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[megzg08 4]

I have been doing the diet consulta with my PvP and have met with my surgeon already in august. They want me to lose between 20-40 lbs before surgery which is scheduled for Dec 19. I have lost 40 pounds since march but started my diet consulta in July. Lost 9 from July to august and only 4 from august to this month. So as far as what I need to lose before surgery only the 4 counts. What I was wondering is if anyone has some advice on what can help to lose more before surgery. I was thinking of trying to do a Protein Shake in the mornings and for lunch but I'm not sure what is a good one. I have done the slim fast powder mix shakes and like them but not sure on how they rate for pre-op diet. Any advice and help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!!!

[SandyM 1,956]

I buy the Premier Protein shakes from SAMs Club. They are delicious.

[lisacaron 5,075]

I'm with Sandy, Premier Protein had the highest amount of Protein 30g for lowest amount of calories and they taste pretty good and have a good texture.

[sengelken 51]

My dietician says anything with more than 5 gms of sugar is out. So slim fast and Kellogg shakes are out.

[Bandista 7,466]

Hi there -- way to go on the 40 pounds lost since March with no band yet, etc. That is a real accomplishment. Does your PCP or the WLS staff have thoughts for you -- we are all getting banded for a reason so how to get off big chunks of weight without the tool? My surgeon requires a liquid pre-op diet prior to the surgery and they provide a system called HMR800 for that -- shakes. The purpose is to shrink the liver. Good luck to you -- December 19th a banner day!

[megzg08 4]

thanks everyone! I see the dietian on the 15th of Oct. But she called me yesterday to see how things were progressing and when I told het I had only lost 4 lbs she got a little attitude. But where can I get the premiere Protein at?