I'm still pre op. I don't have my surgery until December. However I quit smoking in June because first I was tired of smoking and two I heard it wasn't good to smoke if I'm gonna have surgery.

I have gained ten pounds during my 6 month diet documentation per my insurance. My doctor hadn't said anything and my insurance didn't say I had to lose weight before surgery. But maaaannnn I swear I didn't want to gain during this time.

Have you been working out? And how quick did you gain the 10 pounds? Was it a month? Two months etc. So many different people have different concepts to what their bariatric nurse/surgeons have suggested or required in their program.

The program that I am in states that no weight should be gained anytime you go in for an appointment. Every appointment that you have they check your weight and want to see if you have lost any weight. You have to remember that the main reason for the 6 month diet is to so that you can be disciplined enough to stick to a plan (even if you lose 5 pounds over 6 months). I haven't had the surgery yet but from what I hear you won't be able to eat a lot of food like we're use to doing. I have learned to eat much smaller meals. Trust me it was HARD. But, in a short two months I have lost about 26 pounds. I started off by eating what I loved and just eating smaller portions. Then from there I started eating healthier lean meats, rice and veggies. Then I totally switched it up. When I don't have a drink with my food I fill satisfied longer and it's making me not overeat. Try and shock your system and switch it up. You don't want to be penalized for gaining weight and getting denied by your insurance.

I'm not an expert at this. I'm new too. But, those things have worked for me. Oh and plus now I'm up to at least 4 planned days of working out. I really wanna be super successful at this. You can do it. You just need a little boost. Distance yourself from your eating buddies, Try not to eat after 8pm. If you are starving and have to eat drink a Protein shake (low in sugar) or eat some Peanut Butter or nuts. It'll help you get through the night. And no matter what EAT BREAKFAST! And try and stop drinking calories. Those things are what I find has made me successful so far! You can do it!

Well I work for an automotive company and I haven't started working out yet because I have atrial fibrillation and my doctors don't want me to go back into again before surgery. I thought by being active at work that would be enough exercise. But apparently not. I think I'm gonna incorporate some extra walking.

It took me two months to put on the extra pounds after quitting smoking. But I'm gonna continue to try. It's just so difficult at times and now that food tastes better since I quit smoking it's even harder to push back from the table.

I totally understandwhere you're coming from. Try and walk in 20 min shifts if u can before work or during your lunch break. It'll be good for your heart once you have the surgery. Stay on this board as well as people have great tips. I've learned a lot this month just buy being on this site. You have a lot of hurdles in front of you but you have to clear them before you get this surgery. Starting good habits now will only make you more successful in the long run. Start walking even if it's 20 minutes a day. You have to start somewhere. Good luck!!