Obviously, I'm not getting bariatric surgery because I'm fantastic at losing weight on my own. However, today I learned that I'm actually supposed to be losing weight pre op (only two months left out of six and I'm being told now?!) and they will not do the surgery if I can't manage to do so. Last month was absolutely horrible for me as I went through an all or nothing phase and actually went up a couple pounds. I've already addressed this with my dietitian, but I'm kind of starting to freak out. I know that I can still get to at least 285 realistically (even if it is optimistic), because it will average about 2lbs a week, but having sat between 295 - 300 for so long, it almost feels impossible.
That being said, I know I need to get that out of my head if I'm going to do this - it's NOT impossible, just kind of scary. But I'm done standing in my own way (I'm looking at you, Easter candy.) I know I can do it, and I'm ready to do whatever it takes to do what I need to do. My next appointment isn't until April 25th - that gives me 26 days to give it all I've got to show that I'm making progress in the right direction, and then one month after that until I meet with the surgeon. I know it's never a good thing to expect certain numbers as our bodies don't always agree with us, I'm just using the 2lbs a week as a frame of reference/to keep the over all goal realistic.
Now I'll be the first to admit I definitely haven't been 'trying' to lose at all over the past few months (obviously), because I've been more focused on understanding the emotional/psychological side to this process. Well, I'd like to think I've got a pretty good handle on that now and I'm ready to start trying!
LONG STORY SHORT: It's my understanding that most if not all bariatric patients are required to lose x amount of pounds pre surgery. What did you do/what are you doing to get the weight off in time?