Hi I'm New, starting process, struggling to loose the 10%

[wishfulaimee 16]

Ok so i started the entry process in sept and finally have the approval to go to the main ino class where they let you know the process and you get a surgeon appt. The only thing is that I am strugging to loose the 10% that we need to before you get your surgery date. Mine I think is going to be about 30 pounds.....I am sure struggling with that. I do zumba 3 times a week. I just need to follow a strict diet I think ......uhhhhhhhhh... i want this but why is it so hard!

[Dawn200321 146]

my surgen only made me lose 5 pounds to have the surgery. Generally your surgen will give you a pre op diet to follow about 2 weeks before surgery

[wishfulaimee 16]

yep i need to just get the info on the diet info they give us (0:

[MelindaH 3]

yep i need to just get the info on the diet info they give us (0:

Hi and welcome to our forum

I am on a high Protein, low carb diet. They want me to get in at least 75 grams of Protein a day. Your servings should be done on a 6" plate. Half should be protein and the rest 1/4 vegies and fruits and 1/4 starch.

I had to lose 5% of my weight before it will even be sent to my ins for approval. It is generally about four to six months between your initial consultation and surgery. Mine is going to be about seven. I gained weight the first month so was one step behind.

I have learned a lot in that time that I feel will be useful in the future.

Hope you are able to go to a Center of Excellence. The quality of care has been just what it says, excellent.. I am very impressed with the way the clinic is run.

All the best to you,

Melinda