Hello my name is Jackie. I have been working through the prep for WLS. I'm within the 5lbs of my required 10lbs loss before being able to have surgery. I have scheduled my appointment to meet the surgeon (Dr. Ikramuddin) on Jan 6th and then I guess we will narrow in a surgery date. I'm struggling with loosing the last few pounds and do not like the protein shakes and have skipped drinking them and only eat the 1 meal a day - I have noticed that I'm not loosing when I do this. I would love recommendations on decent tasting protein drinks. Right now the only one I have found that is OK is the slimfast high protein carmel latte. Also would love to know how long to expect to recover after surgery and being able to return to work. I'm a cube rat who sits at a desk 9+ hours a day.
I'm a 49yo single mom of 3 adult children (DS1-21yo; DS2- 19yo; DD - 18yo) who was heavy pretty much since elementary school. I've been on nearly every diet every and have lost 100lbs 3x in my life. 1st time was in high school, 2nd time was in my mid 20s and then the last time was in my late 30s/early 40. My challenge has been keeping the weight off. The last time I lost the 100lbs I fell off the rails when I got divorced (10 years ago) and gained back the weight plus as I worked through being a single parent and financial difficulties. Its cheap to eat crap .
Now I'm working on myself and finding that at 49 weight doesn't come off easily and I honestly dislike exercise. My heaviest has been 318 and I am currently 266. I've been eating high protein and low carbs, but recently slipped back to eating carbs. I was diagnosed in April of being diabetic but luckily I'm able to keep off meds (for now and hopefully forever). And thus the desire to have the surgery.
Looking for support and help as I walk through this journey.
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