Weight lost before Suregy

**crazycibertalk** · 07-30-2018 01:57 PM

I am still waiting for insurance approval.
But I noticed that many of you have the weight before suregy and at surgery.
My doctor told me to lose 10 pound only, but some of you lostlot more.
What did you do? What kind of diet did you followed?

**jerzeygirl** · 07-31-2018 01:53 PM

You could "practice" like you already have the sleeve, "high-protein" first, non-carb veggies and make sure to drink lots of water. You could also do the 2 protein shakes for meals and a sensible diet (low-carb). You got this and we have some folks who lose more than 25 lbs. before surgery depending on starting weight. I think you'll do great and I wish you continued success!

**KiwiGal** · 07-31-2018 04:49 PM

Hi. I NZ I was put on a 3 week "Optifast diet" prior to surgery. The main objective of this was the reduce the size of the fatty liver in order to make surgery easier. However it also got me into some good habits. It was a choice of either a protein shake, bar, soup, or dessert from the Optifast range 3 times a day - so 3 products only per day. In addition I was allowed 1 cup of vegetables. It was actually the hardest part of the whole process - but totally doable as I know that it was only for 3 weeks and that there was a great goal at the end :-) I'm sure your surgeon will advise you on what they would like you to do once you get to see them.

**Christie13** · 07-31-2018 08:39 PM

Some people lose a lot on the pre op diet. You have to be careful and see what your insurance requirements are. I know that I could not drop below 197 or I would lose insurance approval as my BMI would be lower than the 40 required for my insurance to cover it.

**crazycibertalk** · 08-01-2018 08:23 PM

Thank you

**Cat B** · 08-01-2018 09:09 PM

I was 193 before I started my Pre Op diet and my BMI 37. On the day of my surgery I was 181. I wasn't told to only lose a certain amount of weight. My pre op diet was for 10 days and for the first 7 days I had 2 protein shakes, and a light meal for dinner of only protein and certain veggies. I was able to have sf popsicles, sf jello, and chicken broth. During the last 3 days it went to 3 protein shakes and liquids.