I have already had my first surgery consult. I still have to go back for another consult, as well as meet with the dietitian, and have my psych eval. My surgeon didn't say anything about a pre-op diet but she did mention that she likes her patients to lose about 5% of their body weight before surgery to make sure they are committed and serious. So that means I need to lose about 10-12 pounds. What should I do to lose it. It seems so strange I have lost weight in the past but for some reason I am blanking on what to do. I know eat right and exercise, but my next surgeon consult is August 23rd. I want to prove I am serious but all of this is enough to make my head swim and start stress eating.

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You could start by trying out Protein shakes to see what you might like. We use Premier Protein ready to drink shakes - you can get a case of 18 them at costco for around $24 (160 cals, 30 g protein, 3-5 carbs depending on flavor, and 3 g fat) My NUT's at the surgeons office throughout my almost year of pre-op dieting always have us choose protein first - and my pre-op was similar to Atkins induction (less than 20g of carbs a day), lots of chicken, steak, fish and non starchy veggies.

I quit coffee before because I have problems with addiction, and it is a vehicle for spoons of sugar - I also started to really cut back on processed carbs - i.e. anything made with white flour - breads, baked goods, rice, no popcorn - NUT even said that there are no essential carbs - but rather our bodies will convert fat into the best fuel ever. Also watch the fruit - yes it is full of nutrients but also quite a bt of natural sugar. Good stuff but it can slow weight loss.

So lots of protein via shakes - chicken, fish, beef - all lean meats, green salads and veggies and lots of Water - if you have your bariatric Vitamins start those - they make you feel great.

I've nothing to add to what Chimera said. Great post!

Chimera gave great advice so I'll just share what I've done over the last 4 months as I too am in my preop phase.

I've totally cut out bread, Pasta, rice, potatoes, coffee, sweets (candy/pastries) and all fast/fried food.

Essentially I've gone high Protein, low carb and low calorie.

I haven't done one second of exercise and to date I've lost 44 pounds.

Good luck.

Chimera gave great advice so I'll just share what I've done over the last 4 months as I too am in my preop phase.

I've totally cut out bread' date=' Pasta, rice, potatoes, coffee, sweets (candy/pastries) and all fast/fried food.

Essentially I've gone high Protein, low carb and low calorie.

I haven't done one second of exercise and to date I've lost 44 pounds.

Good luck.[/quote']

That's great.... I am in my two week pre-op phrase and I lost 10 lbs in four days...my doctor ordered me to do high protein, low carbs as well... I do meat once a day n shakes, Protein Bars atkins, sf jello/pudding at other times

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Great suggestions!!!

A couple more.

I hope I did no over look them. I apologize in advance If I did.

- get plenty of Water.

- log your food.

- set yourself up for success! If you crave sweets pick up some gum or sugar free candy to have on hand.

- keep your healthy foods on hand and stocked up so you don't make poor decisions when your hungry!!

Wishing You Wellness,

Sannah

You could start by trying out Protein shakes to see what you might like. We use Premier Protein ready to drink shakes - you can get a case of 18 them at costco for around 24 (160 cals' date=' 30 g protein, 3-5 carbs depending on flavor, and 3 g fat) My NUT's at the surgeons office throughout my almost year of pre-op dieting always have us choose protein first - and my pre-op was similar to Atkins induction (less than 20g of carbs a day), lots of chicken, steak, fish and non starchy veggies.

I quit coffee before because I have problems with addiction, and it is a vehicle for spoons of sugar - I also started to really cut back on processed carbs - i.e. anything made with white flour - breads, baked goods, rice, no popcorn - NUT even said that there are no essential carbs - but rather our bodies will convert fat into the best fuel ever. Also watch the fruit - yes it is full of nutrients but also quite a bt of natural sugar. Good stuff but it can slow weight loss.

So lots of protein via shakes - chicken, fish, beef - all lean meats, green salads and veggies and lots of Water - if you have your bariatric Vitamins start those - they make you feel great.[/quote']

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New here. What is NUT?

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