Frustrated before surgery

[lizzyskinny73 0]

I had my initial consult. Going back next Friday, but I have gained 7 pounds. So upset. Has anyone experienced this and what happens now? Does this delay my surgey? Any advise would help. Thanks.

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[Faith16 27]

How did you gain? Did your diet change?

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[lizzyskinny73 0]

Yes. Started drinking a Protein shake daily as instructed. I try to drink it for Breakfast everyday. I struggle with still being hungry after a couple of hours so I snack. And the holidays didn't help. Just not sure what to do now.

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[Vinasu 621]

Start recording every single thing you eat in MyFitnessPal.com. If it goes in your mouth, record it. Try to limit your calories. 1500 might be a good pre-op goal.

The accountability that recording what I eat provides has been the most important factor in my weight loss, behind surgery.

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[nennas_mommy 20]

When I started my 6 month program that is required by my insurance I would go month to month just trying to wing it. Hoping I'd done enough in between appointments to lose some weight. I started to make little changes. I wasn't losing much (obviously) so I thought I'd try 2 Protein shakes a day plus a balanced dinner. That was around month 4 and everything just clicked. Things are still moving slow weight wise unfortunately but at least now I feel I am in the right mindset and really ready for this change. The dietician did mention that the surgeon wants to see a 10-15 pound loss pre op before he'll set a date which scares me that my surgery will be delayed because I'm in my 6th month and I've only lost 4 pounds (no gain but still...) so January 13 is my last weigh in and I'm just going to try my hardest these next 2 weeks to try to get as close to the 10 pound mark as possible, so 6 more pounds. Finger crossed!!

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Edited December 31, 2016 by nennas_mommy

[lizzyskinny73 0]

Thank you guys!

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