Looking for anyone who can give me some suggestions. I saw my DR on 5/11 and I have to lose 30 lbs by August. I have been following my diet and I have only lost 9 lbs so far. Even though I feel better and my feet do not swell up anymore. I also have more energy.Can anyone tell me how they lost weight before they had to have their surgery. I know I have posted before about shrinking my liver,but I can't find those posts. GRRRRRRRRRR

I just feel like I should be losing more weight because my eating habits have changed so much.When I went to the nutritional seminar last week. I told the Dr's I could only eat 2 times a day and have two protein shakes a day. They were such a downer on that !! They want me to eat every 3 hrs.There is no way I can do that. How can you eat if you are not hungry? I have got to have this surgery done in August before my son goes back to school because the hospital is not close and I can't leave him alone. :thumbup:

You've lost 9 lbs since May 11th? If you've lost that much weight then you are on the right track! Add in some light walking to help move it along.

I say the 2 shakes and 2 light meals should be fine. The other alternative would perhaps be South Beach (the first two weeks are a little rough since it's pretty much no carbs at all) but I know that has worked for several people I know over a short term (i.e., they lose just fine but gain it back -- which wouldn't be a problem for you since you would follow with the surgery).

In reality, your doctor is look for 10 pounds a month and you've lost 9 in May and have a few days left to make 1 more to stay on track. I agree with LibbyJane -- add some exercise to your day and you should do fine. 10 pounds a month is not much more than 2 pounds a week.

I stated in 01/09 my doc told me i had to lose 10% of my body weight. which was 32 lbs. As of yesterday i have lost 29lbs. i dont do the shakes yet. i will soon(not by choice) but what i did was learn to eat breakfat, it really inmportant, and cut out everything "white" flour,sugar,bread etc. dont get me wrong, it's not easy cause those things are SOO good. I also eat lots of fruit. Believe it or not but eating more maels throught the day does help. it It keeps your metabolism moving. Most important dont forget to reward your self. Evey 5 lbs, i buy myself something. Last treat was a happy meal.:thumbup: Good luck on your journey. one more thing EXCERCISE, it feels really good after wards!

Thank you for your replies and ideas. As of today I have lost another 2 lbs. So I guess I am on the right track.Does anyone know how to update your ticker on here?I feel confident that I will get the 30 lbs off by August.I am just going to take one day at a time. Even though I have lost a total of 11 lbs. I feel better already and have a little more energy. I give credit to all the good foods I have been eating and have cut out the bad ones. :thumbup: