Gaining weight

[Cj975 6]

I had my consultation. No real diet plan but I’ve been trying on my own. Not working. My insurance company didn’t require weight loss before surgery but I’m not allowed to gain. Well I am up 15 lbs. help!!! I’m trying to diet and exercise. Can’t do much exercising because of back and leg pain issues. Retaining Water. They ordered lasix. It’s not doing much. And just got done with steroids for the back and leg pain. I’m exhausted by the time I get home. I did go swimming last night and did aqua exercises. Just worried I can’t get this extra weight off. No surgery date yet. Have an endoscopy scheduled for July 11th and that’s my last requirement. Just nervous and stressed between the pain and the weight gain. Thanks for reading. Advice appreciated.

[Brandiwine77 55]

Remember that no amount of exercise can outdo a bad diet, so definitely focus on your diet vs exercise, and try not to worry about not exercising right now, especially if you are having issues. As soon as I was getting close to getting a date, I started cutting waaaay back on carbs, and drinking more Protein Shakes and eating greek yogurt, to get myself used to it, since I would be eating that stuff for a while pre and post surgery. I didn't really exercise and ended up losing over 10 lbs on my own before surgery. Good luck!

[summerseeker 2,349]

The steroids will have contributed to your weight gain, nasty things, I detest them.

To drop some weight eat Vegetables and salads with low fat meats and fish. Try and contain any fats used in cooking and use fat free sauces/ Mayonnaise etc. Try not to eat carbs other than the ones in fruit and veg. So no breads, Pasta, rice, potatoes. Dont drink anything other than sugar free drinks, tea and coffee without sugar or use a saccharine. Low fat dairy is fine. No Snacks other than sugar free popsicle's

Its basically what you will eat after surgery. Good luck

[Cj975 6]

Thank you! I know these things but when I get stressed it just seems to overwhelm me!! I appreciate your help!!!

[Arabesque 7,565]

I wondered about the steroids too as they can increase your appetite. People I know say they make them crave carbs or sugar.

I also agree with focussing on your diet. Exercise only contributes to about 10% of any weight you want to lose but also makes you hungry. Of course there are lots of other benefits to exercising but don’t rely on it for weight loss.

Reduce sugars (real & artificial), reduce fats, reduce carbs, reduce high processed foods, increase Protein, increase vegetables, get your Fluid intake up to 64ozs (try for more Water than other fluids), introduce more low or no processed foods & watch portion sizes. All good new habits to start. You may find it easier to start adopting only one or two of these at a time.