Can you tell us what this is called?  Do you need a referral from your doctor?  I went to the orientation session for the surgery and it scared be completely.  But this seems like a great option.  Thank you!!

Hi Amber, you are not on this journey alone. I was just like you. So I know your fight. I'm from Ontario Canada and at age 58 am starting again. Everyone here is right. It's not a diet but a new way of eating it is forever not just for a short time and a constant battle. Remember they say it takes three weeks for anything to become a habit. So hang in there. I can't tell you how many times I have started a diet in my lifetime. Too many to count. So baby steps. First you need to remember it takes time and lots of effort. Don't try to set goals that you can't make. I started this journey years ago at 380lb. Went down to 237 then slowly over the last few years put back on some weighing in at 308lb three weeks ago when I started to look at how to start again. First I decided what helped me before. Protein, veggies, and limit bread any thing white. I work out of my truck as a travelling nurse, so I had to have something I could travel with and would be right there when I needed it. I decided to try Pure Protein Bars from Walmart. They taste good and with a coffee or tea they fill me up. The first week is the worst when your getting off the carbs. I can throw them in my purse and I have one for breakfast and one for lunch. Then for supper I have a salad or veggies and some kind of protein, fish, chicken hamburger patty ect. I cut out the bread but if we go out or  I get take out I usually get a chicken wrap, I am taking it one week at a time. 10 lbs at a time. I only get weighed once a week as daily it can fluctuate and then I get discouraged. When I got weighed last Tues I was down to 293.4lbs. Also drink as many fluids sugar free a day as you can. If you eat lots of protein make sure you don't get constipated. I take Senokot every night to ensure this doesn't happen. Remember you are not alone. There are lots of us in the same boat. It is going to take time but it's important not to look at a goal way down the road that you feel you are never going to make. I really find that getting excited about going from the 300's to 290's and now working towards the 280's works for me. Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with. Also another tip is if you are an evening eater have a hot drink in the evening. I have a decaf coffee. It fills you up and stay away from bread and potatoes. That's exactly why they call a fat tummy the bread basket.. Good Luck Hun. Keep me posted. We can do it..... I'm right there beside you walking the walk

Hope this guide helps: http://www.obesityaction.org/educational-resources/brochures -and-guides/understanding-your-weight-loss-options-brochure

Hi, I am 58 and have battled with my weight all my life. 4 years ago at 360lbs I started to try again. My son was getting married in July of 2011 and in January I thought I would really give it a go. I ate pretty much the same as if you has Gastric bypass but mostly I tried to really restrict my carbs. I did amazing and go down to 237lbs by Oct/2011. I ended up having to have a hysterectomy in Dec/11 but kept the weight off until I returned to work in Feb/12. Then I did what I know I shouldn't have and started eating bread again and little by little my weight crept up again until three weeks ago when I weighed in at 305lb again. I had seen it creeping up little by little and just couldn't get motivated. Enough was enough and almost three weeks ago I started to really give it my all again. I know that the high protein works for me and I tried Isagenix but it was too expensive. Then I discovered Pure Protein bars from Walmart. They taste great and have only 200 calories and 20grams of protein and low sugar. I have two a day one for breakfast and one for lunch ( I'm a travelling nurse) and find they are easy to take with me. They are very filling. I make sure I take Senokot daily to make sure I don't get constipated (high protein diet can make you this way). I have a salad and lean protein for supper. I have been on this for three weeks on Monday and have already lost 12 lbs. I also drink as much water and fluids daily as I can. I take a multivitamin daily and some ferrous gluconate (iron). I feel fantastic. I had both my knees replaced Dec/14 and I know I will be so much better. I am sure this is the way to fly. Congrats on your weight loss. Keep up the great work. I was scheduled for a gastric bypass this spring but backed out. I just have seen so many have so many complications in the community that I just didn't feel at peace with the procedure. Take care. Christy

Hi, love your story. What did you ultimately do? Just exercise and eat as if you had the surgery? What type of didt did you choose? 

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