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I need to lose 3 lbs or my surgeon will not perform the surgery on the 31 of july she did not put me on any diet but when I asked she said eat high protein and vegetables what else do you think I should eat besides this and exercise to lose that 3 lbs before surgery? my angel said to drink 2 high protein shakes and a small salad with meat for dinner what do you think thanks in advance for the help and be blessed I will lose this 3 lbs I will not let it hold me back to all and be blessed

That really sucks! It never ceases to amaze me how varied the requirements are depending on who the surgeon is and what things they want you to do ahead of time. My surgeon only requires me to go to liquids at 2 pm the day before my surgery(7/31 like you). He suggested I lose weight (I lost 18 lbs.), but it wasn't mandatory (I had six months to do it while I met insurance requirements for a doctor supervised diet however). I think what your angel suggested sounds good or if you really want to be drastic maybe you could do the liquid diet like other people on their posts say their surgeon requires prior to surgery. Anyway....I hope that helps. Good luck! Mo Delta 3 lbs. (I tried to zap those 3 lbs. for you)

A liquid diet could work with maybe just a small piece of broiled chicken at night. Make sure your liquid diet has low carbohydrate and high protein. Slim Fast and those won't work. I only had to do the liquid after 9am the day before my surgery and wasn't required to lose any weight but I did lose about 13 lbs over a few months. Good luck to ya and remember even if you're hungry, it's only for 2 weeks and it'll be totally worth it!

I had to be on a 2 week liquid diet before surgery. The first week I was allowed broth, protein drinks, sugar free popsicles, jello, and green leafy veggies. The second week was practically the same except no veggies and I lost over 15 pounds. It wasn't easy but you can do it. Good Luck and Stay Positive. This will benefit you in the long run. Dee

thanks dee I know I can do it too and I shall sometimes you just need encouragement and I thankyou my sista be blessed

My surgeon requires 2 weeks of Hi protein shakes drinking atkins (1g sugar) or the no sugar added carnations instant breakfast ( the blue box) twice aday with a small sensible dinner so to make you lose some weight, get the protein you need for repair and lessen the fat in your liver to make viewing the stomach easier. I loss 10 lbs in 12 days with this diet. Protein is the clue and if you keep moving with exercise I am sure you will lose those last few lbs and even more in time for your surgery. God Bless for a swift & healthy recovery Marleen

Just a little FYI, the carnation breakfasts have only 4 or 5 grams of protein. When mixed with skim milk they come up to 12 or 13. I have been having some protein drinks from GNC that have 20 grams of protein, When mixed with skim milk, they come up to 28 grams of protein! I like the banana creme and strawberry flavors. I always blend them with ice so it's like a milkshake. Good luck!!!!