October 5 is my date I am desperately waiting patiently(oxymoron, I know). Pre op diet is not that bad I'm doing crystal light and non starchy veggies with salads and fat free dressing. then 2 days before clear liquid diet and I will be on my way to WLS victory. My SW 298 before preoperative diet. I been looking at YouTube and most of the Vsg people say don't re introduce carbs back in your life and have a excersize routine. What do guys think?

I agree with them. That has worked well for me, and when I stray from that plan, things turn into a disaster. However, everyone is different and even if those rules work well for a lot of people, there are some people who need to, or can, do things differently.

Agree. I also made a pact with myself to stay away from soda and sugary coffee drinks. Add those to the list under carbs.

I did the exact same as @@bookworm I cut out all caffeine, all carbonated beverages and all carbs. While I might still have a bite of something, I actively carbs.

As far as excerise goes, I go to spin class twice a week and love it. I also bought a fibit and walk 10K steps per day so that keeps me on track too.

Just find the things that work for you and stick to them. Good luck!

Good luck on your upcoming surgery!! It is a wonderful life changing tool.

I avoided carbs like the plague until I was very close to goal. I have since introduced healthy carbs (fruits, whole grains) in moderation back into my diet. I log everything I eat and that has helped me find what works best for me. I even have an occasional treat.

As I lost weight I began to exercise. I go to the gym, but have a new found love for hiking and kayaking!!

I too am walking the straight and narrow with carbs. And introducing an exercise routine ASAP is paramount to achieving the best results. Sounds like you're off to a terrific start!

Thanks for all the information I was also told the starches I should have will have to be from fruits and vegetables.

I'm down to 285.8 thank god I have 4 more day to go before I have my wls.

Centlove I am October 5 th also. Keep in touch

I have avoided carbs too and try to stick to under 20 a day.. Sometimes I manage under 10. I do carb cycling at weekends and try to stick to under 50. It works for me ????

Will do

I'm down to 275 it's crazy how you can crash diet to get the weight off but it never last

Centlove I am October 5 th also. Keep in touch

Hello how are you doing first day out

I am doing better each day but the first day is roughest by far. Pain meds helped a ton. I'm in my third day out and feeling much better. Have not had solid food in five days and have zero hunger pains.

Glad you are doing better!