Hi I am due to have my sleeve op in sept /October. I am determined to start my journey by losing weight myself. However I have no motivation at all!! I just cant seem to get myself in the right frame of mind. Did anyone else have this deflated feeling? How did you get passed it??

Hello, Jay05

I am six weeks post op and this is some of the things that have helped me with prep.

I would like to suggest that you do some deep soul searching. Ask yourself what is the REAL reason for the WLS, Am I willing to make this lifestyle change for LIFE,(because it is for LIFE) Do I have a strong support system, Am I willing to do the pre op work now? You can even write down your answers.

By the way, this is not just about losing the weight/getting healthier it is changing your mindset towards food! I tell you that is the hardest part for me I struggle the most with emotional eating so yeah it is hard work!

Now, are you willing to challenge yourself right now?

If so, challenge yourself to give up one favorite food or sugary drink for one day. Get thru that day and continue that one day at a time.

For me, I started by giving up chips (I'm a BIG chip head) before I knew it I didn't what them anymore! Do I still crave them from time to time? YES I DO! But as long as I don't put them in my mouth I know I will be OK.

Also since you are getting close to your surgery date start drinking one Protein shake for Breakfast daily (just the shake if you like you can add fruit to it) My NUT had me do this to get me ready for the 2 week pre op diet. Not everybody has to do the 2 week pre op diet. You may not have too. But the Protein shakes help with the liver shrinkage.

I hope this helps some!

Take care and looking forward to seeing on the losing side!

Edited June 27, 201511 yr by djay210

Great advice!

Hello, Jay05

I am six weeks post op and this is some of the things that have helped me with prep.

I would like to suggest that you do some deep soul searching. Ask yourself what is the REAL reason for the WLS, Am I willing to make this lifestyle change for LIFE,(because it is for LIFE) Do I have a strong support system, Am I willing to do the pre op work now? You can even write down your answers.

By the way, this is not just about losing the weight/getting healthier it is changing your mindset towards food! I tell you that is the hardest part for me I struggle the most with emotional eating so yeah it is hard work!

Now, are you willing to challenge yourself right now?

If so, challenge yourself to give up one favorite food or sugary drink for one day. Get thru that day and continue that one day at a time.

For me, I started by giving up chips (I'm a BIG chip head) before I knew it I didn't what them anymore! Do I still crave them from time to time? YES I DO! But as long as I don't put them in my mouth I know I will be OK.

Also since you are getting close to your surgery date start drinking one Protein shake for breakfast daily (just the shake if you like you can add fruit to it) My NUT had me do this to get me ready for the 2 week pre op diet. Not everybody has to do the 2 week pre op diet. You may not have too. But the protein shakes help with the liver shrinkage.

I hope this helps some!

Take care and looking forward to seeing on the losing side!

@djay2010 Thank you so much. Your advice has really got me thinking. I feel like my surgery is so far away... just hearing you say "since you are getting closer to your date" has given me butterflies in my stomach!! Maybe it isn't that far ( I have been on this journey since Jan2014) It just feels like I will never get there!

But you are right I need to really give myself a good kick and start this emotional journey as like urself comfort eating has become my thing!!

Thank you again.. would be lovely to stay in touch!! x

Hello, Jay05

I am six weeks post op and this is some of the things that have helped me with prep.

I would like to suggest that you do some deep soul searching. Ask yourself what is the REAL reason for the WLS, Am I willing to make this lifestyle change for LIFE,(because it is for LIFE) Do I have a strong support system, Am I willing to do the pre op work now? You can even write down your answers.

By the way, this is not just about losing the weight/getting healthier it is changing your mindset towards food! I tell you that is the hardest part for me I struggle the most with emotional eating so yeah it is hard work!

Now, are you willing to challenge yourself right now?

If so, challenge yourself to give up one favorite food or sugary drink for one day. Get thru that day and continue that one day at a time.

For me, I started by giving up chips (I'm a BIG chip head) before I knew it I didn't what them anymore! Do I still crave them from time to time? YES I DO! But as long as I don't put them in my mouth I know I will be OK.

Also since you are getting close to your surgery date start drinking one Protein Shake for breakfast daily (just the shake if you like you can add fruit to it) My NUT had me do this to get me ready for the 2 week pre op diet. Not everybody has to do the 2 week pre op diet. You may not have too. But the protein shakes help with the liver shrinkage.

I hope this helps some!

Take care and looking forward to seeing on the losing side!

@djay2010 Thank you so much. Your advice has really got me thinking. I feel like my surgery is so far away... just hearing you say "since you are getting closer to your date" has given me butterflies in my stomach!! Maybe it isn't that far ( I have been on this journey since Jan2014) It just feels like I will never get there!

But you are right I need to really give myself a good kick and start this emotional journey as like urself comfort eating has become my thing!!

Thank you again.. would be lovely to stay in touch!! x

Would love to stay in touch! I don't know if you do Facebook but there are groups on there that are great with support and just plain old down to earth ppl. I am in 2

Weight Loss Surgery and Beyond, Sleeve Gastrectomy Support Group.

Have you had to do the 6months-1yr insurance approval process? I know for me it help having a NUT for 6 months wish I could have her for another 6 months now that I have had surgery.

Anyway have a great week and keep your head up! We CAN and WILL do this!

Would love to stay in touch! I don't know if you do Facebook but there are groups on there that are great with support and just plain old down to earth ppl. I am in 2

Weight Loss Surgery and Beyond, Sleeve Gastrectomy Support Group.

Have you had to do the 6months-1yr insurance approval process? I know for me it help having a NUT for 6 months wish I could have her for another 6 months now that I have had surgery.

Anyway have a great week and keep your head up! We CAN and WILL do this!

I'm not sure we call it the insurance here but it's same process... blood tests, sleep studies, x ray, endoscopy and weight management. it's a 18 month process in total so I am nearer the end which will be my surgery!! I started my diet today had 2 shakes and went on a 20 min walk during my lunch. looking foward to lentil Soup in a hr or so. Going to make lemon Water to drink later.. as water is soo bland!!

how is ur journey going?? oh and I haven't told anyone about my surgery so can't join Facebook :-( xx

Would love to stay in touch! I don't know if you do Facebook but there are groups on there that are great with support and just plain old down to earth ppl. I am in 2

Weight Loss Surgery and Beyond, Sleeve Gastrectomy Support Group.

Have you had to do the 6months-1yr insurance approval process? I know for me it help having a NUT for 6 months wish I could have her for another 6 months now that I have had surgery.

Anyway have a great week and keep your head up! We CAN and WILL do this!

Hi... Can you believe my surgery date is this Friday!!! How are you doing??