Question:
Pre-op dieting question.
Hello, my question is this: I go for my pre-op testing in exactly 14 days, (surgery Oct. 16) my Dr. wants me to loose 10 more pounds by then. HOW AM I GOING TO DO THIS!? I am open for suggestions. Thanks for all the help. Jean — Jean N. (posted on September 28, 2006)
September 28, 2006
Hi, I was the same way. I cut out all carbs: no bread, pasta, potatoes,
sweets, sugar. I got protein shake and started drinking that. I drank
more water and no food after 6 pm. if you get hungry drink protein shake.
When I went in 1 week later I was 15lb down, I hope this helps. NO
ALCOHOL>
— olga8
September 28, 2006
I was told to have a Slimfast with fruit for Breakfast and Slimfast for
lunch with some lunchmeat or some type of protien and for dinner a Healthy
Choice meal or a smaller portion of dinner, NO SNACKING! I hope this helps.
Tanya
— Tanya1992
September 28, 2006
HI, Try doing what they will have you do after surgery, go to a liquid diet
if you can, focus on lots of proteins, try the Advantage Shake (by EAS)
found at Walmarts, Sams.. they are very good and filling, if you find you
need food try the South Beach Breakfast bars, very little sgar and lots of
protein and tasty.. and drink LOTS of water.. drink it until you float!!!
Good luck!!!! April
— April
September 28, 2006
Cut out all carbs, all fats, all oils, all salts, all sugars and up your
water intake to 120oz per day. Do fresh fish, chicken or turkey (no beef)
and eat lots of veggies. If you must eat something sweet do sugar
free...but remember the carbs will make you gain or retain weight. Water is
HUGE. Think of fat as a piece of chewed gum. When it's try, it's sticky.
When it's wet, it's not. Keeping hydrated will allow the fat to be flushed
out of the body easier. Eat small amounts 5-6 times a day to keep your
metabolism up constantly. I lost 12lbs in a week and a half. Hope this
helps!
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September 28, 2006
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— shakeyourweight
September 28, 2006
Hi Jean, In the last two weeks I lost according to my scales about 8-9
pounds I thought but according tho the Doctors it was 16 pouonds
yesterday.
I went to www.fiday.com and counted calories, I did eat very small amounts
of carbs, but went for the protein.
I have to do their pre-op diet for 2 weeks now & should loose another
10 pounds.
Connie
— Connie H.
September 28, 2006
I asked my doctor about losing 10 lbs and he said I don't really have to
because I am not that big now. I will still watch at least one week before
and probably will stick to protein shakes and fruits and veggies, all
natural stuff, no chemicals and no carbs!
— Sheri A.
September 29, 2006
I did slimfast carb control 3x a day with one very light no-carb dinner
from June 1-15 and lost 9 pounds. My dr wanted me to lose 10 but they were
okay with 9. I also wore the lightest chiffon skirt I had in my closet to
the dr. appointment and made sure it was a morning appt.
— KC
October 2, 2006
If I could have lost the wweight without surgery, I wouldn't have needed
the surgery! Just do your best.
— Novashannon
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