Hello. I’m in Boston Ma. I started the process to have weight loss surgery October of 2019. I completed the meetings, workshops and medical clearance in February of this year. While waiting for insurance approval the pandemic hit. Now things are opening back up I hit a road block. I’m 10 pounds over my required weight. I’ve been told once I reach my required weight to contact the hospital for a date. I started drinking protein shakes and exercising. So far I’ve only lost 3 pounds. Any suggestions?

Welcome to the forums.

I'm not one to give advice on pre-op diets because I completely mucked mine up.

First, unless things have changed because of the years that have passed or the novel Corona virus, pre-op tests are typically only good for 6 months. I assume you are in contact with your medical team and you/they have addressed this if only to determine it's not an issue.

Back to your actual question.

You didn't indicate how long until surgery and how long you've been doing your protein shake + exercise plan. So, do the math. You've lost 3 pounds in x days. You have y days until surgery. so at the current rate can you lose the necessary weight in the days remaining. So (3/x) * y = weight you are likely to lose by surgery date. Hows that number look? I'm guessing not good.

If the math says you'll get there, or even within a pound or two, then keep doing what your doing. You can always literally starve yourself the last day or so to drop temporary weight quickly. I wouldn't be able to do this. Fortunately you're not me.

Hopefully, this will be the last time you have to worry about losing weight fast. Keep doing what you're doing, nothing jumps out at me. Folks may come along with new fangled 'set point' stuff, or some new kelp program, maybe those will help.

A lot of words for not much help. It's what I do.

Good Luck,

Tek

I’m on my pre-op diet for surgery 11/2; it consists of one protein shake for breakfast, and another for lunch. For dinner I can have 3-4 oz of meat, fish, or chicken and 1 cup of steamed vegetables. I started it last Tuesday, and in 5 days I’ve lost 7 lbs. I drink water, low fat chicken broth, and have an occasional bowl of sugar free jello. I’m hungry as hell, but the weight is coming off. Be sure you aren’t cheating in any way and I’ll bet the weight will start dropping.

Hello, thanks for the replies on suggestions for loosing the required weight for surgery it worked!! My surgery is scheduled for December 8th!!!