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I have been on a special diet since Nov 7 to lose 60 lbs. I had to before they would schedule me for surgery. Well I reached my goal this past Monday and now have a date of April 8.

Well I have a nutrition class this Thursday and I'm sure they will weigh me. I have gone off my diet twice this weekend. Eating at Bob Evans and Texas Steakhouse. Now I feel guilty and worried that I've gained weight and they won't give me my date. Of course next Monday I start my pre-opt diet which is 4 weeks. I know I'll lose during that. I'm just worried.

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Don't worry they will schedule you, go walking today and keep moving all day long, do Protein today and you will do just fine..... Congrats! :)

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Looking at your ticker, you've done a really good job with adherence. Honestly, you've done better than I would have if they'd told me I had to lose weight before they operated. You weigh less than I did when I started my pre-op, so in my eyes, you're off to a great start :)

One of the big challenges post-op is knowing how to go out to eat and still eat in a way that's good for you. Many restaurants offer "diet" or reduced calorie menu options and you can never go wrong with lean meat and a vegetable. I've found that many restaurants are really accommodating, letting me swap out white carbs and fatty items for veggies.

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lost 60 lbs. - .off my diet twice this weekend :angry:

Katie

i understand you feeling guilty about "messing" up - eating out this weekend :angry:

you were probably subconsciously eating stuff you were afraid you "would/could never" eat again. :(

IF you did gain - i doubt there will be any problems from the doc/NUT - maybe you can talk about your week-end - get advice about your eating

this is like a food funeral which i/many others went through

you WILL be able to enjoy going out to restaurants???

at a later date post op - you can go out to eat - making wise decisions, eating small amounts - (benefit - you have 2 meals leftovers for later in the week :))

you have done amazing loosing 60 lbs these past 4 months :)

you did prove how successful you can be

we all fall off the horse sometimes (no ones perfect - hmmm except me of course :lol: )

Compliant "(as The Gamer said) - you have proved yourself :)

now go with it - keep doing well this next month

sounds like you can loose alittle more weight pre WLS - thats great

the more you loose now the better

you will do great with the sleeve :)

good luck next month

speedy recovery :)

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I have to give you kudos for your pre-op weight loss. If the doc makes any comment, explain to him/her what happened. No one is perfect, not even my friend up there, Proudgrammy. ;) If you don't stumble, how will you appreciate your victories later?

Good luck! You will do great with the sleeve!! :)

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I would love to hear about what sort of diet you've been doing for the past four months! You've done incredibly well. I have 4+ months to go before I can be scheduled for surgery and want to lose as much before then as possible. Tips please! :)

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I would love to hear about what sort of diet you've been doing for the past four months! You've done incredibly well. I have 4+ months to go before I can be scheduled for surgery and want to lose as much before then as possible. Tips please! :)

I will email you the info tomorrow when I'm on my computer!!!

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