My surgeon doesn't include this in their program, but I do need to lose 20 pounds before surgery and am having trouble with it. Even taking phentermine I'm having trouble. How do these diets usually go? I was thinking of trying one to help me with losing. Is it straight liquids, full liquids, protein shakes,.....?

My two week liquid diet was pretty straightforward. I drank 160 calorie Protein shake at Breakfast, lunch and dinner. At 10.30AM and 3PM I ate a greek no fat yogurt. At 8.30PM I had a pudding [non-fat/no-sugar]. Total caloric intake per day was between 800-1000. With plenty of Water for hydration. I lost 12 lbs in 14 days. And while it was tough during the holiday season, I prioritized my health over all else and it turned out to be OK. I also was wearing a pedometer [Nike Fuel] and that gave me some gamification it terms of some exercise. [i challenged myself to walk more than 2 miles per day - and met my goal every day].

I wish you luck [and happy holidays]

Thanks! That sounds hard, but definitely doable.

And same to you

I lost 10 pounds in 11 days of liquids. I also did the protein shakes like mentioned above and then I did jello, pudding and popcicles for snacks, but I do like greek yogurt now that I am post op, never tried it prior. Oh and I loved sugar free popcicles, especially after surgery when it is difficult to drink and get your liquids in they were wonderful and went down with ease and taste good Good luck on your journey, you will be happy with your decision, I still have some days, but I am so happy I made this decision for myself.

I lost 22 pounds in 15 days on Optifast shakes... Liquids only diet.

It took me 30 days to lose 15 pounds. I was on a 30 day diet. 2 shakes per day breakfast & lunch then a simple meal for dinner any meat with vegetables. Well 28 days plus 2 days of liquid diet

I guess I'm going to have to try it. I'm nervous that I'll constantly be hungry and that I'll end up not being able to finish it. But I guess it's worth a shot!

I really want hungry. There were several days that I did not drink all the shakes because I was not hungry. Good luck!

I lost 25 lbs on my pre op liquid diet. I could eat pickles, protein shakes, ff jello, fruit, and ff broth. It was terrible but it worked. U can do it!

My surgeon recommends a 2 week liquid diet in hopes to shrink a fatty liver. I am allowed 6 glucerna shakes a day. I am also allowed crystal light, teas, water, and other no calorie liquids. The day before surgery is strictly clear liquids, no shakes. Usually patients lose anywhere from 15-22lbs in the 2 weeks. I start mine New Years Day!

So are any protein shakes ok? I have a container of the Body Fortress protein powder. Or are certain ones better?

I think it is a taste preference. Also make sure the Protein is high, but sugars are low.

I wouldn't buy protein powder in bulk until after surgery. I did since I liked it, but post op it make me vomit. I tried it again since I am a couple weeks out and I still get sick, so I would suggest buying some of the smaller packages to "try" first for postop, watching protein and sugars. Preop, I wasn't as picky, looked for high protein/ low sugars, but just did what tasted good. Your taste does change some after surgery. I hated eggs, now I love them. I wish you the best, it was the best thing I ever did for myself

Thanks I still have half a container left and I'm trying to use it up before surgery so it doesn't go to waste lol