chunkymonkey123 30 Posted January 20, 2017 Hi everyone I'm new here I'm 37 years old and getting the surgery in June . I was wondering if there's anything I should be doing NOW to prepare for the surgery should I try to get toned to avoid excess skin? Should I try and lose weight? I just feel like I should be doing something Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newme17 3,444 Posted January 20, 2017 I'm in the same arena as you. I'm doing weights. Not really caring about my diet too much now as I tend to watch it the best I can anyway. Closer to the pre op, I'll work on not drinking anything while eating. I think that'll be one of the hardest things to do for me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunkymonkey123 30 Posted January 20, 2017 I'm in the same arena as you. I'm doing weights. Not really caring about my diet too much now as I tend to watch it the best I can anyway. Closer to the pre op, I'll work on not drinking anything while eating. I think that'll be one of the hardest things to do for me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Hi thanks for the reply ...I have just been avoiding junk food and walking plan on starting some strength training too Just trying to tone to avoid the excess skin as much as possible Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,727 Posted January 20, 2017 You could start working on putting Protein first with meals and eating protein-only Snacks. You can also start working on getting into an exercise routine. And as @@Newme17 said, try to stop eating and drinking at the same time. It's hard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunkymonkey123 30 Posted January 20, 2017 Yes I agree with the drinking part I am also trying to quit drinking soda @@JamieLogical Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newme17 3,444 Posted January 20, 2017 I was reading up on skin, different pigmentations, sun damaged or not, smoker or not, elasticity/collagen, etc all plays a role in how each body will respond. Whether it bounces back or not, etc. my surgeon told me it all really depends on how much excess weight (or how far your skin stretched) of how much skin you'll have left, but usually there's always something. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newme17 3,444 Posted January 20, 2017 Yes I agree with the drinking part I am also trying to quit drinking soda @@JamieLogical Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App What got me to stop cold turkey was when I learned of the flame retardant chemicals in some sodas. Grossed me out thinking I was drinking that stuff. Haven't had any since. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunkymonkey123 30 Posted January 20, 2017 Yes I agree with the drinking part I am also trying to quit drinking soda @@JamieLogical Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App What got me to stop cold turkey was when I learned of the flame retardant chemicals in some sodas. Grossed me out thinking I was drinking that stuff. Haven't had any since. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App That sounds pretty awful! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newme17 3,444 Posted January 20, 2017 I was actually looking for the article just now. I'll post it when I find it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newme17 3,444 Posted January 20, 2017 http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/news/2011/brominated-battle-in-sodas Some companies removed it. But there are still sodas with it and the chemical isn't banned here in the US as it is in other countries. It's called Brominated Vegetable Oil patented as flame retardant. Stuff is used in plastics. Blah Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redfire_angel75 62 Posted January 21, 2017 It looks like I'm getting sleeved in June as well. My nutritionist has me on an eating plan where I eat 5-6 meals a day with each meal not being over 10g of fat and 10g of sugar and at least 10-12g of Protein. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunkymonkey123 30 Posted January 21, 2017 It looks like I'm getting sleeved in June as well. My nutritionist has me on an eating plan where I eat 5-6 meals a day with each meal not being over 10g of fat and 10g of sugar and at least 10-12g of Protein. Did she advise about exercising?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harmonylynn 47 Posted January 21, 2017 Hey.....I am looking at June surgery as well. My program really stresses walking and to start some light resistance training. Does your program have an exercise specialist? Sent from my SCH-I535 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redfire_angel75 62 Posted January 21, 2017 We were told to start exercising, weight training and walking. I've been wanting to start weight training, but need to go through PT for my shoulder. We were givenough free Virgin Pulse pedometers at work and can earn up to $500 a year for completing steps, so that's a definite bonus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunkymonkey123 30 Posted January 21, 2017 We were told to start exercising, weight training and walking. I've been wanting to start weight training, but need to go through PT for my shoulder. We were givenough free Virgin Pulse pedometers at work and can earn up to $500 a year for completing steps, so that's a definite bonus! Wow that's awesome! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
