I'm currently attending my support groups, changed my diet, exercising more but I'm thinking it may not be enough after surgery. I just wanted to know a few ideas that you all may have that I could be missing...

If you follow directions post op, the weight comes off. Everyone experiences stalls from time to time, but it comes off.

I'm pre-op sounds like your headed in the right direction.

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It's not an "ideas" thing. Only one formula..........Eat less, exercise more. That will take the weight off.

The surgery will help with the "eat less" part. The exercise part is on you.

This is what works for me:

Follow my program.

Track my food.

Get at least 64 oz. of Fluid a day.

Get at least 100 grams Protein a day.

Avoid added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), starches, and fried foods.

Practice mindful eating: eating slowly, taking small bites, and chewing thoroughly.

Take my Vitamins and supplements as directed.

Exercise (I like swimming and Water exercise).

Attend support group meetings.

Participate on BariatricPal.

Do something creative as much as possible (ideally every day).

Learn as much as I can about obesity, nutrition, WLS, etc.

Read and ask questions.

Journal and self-reflect.

Practice stress management (exercise, meditation, creativity, laughter, etc).

I also recommend that if you struggle with food addiction/disordered eating that you seek a good therapist and consider attending OA (OA.org).

Also, Embrace the Stall

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

I also would like to know how.