Have you been there?

I lose weight, gain weight. Trying to get to the 10lbs to lose. Then I say forget it. I am at a lost for words right now.

Hi Tt, Dr Aranow suggests a high protein type of diet to lose those ten pounds before surgery. Like an Adkins or South Beach. He recommended South Beach to me. I used: http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com to help me along the way to know what to eat and not what to eat. I even added a protein drink for lunch or breakfast or in between to get in a LOT of protein before. Your body having a lot of protein before surgery helps in healing. Add to this diet, a lot of WATER...up to 100 ounces a day AND WALK, WALK, WALK If you're not used to walking, start slow, just a stroll for five minutes or so and increase when you can. I barely could walk for five minutes and from July to Sept 28th of my surgery, I was walking 3 miles a day! I did it with baby steps. I basically cut out all bad carb (had a treat now and then since it was summer) and did lean grilled meats with no bread, no pasta, etc. The weight will come off if you put your mind to it. Don't sabatage your plans for getting the surgery by not getting those ten pounds off. Dr A wanted me to lose ten, but I ended up losing 20 because I had extra time before surgery and kept on the diet. Plus, it's making it a lot easier to be on the all protein diet now that I'm post op without having to wean off of the carbs now... Hope this helps. Keep your chin up...try to keep off of the carbs and you'll do great! You won't regret having the surgery, it's an awesome tool and you won't believe the weight loss so early on. Email me with any questions. paula

I tell you T...that was the hardest 10 lbs I ever had to lose! Hang in there. The suggestion about South Beach is a good one...its basicly how you have to eat post op anyway...so to join the online site..might be worth the money. Good luck to you..Don't give up!! Joanie

I tell you T...that was the hardest 10 lbs I ever had to lose! Hang in there. The suggestion about South Beach is a good one...its basicly how you have to eat post op anyway...so to join the online site..might be worth the money. Good luck to you..Don't give up!! Joanie

I tell you T...that was the hardest 10 lbs I ever had to lose! Hang in there. The suggestion about South Beach is a good one...its basicly how you have to eat post op anyway...so to join the online site..might be worth the money. Good luck to you..Don't give up!! Joanie

Hi Tt, Drink LOTS of water. I have to lose 20 lbs and I am down 14 and I swear it's the water. I'm also walking. I'm no****ching carbs, although I should be. I'm making it a point to eat healthy foods, not just low carb. You can do it. If I can get down 14 (and BELIEVE ME, it has been a struggle), you can do 10. I've been working on my 14 since June. But, it's been the same thing - on again, off again. Good luck. I have faith in you! Michelle

I will try again thx for the support, then I can go forward with tring to get a date

ELIMINATE the carbs. I mean ELIMINATE- I have eaten NO bread no rice no pasta no crackers no sweets no sugar of any kind nothing nothin nothin but veggies and protein. SOUTH BEACH I have lost 20 (TWENTY) pounds since Labor Day weekend.