pre-op diet???

hey everyone, I am almost at the step of setting up a date for wls I am finishing my last pre-op test on the 27th of this month and well I feel like I need to get started as in this eating thing so I was wondering if anyone knew any good diet I can get on that will get me ready for surgery so it wont be such a big change and to lose a few pounds never is bad but I just wanna get myself ready I have been drinking water all day long taken it with me where ever I go but the food is still there so if anyone has any suggestions about any diets I can start I would like to hear also I have joined the YMCA they have water aerobics and that's fun since I love the water I wanna do this right this time and I think by starting now the rewards will be much greater ty in advance for the help and input... Best of Luck Margaret L

I lost 17lbs prior to the surgery this was recommended by my surgeon because it would shrink the liver and it would not get in the way. The 17lbs helped me a lot as per the doc. I suggest just a simple cut down and walking would be OK.

Anything low carb/high protein is great. South Beach is a good recommendation since it works with "good carbs" like dairy and vegetables. From my research I have found post-surgery most people really limit their overall carbs and either eliminate or have a strict limit on "sugary" carbs like sweets and white starches (potatoes, breads, rice). I too am trying to pre-diet and have to admit - giving up those carbs has been HARD!! Good luck! Holly

Margaret, On August 8th, I am doing the Lemonade Cleansing Diet. It cleans your system out from poisons and toxins. The diet is for 10 days. You can go to "thelemonadediet.com" for more information. Feel free to email me at [email protected] God Bless Bea.