Question:
I need a really fast diet...

I have to weigh in next thursday, and if I havent lost 10 to 15 pounds, my pcp will not recomend this surgery... I was thinking of doing liquids for now, but not sure. Please help, I only have three more weeks till my surgery appt.    — [Anonymous] (posted on May 30, 2001)

May 29, 2001
well quick diet uh..though i don't reccomend quick diets but i understand your deliema....have you ever heard of detoxic drinks? these are products that you have to consume maybe for a day or 2 or a week ...you can't eat anything when you are detoxing this product basically cleans out your system and its not harmful and you lose weight....gnc or any health stores probably carry a variety of detoxification products.....hope it helps
   — [Anonymous]

May 30, 2001
Liquid protein fast may be the quickest route. My surgeon told me to lose 15 lbs. prior to my upcoming surgery. Sincer that time, I have gained five. Sadly, I may not be able to comply. It is "mental" with me, but I was the same weight for many months until he told me that. I need to take responsibility for what I put into my mouth and I need to start it now.I keep hearing that this surgery takes away the hunger for at least six months. I worry for after the six months too. Good luck.
   — [Anonymous]

May 30, 2001
My doctor has a pre-op diet that I was on for 6 weeks prior to surgery. It is very simple-800 calories a day. Slimfast for breakfast (220 calories) Healthy Choice for lunch (300 calories or less) Lean Cuisine for dinner (300 calories or less) Only snack is veggies (carrots, broccoli type) Not a fun diet but darned effective, it seems you get enough calories that your metabolism doesn't "shut down", but very important that you walk-walk-walk to keep that metabolism up! Whatever you have to endure to get the surgery is SOOOO WORTH IT! Good Luck! Andie
   — Andrea P.