Hello everyone,

I am just curious if anyone has gone through this already or going through it at the moment. My ins. co. requests that I undergo nutritionist/dietitian supervision for four months as part of the pre-op. I have undergone two visits already, on my second visit the dietitian noticed that I had been eating a lot of food that I shouldn't and that I had no exercise involved whatsoever. She then suggested that I could make some changes in order for me to try and lose some weight. In fact, prior to her saying that, she actually had asked that if I was supposed to maintain my weight or lose some. Yes, my food diary was that bad . As the appointment continued she then asked me to list at least one goal, she stated she usually asks her patients to make one goal and try to keep it. One of the things she had suggested was that I could replace at least one meal with a protein shake. So my goals were the following; I told her I would try to replace at LEAST one meal and that I would try and lose five pounds by our next appointment. In fact, I told her that after that appt. I would go straight to a vitamin shop and buy some protein. She actually gave me a blender bottle and gave me a list of approved protein shakes. I kept my word and did go straight to a vitamin shop and picked up a tub of Syntrax Nectar Sweets .

For the past month or so, I have replaced two meals a day and kept a solid meal and have incorporated a 25 minute walk at 4-5 times a week. I know I have lost weight, just don't know how much. Because the number on their scale is the one that counts, I have not followed my progress with exactitude except I know that I have lost at least the 5 lbs as promised. Having said ALL of that... here is where my issues lies. In the process of this month, I have faltered, plenty of times. There have been days where I'll only replace one meal instead of two, in fact, there have been days were I have taken my protein shake and still felt so hungry that I had to eat at least a ham or tuna sandwich to complement my shake. This has caused me to feel crummy about it, but I just brush it off and keep on trying the next day. I start off by replacing my first meal, then my second meal and keep my third, because I work nights, my third meal would technically be considered my breakfast or the dinner for some of you all, after sleeping all day. On the bright side, after two weeks of having made these changes, I had to cut down on my medications. I was on two different pills and one injectable for my diabetes, I am now on just one pill and the weekly injectable. I do feel I have made some progress. Just curious if anyone has gone through this or going through it at the moment. Furthermore, this is not part of the two week pre-op liquid diet, this is something I decided to do of my own accord and I feel will be very helpful once I actually have to start my two week liquid diet.

This is my first post, looking forward to seeing some responses. Everyone have a blessed day!

I just had my first consultation so have a long way to go until sleeve the end of February Started on same diet as MaryCatherine. Lost 2 pounds this first week but now I'm not hungry Went grocery shopping today and completely forgot lunch I am afraid I will stop losing and know I am not getting enough Protein

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@@jillk101 I've lost about 10-15 pounds in 4 months, including exercise involved and the replacements of at least a meal, sometimes two. I don't know that they would consider that major weight loss.

@@mariernest wishing you best of luck on your journey!