Almost there

[centlove8 21]

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?

[Bufflehead 6,358]

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.

[BookWorm 87]

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

[krista132 213]

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!

[glitter eyes 1,398]

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!!

[The Candidate 3,215]

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!

[centlove8 21]

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

[centlove8 21]

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

[retrieverguy 411]

Centlove I am October 5 th also. Keep in touch

[_Kate_ 2,224]

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 ????

[centlove8 21]

Will do

[centlove8 21]

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

[centlove8 21]

Centlove I am October 5 th also. Keep in touch

Hello how are you doing first day out

[retrieverguy 411]

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.

[Onelife 128]

Glad you are doing better!