Less than 2 weeks until surgery!!

[lynmar 23]

I have been waiting so long for this and now its down to the wire.....12 days until my surgery actually! I am so excited, yet a little nervous which is normal I guess. Any last minute suggestions or words of wisdom?

[kitmouse 53]

My surgery is in 14 days. I'm nervous and impatient and excited all at once. We just have to hang in there!

[blondie66 271]

It's a very exciting time! Congrats on your new journey and tool for losing and keeping weight off.

1 - take gas-x strips for gas pains (bring to hospital)
2 - drink Protein Shakes the first year even if u hate them
3 - take your Vitamins and supplements; kefir and triphala good for digestion, collagen/biotin for skin
4 - follow eating plan religiously the first 6 months - don't rush solids
5 - don't rush bringing back simple carbs like bread crackers, junk food back in your diet - take this time to start eating healthy foods.
6 - exercise daily it will help increase your metabolism for maintenance
7 - do not weigh yourself daily do it once a week - but do it forever! So those pounds don't creep back.
8 - don't drink pop and don't drink with meals have sips (I found this the hardest) still practice it though
9 - don't graze stick to basics 3 meals 2 snacks
10 - chill and enjoy the process - don't obsess and feel like a victim embrace this time to heal yourself from obesity. You basically have 1 year to lose the majority of your weight...use it! And wishing you both all the best!

[kitmouse 53]

Thank you blondie66! I appreciate all the tips.

[Sammie1221 21]

9 hours ago, blondie66 said:

It's a very exciting time! Congrats on your new journey and tool for losing and keeping weight off.

1 - take gas-x strips for gas pains (bring to hospital)
2 - drink Protein Shakes the first year even if u hate them
3 - take your Vitamins and supplements; kefir and triphala good for digestion, collagen/biotin for skin
4 - follow eating plan religiously the first 6 months - don't rush solids
5 - don't rush bringing back simple carbs like bread crackers, junk food back in your diet - take this time to start eating healthy foods.
6 - exercise daily it will help increase your metabolism for maintenance
7 - do not weigh yourself daily do it once a week - but do it forever! So those pounds don't creep back.
8 - don't drink pop and don't drink with meals have sips (I found this the hardest) still practice it though
9 - don't graze stick to basics 3 meals 2 snacks
10 - chill and enjoy the process - don't obsess and feel like a victim embrace this time to heal yourself from obesity. You basically have 1 year to lose the majority of your weight...use it! And wishing you both all the best!

Thank you @blondie66for this helpful information! I have surgery in 12 day too@lynmar and thanks for asking the question.

[lynmar 23]

Thanks blondie 66....very helpful tips!

Good luck Sammie and Kitmouse....hang in there!

[crocodoxie 223]

Thanks for the list of tips! Good luck to those going in. I have mine Aug. 1st.

[lynmar 23]

3 hours ago, crocodoxie said:

Thanks for the list of tips! Good luck to those going in. I have mine Aug. 1st.

Good luck to you as well crocodoxie!

[Sammie1221 21]

Thank you all for the well wishes and wish you all the wellness and happiness!