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DayLusch

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DayLusch    0

DayLusch
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I haven't gotten the surgery yet but I'm trying to lose as much as I can before then. I'm having a lot of trouble with snacking and fluctuating weight. I'm getting worried that even after surgery it will still be hard to lose anything.

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Waler    330

Waler
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Well that is exactly what this time is for. This is the time when you have to learn how to eat, and take control of your diet and your life.

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dodlbug    23

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What procedure are you considering?

You will DEFINITELY lose weight with bypass and sleeve because those will permanently decrease the size of your stomach.

The lap band is dependent on you getting the fills done when you need to.

Now, with each of the procedures there is a post surgery diet that needs to be followed. No drinking while eating, also.

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DayLusch    0

DayLusch
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I'm getting the sleeve done. I don't have a date set yet.

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JamieLogical    8,727

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One way you might be able to curb snacking is to eat on a schedule. Allow times for Snacks, but stick to a schedule with them. This is what you will have to do post-op anyway. Immediately post-op, you won't have normal "full" or "hungry" signals. You likely won't even WANT to eat a lot of the time. But you will need to eat on a schedule to make sure you are getting all your Protein in. So go ahead and try to get into that habit now. Another good idea would be to focus on high protein snacks. Never eat "carb-only" snacks.

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mrsNilla    304

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Start practicing! When I made my decision, I put myself on a 1200 cal limit and reduced it gradually to 800 cal the month before surgery. It was a great learning curve for me!

If you still have a snacking problem when you get wls, you might seriously injure yourself if you continue the behavior right out of surgery. It is also possible to eat around the wls and then you have had a big surgery for nothing. You might consider seeing a therapist before surgery. That will increase your chances of a safe wls and the result you wish for.

I used an app to see how to adjust my diet towards my post-op diet and life. Myfitnesspal works well for this purpose. Hi Protein and low carb with non-calorie fluids. And quit smoking now if you are a smoker.

Do your research. Watch youtube videos of both good and bad outcomes, talk to people and go to classes. You need to have a knowledge of complications so you can communicate well with your team if something should occour.

Good luck to you!

Nilla

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DayLusch    0

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Yeah I've been getting in about 70g Protein each day and about 60oz Water. I've completely cut out soda and tea. Now I'm trying to get in the habit of grabbing cheese cubes or carrots, things along those lines, instead of chips or candy.

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Yeah I've been getting in about 70g Protein each day and about 60oz Water. I've completely cut out soda and tea. Now I'm trying to get in the habit of grabbing cheese cubes or carrots, things along those lines, instead of chips or candy.< /p>

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Carrots won't be a good post-op snack, but cheese cubes are good. Try for Protein Snacks like cheese sticks, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, Jerky, nuts, and beef/turkey sticks. If you do Protein shakes or bars for Snacks, be sure to read the labels and make sure they aren't loaded with sugar or carbs.

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