Question:
What has been the most successful weight loss technique before your surgery?

The surgeon has recommended that I lose weight prior to my Lap RNY (no date yet). I was just wondereing what has been successful, or recommended, to you by your physician. Thanks in advance -    — Whitney D. (posted on March 27, 2001)

March 27, 2001
My surgeons wants me to lose 18lbs before surgery. I am currently on the Atkins Diet and feel great. I have so far lost 13lbs (in 3 1/2 weeks). The basis of the diet is no/low carbs. This means no breads, pasta, sugar, fruit, etc. Since I am off the sugar and high carbs foods, I think it will help me after my surgery (since I can't have most of that stuff anyway). Also, excersize and drinking lots of water is important in losing weight.. Good Luck to you!!
   — Andrea M.

March 27, 2001
Hi you did not say what exercise you do I was also told that I have to lose weight I just watch what I ate no surers and fats, but I started to walk every day sometimes its a mile or somedays its two but I walk every day when I started on Feb. 20 I have lost 22lb. I just try to keep my goal in mind (having the surgery)plus if I havetime I want to eat it helps to come to this sight and read about all the weight loss good luck I will be thinking of you and praying for your weight loss.
   — Angela S.