I had to lose 5% of my current weight so about 10.5 lbs.  I went on their diet immediately even though I had a little more than a month before my surgery.  I was told to keep my carbs to under 30 grams per day and about 80 or more grams of protein.  It's important to keep track of the carbs because most things have carbs in them.  I had to cut out everything "white".  Bread, pasta, desserts, chips, etc.  I thought it would be hard to do but actually once I started I was so motivated for the surgery that I didn't even crave the things I loved.  I had a protein shake in the morning, 2 hard eggs and 1/2 cup low sugar, low carb cottage cheese for lunch and a protein meat for dinner with a veggie.  I'd look for the lowest carb possible.  I stayed away from fruits and fruit juices as they have too many carbs.  In the evening however, if I still had carbs and wanted a treat, I'd have sliced strawberries.....always weighed them out first.  I was able to lose 21 lb. before my surgery.  I am 1 week out today and have lost 5 more.

Good luck to you.

Congratulations to you!!  I just had my surgery February 20, 2017 and need to hear success stories like yours.  Keep it up and I am looking forward to my weight loss as well.'

I'm still on liquids, but down the line I'd like to know what my best options are for eating out. I'm also going on vacation to San Francisco this summer so I'd like to prepare for that too.

p.s.  just noticed your starting weight in your signature file.  Might want to drop your calories a bit and see if that helps.  Do you measure/weigh and log everything you eat?  I still have to, even in maintenance.  Portion creep is real!!

1. 20 body weight squats.
2. 10 push ups.
3. 20 walking lunges.
4. 10 dumbbell rows (using a gallon milk jug)
5. 15 second plank.
6. 30 Jumping Jacks.