Looking for "What I Wish I Knew" Tips and Suggestions!

[bikrchk 1,313]

Agree with don't stock up on anything. Your tastes are likely to change. Have enough to get you through the first week or two post op. After that you'll be well enough to shop for what sounds good, (probably nothing will sound good for a while btw).

Stay off the scale until your first post op appointment, then weigh no more or less than once per week. Don't let yourself get focused on the scale moving. You. Will. Stall. If you're only weighing once per week, it'll not be as noticeable. Besides, if the scale going down is your main motivation, what will keep you motivated to maintain the changes you worked so hard for when you hit goal?

When you "don't feel like"... whatever. Exercising, getting your Protein, taking your supplements, put your big girl panties on and remember you are an adult that made a decision to do the best thing for your health. Make a commitment to your own after care. Protein, getting enough calories, Vitamins, etc., these are PRESCRIPTIONS for you now. You wouldn't let your kid skip their medicine because they don't feel like taking it or don't like the way it tastes. Don't allow yourself to do that either.

Be kind to yourself. If you follow your team's instructions, you'll do fine. Set SMART goals around behaviors you can absolutely control. (Google SMART goals if you're unfamiliar) I will exercise x minutes per day x times per week. I will get x grams of protein. Not I will lose x # of pounds this week or be a size xx by some date. This is not really in your control, but your behaviors are.

[vsg_candy 20]

I just did a video blog on this very topic. I am 5 weeks post op - Nov. 26, 2014

Dont know if its allowed but will share the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFdR0n4sYR8&list=UUKINy8MHcOQIjZnhWvssY7Q

[Thinkbruce 56]

[Aerohead21 4]

Don't let yourself get thirsty. Dehydration is no joke. And if you have small children, find someone who can watch them reliably. They don't understand mommy's tummy really hurts.

[Mariah13 33]

Thank you all SO much for your tips! It helps significantly as I am less than 36 hours away from experiencing it all myself. Hard to grasp how much my life is about to change but all the suggestions and info helps!

[Blue Sky 89]

Thanks Bruce. Very encouraging!

[sue_t 7]

I was sleeved February 3, 2014.

My advice is:

* to follow the instructions given to you by your surgeon and their team.

* take it easy.

* Don't try to overdo it.

* Listen to your body.

For the first couple of weeks there will be good days and days when you feel like crap. Key is to not overdo it.

[Aribay1 198]

I was sleeved October 30 2014. Just take it a day at a time. Don't compare yourself to anyone else. We all loose at our own pace. Your head will not catch up to your eyes. What I mean by that is right now I'm going thru a bit of depression. I know I lost weight and I see it SOME TIMES I still feel over weight which sucks hardcore.

Hope everything went well.

I bet you'll do great.