I am a newbie to the group. I've been reading lot of your posts and think this is such a Great place! Anyway, my insurance requires you lose 10% of your body weight before surgery. I was 295 at my heaviest and I am 280 now. I have to be 265 for surgery. It has taking months to lose 15 : ( I picked up a protein shake today. I am going to do two shakes a day and a small meal. I know many of u have been in my shoes..... Any advice on how I can lose the 15 lbs the fastest???