How much weight did you lose before surgery?

None at all. I didn't have a pre-op diet except for the pre-anaesthesia fast.

My tips - be realistic, don't be in a hurry, don't compare your loss to others!

Best wishes, Kate

I had to be on a pre-op diet for 2 weeks before surgery; 2 Bariatric Advantage Shakes per day, one meal (dinner) comprised of 4-6 oz dense protein (fish, chicken, lean beef or pork), salad and low glycemic veggies.  I could have veggie snacks during the day, as much as I wanted, as long as they were raw.  I lost 13 lbs.  With all the IVs I came home about 10 lb heavier and was back down to pre-op weight at about 2 weeks.

None I gained .. but in retrospect I wish I would of lost a little weight prior to surgery.

 Why do you wish you had a lost a little weight before surgery?

I just had this conversation yesterday....

I gained 6 lbs in the week prior to my liquid diet...because I ate EVERYTHING I saw

during the 7 day liquid diet I think I lost 8 lbs or something like that...  

No pre-op diet for me, though there were several mentions of my fatty liver.  Just the nothing-after-midnight before surgery.  I was self pay so nothing to satisify for the ins. co.

I lost 50 pounds before surgery, I had a consult march of 2009 and surgery september 2009, I at a lot of protein, protien shakes, I also walked on my tredmill, cut out carbs, sodas and junk food. I did get bad cravings during my aunt flow prep( i still do ) I ate what I wanted in moderation and still worked out.