I am a few weeks away from band removal and then have wait time before i get the sleeve. I would really like to start losing weight now, but haven't been too successful on my own. I am considering one of these "programs" for the next few months, just to get some weight off preop. I know, voluntary torture but I am beyond sick, beyond tired of being so fat. I don't feel good, I hurt all the time and I can't stand how clothes fit or how I look. I have generally been pretty okay with myself, even as an overweight person, but I am close to 300# and feel I can barely function. It is warm today, and i am miserable just trying to do housework in the heat.

I feel like even just dropping 20-30# would make me feel better. I know I can't keep weight off, but I was sorta thinking I could start losing... get sleeved... keep losing, you know!

I did Optifast for six weeks before my surgery and lost about 30 pounds. I did three Meal Replacement shakes/bars a day and two cups of low starch vegies. It's a good way to kickstart your weight loss surgery journey and it also helps shrink the liver if you have a fatty liver, which makes the surgery easier.

I have recently done Optifast again as my weight loss has stalled, and I've lost another 25 pounds. I think it's a great programme and after the first few days (which are tough, you can have headaches, fatigue) I found it easy.

Good luck!!

Okay, I did decide to do medifast. I have survived my first week - including two restaurant meals (related to taking a kid off to college). I have stayed on program really well and.... drum roll please... have lost 11.6 pounds in week one. I felt like crap the first few days, but have not been hungry nor had food cravings. Wish me luck for week 2!

I am a few weeks away from band removal and then have wait time before i get the sleeve. I would really like to start losing weight now, but haven't been too successful on my own. I am considering one of these "programs" for the next few months, just to get some weight off preop. I know, voluntary torture but I am beyond sick, beyond tired of being so fat. I don't feel good, I hurt all the time and I can't stand how clothes fit or how I look. I have generally been pretty okay with myself, even as an overweight person, but I am close to 300# and feel I can barely function. It is warm today, and i am miserable just trying to do housework in the heat.

I feel like even just dropping 20-30# would make me feel better. I know I can't keep weight off, but I was sorta thinking I could start losing... get sleeved... keep losing, you know!

I did the HMR fast a few years ago and it was okay. I was not really hungry after the first few days. I am required to lose about8% pre-op so I am trying to eat more like I will after surgery - smaller portions, hgiher Protein, Water IN BETWEEN meals, not with... - but as I get closer I will be switching to liquids at least one week post -op. I am not sure yet because I am still a few months out (Jan).

Good luck! And (((HUGS)))