Last May, a WL Dr put paperwork in to my ins co to get a pre-authorization to begin a12-month weight loss counseling program. I weighed 206. During the summer I had a terrible family event and put on 20 lbs. On May 2 my yr will be finished and the Dr will put thru the final paperwork and it's going to show that I gained. I'm worried I will be turned down so now I'm desparate to try an lose 15 lbs in 5 weeks. A little depressed because I don't know if I can do it...... His surgical muse has even penciled me in for June 26. I'm do close but feel so far.

I lost 12 lbs in 2 weeks on the pre-op liquid Diet. Maybe you can do this for 5 weeks? You will drop some serious weight.

Thx for ur reply!! What consists of that diet! I'm uplifted knowing that it might be possible!! My Dr will not be using a pre- op diet so I'm not sure what it is.

www.superslow.myvi.net try this protien shake its wonderful! Good luck Tanya

Is that what a pre- op diet is? Protein shakes 3 times a day? I have no clue. Thank you!

It consisted of 3 protein shakes (bariatric advantage), sugar fee jello and low sodium broth. No caffeine, no sugar and lots of water. The first 3 days are so hard, but once you past this it is not too difficult. I hope this helps.

Does it have to be bariatric advantage. I have several others. How much jello and broth? Thank you!! I hope I can be strong thru it!!

No it does not have to be that brand, but it needs to be low in sugar/carbs and high in protein. Mine is 27 grams of protein per 8 oz. You can have as much jello or broth as you want.

Remember, it's more mental than anything. If you want the sleeve and you feel you need to show a loss to be approved, then you can do it. I never thought I could and I can honestly say that I did not cheat once and lost 12lbs in 2 weeks. The Dr threatened to not do the surgery if I didn't follow the directions and I wasn't going to let that happen. You can do it. Good luck and let me know how you are doing.

Mine was 2 Protein shakes a day and one meal with 3oz lean protein and all the vegetables I wanted prepared with no extra fats. No breads, crackers, Pasta, etc.

I can make a really filling salad with lots of veggies and 3 oz lean protein!!

I lost 13 lbs in 2 weeks.

I have a question, with the liquid diet, how much carbs do you take? does your protein shake has carbs? as I know if carbs are not consumes, weight loss will be from muscle not from fat.

can someone inform me about this?

thank you

Yes, 2011weight, I would like to know the allowed carbs as well. I think I can do this. I got through yesterday but i had 1 shake, plain yogurt, sugar-free jello salad and chix. I worry about the sodium in broth so I haven't had that. I'm not able to walk yet because my back hurts. I'm wondering if all the ppl in this thread lost their weight without exercise during ther liquid diet.....

I lost 10 lbs first week on liquid diet. No cheating.

What would the calorie count be on a pre-op diet? I'm entering my meals into Myfitness pal.com. If I choose under 1200 cal a day, it shows me losing weight slower.

I think it is around 800-900 calories per day.

My doc says 800 a day and I should have four it used with skim milk, but I only drink maybe there and then Water of cystal lite. They taste good but I am not a smoothie or shake person.

I dropped diet dr pepper cold turkey.....