DareMightyThings

Hey there! So after meeting with the nutritionist for the first time, she gave me tips and recommendations for cleaning up my diet pre surgery. Just to clarify I am not pre op- just pre surgery in the 6 months insurance approval process. My question is....did anyone strictly change their diet right away after the nutritionists suggestions or did it take you a while to clean up your diet before pre op?

Girl this is so GOALS ☝Thats what im striving for is to go all in and build those healthy habits early on. Some days are harder but we're getting there lol. And i will def check out that app!

Wow you are doing really well. Those all seem like appropriate and safe amounts and not too bad either! Yea im sure you probably heard of the 3 week stall that can last a few days to a week maybe it could be that?

Ooohh ok my bad i had a brain fart lol

Great job! Yea definitely its better to make gradual changes than feel like you are doing a super restricted diet with no wiggle room. Its funny some people do self pay and they can get their surgery in less than 3 months- I wonder if they still have to take nutrition classes or take an eval. Seems they would be in shock with not being able to handle the requirements after surgery. And what was the reason for not passing the evaluation if you dont mind me asking?

This! Yes it does seem like once you get in ths habit of weighing things, you almost already know what a typical portion size is

How do you measure volume?

Wow that is amazing! Yea you definitely set yourself up for success by making those healthy habits a part of your routine before even having surgery. How did you feel doing the liquid diet post op if you dont mind me asking? Was it intimidating?

I never use to weigh food either LOL and i thought it was a little OCD. But I do sometimes weigh things when and if its calorie dense or like meat. I like to be sure i that i get the right portions of those. Maybe as i get closer to surgery i will track more/ be more precise.

I am happy to hear that im not alone in the insurance/ diet classes phase! Good job you for trying to reduce carbs and sweets its hard! My nutritionist wants me to lose about 25 - 30 lbs by month 4 so thats why i feel that i have to hurry up and clean up my diet ASAP. Also my insurance says I cant gain any weight which is a little nervewrecking. The only way i know that ill not gain weight and reach that 30lb weightloss is starting my diet full force. Mainly protien, mainly vegetables, and gold carbs like brown rice, oatmeal etc..

Hey guys just wanted to update things. So last time i posted i was barely beginning the insurance process...Well sort of still am. I had my new patient consultation, met with my dietician, and just today had my psych evaluation. It went easier than expected! I just tried to be honest and it was more of a conversation than a test. The whole thing lasted about 35 min. The main thing they would hold off on surgery for is if you have an untreated mental health disorder or if you binge eat..... Which lets face it if youre obese that has probably happened a few times...But we all know thats not who we are! Lol Now im continuing on my journey with 5 more nutrition classes left as well as pre surgery testing. What were u guys experiences with the evaluation and how fast did your insurance approval process seem to take? ?

I might be mistaken but dang girl that seems like alot of weight that dropped off in such short time. Im proud of you !!!

Hey just wanted to say welcome! I dont know much about which is better but good job on trying to make a positive chage in your life!

Hi everyone, this is my very first time posting after reading so many of your posts. I am currently at the very beginning process of getting weightloss surgery and its the worst knowing that i have 6 months to go. I am 24 years old and I have been overweight since i could tie my shoes. Ive always been in the 250lb- 280lb range. But, recently after the birth of my 3rd baby i currently weight 316lbs. My body has been through it. But im still fairly young so i dont know how my skin will look once i (hopefully) reach my goal weight of 135lb- 140lb. Ive heard horror stories of people who have lost massive amounts of weight ( i need to lose about 170 ) and looking OLD as a result. Mainly their face loses all volume and those unsightly smile lines become super intense. My question to everyone is: if you already had the surgery and lost all the weight, does your face still look full and youthful or do you think weightloss has aged you?

Wow that is all amazing input from you guys. I know for a fact that i would rather be at a healthy weight and look older than to be unhealthy and suffer from obesity related ilnesses. I guess i just needed to have it all put into perspective and yes if i really need it i can choose to get a filler and BOOM gone