I'm getting sleeved in about 3 weeks and right now I'm at 403 lbs. I'm extremely nervous I'm not going to lose any weight from this surgery because I've never been able to my entire life. I have 250 lbs to lose before I reach my goal weight and that seems beyond impossible. Anyone lose any amount close to what I need to lose? How long did it take? Any tips?

TIA

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This was a really encouraging thread...I started out at 438 and have lost 10 lbs so far pre and hope to lose another 20 with the liquid diet that I start in 2 week

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I'm glad color83. I start preop diet tomorrow!!!! Then sleeved in Mexico on 9/24. We can do it!!!

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You guys will do great! Good luck everyone!!

You can do it! My baby sister had her sleeve 2 years ago August. She was around 480 and has lost 225#. I had my sleeve in June of this year. My heaviest was 266 in Oct of last year. I'm at 204 now. Very well worth it! I've never been able to lose weight and keep it off before. Good luck on your journey. I'm sure you will have great success!

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Time is going by so fast I was thinking I had 2 more weeks before I start my liquid diet but is actually starts next week????

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For those of you that have already been sleeved.. any tip on being successful post op....I made up my mind that eating "normally" will never be the same....i intend on sticking to a low carb diet and/ alternate day fasting for the rest of my life....is anyone doing anything similar?

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Thanks so much! I'm on day three of pre op diet. It's super hard. I feel hungry constantly on only Protein shakes!!! Ugh lol. I'm a week away from my surgery! Can't wait!

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For those of you that have already been sleeved.. any tip on being successful post op....I made up my mind that eating "normally" will never be the same....i intend on sticking to a low carb diet and/ alternate day fasting for the rest of my life....is anyone doing anything similar?

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You probably shouldn't do the fasting until you are close to goal. We can only eat small amounts and it's too important to get enough Protein every day. My tip (even though I'm pre-op) is to stick with your post-op plan!

Yeah. I also agree with the whole not fasting thing. Everyone says Protein intake and Water are the number one things to focus on every single day. So to me I'm just simplifying my diet to focus on those two things and ofc cutting out sugar/carbs but that happens when you can't eat much and protein goes in first. GL love! Not going to lie, this preop diet is one of the hardest thing I've ever done. And I still have 7 days. I wish I could just induce sleep for 7 days straight and be ok because this hunger is so amazingly difficult to deal with.

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Thanks for the advise, advice about the fasting... But I guess I should explain it more 1 day you kinda eat what you want then the second day it would be a liquid diet / with Protein shake and one 500 calorie meal around noon.... I ran across the idea while doing research on the study of eating habits in America and I figured it would be a good tool in obtaining my weight loss goal and maintenance

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This is what I was considering once I was cleared to eat solid foods

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For those of you that have already been sleeved.. any tip on being successful post op....I made up my mind that eating "normally" will never be the same....i intend on sticking to a low carb diet and/ alternate day fasting for the rest of my life....is anyone doing anything similar?

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Is this what your NUT suggests?

For those of you that have already been sleeved.. any tip on being successful post op....I made up my mind that eating "normally" will never be the same....i intend on sticking to a low carb diet and/ alternate day fasting for the rest of my life....is anyone doing anything similar?

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I agree that fasting doesn't sound like a very good strategy.

I just posted this to another thread:

If you are not clear on your post-op program, make an appointment with your NUT to talk about your goals and strategies for reaching those goals and your post-op food plan.

I don't consider this a diet.

What works for me:

Follow my program.

Track my food.

Consume at least 64 oz of Fluid a day.

Make sure I reach my Protein target every day (for me that is at least 100 grams).

Avoid starches (bread, Pasta, rice, potatoes, etc), added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), and fried foods.

Take my Vitamins and supplements as directed.

Exercise.

Get enough restful sleep.

For those of you that have already been sleeved.. any tip on being successful post op....I made up my mind that eating "normally" will never be the same....i intend on sticking to a low carb diet and/ alternate day fasting for the rest of my life....is anyone doing anything similar?

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Is this what your NUT suggests?

That a good question....my nutritionist actually hasn't advise me of anything past those 1 st six weeks post op....my insurance had me do 6 months of supervised dieting and consulting, where we for over r the liquid diet and eating with your pouch the first 6 weeks after surgery. but I did tell my nutritionist that post op I my schedule another appointment with her, may need ti schedule that at the six week post op mark

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Just got sleeved on 9/1/16 my starting weight was 440. I am. Proud to say that just over two weeks later I'm exactly 400. 40lbs down! I'm also documenting my journey on YouTube the page name is camo58.. Feel free to take a gander! Good luck!

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