Very New Pre-Op

hi all :) 

I'm katie and i'm 22.   I just started the process of getting my RNY in late april/early may (need to finish classes first!)

I'm using Dr. Ahmad and Dr. Klonsky through mather hospital.  I really love them!  I felt at such ease when I met Dr. A at the seminar he hosted on 1/15 and my first consult with Dr. K (he's in-network with my insurance) was fantastic.   They would both like to see a 40lb loss prior to surgery to avoid putting in a filter in my vena cava to prevent possible clots that could form due to my high BMI (right now its about 67, they want me under 60).

I've been eating low fat, low carb and high protein, like they advised me too, and started a new workout/bootcamp program through a fitness place Dr. K suggested.  They're AWESOME.  All of the trainers there kick my ass and really work me.  Granted, its only been a week, but I'm really excited about everything, and want to keep my positive attitude :)

I'll take any advice, meal tips, workouts, anything : ) 

Congrats on taking these first steps at this new lifestyle!
This is just the first steps and it takes time to learn the new way of life! I am 5 1/2 years post op and STILL learning because I just did get it the first time. LOL Know that learning the good and the bad takes time and you have to allow for that.

The biggest thing for me was learning the WHY I medicate with food, dealing with the mind I think is the biggest and hardest part and without that it does not work.

Taking control feels great right?  Always remain positive and moving forward, even when we take steps back we are still really moving forward in our learning!