Originally Posted by LisaBoston

I asked my doctor about them and the only part that he really commented on was the water loading. He agrees with water loading, but only after 6 months and only if you are hungry or having difficultly with 3 meals a day only. He does not agree with protein supplements and restricts his patients to 3 meals a day and does not recommend milk at any time. These are his thoughts, but I know there is a wide variety of meal plans set out by bariatric doctors and dieticians. Its really a personal thing and you diet should really be planned to work for you.