I just started my 4 week Medifast diet. The doctor requires it of all his patients. I am just wondering what is a resonable goal to set for myself. Did anyone else have to do a 4 week diet and how much did you lose?

Thank you for the help.

Hi-

I only had to do 1 week pre-op liquid diet. I used Slim-Fast ( with Jello, broth, popsicles) and lost 13 pounds in that week. Good luck to you! 4 weeks would suck! Be brave...

Robin

I just started my 4 week Medifast diet. The doctor requires it of all his patients. I am just wondering what is a resonable goal to set for myself. Did anyone else have to do a 4 week diet and how much did you lose?

Thank you for the help.

I was thinking of asking this very question. I start my 4 week Optifast diet next monday. I look forward to hearing what people have to say. thanks for asking.

I started my preop diet three weeks before surgery. I lost 17 pounds in that time. It was great motivation!:wink:

Hi-

I only had to do 1 week pre-op liquid diet. I used Slim-Fast ( with Jello, broth, popsicles) and lost 13 pounds in that week. Good luck to you! 4 weeks would suck! Be brave...

Robin

I had to do two weeks, but ate what is listed above and was able to have a sandwich with 4 oz of lean meat and dressings.

My Aunt Flow came in my second week on the diet, but I lost 12 1/2 lbs all together.

I am about to see a doctor about getting lap-banded, and have been doing some research on theri procedures. It says you have to do 3 doctor-monitored dieting visits, which i am assuming means maybe a 3 week or so pre-op diet. My question is this: if i do a pre-op diet, will that weight be subtracted from my BMI they submit to my insurance company?

My insurance covers a BMI of 40 or higher, and mine is right at 40.5. So, if they submit the number after i do the medical diet, it might not qualify. I know this sounds dumb, but does anyone know if they submit the request beofre or after the medical diet?

thanks!

I was only required to do two week pre-op diet. I was told to drink 3 Protein shakes a day that had at least 15 gm of protein and a small meal in the evening. During the two weeks, I lost 24lbs. Best of luck to you!

Cindy

I really wish I could eat a protein meal. I wonder why some doctors require different diets. I am on 5 shakes a day, no food, for over 4 weeks.

I am about to see a doctor about getting lap-banded, and have been doing some research on theri procedures. It says you have to do 3 doctor-monitored dieting visits, which i am assuming means maybe a 3 week or so pre-op diet. My question is this: if i do a pre-op diet, will that weight be subtracted from my BMI they submit to my insurance company?

My insurance covers a BMI of 40 or higher, and mine is right at 40.5. So, if they submit the number after i do the medical diet, it might not qualify. I know this sounds dumb, but does anyone know if they submit the request beofre or after the medical diet?

thanks!

First...

Most insurances use the weight you were at your consult. If you have to I would put a roll or 2 of quarters in your pockets and drink 32 oz of Water without peeing before you go! LOL

The monitoring doctor visits normally means you do some type of diet or nutrition and visit the doctor 1 x per month to be weighed in and discuss what you have changed and what else you plan on changing to be successful. Mine was a 6 month journey that is almost over! 9 more days.

First...

Most insurances use the weight you were at your consult. If you have to I would put a roll or 2 of quarters in your pockets and drink 32 oz of Water without peeing before you go! LOL

The monitoring doctor visits normally means you do some type of diet or nutrition and visit the doctor 1 x per month to be weighed in and discuss what you have changed and what else you plan on changing to be successful. Mine was a 6 month journey that is almost over! 9 more days.

brandy,

thank you so much for the help and advice! I was jus curious b/c I am right in the line to qualify and dont want to have to pay out of pocket! Thanks a lot!

Brooke

Zero.

Wow, am I the only one who can't diet? I lose ZERO pounds on pre-op...didn't cheat. promise!

And then post op, lost ZERO as well.

After first fill lost ZERO.

After second fill....well, look at my ticker.

my surgery is on the 27th. my doctor only put me on a low-carb/no-carb diet for 10 days. i dont know if i have lost any weight yet because i havent weighed. i have done pretty good, but yesterday and today i had french fries...oops. but otherwise i have been eating lots of salads, chicken, eggs etc.