Hey Folks... new here...
Introduction/ vent
I have been on OH for a minute and just checking out the different forums...
I'm happy I've stumbled upon a forum I can truly relate to, my BMI is 60 and my surgeon will not okay my surgery untilI I loose 20lbs and I know that is not an extreme task... But I can not get rid of those damn 20lbs!!!
To be honest, I havent truly put my best foot forward, I have a lot of family issues going on that's taking my attention away from my self and my diet goal. (I'm easily disstracted)
I honestly need a kick in the pants to really get myself going. Because I have completed all of the insurance and surgeon's office requirements. They are simply waitng on me to loose the 20lbs before submitting to insurace company.
So my fellow Over 50 BMI'ers I need some words of encouragement...
Keisha
I have been on OH for a minute and just checking out the different forums...
I'm happy I've stumbled upon a forum I can truly relate to, my BMI is 60 and my surgeon will not okay my surgery untilI I loose 20lbs and I know that is not an extreme task... But I can not get rid of those damn 20lbs!!!
To be honest, I havent truly put my best foot forward, I have a lot of family issues going on that's taking my attention away from my self and my diet goal. (I'm easily disstracted)
I honestly need a kick in the pants to really get myself going. Because I have completed all of the insurance and surgeon's office requirements. They are simply waitng on me to loose the 20lbs before submitting to insurace company.
So my fellow Over 50 BMI'ers I need some words of encouragement...
Keisha
Hi Keisha,
I too had a BMI well over 50. I just want to say you can do this. You may have to cry about it or even just suck it up. But every minute of excercise and diet you put in now will be well worth it. I think if you are able to start some form of a liquid diet it will help you out. If you have a nutritionist maybe they have a diet they use for their super morbidly obese patients that could help.
Best regards,
Maxine
I too had a BMI well over 50. I just want to say you can do this. You may have to cry about it or even just suck it up. But every minute of excercise and diet you put in now will be well worth it. I think if you are able to start some form of a liquid diet it will help you out. If you have a nutritionist maybe they have a diet they use for their super morbidly obese patients that could help.
Best regards,
Maxine
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Keisha,
Welcome to the BMI Over 50 forum! It's a very supportive group of people. Congrats on getting almost everything taken care of regarding the surgery. Like Maxine said, just focus as much as you can on changing to the new eating behaviors that you will use, talk with your dietician about ways that you can lose the 20 lbs. and an extended liquid diet can really help too! I know that you're excited about having the surgery, but the first few months are hard both mentally and physically - since you have the time, take the time to get your family issues resolved to the point where you can learn to focus on yourself and your needs - that's going to be critical for a while post-op!
I wish you the best of luck on this next step of your journey - this is a process and you will get through it if you set your mind to it.
Welcome to the BMI Over 50 forum! It's a very supportive group of people. Congrats on getting almost everything taken care of regarding the surgery. Like Maxine said, just focus as much as you can on changing to the new eating behaviors that you will use, talk with your dietician about ways that you can lose the 20 lbs. and an extended liquid diet can really help too! I know that you're excited about having the surgery, but the first few months are hard both mentally and physically - since you have the time, take the time to get your family issues resolved to the point where you can learn to focus on yourself and your needs - that's going to be critical for a while post-op!
I wish you the best of luck on this next step of your journey - this is a process and you will get through it if you set your mind to it.
"Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground" - T. Roosevelt
Hi Keisha,
Welcome. Please do as the other posters have said. I was 460 lbs. when I started my journey and there was no mandatory weight loss set forth by my surgeon. As a result of not losing any weight prior the surgeon had to switch from lap to open surgery at the last minute. Two year later I had to have a hernia repair thanks in large part to the open surgery.
It is not easy to lose the 20 lbs. but the one good thing is that the higher weight you are the easier the weight usually comes off. I am sure that if you really, as you say, put your best foot forward, you will do this. It is so worth it.
We will all be sitting here on the bench waiting for you. Good luck and keep us posted.
Jeanne
Welcome. Please do as the other posters have said. I was 460 lbs. when I started my journey and there was no mandatory weight loss set forth by my surgeon. As a result of not losing any weight prior the surgeon had to switch from lap to open surgery at the last minute. Two year later I had to have a hernia repair thanks in large part to the open surgery.
It is not easy to lose the 20 lbs. but the one good thing is that the higher weight you are the easier the weight usually comes off. I am sure that if you really, as you say, put your best foot forward, you will do this. It is so worth it.
We will all be sitting here on the bench waiting for you. Good luck and keep us posted.
Jeanne
Hi Keisha,
Welcome to the board, this is the best place to find the support and advice you're gonna need!
I agree with the other posters, talk to your nutrionist and get started on a pre-op liquid diet. Is your doctor really busy? I ask that because say, you loose that 20 lbs. and get approved right away, maybe your surgery could be scheduled that same week or shortly after that! You could actually take that date because you're already on the pre-op liquid diet!! The sooner you start your new healthy lifestyle the better it is for you!
