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I'm pre-op and need to loose 10 pounds. My surgery should be within the next month or two and I'm freaking out they won't do the surgery. What would be the best way to loose this. I need HELP!!

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While I'm reluctant to suggest another diet plan, the steak & eggs diet will induce rapid weight loss (a.k.a. fat loss) while ensuring you feel full and satisfied.

http://www.healthjuices.net/guest-blogger/steak-and-eggs-diet/

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My suggestion is to cut out things you won't be having in the future anyway--soda, chips, etc. I'm assuming you'll have a pre-op diet, either all liquid or mostly liquid with one lean meal--assume you'll lose at least some of the weight then. Break it down into smaller goals--a pound or two a week. If you make progress and can show you've put in the effort, your chances of being approved for the surgery will be good. But at least part of the theory is that if you can't lose a bit of weight now, you're not ready for the post-surgical diet changes (and another part is the need to shrink your liver for the operation itself).

Good luck!

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Did your doctor/nutritionist give you a food plan to follow? It seems that's the way to go...if not, I always get the best results with low carb, lean Protein and lots of veggies.


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Eat less, move more... pretty simple.

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5 hours ago, Mersh said:

Eat less, move more... pretty simple.

If it was really pretty simple, we wouldn't need to have our stomachs surgically removed. ;-)

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chicken, fish, meat and veggies, avocado, berries

Ditch the bread, potatoes, rice, Cereal, corn. Keep it to 1000-1200 calories.

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@DoodleLover203 it is that simple, we just don't have the discipline for it. Thus the knife wounds in our stomachs.

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I also heard Meth is a great dietetic... (kidding obviously)

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Eat less, move more... pretty simple.

Well I have a very bad knee. I can't do a lot because my knee keeps popping outta place. That's the reason my knee doctor suggested I have this surgery to get some weight off my knees.


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3 hours ago, Mersh said:

@DoodleLover203 it is that simple, we just don't have the discipline for it. Thus the knife wounds in our stomachs.

No, its more than discipline. I am looking forward to shocking my body to a new set point and less grehline production. I am bottom range (obese) BMI, and worried about dropping below insurance approval range, and I feel confident that set points are quite real (otherwise, I would be gaining). Yes, discipline has a role, but you and OP (and I) are all in the same boat and you would be wise to ditch the fake bravado that we are in control of our weight. Don't bother telling me you are kidding, I'm not buying it second time around. Fool me once, etc.

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3 hours ago, Mersh said:

@DoodleLover203 it is that simple, we just don't have the discipline for it. Thus the knife wounds in our stomachs.

Plus, how is this advise useful to someone pre-surgery?

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We all need to remember that we are here to support each other. We don't want or need to run each other down. Just be nice!! We also need to show respect, she was seriously asking for help. HON, if your DR didn't give you a list of what to do pre op, I am not going to tell you what to do but...try to get rid of carbs, sugar, high-calorie foods. Try to use this time (as was said earlier) do what your life will be Postop. Do some Protein Drinks. You can do this. You have what it takes!! Hugs and keep us posted.

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2 hours ago, ezziriah said:


Well I have a very bad knee. I can't do a lot because my knee keeps popping outta place. That's the reason my knee doctor suggested I have this surgery to get some weight off my knees.

Fair enough, good luck in your journey

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