Excitement and worrie

[ms.marylou 5]

Hello all. Well yesterday I had my meeting with my surgeon. He was helpful and we are on track of what we need to do. I have just about everything set up except my official surgery date since I do not have the insurance yet we are waiting to make sure it covers it. He had told me to lose 10-15lbs and I was just so excited about getting everything started it didn't sink in with me that it might be hard to lose some of the weight....I know it's not a lot but I'm afraid to let him/me down. What I am thinking is starting an Akins diet right now.....and cutting out pop like all sorts of pop. Does anyone have any idea's that have worked for you?

[Arts137 1,811]

Yes, Adkins can work. Hints:

Reduce caffine

Reduce all carbonated drinks, even diet

No smoking (right!?)

Cut down/out simple carbs and sugars

Be as active as you can be

And all will happen as it should...

[Bronco0605 135]

Are you going through a weight management center? Have you seen a nutritionist yet? They can give you loads of ideas.

I stopped drinking pop altogether, I stopped eating all fast food, and all fried food. I cut way back on Desserts, like maybe once every 3 days instead of every day. I replaced my high sugar desserts with no sugar added fudge bars which i do not feel like i have to ration even now that I am post op as they are only 40 calories and actually have some Protein too!