Destiny66

Omg the count down has begun for me & I have 4 days till surgery. I was never on liquid diet but asked to loose certain amount which I did. I can tell I am about to get my period. Lucky me recovery w/ period uggh.. my concern is I get a lot of edema during this time. Alot would be usually I can put on close to 10 pds just in Water weight :/ As of now I am 8pds over does anyone know if they will delay due to this? Also should I call and run this by Doctors office or just leave things alone and go in as planned? Ty for any answers.

I actually did call Liannatx I figured after posting maybe i better in case your right they wanted me to increase diuretic im on now or do something else to alleviate the problem. They actually said no worries and they can work w/the edema although i failed to mention the asthma but will do tuesday morn. and ty for replying also.

That I wonder Steve. I've always had edema on the ankles & feelt. I wonder though if it is in my lungs because I have been wheezing all of a sudden. I'll throw my legs up as you said,stay away from salt but Ill be sure to mention to anesthesia that I have the edema and asthma going on. They are intubating me also for sure as I have sleep apnea. As much as I dont want this put off I guess better to mention it to be safe then sorry. Ty for replying.

I retain fluid :/ hate it but anyways I was concerned also because my weight does that switches every couple days. I gave my surgeons office a call telling them my concern. Im 4 pds over and they said for me that was fine & understandable. Although I have been eating a lot of protein,veggies & protein drinks this week until I see surgeon the 16th this month. Maybe talk to someone at your surgeons did see if they give a lil room for a couple pds and just try to keep low cal till your date. Best of Luck

Hi Everyone, New to group so far I really like it. Hoping I can get some opinions on what to do in my situation. Im so scared the surgeon will cancel my surgery. For almost a year I have been on phentermine for weight loss & then chantix to quit smoking. Both actually making me quite sick at times but I kept on because I want to have surgery. I have quit smoking & feel great its been 4mos for that now. Unfortunately I started overeating it seemed as though my weight stayed stable for some time but now recently I have gained 6-10 pds im not quite sure as I have used 2 diff scales and have Fluid retention off/on. The surgeon wanted me at a certain weight for surgery and now it is highlighted on my preop papers for surgery the weight they are expecting this month on the 16th :/ I am worried I am doomed. Of course I really am hoping they won't cancel. Can someone tell me how strict they are on that as far as weight goal? Also any ideas on how I can get these pds off btwn now & then? Any input would be great because im kind of in panic mode now. Thank you

Well that's good desertgirl I have yet to mix the Protein in going to p/u today some of that. Sorry those last 4 months were frustrating. I can probably relate in a way well different reasons I guess. I guess goes to show how badly we want to get this done It's all going to pay off in the end. My friend just had it done few months ago and omg she looks great. I can't wait just to have the freedom to do things I used to do.

Ty for your responses Ladies. Desertgirl no pre-op diet for me it seems. They just want me to do liquids night before. Im actually scheduled for the 28th but going in to sign papers and talk w/surgeon the 16th. Pretty much I figured I should get on a liquid diet quick also so that is what I am starting today. Shelly I wish I knew how strict my doctor is really, no clue. Hoping I can loose as much as possible by then & well if I'm a couple over praying hes going to be understanding to my situation. Definitely not going to touch any of the things you mentioned. Omg carbs I think I have always loved those more then sweets but I can do it,have done it before. Going to pick up some Protein powder finally today.

April 28'th for me Wishing Everyone the Best of Luck-Get ready to feel Great!