A Little Excited and Scared

[gir60 0]

I have been approved by my ins. co and am meeting with the DR. this Wednesday. I have not done well on my pre-op diet. I've only lost 3 lbs. in 2 weeks. I don't want to be turned down due to the condition of my liver. I'm excited to have the surgery, but afraid that I've not dieted well enough to proceed with the surgery. Any thoughts on this?

[tnwhite2001 2]

Do you know when your surgery is set for? I didn't do really well on my diet either and about 3 weeks prior to surgery they put me on a liquid diet (slimfast, Water, crystal light) and I lost 16 pounds in one week. There are lots of options and I don't think they will flat out turn you down just because of that. They might put you on a stricter diet but I don't think they will turn you down. Just keep your head up and do the best you can. You'll do great!

[gir60 0]

Thanks. I am anxious to see what he says in the morning. You have lost 29 pounds already! That is so awesome! I'm sure I'll have lots of questions for you, so don't go anywhere.LOL:thumbup:

[tnwhite2001 2]

You can feel free to contact me anytime. My blog is on my signature and my e-mail address is tnwhite2001@gmail.com

[cole83 1]

Wow that is such a great loss already and truely gets me super excited! I had my orientation a year ago but have not been able to go any further due to life getting in the way! So since then gained and now afraid when I meet the surgeon on Thursday she will be mad. We will see. Don't they make you lose a certain amount before the surgery? I am scared...its so hard! Thanks for being on here and answering questions, it is so nice since I would rather hear it from a real person rather then just reading it somewhere..guess this kinda makes me feel like its a friendship of surgery buddies :tongue2:

[tnwhite2001 2]

Thanks Cole83. I really appreciate it. I agree that it's nice to have buddies in this. My doctor made me lose 20 pounds before surgery but most people I've talked to have just said that their doctor suggested they lose weight and didn't put a number on it. Either way, if you will do great. Just keep working at it. I will extend to you too that if you want to e-mail me or visit my blog you are more than welcome to. Good luck!