I'm at the beginning of this process. I had my first appointment with the doctor on Friday, and he outlined the pre-op diet he wants me to start immediately. In this clinic, they require people to lose 10% of their overall weight before surgery, and he said he expects it to take about 2 months. I was prepared for a few weeks of a really restrictive diet, but not 2+ months.
Anyone else started their journey this way?
Here's what he wants me to eat:
2 protein shakes (1/2 scoop, made with 8 oz almond milk)
2 protein bars
Dinner of 10 forkfuls of protein, 10 forkfuls of veggies