Weight gain before surgery

[deedee72 4]

I have been through all the pre-op steps and insurance approval and have a surgery date of 12/9. My problem is I quit smoking on 10/19 and I have gained 7-8lbs from that. I didnt even realize that I was overeating. Now of course I'm worried that I may run into problems with surgery. My surgeon's office made it clear that weight gain before surgery is not acceptable. Any one else have this problem? Starting today I'm going to the gym and watch what I eat....

[Lady Lap Band 71]

I gained 2lbs before my surg. It did not delay anything and no one even said anything to me about it.

[Fluffy_Gurl 3]

I feel your pain, i gained 16 lbs when i quit smoking for srgery. Do your best to exercise when you feel like smoking, I know its the last thing you wanna do. What helped me also was taking three long slow deep breaths when i felt like i wanted to smoke. Keep a log to show your doc of your exercise and food habits, maybe they wont pay attention so much to the gain f they see you are making changes. My doc never even weighed me before surgery after my first appointment. I was weighed at the hospital and thats it.

[deedee72 4]

Thanks!! I guess I'm stressing over nothing!