1st Consultation Update...

I posted the update on my profile. BUT I have to lose 25-30 pds pre surgery. Dietician gave me a food list BUT I would like to know what some of you had for meals in order to allow you to lose the weight u needed to pre surgery. That way it kinda gives me an idea for myself. Its gonna be rough for me cause not only do i need to give up my beloved Dr. Pepper but at the same time I am also giving up smoking (but I do have patches for that) my poor poor husband and son!! I just hope I am not to cranky for them during the hard part of this process! LOL.

Mahalo for any help you can give me guys!

*please note I dont eat to many local foods as of yet, im still pretty much on a mainland diet LOL*

Wow... that would have been a tall order for me! If I were able to successfully lose 25-30 pounds pre-op I probably would have had the fortitude to continue and lose more on my own without the surgery! Fortunately, my doctor didn't require pre-op weight loss. Hopefully, some others here will chime in with how they did it.

Quitting the carbonated drinks and cigarettes is a big, yet necessary, step. Find things to do that will occupy your time... crafts, walking, music.... anything to busy yourself because those habits are very difficult to break. I know you can do it if you stay focused and remember why you're doing it. I was very fortunate in that respect because I quit smoking YEARS ago along with caffeine which is also a good thing to give up. They aren't just physical habits, they are chemical dependencies as well... so they're tough!!! Know what you're in for, accept what you know you're going to be going through, prepare yourself, and just do it! It's the only way and it isn't easy.

Just ask for your family's support and understanding during this difficult time and again, focus on the positive. Don't make yourself miserable (and people around you) by dwelling on how bad it is. Feeling sorry for yourself won't help. It's up to you and again.... you CAN do it, and honestly, it IS worth it!!!!! YOU are worth it!!! Do it for YOU!!!! (and your family, too!)

Pomaika`i!

I know its a tall order..they said if I didnt lose all of it it is ok as long as they see that I have tried to. Dr said that it would be easier for me during the surgery if I did. I think they just wanna make sure that I will follow up with the diet regiman after surgery.

They know exercise is almost impossible for me as i am in constant pain tho I do try n walk when I can even if I pay for it afterwards.

My husband and son are extremly supporting and understanding. Which I am thankful for I just personaly dont wanna be a crab lol.

Pomaika`i! means good luck????

Hello, I haven't been required to lose any weight pre-op.  I haven't been able to lose 20 pounds in maybe 15 years. 

I do have to give up my diet coke habit which is coming along.  I'm really getting down to one per day and am only drinking water and Crystal Lite. 

Good luck with your journey.

Debbie
Kapolei

Yea I know what u mean I havnt been able to lose that either!

Congratulations on ur diet Coke intake! I was proud of myself yesterday I had only 2!!!! I will be getting some crystal light sometime this week Ive been drinkin gatorade. Ive just got to get myself drinking water! which for me is hard since im not a water lover! lol

Good luck on ur journey also

I did not have to lose weight before my surgery but they did give me a pre op diet to follow which was trying to eat protien and veggies.  For me the biggest change was trying to eat small meals rather than my one big meal of the day.  I also had to give up soda and really have found that I love water and crystal light.   Good luck and best wishes.  Sara

See everyone is sayin they didnt have to. I have a diagram on how my plate should look. Half Vegi, 25% lean protien, 25% starch. I have been practicing chewing my food better and taking 25 to 25 mins to eat my meals with smaller bites. Its kinda harder then I thought it would be lol.

Hi Dawn,

My Dr required that I lose 20-30 lbs before surgery and quit smoking. It was hard but totally worth it. For two months prior to  surgery I followed a very low carb high protein diet. I also counted calories eating between 1200 and 1400 calories a day. A typical day's meals for me looked like this:

Breakfast- Egg white omelet with low fat mozarella cheese.
                    Coffee w/skim milk and splenda

Snack-Low fat string cheese or soy beans

Lunch- 3-6 oz chicken, beef, fish, or pork.
              small salad( one cup) usually baby spinach , cucumber, tomatoes

Snack-1/2 cup cottage cheese or fat free/sugar free yogurt

Dinner-3-6 oz chicken, beef, fish, or pork
              1 cup steamed veggies
Throughout the day I drank water and sugar free drinks to help stay full.
             
Once a week I would allow myself to have one serving of something I was really craving like bread, ice cream, cake ect... The first two weeks were hard but then the carb carvings subsided and it got easier . If I went out for dinner I asked for a take-out container at the beginning of the meal and divided the meal right away. I would only leave the amount I was going to eat on my plate and the rest went into the take-out container.

I hope this helps and good luck.

Ole