Waiting on Gastric Sleeve

jolieslp

Hello! I am new here, and I am in the process of getting ready for surgery. On Tuesday I will see psych and nutrition, as well as go for my month 5 weigh-in. I started trying to make changes in May, which have led to the surgery decision. I have lost 36# on my own so far. I am a little overwhelmed at times. I am currently doing low carb as part of my pre-surgery diet. I have so many questions! I look forward to learning a lot from all of you.

stroynaya

Welcome. congrats on your weight loss so far. I am two months post RNY. Feel free to friend me and ask me questions as you purse WLS.

janisbirch

Hello and welcome to our little group here.

It's amazing that you've already lost 36 lbs without having the surgery; that's incredible and shows me you're very determined. Hopefully you'll soon get a surgery date to have the Gastric Sleeve. I had mine done at the end of July, and it's amazing how much better I feel already. With your determination, I'm sure you're going to do great.

My only advise at this point, is to learn all you can; stock up your cupboards of what foods you can eat afterwards; and if you have caffine to eliminate from your current diet, begin doing so now; same with carbonnated drinks.

Please keep us posted on your progress.

jolieslp

Thanks for the welcome! It has been a long 6 months! I have not lost this much weight in years. My doctor has me doing 1 small thing each month to adapt. I can eat on a smaller plate, no big deal. (In fact, I am sometimes amazed at how little I eat now (serving size) and still feel full. I am embracing a 30g of carbs/day diet (with some oopsies, but I am trying HARD). However, I have a hard time not drinking when I eat, and I want my Diet Pepsi! I am working on it, though.