I am starting my per op diet now (my surgery isnt ti feb 8th) because I want to lose at least 30+ lbs before my surgery. So when I lose 100 lbs I still won't be in the 300's. And the more weight I lose before surgery the less risky it is. So anyway with all that being said I am do a protein shake for breakfast and lunch salad and lean meat for dinner. What is the best protein drinks? Any thing I can do so I won't get bored? What about snacks? What do you all suggest? Trying very hard to stay on the pre op diet but it does not say anything about snacks until the liquid diet and that is jello and etc....

I lost 80 lbs pre op. I followed what I learned in the classes. First I cut out all liquid calories. Pretty much only drank water. (Crystal light packets are ok). Protein, protein and more protein. I cut my carbs way back and more than anything I cut my portion size way back. I would eat a good protein packed breakfast, a sensible lunch and a small supper (protein shake/bar or a small salad). I also tried not to eat anything after 6:30/7:00 in the evening. I was able to go from 350 down to 270 lbs. My surgery is scheduled for the 29th of Oct and I am currently on the pre op liquid diet.

thanks for the reply I would LOVE to lose 80lbs before surgery. I am 365 now I said i wanted to lose the 65 before surgery but that may too big of a goal for 3 months so i figured 30 or more and i will be happy. Congrats on the 80lbs!!! Good luck with your surgery!! keep me updated!!

I bet you could do it

I had huge success on the Atkins diet... If u go online to the atkins website they will send you a booklet with two weeks diet plan and a book of food choices.

Think positive!!!

i have loss over 150 lbs on Atkins I was 408 when i started Atkins last yeas loss 150 gained most of it back. But now I want to follow the pre op to lose how ever much I can before surgery

My liquid pre op started two weeks before surgery. The diet before the liquid diet is high protein low carbs...basically atkins

Just think, the weight you lose this time is NOT coming back woohooo

mine is 14 days of protein shakes for breakfast and lunch then small salad and lean meat for dinner then 3 days before surgery liquid. But i figure it wont hurt is i do the first part before the 14 days

Oh ok. I was only allowed 4 protein drinks a day for two weeks.

Good luck and Congrats!

good luck to you!!

I am starting my per op diet now...

Thank you for this post! I was wondering too. I'm starting the same thing tomorrow. I have to complete 3 months of this supervised diet before I can see the surgeon. I don't know how much I will lose, I've tried all kinds of diets before and haven't had success, so I'm afraid I won't lose anything. My surgeon requires a skim milk only diet 2-4 weeks before surgery. I am NOT looking forward to that! Nothing but skim milk and Water for two or more weeks. Gag.

Good luck! You'll do great! Just keep coming back here for support from people who understand.

I lost 80 lbs pre op. I followed what I learned in the classes. First I cut out all liquid calories. Pretty much only drank Water. (Crystal light packets are ok). Protein, protein and more protein. I cut my carbs way back and more than anything I cut my portion size way back. I would eat a good protein packed Breakfast, a sensible lunch and a small supper (protein shake/bar or a small salad). I also tried not to eat anything after 6:30/7:00 in the evening. I was able to go from 350 down to 270 lbs. My surgery is scheduled for the 29th of Oct and I am currently on the pre op liquid diet.

Can you give an examp,e of some of the meals you would make?

My pre-op diet :

3 Protein shakes per day, one low fat yogurt, 2 small salads, and sugar free Jello. This is 14 days before surgery. I am finishing day 4, with my surgery scheduled for Nov. 7.

Good luck!

Just wrapping up day one and trying to plan a menu for my next 9 days, so far I'm feeling like its going to be the same every day, but I'll find a way to get creative...