I lost a pound between my consultation and my pre op appointment and then 6 pounds on my pre op diet. My surgeon did not require me to lose any weight and I had a very quick consultation to surgery time - about two months.
Was at my highest the month before surgery. In that month I lost 24 lbs. I was basically on protein shakes and liquids though. Some eggs and a bit of meat here and there before the last 2 weeks were total liquid.
i wasn't required to lose anything for insurance purposes but my dr. puts us on a 3 week liquid diet prior. i was taking in 3 slim fasts per day with 2-6 servings of sf pudding and applesauce. i lost 17 pounds in those 3 weeks.
Jessica Surgery Date 9/29/11 Dr. Ian Soriano Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA HW: 287 / Pre-Op: 280 / SW: 263.4 / CW: 161.6 GW: 145