I just weighed myself for the first time since starting my pre-op diet. Now mind you, about 3 weeks ago I started making changes in my diet... biggest of which was cutting out all sweets. No more pints of Ben & Jerry's everynight, that one was HARD, ice cream is my crack! I was very hopeful I would see a change and I DID!

I lost 5 lbs! :clap2: Woo hoo!

I know it isn't much, but I am thrilled to see a difference already on the scale. For the past few days I have been doing low carb, high Protein while subbing Breakfast with a Protein Drink in the AM.

I let myself enjoy Christmas and probably ate one too many Peanut Butter Cookies... but I didn't want to stress myself over it too much. I was a tad worried that would erase any good I did over the past few weeks, I am lucky it didn't seem to!

Now if I could just get my butt moving on exercise.

That's AMAZING LA! Congrtulations! You earned each and every one of those pounds!!!! When you've made an effort to get healthier and it reflects on the scale, it's a great feeling! You feel on top of the world, and you should! Good for you for sticking with your pre-op diet.

Keep reminding yourself that by continuing to do this you are shrinking your liver so it will be easier for your doctor to do your surgery. That's what the office woman at my doc's office said to me when she saw I lost weight since last time. Plus, you know what else is great? If you keep it off til surgery, you will be 5lbs closer to your goal!

Congrats and Keep it up!

Thanks Red! Wow... you are pre-band and lost over 65lbs! That is amazing. How did you do it? I was able to lose 50lbs once about 2 years ago but gained it all back. Kudos to you!

I'm on Atkins. I had my consultation for surgery at the end of July and I decided I wasn't going to wait around for 5 months and not try to lose weight. I did Atkins once before and lost 50lbs and of course I gained it back. I know that I feel great when I cut out all the sugar, processed flour, junk etc. Since I knew that I would be getting the band, any weight I could get off now would be less for me to lose with the band and I also wouldn't be gaining it back like I did the last time.

315 was my highest but I actually started around 305 in August so I've lost 55lb since then. I still have a ways to go and the band is going to help me do it and keep it off!

Awesome Red. Way too go.

That is awesome, every pound lost means more time we have to live a healthy life. Good for you!!

Hey all!

Started my pre-surgery diet 12/18 and believe me Christmas was murder - but I kept to task and I'm so proud of myself. I have lost about 7 pounds during this time. My surgery is January 2 - which is starting to freak me out because I have been so busy with Christmas and end of the month billing (work for my husband) that I just looked at the calendar and realized surgery is 4 DAYS AWAY! Holy macaroni!

RTW