Problems staying motivated during Pre op weight loss

[Ashley Nd Michael Fisher 19]

Hi everyone. I am new to the forum and website.

I am wondering if any of you are having trouble staying motivated during the initial weight loss process before surgery? I have Kaiser Permanente insurance and their bariatric program is great, BUT, I need to lose a little more weight before my final nutritionist appointment in April. If I don't lose the amount they want me to, my case file wont even go to the "approval committee" to be considered for a surgery date. If I lose the last bit of weight, my file will be complete and I will be looking at a mid-late June surgery date. (YAY!)

I just can't seem to stay motivated. I want the surgery, but going on another diet just seems impossible for me. I'm so sick of diets and eating foods I hate only to feel hungry the entire day. Losing the last 5-10 pounds before my visit in April is doable, but getting my butt motivated to cook meals at home with the husband and kids not following the same plan is tough.

What do you guys do when you get in the "diet rut"?

Thanks,

Ashley

[Dawnie Doo 184]

Hi everyone. I am new to the forum and website.

I am wondering if any of you are having trouble staying motivated during the initial weight loss process before surgery? I have Kaiser Permanente insurance and their bariatric program is great, BUT, I need to lose a little more weight before my final nutritionist appointment in April. If I don't lose the amount they want me to, my case file wont even go to the "approval committee" to be considered for a surgery date. If I lose the last bit of weight, my file will be complete and I will be looking at a mid-late June surgery date. (YAY!)

I just can't seem to stay motivated. I want the surgery, but going on another diet just seems impossible for me. I'm so sick of diets and eating foods I hate only to feel hungry the entire day. Losing the last 5-10 pounds before my visit in April is doable, but getting my butt motivated to cook meals at home with the husband and kids not following the same plan is tough.

What do you guys do when you get in the "diet rut"?

Thanks,

Ashley

My nutritionist placed me on 1600 calories a day. I also find things that I like that are nutritious. It works for me. I don't look at it like a diet...if I do it won't work. Increase Protein. Drink LOTS of water! No soda. Try replacing dinner with a Protein shake. These things keep me motivated. I lost 10 lbs so far. Hopefully it continues. It's truly a mind thing, as the psychologist put it. I'm determined and my mind is set. If I can't do it now, it won't work after surgery. I won't fail, therefore I can't fail!

Dawnie_doo

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

My problem wasn't motivation, it was really bad hunger. also, i had reached the point where I could no longer "drop weight" like i used to either.

I went to a doctor who specialized in non surgical weight loss who put me on a low carb eating plan as my stop gap measure. I had tried low carb before, but didn't eally understand how to do it effectively. she helped me immensely, and I was able to "white knuckle it" and not gain a ton in the 3 months between my band removal and sleeve procedure.

Good luck - you CAN do this!

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

In your shoes, I'd consider whether WLS is for me.

All this "trouble" you feel like you're having to go through now, before you've had surgery, is no different than the "trouble" you'll have to go through post-op -- during both the weight-losing phases and the weight-maintenance phases.

If you are laboring under the belief that you won't have to control not only how much you eat but what you eat to be successful with WLS, you are sadly mistaken.

In your shoes, I'd consider whether WLS is for me.

All this "trouble" you feel like you're having to go through now, before you've had surgery, is no different than the "trouble" you'll have to go through post-op -- during both the weight-losing phases and the weight-maintenance phases.

If you are laboring under the belief that you won't have to control not only how much you eat but what you eat to be successful with WLS, you are sadly mistaken.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

If you are cooking meals for your family can't you adapt your program to what you prepare?

For instance, choose a lean Protein and a vegetable that you can have and then add something else that they can have (like a starch). You can eat a smaller portion of the protein, have lots of vegetables, and avoid the starch.

Also, if you haven't done it already, weaning yourself off of carbonation and increasing your water/fluids will also help.

You can do it!

[waterwoman 180]

I totally understand how hard it is to do something you are not motivated to do. A question that comes to mind - could this be self-sabotage? Now that your goal is becoming a reality, are you afraid of succeeding?

[almond_jay 18]

@@Ashley Nd Michael Fisher

Which area are you in with Kaiser? I heard that not everyone has to reach the 10% weight loss to get surgery. I know I'm only at about 5% and I'm hoping they dont turn me away because of it.

Hi everyone. I am new to the forum and website.

I am wondering if any of you are having trouble staying motivated during the initial weight loss process before surgery? I have Kaiser Permanente insurance and their bariatric program is great, BUT, I need to lose a little more weight before my final nutritionist appointment in April. If I don't lose the amount they want me to, my case file wont even go to the "approval committee" to be considered for a surgery date. If I lose the last bit of weight, my file will be complete and I will be looking at a mid-late June surgery date. (YAY!)

I just can't seem to stay motivated. I want the surgery, but going on another diet just seems impossible for me. I'm so sick of diets and eating foods I hate only to feel hungry the entire day. Losing the last 5-10 pounds before my visit in April is doable, but getting my butt motivated to cook meals at home with the husband and kids not following the same plan is tough.

What do you guys do when you get in the "diet rut"?

Thanks,

Ashley