How much did you lose at first?

isabelle290 · June 11, 2007

I am getting ready to start my pre-op diet soon. Anyone that would like to share- how much did you lose at first with the pre-op post op diet? Did you lose a lot being on liquids all that time? Just would like to know what to expect. Thanks!

tlthoma3 · June 11, 2007

I was on the pre-op for 2 weeks and lost 12 lbs but it was not an all liquid diet. I had my surgery on April 19th and I've lost a total of 42 lbs so far. I didn't lose all of the weight from changing my diet only, I also exercised for at least 30 mins/day.

chickatee · June 11, 2007

I didn't have to do a pre op diet. Post op I lost 15lbs. during my liquid phase.

michellyoh · June 11, 2007

My pre-op diet was low carb/high Protein. I lost 17lbs. I was banded on May 31st, and I have lost 15lbs since then. So, I'm down 32 lbs in 3 1/2 weeks. But now I am on soft foods, so that weight loss is going to start slowing down. I'm also walking every day.

huntersmom · June 11, 2007

I was on a liquid diet and one yogurt a day. three carnation instant Breakfast and one yogurt of your choice. I lost 18 pounds doing that. I did not cheat at all. Not that I didn't want to, the tempation was there but I didn't give in. The surgical coordinator told me that most women do not lost that much but I wanted a good start.