I have questions as to the pre op diet. I have gained weight instead of losing. I moved got married full time student im a mom etc . how much did you lose during the pre op liquid diet phase ? ( anyone who was 300+ lbs please respond )

everyones requirements are different. My doctor or insurance did not require me to loose any weight and I didnt have to go on a pre op liquid diet. But I did loose 50 lbs pre op on a high protein diet

The preop diet is more about shrinking your liver in prep for surgery to make things easier, also to prepare your body for rapid weight loss. Its hard, Probably harder than post op. Hang in there, follow your plan, you'll be fine.

I lost 15 pounds or so on my 2 week diet.

The preop diet is more about shrinking your liver in prep for surgery to make things easier, also to prepare your body for rapid weight loss. Its hard, Probably harder than post op. Hang in there, follow your plan, you'll be fine.

I lost 15 pounds or so on my 2 week diet.

yes the pre op diet was much harder. I was trying to train myself to eat slowly and eat smaller portions but I was still hungry so it was very hard. But post op I didn't have that hunger so it was easier

Thanks for the advice

I was 294 when I started the process and after a 2 week liquid diet I lost 18lbs. My doctor didn't really require me to lose anything.

Im on day 5 ive lost 9 scale pounds. Water weight im sure but i haven't cheated. Surgery is 12 14. Im doing My part to make it easier for the doc to do his part.

If you gained weight then you didn't follow the pre-op diet correctly and thus did not shrink your liver.

Log everything you ingest. If you followed it to a "T" then you will lose weight and shrink your liver. I lost 25 lbs in 2 weeks on the pre-op diet.

Most pre-op diets are the same:

Week 1

Water, sugar free tea - as much as you want

broth - as much as you want

sugar free Jello - as much as you want

sugar free popsicles - as much as you want

Protein shake - About 2 a day, Breakfast and lunch

dinner is leafy greens and lean meat like chicken (not fried and no breading)

Week 2

Protein Shake - 3 a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner

broth - as much as you want

sugar free jello - as much as you want

sugar free popsicles - as much as you want

water/sugar free tea - as much as you want

Edited December 5, 201510 yr by Proud2BMe

If you gained weight then you didn't follow the pre-op diet correctly and thus did not shrink your liver.

Log everything you ingest. If you followed it to a "T" then you will lose weight and shrink your liver. I lost 25 lbs in 2 weeks on the pre-op diet.

Most pre-op diets are the same:

Week 1

Water, sugar free tea - as much as you want

broth - as much as you want

sugar free Jello - as much as you want

sugar free popsicles - as much as you want

Protein shake - About 2 a day, breakfast and lunch

dinner is leafy greens and lean meat like chicken (not fried and no breading)

Week 2

Protein Shake - 3 a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner

broth - as much as you want

sugar free jello - as much as you want

sugar free popsicles - as much as you want

water/sugar free tea - as much as you want

If what you have been eating does not resemble the above then you aren't doing it correctly and need to speak to your doctor.

Thanks im not in phase just yet my doc did not require me to lose weight. Ive gain weight but not yet in the pre op diet

Okay, I suggest that people who have doctors who don't require it to ask their doctors if they can do it anyway. It gives you a boost in losing weight and it will boost your self esteem as well.

Actually it is possible for a woman who is in menopause or post menopause to not lose any or much at all during a 2 week liquid pre op diet.

Omg! Just got call yesterday that insurance finally approved lap band to sleeve revision! I'm scheduled 12/15 which is less than 2 weeks. Starting my pre-op diet now & freaking out that I've got so much to do with Christmas coming & so little time.

insurances have all different requirements...some doctors have programs you must follow. Some insurances/doctors have nothing to do before surgery other than the 2 week pre-op liquid diet..some don't even require that.

My insurance required a 6 months supervised diet. (My surgeon required 7 months) I lost 8lbs. More importantly they educated me and that will carry a whole lot further.

My 2 week pre-op liquid phase is about 1000 cal a day. I imagine I should lose some..hopefully a lot. How much you lose will be determined on what kind of liquid diet you are on.

Edited December 5, 201510 yr by cindyw41

Well guys i start my pre op diet dec 14 and surgery is on 29th !!!! Excited

I started my pre op liquid diet yesterday and I cheated today by having a little spaghetti:/. My headache was so bad from not eating I'm guessing that I gave in. And these protein shakes I'm drinking are really hard to keep down. Anyone have any tips on sticking to it better? Tomorrows a new day and I need to get back on it.

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What protien drinks are you suppose to take? I have tried several and one I really like is syntrax Nectar fuzzy navel flavor. I havent had trouble drinking that one...but...we will see how i feel when im only drinking liquids starting Dec 26th!