In ny state and with my insurance I have to do a 3 month medically supervised diet prior to getting a surgery date. I started walking 2 miles a day, which is so hard, and I've lost 7 lbs since July 11th. I'm terrified of slipping on my diet or not being able to lose the weight the dr suggested. Any recommendations?

Tracking your progress (especially food intake, water consumption, exercise, etc.) is very helpful in staying accountable. Try Myfitnesspal or an App of your choice. Safe Journey!

Edited July 26, 20188 yr by Tealael

Good for you on doing your thing. I could hardly walk five steps pre op due to back issues. Not sure how but since surgery my back pain is much more manageable and I have started taking 30ish minute walks. Hope to soon be able to get to 2 miles. Stick to it and you'll have no issues at all. I lost 30 plus lbs in four months leading up to surgery mainly by cutting out carbs. Tracking everything is a big plus.

Good Luck and WELCOME!!!!!

Good for you on doing your thing. I could hardly walk five steps pre op due to back issues. Not sure how but since surgery my back pain is much more manageable and I have started taking 30ish minute walks. Hope to soon be able to get to 2 miles. Stick to it and you'll have no issues at all. I lost 30 plus lbs in four months leading up to surgery mainly by cutting out carbs. Tracking everything is a big plus.
Good Luck and WELCOME!!!!!

Thank you and I've got horrible back issues also. It takes me about 50 minutes to do my 2 miles and I'm in so much pain afterwards. I've been cutting all sugar and bread intake and its helping so much. I'm hoping I can keep it up.

Tracking your progress (especially food intake, water consumption, exercise, etc.) is very helpful in staying accountable. Try Myfitnesspal or an App of your choice. Safe Journey!

I have myfitnesspal and track my walk. I'm trying my best just scared I won't be able to keep it up.

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

My medically supervised diet was high fat/ low carb. Basically cut out bread and sugar and focus on protein.... also fun fact that will be your life after surgery too! ?

The time will fly by! I work out 5/6 days a week. I only eat 1200 calories using my fitness pal . Drink only water no juice or sodas. I was only asked to loose 15lbs. You’ll have ad days just don’t give up

My medically supervised diet was high fat/ low carb. Basically cut out bread and sugar and focus on protein.... also fun fact that will be your life after surgery too! [emoji846]

I'm working on doing that. I live in the south so everyone's world is bread and deep fried foods lol.

The time will fly by! I work out 5/6 days a week. I only eat 1200 calories using my fitness pal . Drink only water no juice or sodas. I was only asked to loose 15lbs. You’ll have ad days just don’t give up

Do you mind me asking what your highest weight was and how many months you had to diet prior to surgery?

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Thank you!!!

Congrats on your progress so far! Cutting breads and excess sugars is a very good start! Start looking at your protein intake. This will help keep you full and you will need to do it after surgery as well anyway, right? Good luck!