I'm on a 3 week VLCD (very low calorie diet) as my pre-op.

It's still food although mostly liquids, but at least there's some oatmeal and pancakes I can have daily. And one pretty yummy protein bar daily. So, I don't think it'll be completely awful.

I read I can expect to lose 3-5lbs a week. (Printed, so probably 5-8 is the real ballpark). I'm hoping just seeing those new numbers on the scale will keep me in victory mode for the 3 weeks.

Anyone have a significant loss on the pre-op diet?

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I was on a low carb diet, 100g carbs a day. I started 3 months prior to surgery (per Aetna). I had lost 28lbs prior to surgery on that pre-op diet and it was wonderful. It gave me the confidence that I have what it takes to make it through the process after surgery.

I also was on a liquid diet pre-op for 2 weeks before surgery to reduce my fatty liver.

You've got this!

Edited April 10, 20188 yr by SleeveinIL
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I lost nearly 30 pounds in the 2 week VLCD stage, My weigh tloss after surgery was slower than others tho so I do believe it evens out along the way


VSG: 1st Sept 2017. [emoji1037] 30. SW:130kg. CW: 88.8kg.