Pre-OP weight loss

[Bigbeaz 91]

Hey guys,

I am wanting to know how much weight pre-surgery everyone lost. I have lost 10 lb's from the day of my last Dr. (about 2 weeks) and I have 5 days left before my surgery. 368-358lb. Of course I have the feeling its not enough. Maybe its just pre-surgery jitters? lol

[1SuperBonBon 221]

I have lost 13 pounds since Oct 4th (pre-op appt) and I have basically 3 more days until surgery. I was 271 and now 258.

I think you are doing great. Keep on plan and good luck to you with your upcoming surgery.

Edited October 18, 2013 by 1SuperBonBon

[unbesleevable1 420]

What did your doctor ask you to lose? I'm on the pre op diet right now too. I've lost 5 lbs in 4 days. my surgeon said he would still operate as long as I don't gain any weight. good luck to you!

[LBD 121]

Hey guys,

I am wanting to know how much weight pre-surgery everyone lost. I have lost 10 lb's from the day of my last Dr. (about 2 weeks) and I have 5 days left before my surgery. 368-358lb. Of course I have the feeling its not enough. Maybe its just pre-surgery jitters? lol

Did your surgeon give you a weight loss requirement? My understanding is that people typically lose 10-15 lbs on a 2 week preoperative diet... I lost twelve pounds in the first 5 days then stopped losing completely... My surgeon didn't say he was happy or unhappy with that but apparently it was enough. Weighed myself this morning, 3 days after surgery and I was down another 4 pounds... Hopefully not just stomach weight! This morning I was half expecting to go up because of all the fluids they give you in the hospital. Looks like my body finally decided to release the pounds, lol. Good luck with your pre-op diet and surgery!

[macman 603]

I am 5 months into a 6 month managed program (insurance requirement). I have not been given a goal. But I have been told I need to show that I can stick to a program and lose weight. So far I have lost 24lbs and probably have 6 weeks to go. There is no pre op liquid diet other than the day before surgery.

[Bigbeaz 91]

Yeah my paper says try to lose 5% which is about 18 LBs. But they never said anything about a specific number that is required. Im sure I will be around 15-20 before my surgery anyways.

[Bigbeaz 91]

Im currently on my 2 week pre-op liquid diet.< /p>

[LivLogic 13]

I have a 10 day full liquid pre-op diet. It is the end of day 5 and I am down 8 pounds.

[Bigbeaz 91]

we have the same surgery date SoSirena