I am morbidly obese and need a diet to help me Conquer this. Does any one have an Idea of where to start?

Question

I have diabetes, High blood pressure, blurry vision, nausea and sleep apnea.

Help, I have a four year old and don't need a Heart Attack or stroke.

Answer 1

If you are truly morbidly obese (BMI > 40kg/m^2) then it will be very difficult for you to lose weight by diet alone, but it is doable.



Gastric bypass patients lose 30-50 pounds per month in the first few months following surgery. There is nothing really magical about the surgery though. All we do is make the stomach smaller (about the size of a chicken egg) and rearrange things to make it feel strange if the patient eats the wrong stuff (like especially sweet things and high carb things). The "magical" thing about the surgical weight loss is that it makes losing soooo much easier. This is especially true in today's world where it is culturally expected to overeat.



Think about it. You drive up to the nearest fast food joint and the "No. 1" meal is a 1/4 pound burger, bunch of fries and a sweet soda. THAT'S a LOT of food, especially for some people who have a genetic predisposition for obesity who may only need a couple of fries to gain weight.



Those who have surgical weight loss usually start with a high protein liquid diet for the first month. And - here's the hard part - only about 500 - 600 calories per day. You can do that without surgery (I've seen a few who have), and if you can do that you will see amazing results (be sure to take vitamins, Calcium and Iron). Surgery just makes it a lot easier.



Oh yeah, they also exercise daily and regularly participate in a support group (e.g., Weight Watchers, TOPS, etc.). It doesn't really help lose that much weight, but studies have shown that those who exercise daily (and it doesn't have to be anything more than just walking for 30 minutes), and attend a monthly support group keep the weight off longer



Good luck.

Answer 2

If you could, try cutting down on the eating, have a little over a serving then once you're used to that, go to a regular serving.



You may have heard of the Slim Fast diet. Slim Fast is high in sugar and isn't that healthy. I've tryed using it but it only made me hungry all the time, and made me want more than I did before I started Slim Fast. I'm not sure if it'll do that for you but maybe you should atleast give it a try.



Then I started drinking Red Bull. It's an energy drink, and fills you up easily. I lost 20 pounds in 2 weeks when I had Red Bull. I'm a very lazy person, and I stay up all night, and sleep more than half the day. I never excercise, I sit on the couch almost the whole time I'm up. But I drink Red Bull. And it has helped so much.



Another good thing about Red Bull is that it's healthier than Slim Fast.



A bad thing is that it cost about $2 a can. It's totally worth it though.



You'll be able to keep up with your 4 year old.



If you're not able to do the Slim Fast diet, or drink a Red Bull instead of eating a meal, then you do need to talk to your doctor to see if there's some pill that could help you lose the weight.



Do NOT consider surgery!!!! It's very dangerous, and may leave scars.



I hope this has helped. If not, there are ways to lose weight.

Answer 3

the first thing you need to do is talk to your doctor.



Then you ave to eat less and move more. If you are having problems with cravings, ask your doctor about Adipex. It is a appetite suppressing drug (FDA approved, not a supplement) that may help. You need presciption and can get it at most any pharmacy. It should also be covered by your insurance.



I think about it like this. There hunger in your stomach (when you need food) and hunger in your mind (when you want food). this drug will turn off the hunger in your mind and help you from snacking too much.



The only problem is the drug only works for 3 to 5 months. After that you get used to it and it stops working, but that is enough time for you to develop healthy eating habits and see some real results, that should be able motivate you to continue on the road to better health.

Answer 4

Good for you for addressing this, you will feel so much better after you have lost some weight. Unfortunately, the only way to loose weight and to keep it off is to change your life style, similar to quitting smoking. Start by going to your doctor, as you have some special health concerns you need to consider. You can also start by changing your diet, and some visits with a dietitian will help as well. The problem I had when I started gaining weight was that I did not know how to eat correctly. It sounds silly that someone does not know how to eat correctly, but their are so many of us out there that don't. I wish you all the best of luck with this!!!

Answer 5

Just a year ago i was 205 pounds at age 12 i lost 90 pounds in 6 mounths.But please dont do it that fast or it will all come back.When you are on a diet you should lose up to 1 pound a week if you want to keep it off.

Try wieght watchers it really works and it helps keep the wieght off

Answer 6

If you've been diagnosed "Morbidly obese" then your doctor should have put you on a controlled calorie and exercise diet...? If not, ask him, becasue they know you and your body exactly, and can help you in the best possible way xx

Answer 7

Gastric Bypass Surgery/gastrectomy/lapband (all types of weight loss /bariatric surgery) is very cheap and safe in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges obesity surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.



