I'm just wondering how you prepared yourselves physically and mentally in the weeks or months before surgery. I am just waiting for my surgery date. I can't stop thinking about it in anticipation and fear.

I was thinking of buying some protein shakes and trying to incorporate them into my diet.

I was on a 6 month pre-op diet that worked pretty good. I walked on a treadmill and rode a stationary bike regularly. I binged watched tons of YouTube videos on the different surgeries and other peoples journeys and that really helped prepare me for whatever was coming down the pike. The more I learned from YouTube and this forum, the less anxiety I felt. So basically, make sure you shrink that liver by following the recommended diet so you have a safe surgery and educate yourself so your anxiety levels are manageable. Good luck on your WLS journey!

I worked on incorporating all the n new behaviors so I could hit the ground running. Sit at the table no less than 20 no more than 30 and no distracted eating. Chew Chew Chew Chew CHEW! Used tiny silverware and took little bites. Cardio 30 mins a day. Shake for lunch every day. Alsowatched tons of YouTube videos. Asked my bf to write a list of things he was excited to do with me once I got smaller. Got in the habit off doing meal prep. Learned what triggers my anxiety and found solutions for it!

I love asking for a list if stuff to be excited to do.

Also, the "training" for chewing. I think I just Hoover food in. That's going to have to change!

I pretended I had already had the surgery and ate like I would be doing post-surgery to prepare myself. It worked! I got used to drinking protein shakes and eating very small portions.

I love this!! Thank you!

To the extent you can start working out, do so - even if its just walking around the block or on a treadmill. I started working with a personal trainer who knew I was going to have surgery to being to do what I could. I spent time getting my head in the right place - eating as if I were already post-op - protein first, drinking lots of water, not eating and drinking at the same time.

I listened to The Weight Loss Surgery podcast. It is great! It gave me all kinds of information I never would have thought to ask about. Check it out you won’t regret it. It really focused on understanding obesity, the mental/ emotional challenges pre and post op. Physical changes and physiology of the surgery.

5 minutes ago, jenifaoh said:

I listened to The Weight Loss Surgery podcast. It is great! It gave me all kinds of information I never would have thought to ask about. Check it out you won’t regret it. It really focused on understanding obesity, the mental/ emotional challenges pre and post op. Physical changes and physiology of the surgeryi

I will check this out now! Thank you!