Jump start?

[CharlieBean'sMommy 3]

I don't have a surgery date yet, for that matter I haven't even talked to my doctor, BUT I know I am having RNY at some point and was wondering what I can to jump start my weight loss. I've been trying to do better and eat less, and healthier for that matter, but when I stepped on the scales, I was up 4 pounds from the last time I weighed, which put me 2 pounds over my highest weight. What can I do?

[nienie 113]

Have you ever tried low carb. Helped me and it gets you eating like they want you too after surgery as with RNY you always eat Protein first then veggies and fruits. Try cutting out sugar go sugar free, cut out pop as much as you can and if you do have to have one drink diet soda and start exercising at least three times a week. Just walk...

[babs963 201]

Make sure you eat Breakfast in the morning which includes some sort of Protein -- Greek yogurt, weight smart oatmeal, scrambled eggs... If you have a smart phone try using My Fittness Pal to track your progress. and keep you honest. Cut out all soda and alcohol ... its evil!

[CharlieBean'sMommy 3]

thanks y'all!! I don't know if I can live without my Dr. Pepper but I guess I'll have to after surgery, so I might as well start now.

[nienie 113]

thanks y'all!! I don't know if I can live without my Dr. Pepper but I guess I'll have to after surgery, so I might as well start now.

At least make it diet, get rid of the sugar. I still drank diet pop up until surgery and have had no issues..

[JustJenn 542]

Starting drinking Protein shakes. Add one right when you wake up or mid day. And eat every 3 hours low fat high Protein. That's what I did when I started the program to get surgery.

Limit the bread and Pasta. Drink 64 oz of Water and switch to diet dr pepper while you still can.

Good luck!

.::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

[kristy3k 1,133]

I agree with what everyone above is saying. Low carb. Protein will fill you up. Course before surgery I had lost that sense of feeling full. One thing I wish I would have done before surgery was to walk walk walk. Do something to get moving!!!

[Crkrjax76 76]

I've already given up soda. But I can't stand diet soda, so I really didn't have an option! I'm trying to walk some. I haven't started with my portions yet, I guess I'm still having my food funeral!! I go to the NUT on 4/2, and the Dr wants me to start with 2 week liquid diet. I have to see the NUT for 3 months for insurance to approve me for surgery. I'll also have to do another 2 week liquid diet right before the surgery, so I guess I'm getting it out of my system now!!!

[CharlieBean'sMommy 3]

I'm really gonna try to like diet Dr. Pepper, but I don't know... I'm also checking with my dr. to see what Protein Shakes he recommends. The weather will hopefully be improving soon, which will make the walking easier. I have a neighbor who had the surgery like 7 years ago and is anxious to start walking, so I'll at least have a walking buddy. Thank you all for your advice. I know you're all there when (not if) I need support!!!

[dkm164 23]

Try Doctor Pepper 10, hubby hates diet but likes those. It cuts out some of the sugar.

[CharlieBean'sMommy 3]

I haven't tried Dr. Pepper 10. Hadn't really even thought of it, so thank you!

[CharlieBean'sMommy 3]

I can do this!! I had Dr. Pepper with my breakfast on Wednesday morning, but haven't had ANY since. I've had juice, lemonade, waters, Gatorade, but NO soda of any kind!!!!! Had a headache from you know where Thursday, but made it through. I think the hardest part is over. It's been 2 FULL days with none. I CAN do this!!!! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...... go little engine that could!!!!!! Wooooooo wooooooooo, chug, chug, chug.......

[dkm164 23]

It does get easier with time. Never thought I'd be drinking Water since I love my diet pop. Can't tell you the last time I had one. Just cut them out and went to water, tea, crystal light. You can do this--it's not always fun but is doable.

[Meganrvan89 11]

Do 1500 calories a day look at the total fat, do 5 and under per meal sugar 10 and under per meal, and carbohydrates do 15 and under per meal.. Drink lots of Water. Also take your time when you eat chew your food till like liquid don't drink as much when it comes do surgery they don't want you to drink with food cause makes you so you can eat more cause the water absorbs the food drink lots of water eat healthy Snacks yogurt Fiber bars cottage cheese celery exc... Walk 30 mins at least 3 x a week you need your heart racing for it to work.. Any questions ask

[CharlieBean'sMommy 3]

okay everybody...it's been 2 weeks with NO Dr. Pepper or soda of any sort!!! I'm doing it! I gave it up. and I have found an Ensure that I like for breakfast and have been drinking it. It took a little bit to realize the Ensure WAS my breakfast, not just the drink WITH my breakfast! LOL!!! Baby steps....