Did anyone else use this diet pre-op?

SF Carnation instant breakfast shakes twice a day replacing meals 1 Healthy Choice meal per day SF Jello SF Popsicles Broth I have to lose weight pre-op and have lost 18 pounds doing the low carb diet but it stopped working and I just started this diet given to me by Sheila (she is so sweet and helpful) from this message board. I was just wondering if you have done it and how it worked for you. Melissa

I had to do the SF Carnation for 8 days before surgery. I did 6 a day with skim milk and that is all I had. I lost 10 lbs in those 8 days. It works but is hard not having anything substanial to eat but you can do it!! Yes have to agree Ms Shelia is a sweetie !

I'm blushing, you two are too kind!!!

Juanita! Love your new pic girl!! It's nice to see people's avatar pics looking like the real person. And I agree that Shelia is a sweetie too! I only had to do one day of clear liquids the day before surgery. My surgeon now requires it for his patients. I have seen & heard of many folks having great success with the SF Carnation for the week prior. Most of them have said that the first day or 2 is the hardest. You can do this hon. Just keep your eye on the goal and take it one day at a time.

Hi Melissa. I am with Juanita. I had to do at least 6 Carnation Breakfasts a day but we were not allowed the meal (or any solid food). But that was the few days before surgery (8 days actually). I lost at least 10-15 pounds on that. When do you go back to the Dr to weigh in? I would only do this diet for a few days before that. This diet is not a "healthy" diet for you to do for too long. It does cause you to get weak. You may want to add a protein shake during the day to substitute a meal in addition to the Carnation Instant Breakfast. I think the protein shakes will give you more energy. I am sure you will make it. Keep up the great work. You have already lost 18 pounds. That is fantastic. Keep up the great work. Misty

Carnation instant breakfast/no sugar add 1 packet 8oz of skim milk and 1/3 cup of powder skim milk is to be 20 g of protein. this is just one they gave for after surgery. That is a protein supp. Do you have more things to offer for post op and wont that help her with the pre op. Annrenee