Okay I'm less than 2 weeks away from my gastric sleeve surgery. My current weight is 374lbs. My goal is 190lbs. Please give me all your tips on how to lose the max amount of weight. The do list and the don't list. Anything that might be helpful. Also if any of you have lost 150 plus pounds I would love to hear your story. I often see people who had a lot less to lose than I do so I would love to see people who had great success that started out my size. Thank y'all!!!

Whatever is your direction or definition of "compliant" go for better than that.

There are actually a lot of people on here that started at over 300 or even 400lbs. You can do a search, there are specific groups for that. Remember, it's not about how fast it comes off... it didn't go on fast... It's about following your plan and believing in the process. Come here often for support and don't freak out every time you go a few days with no loss. Walk every day and do do your best to meet your water and protein goals. That's really all there is to it, in the beginning anyway. Good luck!

Do

1. Follow all post op directions to a T. Measure. Sip. Track all intake. (& output to some extent.) Take your ppi, Multivitamin. Hydrate. Don't let a leak be partly your fault from inappropriate food intake. You can eat anything again eventually.

2. Eat Protein 1st(when u do start eating solids again) which u will!

3. Ask others to be your support circle. Teach them how to be supportive, don't bring up trigger foods, be a walking buddy, ask me why I'm doing certain things, instead of complaining that I'm living off of powders& shakes, etc.

4. Head hunger was crazy the first couple of weeks because you may feel deprived. Food is not your life.

at least 64 oz of calorie free liquids per day

Protein, protein, lean and/or fat free. My nut said NO veggies, fruit or starches till I was getting ALL my protein each day. This took about 18 months.

an exercise routine that you can stick with and enjoy!

I've gone from 275 HW, 239 SW, size 22+++++

down to 115lbs, size 0-00 and have maintained for about a year and a half

Thank you all so much for all the great advice!!! I will put it to use soon. My surgery is on April 8th I'm so excited!!!!

I started out at 387, in nine months I am down to 210. How I did it was simple:

1. Drink plenty of Water.

2. Log all food that goes in your pie hole.

3. Attend regular support group meetings.

I have yet to exercise due to cardiac issues but I want to. Hopefully when I do start, my skin will tighten up and I won't be all wrinkly.

Good luck to you and be successful in your journey.

I started out at 387, in nine months I am down to 210. How I did it was simple: 1. Drink plenty of water. 2. Log all food that goes in your pie hole. 3. Attend regular support group meetings. I have yet to exercise due to cardiac issues but I want to. Hopefully when I do start, my skin will tighten up and I won't be all wrinkly. Good luck to you and be successful in your journey.

congrats! Such a good job.