I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as obesity surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your obesity surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.



My cousin got her obesity surgery in India through the forerunners healthcare .SHe is more than very happy with the results.She has lost 65lbs in 5 months.She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.hope this helps



Source(s):

http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com

Answer 8

swap out eggs for egg whites when you re craving an omelette

Answer 9

Almost any physical exercise melts away energy

Answer 10

or keep the tortilla and opt for fish instead of beef

Answer 11

When boredom, depression, as well as stress causes cravings, find a nonfood way to fulfill them such as enjoying a walk, calling a friend, choosing a bath, reading a book, as well as doing some yoga.

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Cary a new motivational photography along

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Stick to an increasingly slim protein/green veg diet regime

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Go for kettlebell workouts — the average person burns 400 calories in 20 min's.

Answer 15

Vut out all soda out of your diet, n stick to water. that can cut out alot of calories n sugar right there.



Avoid salt, if your blood pressure is high.

are you type 1 or 2 diabetes?

Answer 16

To get rid of excess weight you must use up or even melt away 3, 500 calories per lb .

Answer 17

I would suggest you see your normal doctor who can best suggest a diet for you which won't lead to problems with your blood sugar, or other health issues, and won't be affected by your medications and won't cause problems to your medications.

Answer 18

crank your ipod as you walk at 3 5 mph for 23 minutes

Answer 19

Better to avoid diet when you re under a lot of stress

Answer 20

walk a toy poodle for 41 minutes at 2 miles per hour

Answer 21

Ignore Shruti's answer--he answers every question the same way. He is not trying to really answer your question...he just wants to drive traffic to his website. Go to his Q&A section and check out his list of answers...



I'm on a mission to get him to stop!!!!

Answer 22

A lot of ones carb supply really should originate from leafy greens

Answer 23

Check out Seattle Sutton food program. It works for all your problems. Just stick to the plan.

Answer 24

swap half of the avocado in a 1 2 cup of guacamole for zucchini

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Don t take rest more than 30 seconds between exercises

Answer 26

remember these five essential smoothie ingredients frozen berries a banana skim milk a teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of psyllium seed husks

Answer 27

Try Weight Watchers, it works

Answer 28

Make sure your breakfast is a balanced one and includes at least eight grams of fiber

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never eat any snack food out of the box carton or bag it came in you re less likely to overeat if you separate snacks into appropriate fist sized servings

Answer 30

eat a rainbow of colors have at least one brightly colored fruit or vegetable in each meal and if appropriate eat the skins thats where youll find a powerhouse of antioxidants

Answer 31

Adhere to a low fat protein/green veg eating plan

Answer 32

fish for 41 minutes

Answer 33

Muscle mass can burn more calories, so include three 20-minute strength-training sessions each week.

Answer 34

find the right diet for your individual body because there are many ways are there to lose weight just find what works for you

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Mix up your routine to avoid weight-loss plateaus.

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Add an extra five minutes for your cardio routine.

Answer 37

turn the tv off and go for a walk with your son. take it one step at a time. eat healthy and drink plenty of water.

Answer 38

dont confuse thirst with hunger drink a glass of water when you feel hungry to see if thats what you re really craving

Answer 39

try drinking skim milk at breakfast instead of juice overweight people who drank skim milk for breakfast ate fewer calories

Answer 40

add red pepper flakes to your pantry when eaten early in the day red pepper lowers the amount of food youll eat later

Answer 41

instead of a margarita opt for tequila on the rocks with a lime wedge

Answer 42

plan active dates with your hubby such as bowling or golfing instead of dinner and a movie

Answer 43

if you find yourself at a weight loss plateau up the duration of your exercise routine by five minutes

Answer 44

enroll in an active art class such as sculpture or ceramics

Answer 45

Keep fruits and veggies in the fridge to use for snaks

Answer 46

bounce the ball on your knee 600 times

Answer 47

Use a bathroom on a different floor and use the stairs

Answer 48

Add sprinting intervals to your workout to focus on belly fat.

Answer 49

swap your desk chair for a stability ball then gently bounce on it

Answer 50

reduced carb plus calorie counting is the way to go

Answer 51

mind over lettuce

Answer 52

eat less total calories

Answer 53

beware of hidden sugars

Answer 54

add nuts and chees to salad

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stay committed to your goals

Answer 56

start your day with protein

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keep your meal balanced

Answer 58

don t sneak bites