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Hey guys,
Just getting this whole chat thing figured out. I am in the process of getting approved for surgery. I have had 2 visits with the dietitician, the initial concult and a follow up. I have to lose 20 lbs overall before my surgery, and half of that before I get scheduled to meet with the surgeon. I had lost 6 lbs at my 2nd consult, and my next one is coming up in two weeks, but I feel myself going back to some of my old habits. Snacking late at night, and struggling with portion size control. Any suggestions?
Also, I have heard some suggestions to try different protien shakes before surgery. Any ideas on what kind?
Jeff
Just getting this whole chat thing figured out. I am in the process of getting approved for surgery. I have had 2 visits with the dietitician, the initial concult and a follow up. I have to lose 20 lbs overall before my surgery, and half of that before I get scheduled to meet with the surgeon. I had lost 6 lbs at my 2nd consult, and my next one is coming up in two weeks, but I feel myself going back to some of my old habits. Snacking late at night, and struggling with portion size control. Any suggestions?
Also, I have heard some suggestions to try different protien shakes before surgery. Any ideas on what kind?
Jeff
Hi Jeff,
Welcome to the Men's Forum. Lots of peeps here to get quality info and a Sunday Morning Weigh-in to help track your progress. We're all in various stages of this journey. I'm 5 months post-op RNY. I started tracking my weight loss Jan. 1st of this year. I lost 40 lbs on my own and have lost 65 lbs since surgery on July 5th. In the scheme of things, I am just getting started.
During my pre surgery weight loss, I focused on a diet consisting of lean protein and fruits/vegs. I avoided refined carbs i.e. bread, pasta, rice, potatoes. I also avoided fried foods and whole milk products. You've probably heard this menu before if you've been struggling with your weight as I have in the past. That is also my current menu along with involuntary portion control that the surgery provides.
My suggestions: plan your meals, measure, use smaller plates, remind yourself that you are in training for a marathon that will deliver a life changing transformation if you stick to the plan.
I constantly snack on sugar free popsicles, especially late night, 15 calories, crunchy, cold and liquid hydration. I eat a couple of boxes a week, easy.
I use UNJURY protein. Check out the various websites that offer protein mixes and call them to get free samples. It's the best way to see if you're going to lke them or not.
Good Luck,
Tim T.
Welcome to the Men's Forum. Lots of peeps here to get quality info and a Sunday Morning Weigh-in to help track your progress. We're all in various stages of this journey. I'm 5 months post-op RNY. I started tracking my weight loss Jan. 1st of this year. I lost 40 lbs on my own and have lost 65 lbs since surgery on July 5th. In the scheme of things, I am just getting started.
During my pre surgery weight loss, I focused on a diet consisting of lean protein and fruits/vegs. I avoided refined carbs i.e. bread, pasta, rice, potatoes. I also avoided fried foods and whole milk products. You've probably heard this menu before if you've been struggling with your weight as I have in the past. That is also my current menu along with involuntary portion control that the surgery provides.
My suggestions: plan your meals, measure, use smaller plates, remind yourself that you are in training for a marathon that will deliver a life changing transformation if you stick to the plan.
I constantly snack on sugar free popsicles, especially late night, 15 calories, crunchy, cold and liquid hydration. I eat a couple of boxes a week, easy.
I use UNJURY protein. Check out the various websites that offer protein mixes and call them to get free samples. It's the best way to see if you're going to lke them or not.
Good Luck,
Tim T.
Here is what I did...Yeah, I would look strange to other people...But I would close the shades. I would make a pathway in the house; living room, bedroom, kitchen...And I would walk. I'd maybe grab a weight of some kind. If you don't have any weights find a liquid bottle. I would just walk and walk and walk. Then I would stuff myself with vegetables. I would get those carb cravings at night...Things like breads, chips, stuff with a salty crunch... If I felt tempted I would walk somemore!! Push hard and you'll get rewarded. I would put on some old rock music and walk. Maybe do some aerobic dance moves, maybe some modified pushups, some fake punching bag "tae bo" type workouts. I'd exercise till I was ready to fall asleep. Just me...Be creative. What works for one person may not work for others. Snow shovel your driveway at night...exercise video, gym, adult (non contact) hockey...Think outside the box...
Jeff, welcome. I guess I was lucky that my doctor did not require a presurgery diet. Although, considering what I've heard that is unusual. After the surgery, I had no real issues with wanting food. In fact at a About 18 months out, food still is not terribly interesting to me. Things change after surgery including your food cravingsl. I agree with the others for now ... Fruits veggies and cut the carbs. You'll do fine.
KenHud
RNY 5/17/10 highest: 407 lb - maintaining a loss of 200+ pounds and enjoying life
RNY 5/17/10 highest: 407 lb - maintaining a loss of 200+ pounds and enjoying life
Hi jeff
Fellow Minnesotan here and I had to lose 30 before I could schedule too. It was tough pre-op so I did a liquid diet called opti-fast to get to scheduled weight. It was kinda expensive, but I did drop 21 pounds the first 2 weeks. Doing a couple protien shakes in place of meals would be a good way to break through too, along with exercise like walking. Stick to foods high in protien and stay away from the carbs also. Where and what type of procedure are you having?
There's tons of great experience on here ask away!
Fellow Minnesotan here and I had to lose 30 before I could schedule too. It was tough pre-op so I did a liquid diet called opti-fast to get to scheduled weight. It was kinda expensive, but I did drop 21 pounds the first 2 weeks. Doing a couple protien shakes in place of meals would be a good way to break through too, along with exercise like walking. Stick to foods high in protien and stay away from the carbs also. Where and what type of procedure are you having?
There's tons of great experience on here ask away!
My doc said lose 30 to 40 to "shrink the liver"
I did a strict low carb diet with 1000 to 1200 cal a day.
at my weight, the pounds peeled off.
I kinda thought "Hey, I going to be forced to be disciplined soon, lets prove I can do it with and without the tool too."
I agree with keeping busy and distracted, esp by light exercise.
Good luck '98! We have plenty of room for you on the losers bench!
I did a strict low carb diet with 1000 to 1200 cal a day.
at my weight, the pounds peeled off.
I kinda thought "Hey, I going to be forced to be disciplined soon, lets prove I can do it with and without the tool too."
I agree with keeping busy and distracted, esp by light exercise.
Good luck '98! We have plenty of room for you on the losers bench!
"Future's so bright, I gotta wear shades!"
highest weight : 428 Banded 11/3/2011 surgery weight : 386
highest weight : 428 Banded 11/3/2011 surgery weight : 386
Thanks guys. It is nice to know that I am not alone with this struggle. It is also nice to know that my habits are not supposed to change over night. My doctors, dietician, and other support have given me steps to work on before the surgery so that I am successful after. It is just hard to change what I have been doing for 20 plus years. But I know that I have to. Thanks for the support.
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