This just got REAL!

[LovinCheryl 22]

I went to my final results appointment before surgery scheduling. My Vitamin D was severely low so I got some tablets for that. I have to be on liquids for two weeks prior to surgery. (March 25th). My doctor advises me to go on a KetogenX diet. He says its a new law saying I have to see him within 30 days of surgery, so he told me to lose 15 lbs before surgery.

Has anyone heard of the KetogenX or Liver diet? The stuff is so expensive. I can barely afford the surgery and protein!

[cbd 78]

No I'm sorry I have not heard of that. Just Clear Liquids for 5 days pre op for me. Good luck!

[Karishero 57]

my doctor put me on 2 wk liq diet, 1 Protein Shake for brkfst, 1 for lunch and then for dinner i can have Soup, chili, stew anything hearty but not creamy. for Snacks SF Popsicles or pudding or Jello.. Basically to lose the weight you just need to cut carbs, up your Protein and keep calorie intake between 600-800.

[FeeIsMe2 508]

I looked KetogenX up its a new Protein by Bariatric Advantage -- basically you go on a liquid diet for 2 weeks before surgery, (to shrink your liver and make surgery safer) as many of us have. As for the low D, I too had the same problem and take supplements to increase my levels. Many doctors require some kind of weight loss before surgery, mine require both pre surgery weight loss and a pre op liquid diet.