pre op weight loss

Ok it is getting down to the crunch!  I am supposed to lose 20 lbs by my surgery date (Jan 24).  I am starting to freak out!  How much did you all lose on the meditrim? Please offer any words of encouragement, I need them!

 I lost 15 lbs on the Meditrim diet. I wish you good luck !

It all depends on how much you have to lose in all. I don't think I could have lost that much weight in 2 weeks of liquid diet. I lost just about 10lbs in 14 days. Lots of people have lost 20lbs though, I wouldn't worry too much. The main reason you need to lose weight is so that your liver shrinks and is easy to move around in your abdomen. A big fatty, slippery liver makes it harder for the surgeons and less safe for you. Follow your low carb diet to a T and you will do fine.

First couple of days are the hardest, but you will find what works for you. I ended up coming on here while my family ate dinner. During the day it was easier since I just had the toddler to deal with, all she does is snack. I wasn't hungry after the first few days of liquid...it was the WANT..or the head hunger that took some finagling.

You have over a month to lose and low carb...you will do AWESOME!!! :) Good Luck!!!

 I went to Vegas to get my surgery and my pre op consisted of protein shakes for breakfast and lunch and a lean green meal. In 2 weeks I lost 20 lbs, went from 286 on Oct 1 to 266 on Oct 15 the day of surgery!

You can do it! Need to set your mind to it!
good luck with everything!!