Pre Op Weight loss - Am I screwed??

Dan T.
on 10/6/08 1:28 am - Logan, UT

Well doc wants me to lose 20 lbs before surgery. Problem is I didn't take it serious the first 2 weeks after initial consult as I thought surgery would be 2 to 3 months away.

Now I am 3 week from surgery and I haven't started the weight loss. Any suggestions for some rapid weight loss? also I meet the surgeon in 8 days so some weight loss before then would be nice.

I am fasting today as I have to do labs this afternoon so I will start something tomorrow if it is just starving myself.

Thanks
Dan

TheonlyGuyonthisboar
d
on 10/6/08 1:30 am - Mars, PA

Go on a liquid protein diet immediately. You can lose a quick 15 if you don't consume any sugars.

Play hard or go home.

NotDave (Howyadoin?)
on 10/6/08 5:00 am - Japan

RNY on 03/16/06

On October 6, 2008 at 8:30 AM Pacific Time, TheonlyGuyonthisboard wrote:

Go on a liquid protein diet immediately. You can lose a quick 15 if you don't consume any sugars.

Do that and water walk. Or if your joints are okay with it, street-walk

(err... do regular on land walking, that is!)

Best Wishes,

Dave

mctready
on 10/6/08 2:11 am, edited 10/6/08 2:14 am - South of Boston, MA

Yup 3-4 protein drinks LOW in carbs each day will drive you a bit nuts but will take the pounds off.

You can do it.

Marc

ReCurve
on 10/6/08 2:19 am - Peoria, AZ

DS on 07/31/08

Just remember it's the last diet you will ever have to do

Dan T.
on 10/6/08 2:33 am - Logan, UT

RNY on 10/27/08

OK sounds good to me. Now I just some quick and dirty education on liquid protein diets. I need something I can pickup at a store and is cheap cuz I am a cheap ******* with 7 kids.

thanks
dan

TheonlyGuyonthisboar
d
on 10/6/08 2:53 am - Mars, PA

Walmart has whey protein in 2-3 lb containers. Should be around $20.00. Chea*****t, after a week of that **** you'll be begging for the premium brand whey......

Guy

Play hard or go home.