hi all having some concerns

[kathyhall 1]

My last nutrition visit is set for two weeks. I have had some issues with kidney stones stuck to my diet but because I couldn't keep food down. I know I have gained weight. I am worried this will be a set back. I am ready to have my surgery soon. I am wondering really if anyone has gained before their last visit. I hope they don't make me wait another month.

[MadeinMO 16]

I gained around 5-6 lbs in my 6 month sup diet, but my dr office told me from the get go that it didn't matter wether I gained or lost it was more about training myself to eat correctly!! Don't get me wrong they didn't want me to do too much of either but to them it didn't really matter..so hopefully your wont be to upset about it!!

[cheryl2586 3,053]

The whole idea of the preop diet is to shrink the fat out of your liver. As long as you are eating no high fat foods it probably won't matter if you gain or lose.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

You've got a couple weeks, you have time to lose some still.

The purpose of the pre-op diet isn't to lose weight, it's to shrink the liver. (the pre-op diet isn't the same as insurance required diets prior). In obese people, the liver is very fatty and large. When the doctor does Lap Band surgery, he has to be able to move around the liver and physically move it out of the way to access the stomach. If the liver is too large and fatty, there is a very real risk of serious damage to the liver. I've actually heard of many surgeons who've canceled the patients surgery because they felt the liver was too enlarged to safely do the surgery.

I would make your surgeon aware of the kidney stone issue and then simply do your best to lose in the remaining time you have.

Best wishes.

[kathyhall 1]

Thank you for the wishes I actually got my surgery date feb 5 so am excited and have st

[kathyhall 1]

Have started my pre op diet

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Best Wishes.

[supernurseD 5]

Have started my pre op diet

Congrats on the start of your new journey @kathyhall!