Freaking out about my weight...

I was just sitting here looking at some before and after pics and dreaming of my wls when it hit me. The dr told me if I was to gain 20 lbs that he would cancel my surgery. I have gained 15 lbs give or take a few since my last visit with him. I have got to do something soon or I am going to be denied. Why am I just now remembering this? And why have I let myself gain more weight? I am just freaking out right now and here it is the holiday season, maybe my last pre op christmas...how am I going to keep off the weight? Any help would be greatly appreiciated. I need a good kick in the butt, I am mad with myself right now. Robyn

Try doing more protein and drink tons of water. Use the 3 bite rule when you have to have something during the holidays. I know with me the protein fills me up and I am still on liquids for another 2 weeks. Hope this helps you.....

Robyn, Start a journal of what you are eating and when. After you see it in writing its easier for you to tweak so that you can either maintain or lose. I would start today! Get the old calorie book out and portion that food! See what happens in a week. You should give it a week. The holidays are tough to do anything! Debbie

Ditto above. You can journal your food on fitday.com.

Hi Robyn! First. Take a deep breath and stop freaking out! Freaking out causes the desire to binge eat which is the opposite of what you want to do. I had the same weight gain constraint from Dr. Irgau. The approach that worked for me was to eat as if I had already had the surgery. I stopped all sugar. I wrote down everything I ate. I stopped snacking. I started exercising each day (20 minutes). I went heavy on protein (lean meats, fish, etc.), skim milk with some fruits and veggies. I cut out most breads and pastas. I not only prevented weight gain, I actually lost weight. It was an excellent rehearsal for my surgery. I had surgery on 1/3/2005 and I weighed 340 pounds and was a size 32. I am now a size 12 and no longer considered obese. It's worth the effort to do what your surgeon requires. Stay in prayer. Be gentle with yourself but be honest. You can do it! Peace. Cassandra