Questions

[Bebee 33]

Should I Start Losing Weight Now??? I Mean On My Own?? Or Should I Wait Til After Im Sleeved??

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[amytug 996]

It depends on a few things, like insurance requirements, etc.

If you lose a bit Before, you will be healthier for surgery and lower the risk if complications.

I'm trying to retrain my brain about food before surgery. I want to get used to eating consciously, smaller portions and because I'm hungry, not because I'm experiencing emotions. I'm also trying I NEVER have seconds. It's just unhealthy. I'm also learning that it REALLY DIES take 15 minutes for your brain to realize your hunger is satisfied.

I think that I would be setting myself up for depression if I waited until after surgery to make any changes at all. It would be too rude of an awakening for me

[MoniqueA97 6]

I would like to lose about 20 pounds before surgery. I am not required to do a liquid diet beforehand but I need to incorporate healthy eating habits beforehand and I would like to maximize my weight loss. Go for first weigh in on 11/29 hope to have vsg by 3/13.

[NtvTxn 1,262]

Should I Start Losing Weight Now??? I Mean On My Own?? Or Should I Wait Til After Im Sleeved??

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My doctor requires all patients to lose 10 - 15 lbs prior to sugery to make sure we don't have a fatty liver when we go in for surgery. I went to my siminar 2 months before my surgery date. I didn't do the two week pre-op appt. because I lived out of state, so I knew what he said I must lose and started to 'practice' what my life would be like. I didn't cut portions a lot, but I cut out ALL Snacks, I cut out all chips and all bread. The only bread I ate was when we went out to eat, and I'd nibble a little on what they bring to the table. I rode my husband's stationary bike a couple of times a week, not hard rides, but I got up to a mile and a half, I rode for ten minutes. Just these few changes and I lost 23 lbs by the morning of surgery. Wow! I started using a smaller plate, (salad plate) and I used (and still use some times) a small seafood fork. You'll be surprised what you can do!