is anyone losing weight on the "pre"pre op diet?

[wondering1 103]

I've gone to the seminar, had my consultation, met with a nutritionist and am on my 12 week, insurance required "diet". Has anyone ever lost weight on their 12 week program? I've been on it for a week and a half and haven't lost a pound. I'm really glad I'm not required to lose any weight before surgery but one again, I feel like a failure.

[wishes 125]

Aw, I am so sorry. You are NOT a failure. I am trying to lose weight on my pre-pre-op diet also because I want to lose as much weight as possible before surgery, but it isn't working out to well for me either. Please do not feel like a failure we both will get through this and hopefully get our sleeves and not have to "diet" anymore. Good luck!

[Caliblonde 25]

I lost 30 pounds during my 12 week classes. Writing things down is always helpful, I also cut out eating out and added in the occasional Protein Shake. I lost a total of 40 pounds before surgery because three weeks before my surgery I had to do an all liquid diet, 2 Protein Shakes and Soup only. Hard but worth it.

[wondering1 103]

Thanks Wishes. I think we'll be getting the sleeve around the same time. I'm hoping for August but don't have a surgery date yet.

Anyway, thanks for both replies. I will try harder. You guys are great!

[samantha209 19]

i had a 6 month "diet" prior to surgery...and i lost most of my weight prior to surgery....its been a lil over 6 weeks, and i have lost about 18 lbs post op, and 44 lbs pre op

[Caliblonde 25]

Keep in mind that you've only been working on it for a week and a half. During my 12 week classes I found that I lost one week and gained the next. You're absolutely not a failure, I have a lot of friends who didn't lose anything, a couple who gained, and some who lost a lot more than I did. Good luck!

[kellyw74 258]

I did a pre-op diet thur Kaiser for 5 months and lost 55lbs!

i started it the day after i got my binder and did it until the day before my surgery. keep with it, you will get there!

best of luck to you!

Kelly

[samantha209 19]

One piece of advice that I got from a friend who is also a fellow sleever was lose as much weight pre-op as possible. Of course I had cheat days and I fell off the wagon weeks at a time, but overall I did well losing 44 lbs and I am ecstatic I did. It helped me jump start my loss, and considering this stall, I am happy because at least I have noticeable, weight loss.

[kellyw74 258]

HA HA HA HA !!!

I just noticed that you and I have the exact same ticker! How ironic!!

Kelly

Keep in mind that you've only been working on it for a week and a half. During my 12 week classes I found that I lost one week and gained the next. You're absolutely not a failure, I have a lot of friends who didn't lose anything, a couple who gained, and some who lost a lot more than I did. Good luck!

[Caliblonde 25]

I noticed that too Kelly. I like our ticker!

[Knee2010 54]

I started my 12 week insurance diet on Monday 5/23. As of today I haven't lost any weight yet, but I am hopefull that I will, especially since I am eating a lot less that I usually do. My insurance doesn't require me to loose any weight before the surgery but my NUT said she would like me to loose 10 pounds during these 12 weeks. It doesn't sound like much, so I hope I can. I don't have a surgery date yet, but it sounds like we could possibly be done around the same time.

I've gone to the seminar, had my consultation, met with a nutritionist and am on my 12 week, insurance required "diet". Has anyone ever lost weight on their 12 week program? I've been on it for a week and a half and haven't lost a pound. I'm really glad I'm not required to lose any weight before surgery but one again, I feel like a failure.

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Hi All! I haven't read all the posts here, but all I can say, is TRY TO LOSE as much as possible pre op. It will help you big time once you are sleeved. You will have less to lose AND get to your goal (and beyond) sooner. I wish I would have lost 4 more lbs. pre op. Anyhoo, the best to all of you! HUGS!

[debgwoody 0]

I lost 20 but I went up and down the entire time first two weeks I lost 1 pound the 3rd week I lost 5 .Everybody is different, some in my class lost nothing. Good luck!

I've gone to the seminar, had my consultation, met with a nutritionist and am on my 12 week, insurance required "diet". Has anyone ever lost weight on their 12 week program? I've been on it for a week and a half and haven't lost a pound. I'm really glad I'm not required to lose any weight before surgery but one again, I feel like a failure.