Pre-Op Weight Loss

[Harrier's Woman 58]

How much weight did you lose before being banded? Is there a certain amount of weight we're suppose to lose?

[wallflower 188]

My insurance liked to see a certain percentage of weight loss. Can't remember what percent but was about 15 pounds. I lost 31 pounds on the 6 month preop diet. I think they just like to see that the patient is making positive life changes

[Maddysgram 6,159]

I had a problem that my nutritionist didn't want me to lose a lot of weight & PCP did. I drew a line down the middle and lost 24lbs in the 6mths. Once my insurance was approved I switched to some LB rules like Protein first, small bites, putting my fork down for one minute between bites, smaller portions, chew 30 times and have lost a total 34lbs and surgery is still 15days away.

I hope adjusting to band life will be easier!

Best to you on your journey!

[Harrier's Woman 58]

How much weight were you expected to lose one the Protein Shake diet too?

[Maddysgram 6,159]

I didn't have to do Protein Shake diet, but I have them occasionally to prepare for post-op. They're great for quick grab & go Breakfast.< /p>

[wallflower 188]

I didn't start the Liquid Protein diet until 2 weeks before my surgery, so that was already after I was approved for my surgery by insurance, so there was no real expectation of what I should lose. I got weighed morning of surgery and I think lost 9 pounds??

[vmarlau 207]

How much weight were you expected to lose one the Protein shake diet too?

My doctor told me to lose 7 to 10 lbs in the two weeks before surgery

[wallflower 188]

And yeah, Protein Shakes really are a nice quickie meal to have. I like muscle milk light or Bariatric Fusion.< /p>

[wildrose1966 396]

I was only required to do the 2 weeks Protein and there was no emphasis on weight loss it was just going in with a healthy liver and the will power to do it. I lost 9lbs on the 2 week liquid diet and 10 lbs from surgery to 1 week post op, I think I have gained 2-3 lbs back now that I am eating more that I was immediatly post op. I am sure that my body is in starvation mode and just hanging onto everything right now. But I am upping my calories and Protein daily and start mushies on Wed - yippee.

Good luck with your surgery.

[Harrier's Woman 58]

I was just wondering about everyone's progress. I am having the hardest time finding a Protein shake/drink that I can stomach. They either make me nauseous or the taste is disgusting. I don't know what to do.....

[wildrose1966 396]

I have the same problem, went back to Optifast, that I did for presurgery. Once I can chew my Protein, I should be good.

[christine150 10]

I also hats Protein shakes.Carnation instant Breakfast (sugar free) with 1/2 banana is the one I can tolerate.I lost 10lbs pre surgery and 12 post op.I had my surgery on 9-6.Good luck'

[christine150 10]

I mean hate.

[Harrier's Woman 58]

I also hats Protein shakes.Carnation instant Breakfast (sugar free) with 1/2 banana is the one I can tolerate.I lost 10lbs pre surgery and 12 post op.I had my surgery on 9-6.Good luck'

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll have to try that.

[georgeileen 23]

I had to do Optifast for 2 weeks prior to surgery

I lost 20 lbs

I was not on a diet prior because I was self pay

(crummy insurance)

Now I'm 8 days post op and haven't lost any more :-(