Good day

Today I began my 2 wk liquid diet. I have to take 3 shakes a day, (Proti Max) which I purchased at my doctor's office, and a light meal. In following my doctor's suggestions to the T, I chose to buy the frozen kind. (I.E. Lean Cuisine, Smart One, Healthy Choice)

Now with some simple math, that's about 100 calories per shake, (3 shakes x 100 calories = 300 calories) and the meals I purchased, none have over 200 calories. That would give me a 500 calorie input per day for 14 days. I'm hoping for some weight loss during these two weeks before surgery. How much weight did you all loose? What was the most difficult part of this two week diet?

I guess I can chime in, even though mine is 3 week liquid diet and its on going at the moment. Seems that my doctors protocol is very strict compared to what I've been reading on the forums. I started on 7/9/18, my surgery date is 7/30/18, and so far I am down 8 pounds. Im on Bariatric Advantage shakes, 4x a day, BA Calcium Chews (3), and BA chewable vitamins.

Edited July 16, 20188 yr by GeminiSky

I started my preop diet on Monday, July 9th. My surgery is Monday, July 23rd. My diet consists of a protein shake for breakfast no more than 160 calories and the same for lunch. Then i have a lean cuisine for dinner. I'll tell you what...a frozen meal never tasted so good. I think i even licked the container! I am down 8 lbs so far. During my rough times I have had a side salad with very little dressing or some string cheese. The most difficult part for me is that i have been really constipated (sorry if that is TMI) My doctor told me to start on a stool softener and that has helped. Good luck on your preop diet. Stay busy if you get hungry and it helps to take your mind off of it.

2 hours ago, GeminiSky said:

I guess I can chime in, even though mine is 3 week liquid diet and its on going at the moment. Seems that my doctors protocol is very strict compared to what I've been reading on the forums. I started on 7/9/18, my surgery date is 7/30/18, and so far I am down 8 pounds. Im on Bariatric Advantage shakes, 4x a day, BA calcium chews (3), and BA chewable vitamins.

My surgery is also July 30th. Wow only the shakes and vitamins?

2 hours ago, 2018Pammy said:

I started my preop diet on Monday, July 9th. My surgery is Monday, July 23rd. My diet consists of a Protein Shake for Breakfast no more than 160 calories and the same for lunch. Then i have a lean cuisine for dinner. I'll tell you what...a frozen meal never tasted so good. I think i even licked the container! I am down 8 lbs so far. During my rough times I have had a side salad with very little dressing or some string cheese. The most difficult part for me is that i have been really constipated (sorry if that is TMI) My doctor told me to start on a stool softener and that has helped. Good luck on your preop diet. Stay busy if you get hungry and it helps to take your mind off of it.

Thank you for sharing... I too plan to stay busy... At the pool Hoping the fun and activity helps with some weight loss.

34 minutes ago, Luzbella said:

My surgery is also July 30th. Wow only the shakes and Vitamins?

Yeah hes extremely strict. I did incorporate a clear liquid protein shot and a cup of broth if I really cant stomach the protein shakes which is starting to happen. Same thing every day Im starting to be like "EW"!

My pre-op diet started July 11 and my dr will only allow me 3-4 shakes a day and water. That’s it.