Pre-op diet

[joliemolie 4]

How much weight did you lose pre-op? Any tips or suggestions on the diet?

[Calmomma 3]

I'm curious too. I start my 2 week pre op diet tomorrow

[alcn1derlnd 146]

I'm in month five of my nutritionist monitored diet and am down 17.5lbs. That is 5.9% of my original weight. I have been focusing on smaller meals with lean Proteins and plenty of fruits and veggies. I do one Meal Replacement a day, generally in morning when I'm not as hungry. Also plenty of fluids and swim for exercise. I have at least another month before i have to do the liquid diet.

[Maxthecat 37]

It seems every surgeon has a different pre-op diet. Mine is 14 days of 3 Protein Shakes a day and 3oz of lean meat and veggies for dinner plus 64 oz of Water per day. I'm on day 2. All I do is pee. I haven't found a Protein Shake I love. A lot of people recommend Premier and that was the most vile thing ever. Right now I am doing the Atkins shake. flavored water has been helping me curb some cravings but it is hard. I have heard of people losing up to 20lbs. I am hoping for some movement on the scale but won't get my hopes up too high.

[B.Annie 290]

I've been on a dr monitored diet for 70 days and lost 32 pounds. I'm currently in a stall for the past 2 weeks so just started something similar to the preop diet to jump start my loss again. shake for Breakfast, lunch, and a sensible dinner (fish and salad for ex.). We will see where that gets me. I started going to the gym last month but haven't been in a week due to vacation and subsequent lethargy.
I had 182 to lose - sw 327, gw 145. I'm sure that is a factor in how much you lose preop. I didn't have a weight loss requirement before surgery - just to not weigh more than 327. So anything is progress for me while I adjust to a new lifestyle.

[B.Annie 290]

It seems every surgeon has a different pre-op diet. Mine is 14 days of 3 Protein Shakes a day and 3oz of lean meat and veggies for dinner plus 64 oz of Water per day. I'm on day 2. All I do is pee. I haven't found a Protein Shake I love. A lot of people recommend Premier and that was the most vile thing ever. Right now I am doing the Atkins shake. flavored water has been helping me curb some cravings but it is hard. I have heard of people losing up to 20lbs. I am hoping for some movement on the scale but won't get my hopes up too high.

For me, the chocolate flavored Premier Protein is the only one I can stomach. banana and strawberry flavors just make me gag. I prefer premier because the chocolate tastes fine and it has the best nutrients and Protein, plus the least sugar and carbs that I've found so far in stores.