Need To Lose 30Lbs Pre-Op

[follmerpa 35]

I met with surgeon today and he said I need to lose 30lbs before surgery, or 20lbs then 7 days on a liquid diet,

Protein Shakes only. Can anybody share on what it was like to be on liqued diet pre op? I dont think I could do a whole week of just liqueds with out surgery.

Thanks Paul

[is it just me 80]

Majority of people have to be on liquids.... My was for two weeks but some are even longer.......... U can do it

[follmerpa 35]

lose 30 I dont need the liquids, or lose 20 lbs and 7 days liquid diet, Im thinking just do the liquids and get a surgery date

[DaddyMarie 291]

How much do you weigh?

[follmerpa 35]

368 currently

[DaddyMarie 291]

I'm just curious as to what they base that off of? I mean at what weight do they say you need to loose weight for the surgery? Do they all say that? Why do they want you to loose? It confuses me!!

[account closed 20]

If you have to lose 20lbs anyways, why not just lose the 10 remaining lbs on your own without a liquid diet? 7 days of a liquid diet sounds tough, but I know there are people who have to do it for 2 weeks, so it can be done with a little (or a lot!) of determination. If you are still really apprehensive about being able to stick to it for a week, it might be safer for you to just lose the 30lbs on your own terms. I know getting the surgery date is important, but you don't want it to be delayed if you don't stick to the diet.

[NapaPaul 9]

My Doc said I should have a hi Protein Drink for Breakfast and lunch and the a reasonable dinner (I.e. chicken or fish size of pack of cards; vegetables and maybe a SMALL amount of carb like 1/4 to 1/2 cup rice. Urging sat 10 pm and beyond are the worst. I'm trying lower impact stuff for then: popcorn, (1 cup) or dried apples (their good and have a 'crunch' to them which I like.

[follmerpa 35]

I'm just curious as to what they base that off of? I mean at what weight do they say you need to loose weight for the surgery? Do they all say that? Why do they want you to loose? It confuses me!!

I don't think I could quote the doctor but it had to do with my BMI and shrinking my liver. Based on what I read here each doctor has a different set of guide lines some require a liquid diet pre op, and some don't just lose the weight.

[danaevett 179]

I weigh 302 and my doctor told me to just not gain any weight before surgery.

[is it just me 80]

I was 306 before surgery.... I didn't have to lose..... Just drink some Protein and low 700 calories............... I'm a week out today.... Best choice I made

[Zoumommy 61]

Scosta78 my doc wants me down before surgery, her rationale is it takes work after surgery as surgery isn't a miracle fix but a tool, plus it makes surgery risks less

[_imgood_ 63]

I started my liquid diet on 11/22/13 and by my weigh in date 11/26/13 I lose -12lbs. You can do it stick with it. I must be truthful, I did cheat on day one and two. However I regrouped because I realized I have done enough of that my entire life! I drink so much Water between my opifast shakes my mind is turned off of food. It's been said it takes 21 days for your body to get use to something. I believe I am conditioned to my shakes, sugar-free Jello, Popsicles, crystal light (which seems too sweet this week), and organic vegetable broth (with low sodium). You can do it! I started my journey of a better me about 5 years ago. I finished my degree, got a divorce (that's a good thing), career advancements, braces, lost 70lbs. on my own, and the cherry on the cake is my #vsg! Take these nocturnal couple of weeks to put you FIRST! See this thing through!

[_imgood_ 63]

I have to do the liquid diet for two weeks. Started on 11/22/13, surgery on 12/5/13