dont know what to do?

[lindac80 0]

ok i am having surgery in 18 days, i ws told to loose 17lbs and have only lost 8, my doctor did not put me on any liquid diet, just eat healthy. If i do not loose he will not do surgery.

any ideas on what you guys are doing or have done.?

[UpperWestSide 3]

Yes. Do the liquid diet yourself. If we could just "eat healthy" on our own, we would not be turning to surgery. Do a couple of weeks of shakes and that will certainly take the weight off. I found that having to be on the shakes was actually easier than trying to figure out how to lose weight in the old fashioned way.

best of luck to you.

[Mickey527 0]

I also agree, do the shakes and maybe if you feel you need to chew something have grilled chicken and some steamed veggies for dinner.< /p>

I started my pre-op diet about 2 weeks before I was supposed to so I have been on it for 4 weeks. I did have 4 nights where I had to chew something so I had chicken, which is the highest Protein.< /p>

I started at 205 and am now down to 188 and still have 2 days of shakes then 2 days of clears before surgery on Friday.

I know, I have heard it before, 188 and getting banded..... But my insurance is paying, they feel it is necessary.

My favorite shake is the Wroldwide. They are thick and tasty and I like the 35 mg protein ones since I get enough protein with 2 shakes and don't have to really stretch for more fi I am full. You can get them at Trader Joes in chocolate and vanilla, but Vitamen shoppe has banana and strawberry which are the best.

[nkara 0]

I am so glad I logged in today. I was going to ask this same question. I have 4 lbs to loose prior to meeting with my doctor to schedule the surgery. I will be calling tomorrow to make the appointment and I'm hoping that I will have a few weeks to loose the weight. I know 4 lbs doesn't sound like much but I have an awful time loosing. The reason why I need the surgery. Anyway with the liquid diet how many shakes do you drink? Is it the "full liquid" the nutritionist gives you?

[JuneAct2 0]

My pre-op diet was "up to 6 Protein Shakes per day" plus alot of Water. I used Atkins Advantage shakes, and spaced them out every 3 hours all day. I lost 11 lbs in the first 8 days. Good luck to you.

[Mickey527 0]

I was supposed to drink 5 shakes with 21 gms of Protein they recommended the Optifast but they are more expensive so I got the worldwide at Vitamen shoppe and Trader Joes with 35 mg of protein.

I had one for bfst, some crystal light in between, another shake for lunch, more crystal light, and either a sensible meal or another shake. I had sugar free Jello in the evening while watching TV or on the computer. I could'nt drink 5 shakes a day, the shakes got boring and I just didn't want another in the evening.

I love crystal light but the flavors are too strong so I mix a packet with 32 oz Water and fill my cup from the jug. I don't like plain water so it had enough flavor for me and still gave me the liquids I needed.

I did notice a few times that my urine was darker so I just increased my Fluid intake but I wind up getting up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. I try not to drink anything after 9 pm but as you get older that doesnt' help much. lol