I just had my final appointment with the surgeon before the sleeve procedure on Friday morning.

I'm just feeling deflated because I made really huge changes to my lifestyle and eating habits. For me it felt like I was moving mountains. Unfortunately the doctor said flatly he didn't think I did a good job because I hadn't lost weight.

The thing is, my home scale showed a loss of 4 lbs...It's not much but it's something in the right direction. At his office, I weighed after two meals (bfast, lunch), lots of fluids, and with my shoes on. (Excuses? maybe...?) But I think that's enough to tip the scale up, naturally.

The past two weeks, for the first time in my life I've managed to drink 64 oz of Water per day, I've successfully cut out all caffeine (ouch), alcohol and carbonated beverages, and I upped my Protein intake. The only place I fell short is that I'm not sure I got under 30g of carbs per day (I didn't track it so well)...but I wasn't eating any breads, pastas, cereals etc.

Oh well. I'm going to try to not be so discouraged at his quick judgment. I wish someone would have looked at my food diary and said "hey, it's not perfect, but you've made really awesome improvements." These past two weeks, I felt like maybe I really CAN lose weight through diet and exercise, something I haven't felt in years.

I'm nervous and anxious about the hospital. Anyone else getting sleeved this week? Maybe we can have a support system something I'm kind of lacking at the moment. Good luck to all. Thanks for letting me vent. Feel free to add me on My Fitness Pal: Leema7

Edited August 21, 201412 yr by LeeBee17

I think you've done a great job so far! This is hard, and it going to continue to be hard. Dont give up, work through it. your probably going to have to deal with lots of negative people. Just remember if you think you can, then you can do anything!

O I forgot good luck with your surgery!

Thank you Megan!

Leebee. first of all here's a virtual hug (( )). Now Reread what you wrote. You cut out caffeine, drank 64 ounces of water,upped your protein and on & on. YOU DID GREAT! Do not get discouraged, you will do just fine.

Best wishes for a quick and painless recovery and Follow doctors orders post- op,even if he is insensitive

good luck on Friday, my day is Tuesday. I'm in Texas also.

I think the changes you made are in the right direction. I too have weighed in later in the day after having a couple meals and liquids so the loss isn't going to be the same as it was when you weighed yourself first thing in the morning before putting anything in your stomach. I know it's frustrating but don't get discouraged! Good luck on Friday!

Edited August 21, 201412 yr by JerzyTomato74

I struggled also but it hasn't hurt the lifestyle change after surgery for me. It becomes a lot easier to make the change once your body doesn't accept or want that bad food anymore. I was really worried about it and questioned my mental ability to change my habits. With that said I have given up everything bad that I was in the habit of eating and am down 93lbs in 5 months.

Good luck on Friday!!!!

Thanks everyone for your encouraging words. I feel better after a night's sleep. And today is the all-liquid diet. I think it will be fine.

A few small changes eventually add up to a completely new lifestyle. Don't knock yourself for what you perceive as failures. Let your successes motivate you!

Peace be with you!