Pre-Op Cancelled And Only 2 Weeks Away!

[Disney_Diva 4]

I was scheduled for my pre-op today (surgery scheduled for March 20) and right before I left home, my insurance coordinator called me to reschedule! (Boo). She said that my insurance is requesting weight info from '09 and '10. Now, I did my 6 month supervised dr visits and she submitted all that ,but they came back with needing the '09 and '10 weights.

We rescheduled for next Monday... But that's only 1 week from surgery! I feel like that's cutting it close, but here's my question....I thought today they would have had me start a pre-op diet but when I asked about that today, I was told that my surgeon only requires pre-op diet for patients with a BMI over 50, so I won't have to do the pre-op diet (???) I'm so confused because I thought from everything ive been reading, you have to shrink you're liver. BTW... My BMI is at 49. I wonder if you guys think I should put myself on the liquid diet just to be on the safe side or will I be ok NOT doing any type of pre-op diet??

I'm so confused...advice please!!

[newstart4me 5]

I was scheduled for my pre-op today (surgery scheduled for March 20) and right before I left home' date=' my insurance coordinator called me to reschedule! (Boo). She said that my insurance is requesting weight info from '09 and '10. Now, I did my 6 month supervised dr visits and she submitted all that ,but they came back with needing the '09 and '10 weights.

We rescheduled for next Monday... But that's only 1 week from surgery! I feel like that's cutting it close, but here's my question....I thought today they would have had me start a pre-op diet but when I asked about that today, I was told that my surgeon only requires pre-op diet for patients with a BMI over 50, so I won't have to do the pre-op diet (???) I'm so confused because I thought from everything ive been reading, you have to shrink you're liver. BTW... My BMI is at 49. I wonder if you guys think I should put myself on the liquid diet just to be on the safe side or will I be ok NOT doing any type of pre-op diet??

I'm so confused...advice please!![/quote']

I would if I were you, I think it helped me deal with not being able to eat after the surgery. It was good to rid my body of all the toxins and gave me a fresh start. I'm only 10 days out from surgery and still have awhile before I can even eat mushies. I also lost a lot of weight on the liquid diet, so it was a good headstart. Good luck on jumping through all the insurance hoops. It will work out.

[lessofme2010 25]

I would do 2 shakes a day plus a healthy meal of protien and veggie for a couple of weeks . It shrinks the liver and that way you won't have to worry about your liver being to large.

Julie

[strawberryblue 10]

I'm a March 20 sleever & my pre-op is Friday (only 1 business day before yours), so I think you're alright. Good luck!

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[Amanda 3.0 140]

There are so many pre-op regimens out there. My surgeon only required that I eat very low fat and vegetarian for two weeks prior. My BMI was at 40.

Oh, and nothing to eat or drink after midnight before surgery, of course!

But if I were you I would do whatever I could to optimize the surgery. You'll never regret doing the pre-op diet.

[circa 333]

every doc is different - Doing a pre op diet will make everything easier as it will shrink your liver.

[Rootman 1,101]

I agree with everyone else, it certainly will do you no harm. As stated it shrinks the liver and will assure that your colon is NOT packed full of food - some (not all) people have pretty bad Constipation post-op due largely to the shock and anesthesia reaction. Not pleasant at any time, especially not while your hurting from the operation.

Besides it gives you a jump start on the weight loss and with a definite short term goal of the operation day in mind you are more easily able to stay on it.

We all wish you the best!

[Disney_Diva 4]

Thank you ALL for your input! So today was day 1 of my own 2 week pre op diet... Not too bad, I'm just now getting really hungry, but I'm about to go to sleep so I can stave off the hunger BTW this is what I ate today... High protein/ low sugar shake... Greek yogurt , sf pudding ,string cheese and Tomato Soup for supper with a sf popcicle after that ... Not too shabby! Is that about right??

[twoboysandagirl 109]

I think you did great!

Thank you ALL for your input! So today was day 1 of my own 2 week pre op diet... Not too bad, I'm just now getting really hungry, but I'm about to go to sleep so I can stave off the hunger BTW this is what I ate today... High protein/ low sugar shake... Greek yogurt , sf pudding ,string cheese and Tomato Soup for supper with a sf popcicle after that ... Not too shabby! Is that about right??

[Disney_Diva 4]

I think you did great!

Thanks! I just hope I can keep it up for two weeks!!

[vsg30815 99]

Disney, my doctor told me yesterday that he wants me to do a 4 WEEK liquid diet. I freaked out and it still bothered me today. I feel loss, afraid that I won't make it...my mind is all over the place. Thanks for sharing what you ate, it gives me ideas. I have one more appointment before they submit paperwork to my insurance. Best wishes, keep us posted on how you're doing.

[Disney_Diva 4]

Disney' date=' my doctor told me yesterday that he wants me to do a 4 WEEK liquid diet. I freaked out and it still bothered me today. I feel loss, afraid that I won't make it...my mind is all over the place. Thanks for sharing what you ate, it gives me ideas. I have one more appointment before they submit paperwork to my insurance. Best wishes, keep us posted on how you're doing.[/quote']

4 weeks!!! Bless your heart! I was told by a friend of mine that straining Soups is what got her through. I'm really starting to hate broth and I'm only on day 4 so I'm gonna start that tomorrow