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[natedinsmoor2 48]

Hey guys so I'm set for surgery in jan .. & I weigh about 313 & I am so nervous that I won't loose enough weight I want to weigh 220 .. Is that a reasonable goal with this surgery ?? Help ? Also is there anything I should be doing for prep now ??

[SkinnyMinnie2Be 255]

Hey guys so I'm set for surgery in jan .. & I weigh about 313 & I am so nervous that I won't loose enough weight I want to weigh 220 .. Is that a reasonable goal with this surgery ?? Help ? Also is there anything I should be doing for prep now ??

Well u have lots of time! I had a 4 week liquid diet and lost 22 lbs. I weigh 260 now and surgery is tomorrow. Until u have a pre op liquid diet, focus on ur Protein and Water. Boycott bad carbs, sugars, soda and I'm sure u will drop lots of weight before ur actual pre op starts

[natedinsmoor2 48]

Okay cool (: wow congrats I'm sending prayers your way !! Keep me updated !!!!!

[COsleeveDude 273]

Yeah, it's a reasonable goal. I weighed 337 in April and dropped almost 40 before surgery. Now I'm down to 260-ish, lost 40 since surgery, I expect I'll drop another 30-40 before it levels off.

My suggestion would be to lose 15+ lbs before surgery. Shoot for at least 1-2 lbs a week by working out, cutting out sugar and caffeine and reducing your carbs and overall calories. You'll be glad you did, because by the time surgery rolls around you'll be well on your way to your goal. And your recovery will be much smoother if you get in shape and lose some weight before surgery.

Here's what I always think: If I hadn't lost the 38 lbs before my surgery, I would weigh 300 now instead of 260. BIG difference. Give yourself that head start if you can.

Good luck.

[gmanbat 5,889]

I was 330, now 227, on my way to 220. My surgery was Jan. 16, 2012. I am doing exercise now that my daughter and granddaughters can't keep up with.

Preparing for surgery: follow NUT and surgeon instructions closely, exercise, don't injure yourself, but EXERCISE, get your mind around the fact that food is just a small part of your life and find out what needs to be in its formerly lofty position.

[sarahec 18]

my surgery is set for December 2012. I am new to this support forum and I am nervous too. My doctor hasn't said anything about a liquid diet and all he has said is I need to lose 15-20lbs before surgery. Then again I won't see him again until I am done with my 6 family doctor visits which I have 2 more to go. I guess that will be a part of my pre-op visit. It doesn't sound like fun but I am determined to do what it takes. Also on average how long did some of you have to take off work? My doctor says he will have me back to work in a week. Just wondering...

[natedinsmoor2 48]

my surgery is set for December 2012. I am new to this support forum and I am nervous too. My doctor hasn't said anything about a liquid diet and all he has said is I need to lose 15-20lbs before surgery. Then again I won't see him again until I am done with my 6 family doctor visits which I have 2 more to go. I guess that will be a part of my pre-op visit. It doesn't sound like fun but I am determined to do what it takes. Also on average how long did some of you have to take off work? My doctor says he will have me back to work in a week. Just wondering...<img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Sooo from what I've heard it's about a week or two ! I am currently in high school .. (:

[sarahec 18]

Well even 2 weeks isn't too bad! I thought it was 6 weeks! Which you are in school..I'm sure you wouldn't mind the longer break he he

[natedinsmoor2 48]

Well even 2 weeks isn't too bad! I thought it was 6 weeks! Which you are in school..I'm sure you wouldn't mind the longer break he he

I live in Ohio I go to central crossing ! YES I will loooovvveee my break off of school (;