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Hi Everyone! I have less than 60 days to lose 22 pounds, in order to have my surgery! The weight is coming off very slowly! Any suggestions??

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How are u dieting? Did your NUT or surgeon give u some sort of pre op diet to go on?

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When I first met with my surgeon (April 19), he put me on a high Protein. low carb diet. I basically eat 3oz of meat and a serving of green vegetables for lunch and dinner and a Protein Shake for Breakfast. I have lost 21 pounds so far. I hope this helps.

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How are u dieting? Did your NUT or surgeon give u some sort of pre op diet to go on?

I'm on a low carb, low fat diet. I drink Water and sugar free drinks. For exercise I walk. I do not eat meals after 6pm, only Snacks such as yogurt or Jello.< /p>

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When I first met with my surgeon (April 19), he put me on a high Protein. low carb diet. I basically eat 3oz of meat and a serving of green vegetables for lunch and dinner and a Protein Shake for Breakfast. I have lost 21 pounds so far. I hope this helps.

Thanks, I will try incorporating more protein in my diet. It's definitely worth a try.

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I'm on a low carb' date=' low fat diet. I drink Water and sugar free drinks. For exercise I walk. I do not eat meals after 6pm, only Snacks such as yogurt or Jello.[/quote']

U can do it that's not that much I know it's hard but, whenever u want something bad enough u will achieve... They told me to go on a Protein Meal Replacement diet I'm starting it July 1st I hate every source of Protein I've tried I don't know what to do lol but, I will do it I want this so bad!

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I lost 37 pounds pre op doing slim fast shakes for breakfast and lunch....500 calories or less for dinner, and 3-100 calorie Snacks in between each meal time. good luck!

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Sign up for myfitnesspal.com and try to get in 80 grams of Protein - stay around 800 calories, and about 45 grams of carbs. Please remember 64 ounces of Water a day.

I lost 70 in 7 months during the pre-approval phase.

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Sign up for myfitnesspal.com and try to get in 80 grams of Protein - stay around 800 calories, and about 45 grams of carbs. Please remember 64 ounces of Water a day.

I lost 70 in 7 months during the pre-approval phase.

Sign up for myfitnesspal.com and try to get in 80 grams of Protein - stay around 800 calories, and about 45 grams of carbs. Please remember 64 ounces of Water a day.

I lost 70 in 7 months during the pre-approval phase.

That's great, and thanks for the suggestion!

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I lost 37 pounds pre op doing slim fast shakes for breakfast and lunch....500 calories or less for dinner, and 3-100 calorie Snacks in between each meal time. good luck!

Thanks Im not sure I can do the slim fast shakes due to me being lactose intolerant but I will def check the out. Thanks Sassygirl06!

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Thanks Im not sure I can do the slim fast shakes due to me being lactose intolerant but I will def check the out. Thanks Sassygirl06!

you are welcome. wish you the best of luck! oh and btw I lost that weight from may 22nd to august 15th. so losing the amount you need to in 2 months is totally workable! :)

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