trouble with weight loss pre-surgery

[SusanR62 0]

My Dr make you loss 10% of weight prior to surgery. I have almost 30 lbs to lose, I have lost 16lb so far and it has been hard.

I have had to have the surgery post poned once all ready because I didn't make it, i have been trying and the Dr. now sees if I lose another 8lbs I can have it done. But I'm having problems with that as I can't take the medifast as I have a very senstive stomach and it has only been coming of at about 1lb a week. i have explain this to the Dr and she says you need to lose it or postpone and they are no help on how to lose.

Any suggestions on how I can bost my weight loss quickly???

I have been on a lean and green diet for 8 weeks and it is getting really old an i need to lose this last 8 lbs in then next 2 wks as I have been rescheduled for Oct 21st.

I'm begining to wonder if this all worth all this stress!!!!!!!!!!!

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[meschultz 0]

Susan.. I would for sure recommend to Protein Drinks a day one for Breakfast and one for lunch.. cut out Snacks and for dinner do a no carb meal .. example chicken and brocolior green beans.. you will feel hungry the first few days, but your body will adapt to it.. I lost 14 lbs in less then a month this way.. My doctor did not make me loose weight before surgery but I tell you what it was a plus.. Just stick to it and dont give up hope.. my Protein Drink of choice was the slim fast low carb.. or Atkins advantage.. the only thing between them is the slim fast has more Protein and i felt like it held me over longer.. my doctor also said if you still felt hungry after dinner you could have a 3rd Protein Shake, but i tried to avoid that

[jazma 16]

I did a liquid diet-protein drinks (low carbs, low sugar) and yogurt (LF, LS)

and drank 64+ oz Water a day and dropped weight fats..And i walked 2+ miles a day on the treadmill.

[MacMadame 81]

My recommendation is to find another surgeon. The 10% weight loss requirement is not supported by data. It's arbitrary and, for many people, unnecessary. There are plenty of good surgeons who don't require it and would be very happy with your 16 lb. loss.