Question:
I need to losse 8-10 pounds
I know that when I go to the drs. this week he is going to tell me that he wants me to loose at least 8 lbs beofre my surgery on the 8th of february. Do any of you have any ideas of what I can do to jump start this. Without starving myself. — teresasmiles (posted on January 23, 2008)
January 23, 2008
Exercise, drink 48 ounces of water daily, give up sodas and sweets, avoid
breads and pasta, avoid snack foods ( candy, peanuts, pretzels, cookies,
etc.) eat fruits and veggies--all things you'll have to do post op anyway.
— Dave Chambers
January 23, 2008
I know if you cut out all salt, it can be done in one week. Breakfast have
4to 5 egg whites and 1 cup quaker oats(1cup dry measurement). Lunch have
about 4 ounes chicken, turkey(not deli meat). Have a sweet potato or baked
potato. No butter or salt(Mrs.Dash), and the same for dinner. All greens
and veggies you want. Use balsamic vineger and lemon. This is what the
trainers at my gym gave me to do.
— bogacz71
January 23, 2008
THis is the start of a new life for you so just look at the diet he wants
you to follow as a way to take 8 pounds of fat off your liver, and that
makes the surgery much easier and much safer for you and him. Just do it
for yourself!
— William (Bill) wmil
January 23, 2008
Surely his office has a nutritionist. Your best bet would be to meet with
her. It is do able. Best of Luck
— Crickett_1
January 23, 2008
They told me to stay away from all carbohydrates and not only would I lose
weight, I would shrink my liver enough to have laproscopic procedure. This
worked great for me. Also, about a week before surgery they had me on a
full liquid diet to clean out my stomach. So at that time I could only
drink protein drinks, broths, soups, anything liquid.
— GAYLE CARMACK-LYONS
January 23, 2008
My surgeon said the same thing and then when I went in for the preop visit
I don't think she even looked at my weight. This is NOT to say you
shouldn't try to lose the weight but don't live in fear about it either.
When I mentioned the liver being too big to operate around, she said, oh,
that rarely happens....
So then I thought, I've been scared to death about nothing.
— cjjordan
January 23, 2008
Here's what I did and what I 'd always done to lose weight fast.
I tablespoon of unfrefined coconut oil in the morning and as many APPLES a
day as you can eat. I lost ten pounds before my surgery that way in short
order!
I lost more weight quicker with the apples then I am now, one week post
surgery, liquids only!
Bob F.
— moterman
January 23, 2008
I had to loose 6lbs in 2 weeks. I eliminated all sodas, starches. I ate
oatmeal for breakfast, drunk plenty of water and ate salads with turkey or
grilled chicken with fat free dressing. I walked for about 30 min a day. I
lost 7lbs and had my surgery on Jan 9th.
— bnbarre
January 24, 2008
My Doctor required 2 weeks of protien drinks twice a day and 1 low carb
high protien meal a day. before surgery This helped like everyone said to
shink the liver and help with the actual surgery. (I think it helps show
that you are motivated and can follow the rules also) It was easy, but I
was trying to be positive and started it early which got old by the time
surgery came around. The vanilla slim fast or the vanilla advantage were
very good and I was NOT hungry at all. And I am a big chocolate fan but
the vanilla was better to me. But lets face it, this is how you are going
to have to eat for the rest of your life you will have to follow the rules,
remember this is only a tool. Good Luck! ~ Toni
— ToniLee
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