Hello all. Well yesterday I had my meeting with my surgeon. He was helpful and we are on track of what we need to do. I have just about everything set up except my official surgery date since I do not have the insurance yet we are waiting to make sure it covers it. He had told me to lose 10-15lbs and I was just so excited about getting everything started it didn't sink in with me that it might be hard to lose some of the weight....I know it's not a lot but I'm afraid to let him/me down. What I am thinking is starting an Akins diet right now.....and cutting out pop like all sorts of pop. Does anyone have any idea's that have worked for you?

Yes, Adkins can work. Hints:

Reduce caffine

Reduce all carbonated drinks, even diet

No smoking (right!?)

Cut down/out simple carbs and sugars

Be as active as you can be

And all will happen as it should...

Are you going through a weight management center? Have you seen a nutritionist yet? They can give you loads of ideas.

I stopped drinking pop altogether, I stopped eating all fast food, and all fried food. I cut way back on desserts, like maybe once every 3 days instead of every day. I replaced my high sugar desserts with no sugar added fudge bars which i do not feel like i have to ration even now that I am post op as they are only 40 calories and actually have some protein too!