New to the LW board

Hi,

It was suggested that I check out this board as well - not sure I qualify as a lightweight, but wanted to introduce myself nonetheless.  I'm in the pre-op diet phase currently.  I'm waiting on a surgery date, but due to my own travel plans it appears I'll be looking at the first week in April to get the sleeve.

I really started my journey in October with my surgeon's office.  I worked directly with their dietitian from October - January and was successful losing weight with a 1200 calorie diet. After I got approval from the insurance company, I started all my pre-op work (classes, pre-op testing, etc.).  Typically my surgeon's office prefers folks to be on a 4 week liquid diet with Optifast prior to surgery, but given my success with his dietitian, he approved for me to continue on a calorie-restricted, carb-restricted diet.  Currently I'm managing to 1,000 calories, as per their direction, and continued low carb eating.   I should lock in a surgery date this week.

I have been on the VSG board daily since September, but hadn't visited this board until today.  I look forward to being a part of this community as well and hope to share my many successes.  

JC

Welcome.     You are a lightweight if you want to be.  None of felt particularly "lightweight" when we started the process but we had around 100 lbs to lose and our issues are a little different than our heavier friends.  We have folks with all surgery types!!!

My Dr had everyone on a Optifast diet for 4 weeks.  It wasn't bad, just boring.  As long as you are doing fine, I think as he does, if it isn't broke, doesn't need to be fixed. 

Looking forward to your progression with your journey. 

Thank you so much!!  I didn't mind the taste of the Optifast but agree that eating/drinking the same thing for 4 weeks would make for a boring food plan.  I was thankful they agreed to keep me on normal foods and a protein drink daily just so I can change it up now and again!

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery and welcome to the LW board!  We welcome everyone and pride ourselves in being a no-drama highly supportive board. 

Sounds like you're doing great and on track.   I'm looking forward to following your weight loss journey. 

Thank you so much.  I'm very excited about the procedure and hope the time flies.  I will enjoy being part of this board and learning from all of you along the way!

Welcome!  I'm a fairly newbie as well but I have appreciated the support that I have received here and feel like it is helping me a lot!  Best wishes on your journey!  Way to go on your weight loss to date - it's very impressive!

Thank you so much.  I also have enjoyed the overall site for help, support and information.  I look forward to learning from this group too!

Welcome to our LW Board!!!!

Hello & welcome, 

I'm also a relative newbie, but really appreciate all the info and I feel its making my journey infinitely better to have a support group to talk with. 

I'm looking forward to reading your [post on protein hot chocolate (or at least the replies if you've asked a ?)  Its next!

Welcome aboard!  

--gina