Question:
i need to lose 15lbs in 3 weeks. HELP PLEASE SURGERY IS MAY4

   — micki B. (posted on April 15, 2004)

April 14, 2004
South Beach claims you can lose 14 pounds in two weeks. It's a good program. I would go that route. Good luck.
   — mom2jtx3

April 14, 2004
Hi, South Beach Diet is really good. or just eat no to low carb foods. The weight will come off. I need to do the same thing i want to lose 10lbs in 10 days.
   — sexysag37

April 14, 2004
I was up against this too. I had to lose 14 pounds before my surgery, or risk being canceled (my surgeon's policy is to stay at the same weight you were at consult). High-protein, low-carb is the quickest way I found, but still the weight was very stubborn, and I was sweating it out until the very last day. I even went to all liquids for a few days before my pre-op appt. Losing those few pounds before surgery was difficult, but it can be done. Best wishes. Lap RNY 9/11/03, 270/176/???
   — Carlita

April 15, 2004
My doctor had me on a liquid diet of (7) cans/day of ensure/carnation breakfast/ or boost for 2 weeks prior to surgery. I didn't cheat and lost 15 pounds. Hope this helps
   — Wendi B.

April 15, 2004
I went on Atkins and lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks. You don't want to be weak for your surgery. This was an excellent way to lose it. I would eat eggs and bacon for breakfast or an Atkins shake, chef or chicken salad for lunch or another shake, and a box of Tyson hot and spicy chicken wings with ranch dressing for dinner. The weight fell off! You are wise to lose the weight before surgery. I am convinced that my dieting before hand helped my recovery be speedy! Best of luck to you!
   — Kitsy I.

April 16, 2004
I had to go through the same thing and then had to maintain the weight loss until surgery. I did the South Beach diet and lost the 20 pounds I needed to lose. Basically cutting out the carbs and eating protein. Good luck to you!!
   — Demetra