MichaelaRae 9 Posted February 23, 2017 Ok so I still have until June until my surgery, but my surgeon wants me to lose 10-15 lbs beforehand. I know it doesn't sound like a lot, but I want to make sure I do this right so that I can get the surgery. Any tips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marieac2 85 Posted February 24, 2017 My requirement was to do a liquid diet for 2 weeks prior to surgery. I had to use Opitfast 500. I lost 12lbs. It's expensive but really works. The least expensive place to buy was EBay. You can do it! You can lose 15lbs in 3 months!!! The more you lose helps you after surgery. Plus gets you mentally prepared for your new beginning in your life. Its not easy after surgery. In my case the first 2 months were very difficult. I had a hard time getting in all my Protein & liquids. Now I feel great & finally feel human. I've lost 42lbs & go to the gym 3 times a week & PT 2 x week. YOU CAN DO IT & YOU'LL REAP THE REWARDS!!!! 2 Greg B and MichaelaRae reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg B 9 Posted February 24, 2017 My personal doctor prescribed Adipex to me to help me in my weight loss prior to surgery. I lost 50lbs in 4 months using it. I will say that you must also choose healthy foods, but the Adipex will suppress hunger and boost your metabolism. 1 MichaelaRae reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marieac2 85 Posted February 24, 2017 Great, congrats on your weight loss!! I never heard Adipex, is it a diet pill? 2 Bon Appetit and Greg B reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekah7482 79 Posted February 24, 2017 I had to lose 10% before I was approved for surgery. I cut back to 1200 cals and "ate like I had surgery." Meaning I ate Protein first, chew a lot, started working out, cut back on carbs, completely cut out soda caffine junk food alcohol, etc. My cravings are gone and I am used to eating this way so I feel like transitioning after surgery will be so much easier. I have lost 40lbs and I'm still 2-3months out before I get surgery and still losing. Going to be well below the weight needed for surgery but I feel super prepared. 3 MichaelaRae, orly and lovely_tai reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marieac2 85 Posted February 24, 2017 Great job!! Your really preparing yourself which means you will be very successful! 1 MichaelaRae reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekah7482 79 Posted February 24, 2017 That's the plan. I thought about indulging when I got to the weight I needed and decided against it. I don't want to regain so I want to commit to the process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelaRae 9 Posted February 24, 2017 Thanks so much everyone! I really appreciate the advice [emoji4] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg B 9 Posted March 5, 2017 Sorry for the late reply, I had my surgery on Feb 28th. Just got to checking my email. As far as what Adipex is, I'll paste a description from drugs.com... Adipex-P (phentermine) is a stimulant similar to an amphetamine. Phentermine is an appetite suppressant that affects the central nervous system. Adipex-P is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity (overweight) in people with risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes. So, yes, I believe it is a sort of diet pill. It helped me meet my weight loss goal to qualify for surgery. I hope this helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaylady08 60 Posted March 20, 2017 My personal doctor prescribed Adipex to me to help me in my weight loss prior to surgery. I lost 50lbs in 4 months using it. I will say that you must also choose healthy foods, but the Adipex will suppress hunger and boost your metabolism.I did the same thing to lose my weight and it worked like a charm I just stopped taking before I had my labs done . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
