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I started the journey in Feb.

Thanks everyone And I'm glad to hear a few others who got their dates the other day too

Sept 12th, 11am. Start the liquid diet on Aug 29th, also have the blood work and whatever else that day. actually, my liquid diet allows for a small and healthy dinner meal, and the 3 Protein shakes a day. I got in my unflavored Protein powder today, and so far so good. A happy me today.

Thank you, I'll check that article out

wasn't fully sure where to post this topic. I purchased a nice Weight Watchers electronic scale, that you could even plug into the computer and track your progress, and it would tell you the BMI and such, it was retailed at $120 but I got it on ebay for like $25, new in box. Well the problem is I'll get on the scale 4 different times, and get 3 different readings. any suggestions on how to reset it? Fix it... etc?

Ok, aside from knowing that Protein helps heal, helps with lean muscle mass, and helps keep you full, does it actually help with losing weight? Like say you weren't a WLS patient and just wanted to lose some weight.. and started doing a liquid diet that didn't contain a whole lot of protein VS: one that did.

I have a few days before I go on my liquid diet, thats what I meant.

That doesn't sound fun...

I was told no drinking at all for 6 months, and when you can drink again, a glass of wine, or even one shot can make you prettttty drunk.

I'm 28

To help them shed some weight before surgery? http://www.everydiet...cred-heart-diet If so, did it work? How much did you lose?

My plan for after surgery is Water aerobics too, I love swimming, and the low impact factor. It will def be my work out preference. I'm actually starting today on doing some of it pre-op with my pre-op diet. Swimming burns the most calories.

So you lost 11 pounds in a week? wow My usual plan was this: Breakfast- Protein shake lunch - fresh lunch meat and cheese - no bread dinner - serving of meat But somewhere I strayed with the whole "omg I'll never eat any of this stuff again" and bad food crept back into the plan. I DO feel like I won't cheat once surgery comes into play, it's just kind of been the mindset that I still can eat this and never will again. But I'm setting myself back on track TODAY. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for the Welcomes When I first saw my surgeon I was advised to lose 10 pounds before surgery, on top of 20 pounds on a liquid diet 2 weeks before surgery - so for me 30 pounds total. Well, I foolishly over ate and over socialized the month of seeing her and before seeing my dietician for the 1st time, and had gained 10. I lost the 10 I gained, but now I'm stalled on the original 10 she wanted me to lose. I don't want to get on her scale, not having lost any weight from her point of view, though once she skims my chart, she will see I had gained then lost. I'm pretty stressed about it honestly. I was thinking of drinking a gallon of Water a day, and just kind of sticking to greek yogurts.

I'm required to do a 2 week pre-op, but I'm thinking about starting now. I see my Surgeon Aug 9th, so I want to lose as much as I can before stepping on her scale again.

I'm pretty much in the same boat, so I'd love some tips as well.

Hello everyone I'm new here, I have completed all my pre-op appointments, insurance has approved everything, and I see my surgeon August 9th for our final meet up. on the 9th she will most likely be putting me on the 2 week liquid diet, but I feel like I have about 9-13 pounds to lose before I even see her again. I realize that's probably not a reasonable goal, but any amount I can lose before than would help. Can anyone tell me what they did for their pre-op diet that gave the best results? As I browsed this section quickly I had saw one reply that said they lost 36 pounds on the liquid diet, I'd sure as heck like to know what she did! I plan on swimming at least an hour a day whenever possible up until then as well. Surgery is so close I can feel it. I don't want anymore delays! Thanks!