Getting ready to have this surgery

[Laurie Rohrer 1]

Right but are you sure that you can’t have a shake as a Meal Replacement? Or do they want your shakes to be Snacks? ?

They say to use the shakes as a snack . But sometimes I use them as a meal .


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[Arabesque 6,573]

My metabolism was crap before surgery as well from too many years of skipping meals. I couldn’t lose much on 900 & 1200 calorie diets in the past (like only 5kgs after 2 months - grrr) so I understand your struggles. A big benefit of the surgery is the boost to your metabolism. The surgery actually resets a lot of things.

Your actual rate of loss depends on many factors out of your control: age, gender, weight loss & gain history, genetics, existing health status. Then certain medications can slow the process too. The only thing you can control is whether you stick to your plan. It’s why we say you’ll lose at your own rate. Also the more you have to lose the faster you’ll lose in the beginning.

After my surgery, I wasn’t hungry or interested in eating for ages (into my second year). I had to eat to a routine to ensure I ate the nutrients my body needed. Still do. A huge benefit of this was it changed how I looked at food. That maxim of eating to live not living to eat became true for me. Eating regularly also helps keep your metabolism burning.

I’m presuming your pre surgical diet is a mix of shakes & real food??? Speak to your dietician about portion sizes to ensure you don’t eat too much or too little. Did they give you a list of foods you should eat or avoid as well? It’s just as important to ensure you are getting in all the nutrients your body needs before surgery as after - another reason not to skip meals. Think of this time as beginning new healthier eating habits & routines.

This surgery has been the only thing that really worked for me & it’s still working which never happened when I dieted before - lose, gain, lose, gain, over & over was my norm. I was almost 54 when I had my surgery but had no health issues … they were likely about to begin though.

[Laurie Rohrer 1]

My metabolism was crap before surgery as well from too many years of skipping meals. I couldn’t lose much on 900 & 1200 calorie diets in the past (like only 5kgs after 2 months - grrr) so I understand your struggles. A big benefit of the surgery is the boost to your metabolism. The surgery actually resets a lot of things.
Your actual rate of loss depends on many factors out of your control: age, gender, weight loss & gain history, genetics, existing health status. Then certain medications can slow the process too. The only thing you can control is whether you stick to your plan. It’s why we say you’ll lose at your own rate. Also the more you have to lose the faster you’ll lose in the beginning.
After my surgery, I wasn’t hungry or interested in eating for ages (into my second year). I had to eat to a routine to ensure I ate the nutrients my body needed. Still do. A huge benefit of this was it changed how I looked at food. That maxim of eating to live not living to eat became true for me. Eating regularly also helps keep your metabolism burning.
I’m presuming your pre surgical diet is a mix of shakes & real food? ?? Speak to your dietician about portion sizes to ensure you don’t eat too much or too little. Did they give you a list of foods you should eat or avoid as well? It’s just as important to ensure you are getting in all the nutrients your body needs before surgery as after - another reason not to skip meals. Think of this time as beginning new healthier eating habits & routines.
This surgery has been the only thing that really worked for me & it’s still working which never happened when I dieted before - lose, gain, lose, gain, over & over was my norm. I was almost 54 when I had my surgery but had no health issues … they were likely about to begin though.

Yes they gave me a book that I do classes every month surgery will be in September of this year . I measure things put keep track on a calorie counter and make sure I stay with in the calories allowed . It's just hard cause alot of days I don't even get all that's allowed . I make sure I get the 60 to 70 Protein . I buy Quest food and shakes is Fairlane or Walmart brand that are 30 in protein. I drink alot of Water and just don't feel like eating . If I try to then I feel like I'm blowed and sick . I'm still going to have the surgery I'm just worried about not getting enough that they say to eat . Most days I eat once a day cause of the water . I'm guessing cause I'm not hungry .

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[Arabesque 6,573]

On 6/1/2022 at 4:09 AM, Laurie Rohrer said:

I buy Quest food and shakes is Fairlane or Walmart brand that are 30 in Protein. I drink alot of Water and just don't feel like eating . If I try to then I feel like I'm blowed and sick . I'm still going to have the surgery I'm just worried about not getting enough that they say to eat .

I’m wondering if you have a lactose intolerance or sensitivity?? That will cause bloating & nausea. Try swapping out your shakes & dairy for a lactose free versions. Might be worth a go to see if you feel better.

[Mariann812 268]

On 05/31/2022 at 00:38, Arabesque said:

My metabolism was crap before surgery as well from too many years of skipping meals. I couldn’t lose much on 900 & 1200 calorie diets in the past (like only 5kgs after 2 months - grrr) so I understand your struggles. A big benefit of the surgery is the boost to your metabolism. The surgery actually resets a lot of things.

Your actual rate of loss depends on many factors out of your control: age, gender, weight loss & gain history, genetics, existing health status. Then certain medications can slow the process too. The only thing you can control is whether you stick to your plan. It’s why we say you’ll lose at your own rate. Also the more you have to lose the faster you’ll lose in the beginning.

After my surgery, I wasn’t hungry or interested in eating for ages (into my second year). I had to eat to a routine to ensure I ate the nutrients my body needed. Still do. A huge benefit of this was it changed how I looked at food. That maxim of eating to live not living to eat became true for me. Eating regularly also helps keep your metabolism burning.

I’m presuming your pre surgical diet is a mix of shakes & real food? ?? Speak to your dietician about portion sizes to ensure you don’t eat too much or too little. Did they give you a list of foods you should eat or avoid as well? It’s just as important to ensure you are getting in all the nutrients your body needs before surgery as after - another reason not to skip meals. Think of this time as beginning new healthier eating habits & routines.

This surgery has been the only thing that really worked for me & it’s still working which never happened when I dieted before - lose, gain, lose, gain, over & over was my norm. I was almost 54 when I had my surgery but had no health issues … they were likely about to begin though.

This is so me! I had spent most of my life not the least bit interested in food. 10 years ago when the weight started creeping up, I said the hell with it and started eating everything in sight. Since surgery, almost a month ago, I have no appetite and I feel like my old self again. I had completely messed up my metabolism with the yo-yo dieting and exercise. This surgery has been a blessing.