I am going for surgery

I've, thankfully, never had to have surgery, but my advice would be to give yourself the time you need to fully heal. Eat what your body needs (doctor orders) and set dates in your calendar to reevaluate. Decide on October 15th whether you're ready to get back on the horse. If you're not feeling it, set another date on your calendar for a week or two later. Keep doing that until you feel you can go back. Don't push yourself before you're ready, because that would be a surefire way to fail.

You've got lots of time to plan, why not make up a daily menu for each day...at least for the first week? That way, you'll have your shopping done ahead, and everything in order! Peace of mind is worth everything, especially when you're not feeling well.

Good luck~

I second that. You could even make a few things and put them in the freezer so all you have to do is reheat them on the days when you're not feeling 100%. It would allow you more time to just concentrate on healing, without worrying about your eating.

MFP is set so u don have to exercise to lose, a deficit is built in already. Stick to ur cals and u shud b fine.

^^^^^ This!! ^^^^^

I had surgery two weeks ago and I was also worried about falling off the wagon. I am unable to go to the gym yet but I am walking slowly daily . I am also hoping to go swimming again soon as the wounds have healed
I am still losing weight and I am sure you will do fine too
Good luck with the operation and the weight loss

I was out for 6 weeks due to surgery. I had to be VERY strict with my calories. I did okay for probably 4 weeks --- did not gain weight. Be careful not to get caught in the comfort foods. Towards the end (the last two weeks), I started drinking pop again and could tell a difference in the way I was feeling. The extra carbs (well extra sugar) from the crappy food caused me to gain a pound or two.

The hardest part, after 6 weeks, was getting back into an exercise routine. I would suggest that you start walking as soon as you get your doctor's okay (even if it is only for short distances).

Oh --- and if you are thinking 2 weeks out, wrap your mind around the fact that it might be longer. Tell yourself 4 weeks so that you are not disappointed. If you can get back sooner, it will be a bonus. Your recovery is most important.

I was originally in the mind set thinking I would be out for 3 weeks. I was shocked (and so very disappointed) when doc told me 6 weeks.

I just had laprascopic surgery a couple weeks ago. I suggest upping your calories a little to help with recovery. Walk or swim as soon as your doctor says that you can. I was walking slow and first and built up my distance and time. I was able to go swimming after a week ( I could only tread water but it helps). Plan your meals ahead especially if you are like me and you are used to eating back a lot of exercise calories. Talk with you doctor ahead of time about expected recovery time.

I had laparoscopy surgery in April and was back to lifting heavy 7 day after. I say eat at maintenance.... your body need it. Take a walk everyday when the Dr say it is ok and get back to it exactly 14 after surgery even if it is to do a very light workout.

I am going in for a circumferential body lift on Sept. 24th and will be laid up for quite a few weeks... I won't be aloud to get back to the exercise like I am use to for 8-10 weeks so I will be referring back to what I know best and that is watch my diet and pre-making my meal plan for the first few weeks so that I stay on point while I am healing.. I will be eating more protein to promote healing but that is the game plan.... Best of Luck.....

Good nutrition speeds recovery. I'd eat at maintenance for those two weeks, and get back on the losing bandwagon when you get the ok to exercise again.

I'd rather have two weeks of not losing weight than have a prolonged recovery period because I was eating to lose instead of eating to heal.

This, you're undergoing surgery. Focus on getting better, as opposed to what's on the scale for those two weeks. Good luck!

Snap. But I won't be able to walk for a couple of weeks after so I'm just going to make sure I have nothing in the house that can tempt me and I'm not going to beat myself up if I do have a slight gain, it will come off again once I'm mobile.

Good luck with your op x

I think it's important to be patient with yourself and not get too frustrated. I had a laparoscopic 'woman' surgery a few years ago, and when they said six weeks recovery, they meant it. It was a major surgery and overactivity during recovery could have led to numerous serious health problems down the road...I was encouraged by my doctor to take walks starting one week afterwards, and they helped tremendously with my mood and healing. Anyway, if this is a procedure that may cause hormone changes, just stay positive and work with your doctors. It may take time to get your body back in balance, and in this time, your weight may fluctuate. But if you maintain your routines as best as you can and exercise your healthy eating habits, you'll be ready to jump right back on track once your body is ready to get going again too.

I've, thankfully, never had to have surgery, but my advice would be to give yourself the time you need to fully heal. Eat what your body needs (doctor orders) and set dates in your calendar to reevaluate. Decide on October 15th whether you're ready to get back on the horse. If you're not feeling it, set another date on your calendar for a week or two later. Keep doing that until you feel you can go back. Don't push yourself before you're ready, because that would be a surefire way to fail.

I agree .. Don't push yourself.. If possible keep with MFP and keep us informed on how you are.. :flowerforyou:

:blushing: I lost 11 pounds when I had my gallbladder removed -- with all the fasting beforehand and whatnot -- and I kept it off too.

Don't be scared.