Anybody GAIN weight b4 surgery?

[Jenelle 141]

_{I've gained about 5 pounds since my 1st Nut visit. I had my 2nd visit yesterday and I was so afraid they would be talking about how I gained, and If I really want this I need to stick to the plan etc...But it was totally different actually. They didn't even mention the weight gain and concentrated more on new behaviors I should start. I have my 3rd visit in 3 weeks and I plan to lose those 7 pounds not for them but because I really need to stick to the plan. However until I get my approval Im making sure I stay at a BMI of at least 40. I don't want to take any chances with the insurance.}

[Seela 1,187]

Lol! Ikr? Did u have to do a 3-6 month diet plan before that?

No.. 10 day liquid pre op.. Today's the last day and I'm so exhausted and emotional I can bar ally move

[ginnie290 14]

I think they are awaiting my approval before we get really deep in it but I am ready. I believe when they give me the diet and the approval come I will be ok. I just am so worried waiting.

[NMJG 1,266]

My clinic also will cancel surgery if you don't meet your goals. Since I was low BMI (36) I was order to not gain anything. Others had to lose a certain amount to shrink their liver before surgery. If you have gained weight, it adds complications to the surgery because your liver gets in the way of removing the stomach. Chin up and do what you need to do. Best of luck to you.

[ginnie290 14]

NMGJ - when is your surgery?

[scootergirl 118]

I agree with starr1202. My physician told me it is not unusual for folks to gain weight prior to their surgery date. I did...13 pounds worth.

I had never heard the expression "food funeral". I like it. Now realize that that must have been what I went through. Silly me 'cause now I know that there is no food that I have had to say good bye to. I just needed to change from the old, large amount that I used to eat. Not everyone can tolerate all their old food friends but I can. I only wish I had known that as I waited for surgery 'cause I would have not gained the 14 pounds I just needed to lose again!