month What was your 6 month pre-op/insurance required diet like?

[Sunrise072 0]

My insurance requires that I be on a supervised diet for the next 6 months. I'm okay with that, it gives me time to learn more and organize other parts of my life before the surgery.

But I'm curious on what kind of diets people were put on for those 6 months. How did it work? Was it hard for you?mdid you lose a lot of weight? Anything would be great!

Thanks!

Kim

[JodiAnn210 35]

I was put on a low carb diet..it was mostly based on Atkins. My nutritionist started me off at 40g of carbs a day...and then after 3 months she switched me to 20g of carbs. The diet was easy to follow..I was able to eat what I liked minus the bread and tortillas. I wasn't allowed to eat fruit or cereal..but it didn't really phase me..I was able to train my mind and lose a lot of weight. My starting weight was 305 I'm down to 231... best of luck to you!!! My surgery is this coming Tuesday!!!

[JodiAnn210 35]

If you go to Atkins.com you can sign up for their app and receive free samples of their bars..they send you a welcome pack that has a calorie guide and an easy diet plan to follow.

[Sunrise072 0]

I was put on a low carb diet..it was mostly based on Atkins. My nutritionist started me off at 40g of carbs a day...and then after 3 months she switched me to 20g of carbs. The diet was easy to follow..I was able to eat what I liked minus the bread and tortillas. I wasn't allowed to eat fruit or cereal..but it didn't really phase me..I was able to train my mind and lose a lot of weight. My starting weight was 305 I'm down to 231... best of luck to you!!! My surgery is this coming Tuesday!!!

Thanks so much. Good luck on your surgery! Hope you have a speedy recovery!

[JodiAnn210 35]

Thanks so much. Good luck on your surgery! Hope you have a speedy recovery!

Thank you so much!! It may seem like forever but the months will fly by!!! Hang in there!

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I worked with my PCP on my six month diet. I was on 1500 calories per day, also eating low fat and high Fiber. I also worked slowly up to getting 30 minutes of cardio five days per week.

I stayed on the diet with the exception of falling completely off the wagon approximately one day per month and for one entire month. Whoops!

I lost 28 lbs on the diet. If I hadn't had that horrible month, it would have been a lot more, as I gained 12 lbs during that one month. :o

[Sunrise072 0]

Thank you so much!! It may seem like forever but the months will fly by!!! Hang in there!

I sure hope so. I know I wanted it done like yesterday! Lol. But I'm sure it will fly by like you said .

[Sunrise072 0]

I worked with my PCP on my six month diet. I was on 1500 calories per day, also eating low fat and high fiber. I also worked slowly up to getting 30 minutes of cardio five days per week.

I stayed on the diet with the exception of falling completely off the wagon approximately one day per month and for one entire month. Whoops!

I lost 28 lbs on the diet. If I hadn't had that horrible month, it would have been a lot more, as I gained 12 lbs during that one month. :o

I know the feeling. Those bad months/years is what got me into this problem lol.

[Cupcake 801]

Hi I felt the same way you did, I just wanted it done, I have to do a 6 month weight management also for my insurance. I was placed on a 1500 calorie per day , informed that they want me to loose 20 pounds, and to workout. I have been on this plan for almost two months and I have began to loose weight. I am confident by Jan 2014 when my 6 months is up I should be down the pounds and hopefully more.

[Sunrise072 0]

Hi I felt the same way you did' date=' I just wanted it done, I have to do a 6 month weight management also for my insurance. I was placed on a 1500 calorie per day , informed that they want me to loose 20 pounds, and to workout. I have been on this plan for almost two months and I have began to loose weight. I am confident by Jan 2014 when my 6 months is up I should be down the pounds and hopefully more.[/quote']

I'm kinda nervous about the 7 month diet because counting calories has always been hard for me.

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

I was put on a six month pre op diet but, I was told to just maintain my current weight and start by drinking Protein Shakes for Breakfast (which works out really well), now I need to work myself up to lunch shakes also!!! I am dreading the liquid diet but, I guess I will find out if I need to actually do it when I get closer.