HELP! Need to lose 13 lbs before WLS

Ok, I have a date for surgery yet before they can send everything in to my insurance company I have to lose 5 % of my weight! I did manage to lose 4 lbs, yet I am getting weighed again next week and I think I gained it back . Any suggesstions? I did buy some slim fast hoping to cut back on two meals per day to see if that would help me. I really need to do this!! Surgery date is October 27..

hi how i lost pre surgery weight i cut out all carbs and ait a lot of toss salad and meat not much else exept i did start drinking tons and tons of water goodluck lisa

Hi Andrea. I know what you mean. I needed to lose some weight before my surgery and my surgeon put me on the South Beach diet. Phase I for 2 weeks and then Phase II for the remaining 3 weeks. I ended up losing 9 lbs (most of it on Phase I the first 2 weeks). I also added in the Low-Carb slim fast for breakfast since I am always on the run. I really believe they both helped me. I also lost all of that weight in my stomach area which my surgeon said helped him to perform the Lap RNY that much easier. I had a nice flat liver (no fatty tissue there) and he said it was easier to get his instruments in and around during surgery. I came through with flying colors and have felt the best I ever have. Good luck on your quest for losing since we know how hard it is. -Diana- Surgery 8/16/05, down 32 lbs.

Hi, Andrea Protein protein and protein, oh and salad with low carb veggies do that for a week and you will loose that 4 pound plus more, stay away from all carbs for a week and watch what happens and if you are not a water lover I reccommend putting lemon juice or lime and it is tasty too. I will keep you in prayer and please let me know how you did. After a year I have a date of september 19th Amie