I found cutting out all carbs, eating 2 high protein shakes a day, one for breakfast and one for lunch and a small portion of healthy meals at night did the trick. (yeah, the diet) I drank alot of energy crystal light (curbs appetite) and water during the day and this helped. I dropped 14 lbs in 12 days. It was hard for the first few days, but it got better. I have never lost that much in such a short time, but I knew I had a two week goal, and would not have to do it forever....that helped me do it too. Now, after 4 weeks post op, I have not lost anymore, just kind of staying the same. I hope after the 1st adjustment, I will lose a little more.