I need to drop 25 lbs right now

[Zoie1234 0]

I've gotten everything done pre-op checklist wise, and since I just had an unrelated surgery I was initially told I had to wait at least 3months before getting the sleeve. However the coordinator just called to see if I've lost the 30 required lbs yet-it's been less than a month-so I've only lost about 7. Apparently that 3 month waiting period has been tossed out the window and they are just waiting for me to lose the weight. Help!! How do I get this weight off the fastest?

[mark! 449]

If you've got a pre op liquid diet, I imagine it'd be about the same we're all doing before surgery anyway. Don't do anything drastic, it may end up hurting you in the end. You can look up several surgeons pre op diet. I believe Dr. Kim has his on his website I think, if you can't find it I can scan mine in to PDF for you. You won't lose it right now, but it'll speed up the process, and shrink your liver all the same.

[NikkiV1986 121]

I knew someone that did a colon cleanse and lost like 12-15....

[mattsbelly 76]

I've gotten everything done pre-op checklist wise' date=' and since I just had an unrelated surgery I was initially told I had to wait at least 3months before getting the sleeve. However the coordinator just called to see if I've lost the 30 required lbs yet-it's been less than a month-so I've only lost about 7. Apparently that 3 month waiting period has been tossed out the window and they are just waiting for me to lose the weight. Help!! How do I get this weight off the fastest?[/quote']

Do the Pre op diet I will be on. Three 8-16oz protien drinks, 40 or more grams of protien and less than 5 of sugar. The more you weigh the quicker it will come off.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

How do I get this weight off the fastest?

Zoie1234

wow - sorry to hear you have to lose this weight in such a hurry so you can have WLS ASAP

drinking drinking drinking only -(best you can do)of the Protein shakes IMO is probably the way to go

i was lucky, my surgeon didn't even make me do a 2 day pre-op diet

didn't have to lose any weight!!!!

truth is, i wish i had lost a few lbs before surgery - the more you lose pre WLS - the better

you will have a little less to lose during your weight loss post sleeve

this hard work that i know you will do - will prepare you for your long road to health and happiness with the help of the sleeve

good luck guy

happy WLS

speedy recovery

[mommy1990 10]

:)I agree with NikkiV1986. If you have a juicer you could do the juice fast. Good Luck

[Zoie1234 0]

Thanks guys I know there's no miracle, and my dr doesn't require the liquid diet pre op either. My insurance requires the weight loss before they can submit my info for approval. I would have made more drastic changes before now if I had known about it.

[Zoie1234 0]

I knew someone that did a colon cleanse and lost like 12-15....

Sounds unpleasant yet highly effective! ????

[Lorraine Freeman 47]

I have a 14 day low carb diet that I had to follow pre op. lost 2 stone (28 pounds) in 2 weeks on it. If you would like it then send me your email address and I will follow it on to you. Xx

[cherice95403 13]

I put myself on a mostly liquid diet and the weight came off very fast. I did Protein Shakes twice a day and a salad with some kind of chicken or turkey. make sure you are getting a good shake that has very little sugar and lots of Protein (all shakes are not equal). Drink lots of Water and take Vitamin supplements. I also ate a banana a day to keep up my potassium. You can do it!

[Sarah78_RN 66]

Do you have a nutritionist you can talk with?

[amytug 996]

Raw vegan diet. I lost 6 lbs/ week on average on that diet. Never list faster than on raw.

[mariamitani 405]

At 288 I went on a liquid diet for ten days and lost 13lbs. the following is what I was allowed:

Black coffee

tea/ice tea SF

LOW or NO fruit juices

Jello sugar free

Water

gatorade

sports drink SF

crystal light

slimfast low carbshakes

Atkins advantage shakes

beef,vegtable,or chicken broth

propel water SF

Any 100%whey Protein Powder with water or skim milk

popsicles SF

Carnation instant Breakfast SF made with skim milk

Fat free creamed Soups

If you do this plus a little exercise not too much you might be able to do it

Hope this helps got it right out of the book my doc gave me Good luck:)