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[ssbthodge 92]

So I started my journey back in May. My insurance makes you wait at least 6 months before they will approve surgery. In November they set my surgery day for January 31. After that I did exactly what you SHOULD NOT DO!! In my mind I was saying ok I'm having this surgery and not going to be able to eat the things I do now so I better eat as much as I can. WRONG!!!!! I gained 11lbs from Nov 30-Jan 16 when I want for my last dr appointment before surgery. At that point I was 6lbs above my start weight and we could not do surgery unless I got back under my start weight. I was so pissed and had no one to blame but myself. So I have been VERY careful of everything I have put in my mouth this week and I start liquid pre-op diet on Tuesday. Hoping to lose 6 lbs in this 2 weeks.

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[blizair09 3,250]

Changing your relationship with food is a required ingredient for success in this journey. And doing it before the surgery makes everything a lot easier.

I hope it works out for you. Good luck!

[ssbthodge 92]

Thank you. I've been doing a lot better this week. The thought of not being able to have surgery really got me motivated.

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[hmills653 365]

I did that when I first started. I had my first physician assisted weight loss class in October and started feeling that way and then gained 5#by Dec when I meet with the doctor. I was told I need to lose 12.5 lbs before they'll schedule the surgery. But my 6 months of classes will finish in March. I was thinking about doing the liquid pre op diet just to get some weight off but I'm not sure if it would come right back after I start eating again. I'm walking/jogging and contemplating getting a gym membership to start adding some weights. I've got some time but don't want to wait to the last minute. I've got 8.5 lbs to go.

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[ssbthodge 92]

The liquid diet may help. But it's not very much fun! You may want to just try exercise and Portion Control for now and see if that helps. I know it's easier said than done because I have been trying to do that the past 8 years and that's why I'm here now. It is a little easier to eat better knowing if I don't I can't have surgery. You can do it if you put your mind to it. Good luck and keep us updated!

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