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Tempted To Diet To Lose More Pre-Op

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TwinsMama

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Yesterday I had my visit with my Nut.  She didn't fuss express any complaints.  She was glad I understood and did research on what would be required at each stage of post-op.

 

She also weighed me.  After my last meeting of 5 lbs down, I was very disappointed to only have lost 1 lb. this last month.  I have been following the plan and even reduced my calorie intake as suggested.  Exercise has been consistent.  

 

Today I woke up very tempted to just diet until my immediate pre-op diet starts.  I have a goal (self-imposed I'll admit) to get down to 300 lbs by my surgery date.  Since I don't know when that will be (most likely late Jan/ early Feb), I want to get this first 50 or so lbs. off.

 

I realized that I still have some mental crap stuff to get over.  Logically I know that this is a marathon and not a sprint.  It is going to take time to lose just as it took time to gain...years to be exact.  But man would I love to have only 150 lbs to lose post-op.

 

Why 150? Because I like round numbers.  Also, because I've read that sleevers don't lose as much or as quickly as Rny patients and well I'm scared that in the first 6 months I won't lose much.  I know I will continue to lose but I worry what it will feel like to lose 50 lbs and then have to lose the remaining 100-130 at 2 lbs a week for another year and a half.

 

That type of slow weight loss has never kept me motivated or going.  The faster I lost the more motivated I was to keep eating well and exercising.  I also know I have problems keeping weight off so that is a whole other side of this.

 

I've come to realize if I'm only going to lose 2 lbs a week, heck that is the same as any other low calorie, low carb diet.  Why go through with surgery for such a slow loss rate?  Sure, I'll have the extra tool of the sleeve but I really worry after all this is said and done I will not have reached my goal.

 

I understand this goes back to my fears.  I also get it that I need to take a major chill pill.  I'm really trying to get my head right for this and know today's recurring thought of not reaching my personal goal is hurting more than helping.  So I'm going to chill wayyy down and go have some tea.

 

Has anyone else felt like this?  I'd love to know I'm not the only person so particular about how much I lose before surgery to make things "easier" after surgery. 

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For myself, my goal is to be under 300lbs as well before my surgery 2/21. I am starting slowly - making more conscious efforts to substitute the horrible foods I love with the healthier foods I love. I also started strength training and will continue that well after my surgery.

Part of my worries is regaining the weight afterwards. I feel that self control is a strength that we have to build/ exercise to see its full potential so why not start now?

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For myself, my goal is to be under 300lbs as well before my surgery 2/21. I am starting slowly - making more conscious efforts to substitute the horrible foods I love with the healthier foods I love. I also started strength training and will continue that well after my surgery.

Part of my worries is regaining the weight afterwards. I feel that self control is a strength that we have to build/ exercise to see its full potential so why not start now?

LezzieLez I agree, wow, you already have your date, that's great! If I could get under 300 I would be glad. Good luck to you and yes, making the changes now seems like it would make for a smoother post-op process. You've given me motivation I needed today. Thanks for that!

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Yes, just for lighter weight on my bones and feeling more comfy on the plane, I want to be under 240 when I hit the table. 8 lbs to go. Whatever I lose after that is gravy but I want to see 239 or lower when I get on the plane in December.

TheCurvyJ wow..you are down to only 8 lbs left before your personal pre-op goal? Fantastic! I'm glad I'm not the only one who set my own goal. Good for you for sticking to it and making it. Wow...just wow! Great job!

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Good for you. The more you lose now the less you have to lose later. I have also set some goals for myself. I'd like to lose about 23lbs that would put me down about 53 pounds before surgery. Just two difficult months to get through. My surgery will probably be in February. Just checked the last item off my todo list so now I just need to get a firm date.

I also worry about doing the surgery and not make my goal or able to maintain. My fav quote, "At any given moment you have the power to say: this is NOT how the story is going to end." - Egg Face

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Good for you. The more you lose now the less you have to lose later. I have also set some goals for myself. I'd like to lose about 23lbs that would put me down about 53 pounds before surgery. Just two difficult months to get through. My surgery will probably be in February. Just checked the last item off my todo list so now I just need to get a firm date.

I also worry about doing the surgery and not make my goal or able to maintain. My fav quote, "At any given moment you have the power to say: this is NOT how the story is going to end." - Egg Face

Thanks for your comment DaybyDay. I'm probably going to be Feb too. I love the Egg Face blog. I never saw that quote, I like it.

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