So my Doc wants me to loose ten lbs prior to surgery. The problem is my surgery might be 3 weeks or less away ( not scheduled yet ... Will hear def date next week) any advice for dropping ten quickly but safely? The only suggestion they provided was cut my food in half an exercise ten min a day.

Their suggestion should work, it worked for me. I had more time than you, but I actually dropped 20 because I was eating much less, and several times a day; sort of like I do now.

I don't know what your schedule is like, but if you can set a timer for every 5 minutes, and take 1-3 bites of food each time, it really helps you to eat less. Stop eating after 20-30 minutes. Also, try to consume as much Protein during the day as possible, and drink a glass of Water about 10 minutes before you eat and try not to drink while eating. Only eat when you are actually hungry.

Hope this helps!

Juicing my sis lost 8 pounds in 5 days

I'm starting my morning with a protein shake, lunch I try to do a lean cuisine... But omg publix turkey subs are so good! and dinner is typically something grilled. My prob is and always has been nighttime eating after the girls sleep:(

I'm starting my morning with a Protein shake, lunch I try to do a lean cuisine... But omg publix turkey subs are so good! and dinner is typically something grilled. My prob is and always has been nighttime eating after the girls sleep:(

Night-time was my problem to!!! I would always eat a large bowl of Cereal or something. Yeah, well, that definitely has to STOP. Eat or drink protein to curb your mental hunger, it helps! You can do this!

Doc wants me to loose ten lbs prior to surgery.

rocknrollmama

many docs tell their patients to lose X amount of weight prior to WLS

put yourself on a liquid diet

drink Protein shakes, stuff like that

post WLS - you are gonna be drinking like that for awhile - so give yourself a jump start

you'll get used to the Protein drinks, get used to the liquid phase you are going to have to endure sooner than later

you can lose this weight - your success also shows doc how determined you are to having the WLS, following the ruies et al

good luck

take care

kathy

If your problem is night time snacking and you are preop you might want to try getting some casein protein to drink in the evening, it forms a gel in your stomach which helps fill you up. I recently started using it since the old night time snack urges were starting to return. Now for those who are post op you shouldn't use casein until you are at 6 to 7 months out since the expansion can cause problems in your sleeve when it's not fully healed, but after that time it really is quite helpful. Good Luck.

I lost 20lbs ish three weeks prior I had three protein shakes and a very lean dinner. I had unlimited raw veggies and for snack a cup of Greek no fat yogurt. I also rode my stationary bike 30 mins. a day, minus Sundays.

My Doc's pre-op diet was less than 40 grams of carbs a day for 2 weeks. I did it for 3 weeks because I wanted to lower my bmi before surgery, and I lost 19 pounds pre-op. It was easy and painless. No need to count anything except carbs. If I was hungry I had cheese or meat or an egg. I don't see any need to suffer on liquids.

Thanks guys! I know I can do it.. I'm just falling into that trap of "this is my last xyz" which I know is not true.

I am also going to try and learn to knit so I can keep my hands busy at night.

Thanks guys! I know I can do it.. I'm just falling into that trap of "this is my last xyz" which I know is not true.

I am also going to try and learn to knit so I can keep my hands busy at night.

I took up crochet 6 weeks ago. Now knitting for the same reason. Just finished my first granny square quilt. It really helped me hope it helps you! I learned from an amazing site- very pink knits-she has patterns and fantastic how to videos. Have fun.

Thanks guys! I know I can do it.. I'm just falling into that trap of "this is my last xyz" which I know is not true.

I am also going to try and learn to knit so I can keep my hands busy at night.

That's one of the reasons I knit.

I went low carb and lost 8# in a week.