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Hello! How did you prepare for life after surgery? Do you meal prep? What were your workouts like before surgery and what are they like after? Do you do a combination of strength and cardio or do you focus on one? I’m trying to find my footing and I’m curious what your experiences have been.

Thanks for sharing your experience. I enjoy cooking and I meal prep somewhat now. I know I will struggle with the various phases: liquid, puréed, and soft food. As I mentioned earlier, my endocrinologist advised me that I really have to workout so I was curious what others’ workouts look like then and now.

Thank you for replying! I currently get walks in. I bought an elliptical to switch it up when I get bored. I also have a home gym to help with strength training. It is winter in Minnesota in the middle of a pandemic so I’m trying to bring variety. My endocrinologist said I have to work out harder and differently since my obesity is medically complex. That kind of makes me uneasy. How much did you workout before surgery?

I have Anthem BCBS. I’ve had the dietitian appointment, Psych eval, labs, and meeting with an endocrinologist done. I think the hospital I’m getting it done at has research that shows their 12-week therapy course helps. Or maybe they want to make a little extra $$. Haha.

Congratulations! I’m still working on my 12-week behavioral therapy before they submit my case. Best of luck!

Hello, I’m a 30-something-year-old woman with a complicated health history. I have PCOS, Hashimoto’s disease and a few other problems. I decided last year to get gastric sleeve as I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired. I have Anthem BCBS PPO and they say WLS is supported by my plan thankfully. I’ve started my 12-week behavioral group therapy course and I have my 3rd meeting in a few days. I fought having this kind of surgery as I thought I was cheating and honestly I was afraid of being judged. I needed to grow up it seems and see this for the helpful tool it is. I’m afraid but excited because I’m ready to live the life of my dreams. I have lofty hiking plans that I need to be in good shape for. I’m glad to meet all of you as we are all on this journey together. If you have any advice or tips or words of wisdom, I gladly welcome them.

Thank you so much for your advice. I’m trying my best to break those bad habits: eating fast food and cutting out processed food. I no longer see WLS as cheating, but I still have to keep it from some people. I have very judgemental family and friends. Given the pandemic keeps me away from socializing and I haven’t seen my family or friends in a long time, this helps me transition more easily. I workout every day by either walking or lifting weights. I can’t wait till I forget the sugar cravings! Thanks again for all your words of advice.