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jennmonterrozo    139

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I'm going to try :) small steps are better than no steps

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I didn't have a required amount to lose pre-op, so I focused on one new habit at a time.

I'm with you....I don't have a required amount to lose nor do I have to do the 2 week pre-op liquid only diet so I'm working on making the type of changes that will help me after surgery.

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Sugary Sweetheart    97

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I got better advice from my Surgeon and Bariatric NUT than I did in the 5 months I went to see my dietician. She knew absolutely nothing! She was young and had a few years experience but didn't help me lose ANY WEIGHT AT ALL!

It was a waste of time but my insurance insisted on it.

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audaciousmarie    161

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I got better advice from my Surgeon and Bariatric NUT than I did in the 5 months I went to see my dietician. She knew absolutely nothing! She was young and had a few years experience but didn't help me lose ANY WEIGHT AT ALL!

It was a waste of time but my insurance insisted on it.

I hate when that happens. I wish that every component of this journey was as useful as possible but sometimes it just feels like "going through the motions to please insurance." Smh

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gemigirl    134

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Everyone is giving you great advice. One thing I would add is try your hardest not to cheat. Last weekend I thought, oh I'll have a cheeseburger and fries, a ham sandwich at lunch, etc...the end result was a 4 lb gain. It really ticked me off that I have to lost weight before the surgery - I've tried every frickin thing out there over 30 years and there is something off in me that has the hardest time sticking to a long-term diet plan - that's why I'm getting the surgery! However, I realize that this is setting me up for making good choices after the procedure. It's only until July 11 (as long as I hit goal weight - fingers crossed!) and I can do this for 6 weeks.

Also, sticking to high Protein really does help curb cravings and hunger. Although I am constantly hungry still...stupid excess gherlin :angry:

Best of luck!

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