Anyone on very low calorie diet (VLCD) eg lighter life, Cambridge , lipotrim etc?

[Best 0]

Hi all have anyone tried vlcd after sleeve, for how long, which brand , how much weight have u lost I will appreciate if anyone reply regards best.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I tried Cambridge, Nutrasystem and Medifast. Whatever I lost, which wasn't much, came back. The only thing lighter was my wallet!

[Best 0]

I tried Cambridge, Nutrasystem and Medifast. Whatever I lost, which wasn't much, came back. The only thing lighter was my wallet!

how many calories did u consumed during vlcd and how much are u taking now?

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I really don't remember. I can't tell you calories now because I only track Protein grams (must = 60 - 80 grams/day) and liquids (>= 64 oz./day). I've lost 40 lbs. since I started this program up to 4 months out from surgery.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I did nutrisystem and medifast pre sleeve - my experience was rapid loss, can't stick with it so never got to goal.... and then even faster regain.... I see no reason to do them post sleeve and the food did not taste good. The nutrisystem food gave me digestive issues.

Are you considering doing them post sleeve? I lost 160# post sleeve following Nutritionalist/surgeon instructions and not using a commercial progream.

[woo woo 872]

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Edited January 27, 2015 by woo woo

[JamieLogical 8,707]

I don't see how any of those commercial systems could work post-sleeve. How would you possibly get enough Protein?

[Bobby46 327]

Don't waste your money. Youre removing 80% of your stomach. You will not be able to eat like you used to. There is just no room for it. The only way you will not lose weight with sleeve surgery is if you are grazing/nibbling/constantly eating all day and making horrible choices. If you follow the nutritionists guidelines and eat the way you are advised after surgery, not only will you lose weight (the purpose of the surgery), you will do it in a healthy way.

If I had every dollar back that I ever spent on weight loss programs, diet pills, diet gadgets, exercise dvd's, diet books, diet shakes, hypnosis..... I could have paid for this surgery out of pocket with cold hard cash. Most of these things worked to a certain degree.....but I always put it back on with in several months. ALWAYS.

This surgery is not a "diet". Its not a "miracle cure". It is the permanent reconstruction of your stomach to decrease the amount of food you can eat. FOREVER. You can choose to eat healthy and be healthy with it. Or, you can choose to do crazy crash diets and gimics that leave you more frustrated after. You will lose weight either way, no doubt, your stomach is mostly gone. But, wouldn't you rather eat good food and enjoy it rather than drink weird drinks, pop pills and deprive yourself of good tasting food?

Edited January 27, 2015 by Bobby46

[efierke 60]

Granted right now I'm only on full liquids, but I have yet to get even 800 calories /day right now. You want to go on a VLCD? go back to full liquids or puree and I'm sure you'll be there, without paying $100/week.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Best, I have seen your posts and am concerned/curious about you. What are your goals? Tell us more about your situation/experience and what leads you to ask your questions. What are you wanting to hear that you haven't already heard in the answers to your questions? Where are you in your journey? What kind of support/resources are available to you?