Losing Weight Pre-Op

[MichaelaRae 9]

Ok so I still have until June until my surgery, but my surgeon wants me to lose 10-15 lbs beforehand. I know it doesn't sound like a lot, but I want to make sure I do this right so that I can get the surgery. Any tips?

[marieac2 85]

My requirement was to do a liquid diet for 2 weeks prior to surgery. I had to use Opitfast 500. I lost 12lbs. It's expensive but really works. The least expensive place to buy was EBay. You can do it! You can lose 15lbs in 3 months!!! The more you lose helps you after surgery. Plus gets you mentally prepared for your new beginning in your life.

Its not easy after surgery. In my case the first 2 months were very difficult. I had a hard time getting in all my Protein & liquids. Now I feel great & finally feel human. I've lost 42lbs & go to the gym 3 times a week & PT 2 x week.

YOU CAN DO IT & YOU'LL REAP THE REWARDS!!!!

[Greg B 9]

My personal doctor prescribed Adipex to me to help me in my weight loss prior to surgery. I lost 50lbs in 4 months using it. I will say that you must also choose healthy foods, but the Adipex will suppress hunger and boost your metabolism.

[marieac2 85]

Great, congrats on your weight loss!! I never heard Adipex, is it a diet pill?

[bekah7482 79]

I had to lose 10% before I was approved for surgery. I cut back to 1200 cals and "ate like I had surgery." Meaning I ate Protein first, chew a lot, started working out, cut back on carbs, completely cut out soda caffine junk food alcohol, etc. My cravings are gone and I am used to eating this way so I feel like transitioning after surgery will be so much easier. I have lost 40lbs and I'm still 2-3months out before I get surgery and still losing. Going to be well below the weight needed for surgery but I feel super prepared.

[marieac2 85]

Great job!! Your really preparing yourself which means you will be very successful!

[bekah7482 79]

That's the plan. I thought about indulging when I got to the weight I needed and decided against it. I don't want to regain so I want to commit to the process.

[MichaelaRae 9]

Thanks so much everyone! I really appreciate the advice

[Greg B 9]

Sorry for the late reply, I had my surgery on Feb 28th. Just got to checking my email. As far as what Adipex is, I'll paste a description from drugs.com...

Adipex-P (phentermine) is a stimulant similar to an amphetamine. Phentermine is an appetite suppressant that affects the central nervous system.

Adipex-P is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity (overweight) in people with risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes.

So, yes, I believe it is a sort of diet pill. It helped me meet my weight loss goal to qualify for surgery. I hope this helps

[shaylady08 60]

My personal doctor prescribed Adipex to me to help me in my weight loss prior to surgery. I lost 50lbs in 4 months using it. I will say that you must also choose healthy foods, but the Adipex will suppress hunger and boost your metabolism.

I did the same thing to lose my weight and it worked like a charm I just stopped taking before I had my labs done .