I was told that I had to lose 25lbs before they do surgery. So I for up today and made a smoothie. I had

Protein powder

Benefiber

1/2 c 2% milk

1c broccoli

1/4c cherries

1Tbsp flaxseed

And even though it only had 299 calories, it had 28-32 Carbs(I logged in on both sparkpeople & myfitnesspal which gave me different carb readings)

I mean Dang! I'm over half in the first smoothie. I do have some Syntrax nectars which don't have any Carbs so I'm going to put them in my day and see how it holds me.

I have to get these 25lbs off by Dec. 1st....the lastest so I can get a date before the end of the end.

I know its going to be tough but I can do it!

omit the fruit and the milk to reduce carbs and use only low carb protein powder as some are very high in carbs.

I use EAS Carb Advantage RTD shakes. Three carbs, 17 grams of protein, 100 calories. Add ice and fruit flavored syrup or MAYBE a little real fruit and you've got a great base. Sam's or Walmart, many flavors.

Don't forget to subtract the indigestible carbs in the flaxseed. And I would switch over to one of the low carb premade shakes from Premier Protein or EAS carb control. They are pretty cheap at $1.25 to $1.75 each. at Sams Club or Wal-Mart.

When I was doing the low-carb diet, I pretty much only ate beef, chicken, eggs, and cheese. It is way too easy over do it on the carbs eating anything else.

My pre-op diet was 40 grams of carbs or less. I loved it! Eggs, cottage cheese, low-fat cheese, meat, fish, chicken. If I got hungry I just had another piece of something. I wouldn't want to do without fruit, etc., forever, but it was sure a quick, painless way to lose short term. I lost 19 pounds in 3 weeks. Best of luck to you!

eggs fish, and low to no carb protein drinks. My pre op diet was a meal replacement protein shake for breakfast and lunch, and then I ate 3-4oz. tilapia fillets for dinner. Did this for 10 days, lost 12lbs. Drink water in between meals to reduce cravings and hunger. Also drinking ice water burns more calories then room temp water.