Question:
I FINALLY HAVE A DATE OCTOBER 13TH.... BUT NEED TO LOSE 15 LBS WITHIN THE NEXT 2 WEEK

MY SURGEON WANTS ME TO LOSE 15LBS BY 9/24 (MY SURGERY DATE IS 10/3) HE SAYS TO FOLLOW LIQUID DIET I GO SEE THE NUT ON 9/10 BUT DOES ANY ONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT.. THANKS IN ADVANCE    — BETCBOO2 (posted on September 8, 2007)

September 8, 2007
Hello, I had to do the liquid diet because I needed to lose 50 pounds before surgery. I lost 15 the first week and have lost 93 since mid July. Just find the ones you like best and you can eat SUGAR FREE POPSICLES AND SUGAR FREE JELLO to help you make it. Just don't break down and eat anything else and after the first 3 days it gets much easier. I eighed 408 pounds so if I can do it I bet you can too..... Remember SUGAR FREE ONLY not no sugar added ones. Good Luck, Diane
   — ladydi5050

September 8, 2007
I had cut out all soda, breads, pasta and rice. I lost 23lbs in 8 days. I knew I would lose fast weight like this because I have done it before. Months prior to my surgery, I had lost 14lbs in one week just to see if I can lose weight to prepare for the 2 week liquid diet. Worked for me.
   — BarettaGal

September 9, 2007
I had to lose weight before surgery too. My Dr's office recommended a protein diet you can get online. Its called UNJURY, unfortunately you can only get it online at www.unjury.com. The drinks are pretty high in protein and you don't get too hungry. The thing I liked is on their website you can choose the bariatric diet and it gives you a sample meal plan to follow. They also have sample sizes so you don't have to buy a huge jug of something you don't like the taste of. Good Luck!
   — [Deactivated Member]

September 9, 2007
YES....cut out the sugar...I stopped all sugar and in just 3 weeks I took off 17lbs before my surgery..It might seem hard but if you are determined it can be done... :) MAY GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY!
   — Sherrier

September 9, 2007
If you strictly stick to a liquid diet, you should have no problem losing the required amount. It happened to me, but you cannot cheat at all. Best Wishes
   — wheezer53

September 9, 2007
Preop you can try the low sugar Slimfast. Served chilled is preferrable. Make sure you get at 60-70grams of protein a day or besides not feeling your body may go into starvation mode and try to hold on to as much of your fat as it can. Lots of water or sugarfree drinks (like crystal lite) are also key. SF jello is also your friend. Best of luck to you!
   — tazthewiz23

September 10, 2007
I am 5 days post-op and had to lose some weight before my surgery. I did the HMR Shakes made with fat free milk and drank water, had SF Jello and Chicken broth or beef broth. You can find the HMR shakes at HMR.com. Health Management Resources. Good luck on your losing, I was down 17lbs by my surgery date. Tonja
   — clsnowbaby67

September 11, 2007
Cut out all carbs.
   — anyce