As far as your family issues, we all have them, maybe it's time for a family meeting, maybe it's not, maybe it's more of a personal decision and deciding to be strong and not let anything get in the way of you and your health. Whatever it is, know that you can always vent here, we will always help whenever we can. I wish you good luck, you have some hard decisions to make and I hope you'll keep us posted on what they are, remember each journey starts with one step forward!!
Diane
Welcome to the board, this is the best place to find the support and advice you're gonna need!
I agree with the other posters, talk to your nutrionist and get started on a pre-op liquid diet. Is your doctor really busy? I ask that because say, you loose that 20 lbs. and get approved right away, maybe your surgery could be scheduled that same week or shortly after that! You could actually take that date because you're already on the pre-op liquid diet!! The sooner you start your new healthy lifestyle the better it is for you!
As far as your family issues, we all have them, maybe it's time for a family meeting, maybe it's not, maybe it's more of a personal decision and deciding to be strong and not let anything get in the way of you and your health. Whatever it is, know that you can always vent here, we will always help whenever we can. I wish you good luck, you have some hard decisions to make and I hope you'll keep us posted on what they are, remember each journey starts with one step forward!!
Diane
Many folks have needed to lose more than 20 lbs in order to have surgery. As others have said, if you look into a liquid diet or a program such as Optifast or Medifast, it's not just chicken broth and jello. There are shakes in many flavors, soups, bars, puddings - all sorts of tasty foods that amazingly fill you up if you follow directions and don't go too long between mini meals. Of course, do this under a doctor's supervision, but at our BMIs the weight will come off quickly and you can have your surgery.
There are reasons for the pre-surgery weight loss - one of which is to shrink your liver a bit to give the surgeon more room to work. Another reason is to see if you can follow a program - that will be very important post-surgery.
And as someone else said, try to resolve the family stuff while you are losing the 20 lbs. If you are like many of us, we turned to food when stressed. Plus many of us are also the family peacemakers. It;s time to put yourself first. Don't get wrapped up in other people's dramas. (Hmm, I think this advice is meant for me as much as for you - LOL)
Best wishes. You can do it! Let us know how it goes.
There are reasons for the pre-surgery weight loss - one of which is to shrink your liver a bit to give the surgeon more room to work. Another reason is to see if you can follow a program - that will be very important post-surgery.
And as someone else said, try to resolve the family stuff while you are losing the 20 lbs. If you are like many of us, we turned to food when stressed. Plus many of us are also the family peacemakers. It;s time to put yourself first. Don't get wrapped up in other people's dramas. (Hmm, I think this advice is meant for me as much as for you - LOL)
Best wishes. You can do it! Let us know how it goes.
Welcome to the board!
I had to lose weight before surgery as well. I lost 20 pounds in about 6 weeks but I cheated some too. Most importantly, keep a food journal. Write down everything you eat and drink all day every day. Also write down you exercise each day. I know at our weight exercise is not easy but amazon has some chair exercise dvds that I use and they work. My diet was mainly protein protein protein. I'm not a breakfast eater but it is very important. My dietician suggested just having a glass of skim milk for breakfast or low fat cheese, string cheese, etc. Fat free yogurt is a good option also. Fort lunch and dinner I would tuna or chicken. The main thing to remember is eat your protein first, then the sides bu****ch your portions. Eat slowly and chew your food good. This helps you get full faster but also prepares you for how to eat afterwards. Stay away from starches, sodas, and caffeine. Drink lots of water. You'll lose alot of weight at first just getting rid of the water weight. Good luck to you! If you really want this surgery then you will be able to do this. Trust me, I was just like you. We all were! That's why we're here. Just remember we're all here rooting for you!!
Jen
I had to lose weight before surgery as well. I lost 20 pounds in about 6 weeks but I cheated some too. Most importantly, keep a food journal. Write down everything you eat and drink all day every day. Also write down you exercise each day. I know at our weight exercise is not easy but amazon has some chair exercise dvds that I use and they work. My diet was mainly protein protein protein. I'm not a breakfast eater but it is very important. My dietician suggested just having a glass of skim milk for breakfast or low fat cheese, string cheese, etc. Fat free yogurt is a good option also. Fort lunch and dinner I would tuna or chicken. The main thing to remember is eat your protein first, then the sides bu****ch your portions. Eat slowly and chew your food good. This helps you get full faster but also prepares you for how to eat afterwards. Stay away from starches, sodas, and caffeine. Drink lots of water. You'll lose alot of weight at first just getting rid of the water weight. Good luck to you! If you really want this surgery then you will be able to do this. Trust me, I was just like you. We all were! That's why we're here. Just remember we're all here rooting for you!!
Jen
my BMI was 55.7 so I understand where you are coming from--my insurance required a 10% weight loss---but waved it when I ended up pneumona twice in six months. I got the last of the weight off with 4 protein shakes a day plus raw veggies coming out of my ears. When I wanted to eat it was zucchini (no dipping sauce) or cucmber strips. I made it nd hadsurgery 12 days ago. Find something you can do--it will be worth it in the long run. And welcome.
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