upper 300's
I am curoius as to who here started out in the mid to upper 300's? I am currently at 382 the dr is requesting that I lose 20-25 during my pre op 6 mo diet. so I would be around 357ish when i have my surgery. Who has began their journey around the same weight as me?
Tamie
Journeyseeker
Begining 6 mo supervised diet 4/15/2011--- 385pre-op meeting w/ surgeon 10/3/2011 ---- 361
Begining of liquid diet 10/13/2011---- 359.00
Day of surgery 10/27/2011---- 349.6
1 week follow up 11/03/2011 ----340.00
1 month follow up 11/30/2011---346.00
2nd month follow up 1/10/2012---- 341.00
Lap Band with Greater Curvature Plication 1/10/11, Conversion to DS 8/20/12
Hi Tami,
I didn't start off in the same place as you but I just have to say that airhead_74's advice is the best advice you can get for the prediet and post. The food log, as much as I hate to do and use it, is the best weapon of choice! There are free programs, websites and iphone apps out there that can help. Sometimes I cringe when I input my food but it helps keep you honest.
Good luck with your prediet!
Joni
Journeyseeker
Begining 6 mo supervised diet 4/15/2011--- 385pre-op meeting w/ surgeon 10/3/2011 ---- 361
Begining of liquid diet 10/13/2011---- 359.00
Day of surgery 10/27/2011---- 349.6
1 week follow up 11/03/2011 ----340.00
1 month follow up 11/30/2011---346.00
2nd month follow up 1/10/2012---- 341.00
Keep track of your calories , get rid of soda if you are drinking it you wont be allowed after surgery and that has tons of calories in it.
Just eat three well balanced meals a day . Protein , veggies and carbs keep track of your food. Log it no matter what you eat .
I eat around 80 grams of protein most days I keep my carbs around 60 because I do alot of exercise and I keep my fats around 50 grams or less per day.
Star****ching your portions that is what gets us , its not the foods that we eat its the portions and not eating balanced meals. :o)
Quit Smoking 10/8/10
Starting BMI 52.9 BMI now 44.4 updated 6/6/11
Journeyseeker
Begining 6 mo supervised diet 4/15/2011--- 385pre-op meeting w/ surgeon 10/3/2011 ---- 361
Begining of liquid diet 10/13/2011---- 359.00
Day of surgery 10/27/2011---- 349.6
1 week follow up 11/03/2011 ----340.00
1 month follow up 11/30/2011---346.00
2nd month follow up 1/10/2012---- 341.00
383 day of surgery (my doctor didn't require a pre-op diet other than clear liquids for one day.. nor did he require a loss of any prior to surgery).
2 years later, I'm now about 189. I've lost 190 lbs and hope to lose about another 20 and I'm starting to interview plastic surgeons. I don't know if I'll have any PS done, but am starting to look into it.
You can do this!!
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Reinhold Niebuhr
Most of all, I think it's good to have a good relationship with your doctor and stick to your follow-ups, even if you think you haven't lost anything. They are the best resource for you in this journey.
Good luck and ask every question you can think of
Christina
Christina M;
That is awesome that you lost almost 160 before you even hit your year mark thats amazing. I am curious what ap it is that you use on your droid x I too have that phone and would love to get it.
Journeyseeker
Begining 6 mo supervised diet 4/15/2011--- 385pre-op meeting w/ surgeon 10/3/2011 ---- 361
Begining of liquid diet 10/13/2011---- 359.00
Day of surgery 10/27/2011---- 349.6
1 week follow up 11/03/2011 ----340.00
1 month follow up 11/30/2011---346.00
2nd month follow up 1/10/2012---- 341.00
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