I have used HMR Meal Replacements shakes (HMR 800) with success in the past. Unfortunately, the weight always came back after I stopped.

http://www.hmrprogram.com/foods.html

I am using them now for my 10 lbs pre-op diet and they are working well.

Just wondering if anyone has used them Post-Op during the liquid or mushy phase? I cannot see why they would be a problem. They do have some thickness and bubbles from blending, but not bad.

Thanks in Advance, Drifter.

I don't know enough about it but it seems to be okay for the thicker liquid phase after surgery. The less air inside the better (gas reasons) so you might not want to whip it up that much after surgery.

Ask your doctor and what ever he/she says is what I'd go with.

Good Luck !!!

I am doing the HMR for my pre-op diet. Is it possible to lose 10 pounds in 14 days on that? I sure hope so, because I have not only NOT lost any weight since I got my surgery date a month ago, but I have actually gained a pound. :help:

I am doing the HMR for my pre-op diet. Is it possible to lose 10 pounds in 14 days on that? I sure hope so, because I have not only NOT lost any weight since I got my surgery date a month ago, but I have actually gained a pound. :help:

fsc- you should be losing weight. The calories you are taking in are set. If you are using the right # of shakes, you WILL loose weight.

Email me off-line and I would be glad to discuss with you. Drifter

Hey Drifter, I did not use HMR but someone in my support group was using it for a preop diet. I guess, from what we were told at the Lapband support group, was that HMR does take the weight off, but most likely it will come back on. We were told that a lot of patients that need to lose quickly for certain types of surgeries take this, as well. One guy lost 200 pounds off of it ( he was 590) and he is now banded. He was allowed to continue HMR for 6 weeks after he was banded to help him continue with his weightloss, but only as a replacement for his 3 shakes a day, not a "meal". He lost another 40 pounds. After the six weeks were up, the Dr. adviced him to stop taking it. So basically instead of having his protein drinks, he had the HMR. I'm not sure if i helped you out any, i just thought i'd add my 2 cents in. LOL best of luck to you.