/food in general. I also wanted to make sure I was in the best possible shape for my surgery.

The fear of a complication because I didn't do what I was asked far outweighed my desire to cheat. I wanted to make sure I had a handle on these things BEFORE surgery.

Try and push yourself to follow what your doctor has laid out. It really will help you when you are post op and have no choice and can do real harm by not following instruction. Plan your meals, make new things that will keep you on track. Stay stocked up with better alternatives than you may have in the past. It is a struggle and unless someone has gone through it, it is very hard for them to understand. Use this time to almost re-program your thinking, maybe you need to make small changes or make them gradual. I hate excersizing, but I tried to find something that would at least interest me. I have a recumbent bike and I park it in front of the TV if need be to make sure i use it. I am hoping as I lose more and my energy levels rise that I will grow to love working out (fingers crossed).

This is a perfect place to get inspired, to get ideas and to get the motivation you need. Take the advise of those further out. They have succeeded and you can get a wealth of information from them. Check out websites like theworldaccordingtoeggface.com She has great recipes that will help you to stay on track and keep you interested.

You can do this. It is too big a decision to not follow doctor's instructions. You already conquered smoking, and I can only imagine the notion of giving up and changing so much in a short period of time can be overwhelming. I'll say it again. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

Best of luck to you!!

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Keep up the good work.. it will be well worth it. Im only 18 post op..but have lost at least 25lbs already on my own.. just walking around for exercise. I start light weights soon.. so Im excited to lose more weight.. its not going to be easy.. but look at the big picture here.. just think what you will look like 6 mo after surgery.. a whole new life ahead for you and all of us that have had the surgery.. not one day goes by where I have regretted what I have done. its all up hill from here.. my goal is healthy life for me. I didnt have and medical issues before surgery.. but I can tell you this.. by getting it.. ive avoided a whole lot of problems.. diabetes, sleep apnea, heart diseases, due to weight..and the list goes on.. hang in there you will do great.. we all have a weak moment or two.. we are all human.. just get back up dust yourself off and continue.. and let us know how you are doing. this is a great site for support and you can hear our journeys too.. best of luck to you. :)) :D

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Thanks everyone you ask are a true inspiration! I am arriving with the surrey this time. Exercising isan issue because I can't find anything that I like to do.

Hopefully I will find something soon. I am ready to shed some pounds even before surgery. Such with me and keep inspiring me so I stay motivated.

You can even email me or find me on Facebook

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