Happy new year!

[alycecrose 23]

I just want my body to match my head! ???????????? still waiting on my surgery date ????

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[James Marusek 5,244]

Happy New Years to you and good luck on your upcoming surgery. Since you are pre-op, I recommend you do three things.

1. Take a good before photograph of yourself, so that you have something to compare to after surgery. Many times we are blind to our obesity. We do not see ourselves. Therefore when the weight begins to drop off rather dramatically, we question if this is really happening. Photographs are a good visualization of our success. Many people carry a before and after photo with them, just to remind themselves of their success.

2. Walk 30 minutes each day, every day until surgery (or equivalent exercise). Walking helps the recovery process go smoothly and minimized the pain levels from surgery.

3. Wean yourself from caffeine and carbonated beverages now. After I gave up my 6 diet coke a day habit, I suffered from a week of severe withdrawal syndrome consisting of severe headaches and body aches. I was miserable. You don't want to combine the effects of caffeine withdrawal with the effects of surgery.

[shedo82773 1,236]

Also, I would say to take your measurements. Take a picture standing in a door way for a better perspective. You might want to start some of the steps you will do after surgery. Like no drinking while you eat. Timing between bites. Don't drink for at least 1/2 hour after you eat. Some Dr's guidelines say 1 hour after you eat. Like James Marusek said cut out all carbonation. I can't say anything about the coffee because my Dr was ok with my drinking it. Anything you can do now will make your choices after your WLS even easier. Good Luck

[alycecrose 23]

Thank you so much!

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