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KristenLe    5,980

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Can't lose weight even though I'm trying hard as I can and still not losing. What are some things that you done to lose weight before surgery?

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I lost very little. Are you required to lose a certain amount? If so - have they suggested a diet?

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I had great success pre-surgery following my doctors "Pound of Cure" diet. It's based on eating "real food" including large quantities of vegetables, animal and non-animal Protein.

Everyone is different, of course, but I do believe this is a healthy approach to eating, and what I am also following post-op (modified as I can not eat a pound or more of veggies a day!). I was able to lose about 45 lbs in 6 weeks (I had a BMI of 50, so my 6 month supervised diet was waived).

You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Pound-Cure-Change-Your-Eating/dp/1481061143/

It's quite an inexpensive book ($2.99 on Kindle, about $10 for a physical book).

If you would like to check it out without purchasing the book, Dr. Weiner (the author) has posted many videos on his website and frankly they pretty much explain the whole approach for free. You can find his videos here: http://drmatthewweiner.com/non-surgical-weight-loss-video/

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Tonya83    6

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I had great success pre-surgery following my doctors "Pound of Cure" diet. It's based on eating "real food" including large quantities of vegetables, animal and non-animal Protein.

Everyone is different, of course, but I do believe this is a healthy approach to eating, and what I am also following post-op (modified as I can not eat a pound or more of veggies a day!). I was able to lose about 45 lbs in 6 weeks (I had a BMI of 50, so my 6 month supervised diet was waived).

You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Pound-Cure-Change-Your-Eating/dp/1481061143/

It's quite an inexpensive book ($2.99 on Kindle, about $10 for a physical book).

If you would like to check it out without purchasing the book, Dr. Weiner (the author) has posted many videos on his website and frankly they pretty much explain the whole approach for free. You can find his videos here: http://drmatthewweiner.com/non-surgical-weight-loss-video/

I will look into it, Thank You.

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Tonya83    6

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Can't lose weight even though I'm trying hard as I can and still not losing. What are some things that you done to lose weight before surgery?

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I lost very little. Are you required to lose a certain amount? If so - have they suggested a diet?
Really my doctor didn't say I had to lose a certain amount she just want me to lose weight but the dietician told me that since I haven't loss weight that they wouldn't approve me like really I don't even know if she allow to do that because I feel it's up to my insurance not her I don't know I just feel like that never told me a certain amount from the beginning on how much to lose so right now I don't know what to do because I'm trying I'm just not losing.

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KristenLe    5,980

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@@Tonya83 You may have to replace a meal or two with a meal replacement/protein shake. I would eliminate all simple carbs. No Pasta, bread, rice, etc. No soda (diet or regular). Drink lots of non caloric drinks.

@ has a good plan too - try it and see if you lose anything. Track your food. If the dietician wants you to lose weight then she should help you - not thru scare tactics! Ask your surgeon if you will be denied if you don't lose weight.

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@@Tonya83 You may have to replace a meal or two with a meal replacement/protein shake. I would eliminate all simple carbs. No Pasta, bread, rice, etc. No soda (diet or regular). Drink lots of non caloric drinks.

@ has a good plan too - try it and see if you lose anything. Track your food. If the dietician wants you to lose weight then she should help you - not thru scare tactics! Ask your surgeon if you will be denied if you don't lose weight.

Yes I totally agree, my next appointment is Sept. 9 with my doctor and I'm going to ask her cause I need to know thank you so much for the advice

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I had RNY gastric bypass surgery 3 years ago. One of the requirements for surgery was to give up caffeine and carbonated beverages. I went cold turkey on my 6 diet coke a day habit when I began the 6 month diet and exercise program. Base on this change alone, I lost 20 pounds. It was rough the first week because I suffered from severe caffeine withdrawal (severe headaches and body aches).

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I had RNY gastric bypass surgery 3 years ago. One of the requirements for surgery was to give up caffeine and carbonated beverages. I went cold turkey on my 6 diet coke a day habit when I began the 6 month diet and exercise program. Base on this change alone, I lost 20 pounds. It was rough the first week because I suffered from severe caffeine withdrawal (severe headaches and body aches).

That was great I have given up my sweet tea habit but still nothing but hopefully I still get approve

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    • LeighaTR

      LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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