No actually I mean a Bariatric surgeon. Unfortunately I live in a very rural area and the surgeons here including the Bariatric, well lets just say they require more training and only do simple surgeries. I had Nisson surgery for GERD years ago. My hernia is very complicated due to this and previous multiple hernia surgeries when I weighed a lot less. I will have to go out of state in order to have my surgery due to the Bariatric surgeon's refusal to do both surgeries due it's extensiveness. I still need a diet to lose twenty pounds. I do not walk not due to weight, due to injury. Any ideas on diet and exercise? Thank you for answering my post. I am up most nights til dawn, not a day person. LOL
Hi and welcome to the group. Some tips that might help you get started, and please note
This is NOT intended to be used as medical advice:
WATER This is the #1 most important step. A reasonable goal to work toward is 64-80ozs of water daily. If you drink pop, start exchanging it for a bottle/glass of water. Add no calorie flavor enhancers if you like, or a squeeze of lemon or lime juice (like ReaLemon or ReaLime). Wean yourself off of anything that has sugar, including fruit juice. An orange or an apple has some fiber in it. Orange or apple juice acts like a big glass of sugar water in your body. Keep track of your daily water intake and gradually increase your level until you reach your goal. Bonus: water can help fill you up!
PROTEIN Weight loss surgery patients usually are required to consume 60+ grams of protein daily. Lean protein, beans of all shapes & sizes, eggs, lowfat cottage cheese, low or nonfat yogurt are some suggestions. Most of us drink protein shakes to reach that goal, esp after WLS. Most protein shakes contain 30 grams, and they are very low sugar. Protein helps keep you fuller longer.
CARBOHYDRATES Ok, so carbs are treated by your body as a source of quick energy. They basically turn into sugar inside your body. If you are working out strenuously or exercising vigorously, you likely will burn up the calories that carbs provide.
Unfortunately, if you don't burn them up, your body stores them for future energy needs as FAT. Yuck! Thank our caveman ancestors for that biological survival tactic.
Carbs that you should try to avoid include potatoes, white rice, pasta and/or noodles, bread, crackers, tortillas, most types of cereal, and sugary foods. Avoid the snack aisle. Limit your fruit because of the sugar content (don't eliminate fruits, just don't load up on fruits). Fried foods also are unhealthy and should be limited to a rare occasion.
So what do you replace those carbs with? Almost everything else. Make lasagna with zucchini or eggplant planks. Try spaghetti squash or zoodles. Mashed or riced cauliflower. Baby carrots are naturally sweet and taste great dipped in hummus or guacamole! Check out low carb recipes and let your imagination run wild. This site has tons of good suggestions in the Recipes section.
I sure hope you are able to overcome the obstacles that have been put in your way. Good luck & please stay in touch.
