Help?!

[BobbieVSG 51]

So my Surgeon wants to do the sleeve on me withing 3-4 months (so shocked, literally can't believe it) but before he wants me to keep my weight maintained...
Howwww?!

I've cut out junk food, coffee, added (30 minutes a day) exercise and gained a pound... should I do more?

I literally need all the help I could get.

[McButterpants 2,846]

Hi there.

That's a great start! I would also suggest starting to add a shake in your day - perhaps in the afternoon. I find that if I do a shake in the afternoon it curbs my appetite in the evening. Making a few little changes in your diet and activity now will help you maintain for the new few months with little issue.

The next 3-4 months are a great opportunity to start incorporating some of the necessary changes to prep for pre-op and post-op living.

Here are some of my suggestions...

Start practicing mindful eating techniques - eat at the table without distractions (no TV, radio or phone). I found that I ate less because I was feeling the "full" trigger faster than when I mindlessly east in front of the TV.

Chew your food - 20-25 times per bite and eat slower.

Exercise - if you're doing 30 minutes this week, add 5 minutes next week and 5 the week after that. Be in the best physical shape you can be in prior to surgery. It will make the recovery from surgery easier and faster.

Start trying different kinds of shakes and experiment with different textures and flavors. Don't over purchase - your tastes may change post-op. Try adding some low glycemic fruits, sugar free Torani syrups, different temps, etc. Variety will help you when you're on a lot of shakes.< /p>

Best of luck to you!

[odesa 90]

Good answer Butterpants. I posted something similiar for someone else. For BobbieKatie I'd say read my signature, it's about the marathon not a sprint. Keep working harder at the exercise and the diet. Read the websites mag article called "Plateau? Get Over It! to get some further ideas, great article too btw.

Hang in there and enjoy the weekend!

[BobbieVSG 51]

Thank you for your replies, they really made me think. I actually lost a pound but kept weighing myself everyday, which made me feel worse. I'm now doing more excersize and experimenting more with new, healthier foods and I'll be weighing myself every week instead of everyday haha, thank you ladies

[odesa 90]

Thank you for your replies, ... haha, thank you ladies

Well I guess I am in touch with my feminine side so thanks accepted

[BobbieVSG 51]

I'm so sorry, I just don't think sometimes aha