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Hello everyone. I'm currently 8 weeks out from the surgery date I have at the moment. I've just decided to start dieting as of a few days ago mostly shakes and tuna/salmon cans and maybe 1 teaspoon of peanut butter. I'm getting around 1000cal per day and maybe 100gm protein. I've cut out carbs and sugars and being quite strict on myself. Am I being too strict? The protein makes me feel full for longer and I'm not craving like I used to? I'm seeing surgeon 4 weeks and really want to show him a good effort on my part!! Thanks for your feedback everyone!

I might ask some other opinions if that's okay

Dietitian appt In 2 weeks that's all but I'm learning as I go.. Seeing surgeon in 4 weeks and he wants to see some weight loss to show that I'm serious

Okay well i don't have much activity in my life but I'll look into some fruit and veg to add nutrients

Oh okay well I'm about 8 weeks out from my surgery date atm but I'll take on board what you said might add another shake THANKS.

I think I'm around 1000cal a day and maybe 100g protein very low carb. No sugar. (The high protein actually makes me full quick) Isn't the actual preop shake diet like 600cal? & I thought post op would be around 500cal for the first month at least? Plus the RNY offers the Malabsorption component?

She is right something is not working... Are you getting enough protein everyday??

I'm eating tuna and salmon (small cans) and protein shakes atm preop

What exactly do you eat ?

Can you give examples of healthy fats and veggies and fruits to be eating?

Take a deep breath.. Relax for a minute.. Realise they have their reasons for the requirements and In the end you'll be well prepared for life post op

The brand is called scitec nutrition 100% Whey Protein Professional chocolate hazelnut its a little sweet but add more water is better.

Yes that's weird each shake would be around 140kcal

This one I got just opened it today 1 scoop with water in a shaker cup and shake for 10secs no lumps at all and tastes amazing like chocolate milk shake

Oh that's news to me never heard of them. I still say the right exercises should help also.

Its not unheard of to lose up to 100lbs in 6months

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Some ppl are told optifast only but my surgeon says any decent protein powder will do long as it's highest protein&lowest carbs/sugar.

Look for pure whey protein isolate WPI for those with lactose issues

Why not just get the bypass to be safe if that's going to rid of any possible tumor

Even after the 1lb you know You'll fluctuate daily it's normal

Depends are you on liquids for that month or are you progressing through stages already.. Low Calories intake is what matters most at the early stages with high protein

Pretty sure that's a very specific insurance company because most won't do COSMETIC surgery unless medically necessary!!

It comes down to your surgeon and how confident he is

that's my mantra stay on protein shakes if you can