My VGS surgery is scheduled for July 13. My insurance company did not require me to do complete 6 months of dieting. My doctor wants me to go on a 10 day pre-op diet that consists mainly of liquids. I've been trying to get a head start by eating healthier foods and smaller portions, and have lost 7 pounds since Sunday. (However, I was sick on Monday and could barely keep anything down, so that probably accounts for a big portion of the Water weight lost.) My highest weight was 232---I am 225, as of today. I would love to be at 215 on the day of my surgery. Is it possible to lose 10 pounds in the next 13 days?

I don't have a date yet -- it is likely going to be in August. My insurance did not require any formal weight loss, but my surgeon requires 3 months of monitoring and meeting with my NUT. My 3rd visit is July 6. I have been working on changing my habits -- chewing more, separating eating and drinking, doing high Protein low carb, reducing caffeine and carbonated drinks, etc. You might lose that much, but don't stress on it. Follow the diet given to you by your team -- it is meant to shrink the size of your liver to make the surgical process easier as they have to move your liver to get to your stomach. On May 11, I was 271.5. Today I'm 256.3. I don't have to do entirely liquid for my pre-op -- it's 2 liquid meals and one low cal high protein low fat meal for weeks prior to surgery. The weight will be coming off soon enough. Work on changing your attitude towards food and eating so you're ready for the long haul.

I had to do a 14 day pre-op diet. When I started my pre-op I was 259, when I weighed in the morning of surgery I was 234. It was mostly liquids... Water, Protein shakes, crystal light, sugar free pudding, sugar free Jello, broth, sugar free popsicles. It wasn't easy but it was worth it!!!

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I had to do a 2wk pre op diet as well. First week was 2 protien shakes not to exceed 200 cal a piece and a meal at upper. 3 Oz of lean meat and a 1/2 cup of veggies. Atkins meals were the best. They wanted me to take in 90 grams of protien with less than 15 carbs a day. The second week was just protien shakes 4 times a day. I started the diet weighing 373 and the day of my surg I weighed 346.

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I had to do a 14 day pre-op diet. When I started my pre-op I was 259, when I weighed in the morning of surgery I was 234. It was mostly liquids... Water, Protein shakes, crystal light, sugar free pudding, sugar free Jello, broth, sugar free popsicles. It wasn't easy but it was worth it!!!

Soon2B Sleeved

That is exactly the pre-op diet that I will be on. I'm kind of dreading it, but I am so committed to this and you're exactly right....it will be worth it!

I lost 8.2 pounds on my week pre op. You can do it!

Erin - 35 - illinois

HW:262

SW: 228

CW:219

Surgery date - 6/22/16

I am on the liquid diet as of yesterday. I have been doing a modified version for 2.5 weeks, two shakes, a yogurt and a high Protein meal. I lost 15 lbs in 2.5 weeks. I have a lot more to lose though so I think it is hard to compare. You will lose weight on the liquid diet don't obsess about the number, just rejoice that it is going in the right direction. Good luck!

I'm lower BMI at 38 and did one week and lost 12 lbs. Had no problem with it.

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My VGS surgery is scheduled for July 13. My insurance company did not require me to do complete 6 months of dieting. My doctor wants me to go on a 10 day pre-op diet that consists mainly of liquids. I've been trying to get a head start by eating healthier foods and smaller portions, and have lost 7 pounds since Sunday. (However, I was sick on Monday and could barely keep anything down, so that probably accounts for a big portion of the Water weight lost.) My highest weight was 232---I am 225, as of today. I would love to be at 215 on the day of my surgery. Is it possible to lose 10 pounds in the next 13 days?

Was on a 14 day straight liquid ( I did Premier protien and Isopure ). I lost 20 lbs. Then there was another 2 weeks after surgery with only liguids. On pureed foods now (3 weeks out) and liquid diet seems like a distant memory.

You can do it!! It's a small thing to a conquer. Get through this short period and realize the long term treasures.

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You can it and best of luck to you

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