Yay! (:

[viictoriiaa 1]

Just seen my surgeon today about getting my sleeve done and I have to get all my test done and she wants me to lose 40lbs in three months for my surgery can anyone give me some tips on losing that like some food Snacks or recipes or anything that you did to help you lose before your surgery please and thank! (:

[Dr-Patient 831]

And when she said that, did you think, "well, heck! If I could do that, I probably wouldn't be needing this surgery, now would I?" :-)

I'm sure others here will have some good ideas for you.

Do what you must. Get ready for a new you!

[HopeandAgony 566]

Hi viictoriiaa. I am in the process of losing weight too. I don't have to lose nearly as much as you but I will share what I am doing... my Dr only asked me to lose 6 lbs to show I am able to change my eating habits. However, I am 2 months in and have just now started to lose.

The first month I gained 2 lbs. I had been telling myself 6 lbs was nothing and that I only had to change little things like eat slower, and less. Boy was I wrong. This month after dragging my feet for the first week I started drinking Protein shakes for Breakfast and lunch and continue to eat a normal dinner. I find if I know ahead of time that is my lunch and dinner somehow it makes my day easier. If I get hungry I will eat a pickle or some olives, or a slice of lunch meat, tomatoes or even a small salad. It's hard some days, but I found a a shake I really like. I really drink a lot of Water too. I make sure I get at least 64 oz. I often tell myself "food is only fuel". It does help but it's not easy. I believe it's preparing me for life after surgery, at least that's what I hope.

If you do lose your weight in the 3 months we might be having our surgery around the same time! Good luck. You got this.

[Dr-Patient 831]

@@HopeandAgony Suggestion: you might want to check your sodium intake with those pickles, olives and lunch meat. You might drop even more without all that salt. Just a thought.

[HopeandAgony 566]

@@HopeandAgony Suggestion: you might want to check your sodium intake with those pickles, olives and lunch meat. You might drop even more without all that salt. Just a thought.

Thanks for the advice.

[viictoriiaa 1]

Thank you hopeandagony and that would be awesome if we get it done around the same time maybe we can become buddies and help and support each other through this! (: thanks and good luck to you too you got this!!

[*Lexie* 1,486]

I never understand why a doctor would expect such high weight loss prior to surgery. 10-15 pounds, sure. But 40 seems tough. But either way, here's what I suggest.

Breakfast - Protein shake

lunch - Protein Shake

dinner - Lean meat and vegetable

No processed carbs. This isn't easy but you will drop weight quickly.

[HopeandAgony 566]

I never understand why a doctor would expect such high weight loss prior to surgery. 10-15 pounds, sure. But 40 seems tough. But either way, here's what I suggest.

Breakfast - Protein shake

lunch - Protein Shake

dinner - Lean meat and vegetable

No processed carbs. This isn't easy but you will drop weight quickly.

That is what I have been doing this month. It is hard but every day I follow through it seems to be a little easier the next day.

[viictoriiaa 1]

I know she said the surgery would be little easier if I lost 10% of my fat before surgery but I don't understand why so much tho if I lose that then why do the surgery

[RaginCajun 177]

A great approach to quick weight loss which is easy DIY ... do the basic Atkins approach which is High Protein / Low Carb / Low Sugar. Keep your carbs under 60 a day. Use Ketostix to check each day and make sure you stay in Ketosis.

You can eat all of the following you like: meat/beef, seafood, pork, cheese, eggs, butter, etc. No starches. No sweets.

The advantage of this approach is that Atkins is the basic WLS post-op diet, which is to say that you press to eat Protein as priority, in the 12-18 months following surgery. Everything else comes after protein. AND, your NUT will tell you stay low carb and low sugar.

-RC-

Edited June 10, 2015 by RaginCajun

[viictoriiaa 1]

A great approach to quick weight loss which is easy DIY ... do the basic Atkins approach which is High Protein / Low Carb / Low Sugar. Keep your carbs under 60 a day. Use Ketostix to check each day and make sure you stay in Ketosis.

You can eat all of the following you like: meat/beef, seafood, pork, cheese, eggs, butter, etc. No starches. No sweets.

The advantage of this approach is that Atkins is the basic WLS post-op diet, which is to say that you press to eat Protein as priority, in the 12-18 months following surgery. Everything else comes after protein. AND, your NUT will tell you stay low carb and low sugar.

-RC-

thank you! I will do all this (:

[majorsmama 91]

I dropped almost 30 lbs during my medically supervised weight loss period by cutting out starches. No bread, no rice, no Pasta. I ate eggs, nuts, fruits, veggies, meats, cheese (in moderation) and for sweets I had sugar free Jello and pudding and popsicles. And the 30 lbs I lost was with a LOT of cheating. So if I had been strict like I should have, I know I could have easily lost 40+ lbs in that 3 months.

[pacshari 10]

I lost about 20 Pounds during my monitored diet. The thing that I found most helpful during that whole time, is using my fitness pal app. Having to log every single thing that I ate made a big difference for me:) am now 9 days post sleeve. Doing pretty good but tired:)

[Margie122 845]

I would also suggest that you don't drink with meals. I haven't had surgery yet but I don't drink anything 1/2 hour before or after a meal and I find it help keeps me fuller. I also drink a lot of Water in between.

[pacshari 10]

I also realized I have to set a timer for 30 minutes because I may not have been waiting long enough to drink after eating