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I was wondering if anyone else has experienced difficulty losing weight before surgery?

My doctor hasn't specified a specific amount of weight he'd like me to lose, just told me that I can not gain. I have to attend a 12 week program (having surgery @ mayo Clinic, and have Mayo insurance as well) and have just completed week 7.

So far, my weight has stayed exactly the same. Not even a 0.01 change in pounds. I'm frustrated because I'm watching what I eat and I'm getting in activity.

Has anyone else had a similar experience?

Part of me wonders if I'm subconsciously sabotaging myself? I get kind of scared sometimes of what life will be like when (if) I have the surgery...and notice I've been feeling a little anxious--not sure exactly why though.

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I lost 17 pounds in the 6 month supervised nutrition meetings. Since then, not an ounce. I am sure I will lose more once I am on the liquid diet. But it is frustrating to eat way less, watch carbs and the scale doesn't move.

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Watching what you eat probably brought you to the level you need to maintain your weight. While slightly disappointing, not gaining is the first steps to success for many people.

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I have only lost 13 pounds during my 12 week class and since then, but I have not gained and that is the goal. During our class is was suggested per the surgeon that we lose 10% of our weight before surgery. I has been difficult for me too, it's not an easy thing at all. Wish you the best!

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