Did you lose lbs on the pre-op, and did it stay off post-op?

[Fatboy_Slim 6]

Hi,

I have lost about ten pounds in the first week of my pre-op liquids only diet and have two more weeks to go..projecting I will lose at least 20lbs before surgery on Nov. 10. (also have been doing 45 minutes on the elliptical every day).

I am hoping to keep this weight off post surgery, has anyone had this great pre-op weight loss but then put it back on once they start eating solid foods post-op? Or will it really stay off?! I am of course hoping it is permanent because I am already feeling better :blushing:

Thanks!

Fatboy_Slim

[vlp1968 83]

I didn't do a pre-op diet, infact I pigged out on many "last meals" (last mcdonalds, last mexican et...). I lost weight steadily in the first weeks post-op., even when I went to solid food. However, I have read on this forum of people gaining a few pounds when they move to solids. If you do gain a few back, I wouldn't worry about it. The first weeks post op. are for healing, any weight loss is a bonus. Congrats on your upcoming surgery, keep us posted on how your doing.

[WrenBird 11]

I lost about 6-7 kgs before surgery. I've kept it off and am now up to 12kgs!

[Fern 0]

You see all sorts of things happening on this forum. I lost 10 on the pre op diet, and another 10 post op diet. I have a strict surgeon and basically liquids for 3-4 wks post op. It has been 6 months and I've lost a total of 30lbs+ since surgery. Bandster hell is where things slow down, its waiting the months for the appropriate amount of fill- so basically any weight loss is from sticking it out and exercising like heck. I'm 6 months out with 7cc and just probably in the green zone. Everyone's program is different. Some get lots of cc's right away. I get one a month if that. I can loose 1 lb a week steadily and I am an exercise fiend. Dr says now that I'm closer to goal and fit, things will probably slow down. I still have 40+ to go.

[Manda87 3]

I was on a two week liquid diet for my pre-op diet. I lost 16 pounds. A month after my surgery I lost like 1.5 lbs, but I never gained it back. Don't worry about gaining it back. I don't think you can gain a lot of weight back unless you go hog wild with bad food choices, but I could be wrong... :blushing:

[Angera 2]

I lost about 17 pounds during that pre op diet. I kept it off and after surgery have continued to steadily shed the pounds.

I hit a slowing point about two weeks ago, but got my first fill last week and it seemed to kick everything back into gear along with my new exercise regimen :blushing:

Good luck!

[stateofzen 46]

I lost 35 lbs pre-op and kept right on losing post-op. I've stalled a couple times, but haven't ever gained.

[sara31 2]

I lost 19 lbs from the time of my first appt and surgery and then lost another 15 right after surgery. I had my two week appointment where I was allowed to eat food again and now 4 weeks after that I have lost 7 more lbs.

I get my first fill tomorrow so I am hoping it doesn't stall again (even though I do need to get it in my head that 7 lbs in one month is just fine).

[JMinDallas 1]

I lost weight pre-op and have continued to lose, never gaining any back.

It can be tough, especially once you're body heals after surgery, and before you get a fill, but if you stick it out and be strong, you can get through it and keep losing weight.

[Ready_Set_Lose 0]

I lost 11 lbs in pre-op diet and then week to ten days after surgery I had lost another 14lbs. But now, I'm at 3.5 weeks post surgery and still just holding at my 25lb loss. I'm thrilled I haven't gained it back, but I would love to see some more gone! My appetite is back to normal, I dont' feel any restriction. The one really good thing is that I'm not hungry between meals like I had been pre-band. I'm sure that is assisting in me not gaining back the 25 I lost. I'm still eating less at my meals than I had pre-band, but way more than I would like to. I'm looking forward to my first fill in 2.5 weeks.

RSL